![]() ![]() (Photo of Jacob Abel and Family on page 332) Christina (deceased), Nels, George, Edward,Emma, Albert and Fritz. Christina did not come when the rest of the family did, but remained several years in Sweden and came later. Abel have had ten children: John, Anna, William, and Christina. Their children were Peter, Mary, Swan, Nels, Manuel. Abel was married in 1866 to Christina Erickson, born in Sweden, February 4, 1846, daughter of Swan and Anna Erickson, who came to America in 1850 with their family, and several years later located in Marysville, Wright county. He helped to build the Pelican lake church, served a long period as a school officer, and was town supervisor for seven years. At time passed he added to his farm, buildings of modern construction were erected, and he became our of the substantial men of the community. Then he returned to his claim, where he has since resided. He was mustered out in Tennessee, June 26, 1864. B, Eleventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, serving until the close of the war. After the Indian troubles were over the Civil war continued to rage, calls kept coming for men, and in 1864 he went to Ft. In 18 he was driven away by the fear of the Indians. At times the only food was corn bread made from corn ground in a coffee mill. Provisions were scarce, and comforts were few. But he was enabled to secure a yoke of oxen, and soon he had a cabin built on the present location of the house. The land was covered with timber and had to be cleared before crops could be raised. Here he endured all the hardships incident to pioneer life. In 1858 he came to Minnesota and secured a claim on section 15, Buffalo township. He came in 1854, being on the water forty-two days. Of these, Jacob, the subject of this sketch, was the only one who came to America. In the family there were five children, Jacob, Riga, David, Christ and Christina. Jacob Abel was born in Williamsberg, Germany, February 7, 1831, son of Jacob and Riga (Grouse) Abel. He has fought for his country's liberty, has helped develop a new country, and now in ripe old age he is reaping a full measure of honor and respect. Although he is over eighty years of age, he and his good wife are still hale and hearty, and he is able to read ordinary type with out the help of glasses. Jacob Abel, of Buffalo township, is one of the few pioneers who are still living on the original claim that they took in 1858. Victims of DOC offenders who would like to request notification of release, as well as the other notices and information they are entitled to, may submit their request through Minnesota CHOICE or contact the DOC Victim Assistance Program.Submitted by Robin Line.Receiving this information and notifications is not automatic: victims must make a request to the DOC. Under Minnesota law, victims of offenders in a Department of Corrections (DOC) facility have additional rights to notification and information including notice of conditions of release, additional notification related to released predatory offenders, notification of transfers to a less secure facility, and, if the offender re-enters a facility, that offender's subsequent release.Currently, a search for DOC inmates can be done through VINELink, however, a request for notification must be done through Minnesota CHOICE.Special notice regarding offenders in a Minnesota Department of Corrections Facility:.You can register for release notification either through this website or through the VINE telephone number above. VINELink is a free online resource that allows you to search for custody status information regarding an offender and register to receive notification of the offender's release from a county jail or detention facility.This site is automatically updated every 12 hours. Please click on the below link to view the current Lyon County Jail Inmates. Prescription & Over the Counter Medication Disposal Drop Off Box.Lyon County Soil & Water Conservation District +. ![]() ![]() Lyon County E9-1-1 Addressing Information.Environment and Recycling Educational Resources.Find and/or Pay Your Property Tax Online.Driver's License and Identification Cards +. ![]()
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