John married Emma Letha Igou on 8 Sep 1891 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Emma (daughter of Anderson Campbell Skillern Igou and Tennessee Catherine Whaley) was born in 0May 1868 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Ida L. Abel was born in 0Sep 1892 in Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee.
2. Ralph K. Abel was born in 0Jul 1895 in Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee.
3. Tennessee E. Abel was born in 0Mar 1897 in Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee.
4. James A. Abel was born in 0Nov 1899 in Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee.