Hi There was a J.R. Abell, 64, M-W-Physician born in KY. He had a son John B. age 19. Looking at other spellings I did find Niantic, IL July 26, 1870 Dwelling 30 Family 30 Able, J. M. 30, M, W, Farmer born in KY R.V. 36, f, w, hskpr, born in IL Josephine 10 W.C. 8 Carrie 5 Elias 1 Elijah 1 Nellums, Mary 18, f, w, born in IL E. I. 15, f, w, born in IL Penny