Dear Terry, Yes, he served in the American Revolution and is listed in the DAR Patriot Index: ABEL Jr, Simon Birth: CT 28 Feb 1747 Rank:Ens Service:CT Death:CT 5 Dec 1816 Spouse: (1) Rachel Brewster Spouse: (2) Betty Bigelow His father also served. -- Deborah (Pelletier) Tajmajer Connecticut Ancestor Connections -- In a message dated 12/24/2005 2:26:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, terrykott@yahoo.com writes: I am looking for all info about my g-g-g-g-g-g Grandfather Simon Abell. He is refered to as "Sergeant". Did he serve in a war? -1746-1816 I do not know if info is correct. He married Rachel Partridge Brewster in 1773 in Lebanon, CT .Where is Lebanon located? Marriage Record? -Who was his father? -Where is the Abell family located in Connecticut and where did the family come from? ANY info about this family will help me. - - Terry Kott