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Family HistoryFamily History - Ronald Edgar Abell


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Ronald Edgar Abell and eight of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Ronald Edgar Abell,1 born 30 September 1932 (parents not determined);1 died 10 July 2021.1 Ronald married, first, 2 October 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Gloria Jean Palmisano3, 4 (born 8 August 1934 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Pietro ‘Peter’ Palmisano and Antonina Lazzara;2, 3 Gloria died 21 November 2006 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut2, 3). Ronald married, second, 9 January 2009, Robin Pecor5 (born 15 August 1959, parents not determined5). Gloria is buried in Smith Lake Cemetery, Groton, New London County, Connecticut.3

Gloria attended and graduated from the first class of New London High School in 1952. She worked at Sheffield Tube Company and later at the Holiday Inn in Groton. Gloria had many interests and participated in numerous activities, including bowling, fund raising, bingo, gambling at the local casinos, cooking, baking, crocheting, and traveling.3


Children of Ronald Edgar Abell and Gloria Jean Palmisano:

+2i. Ronald Edgar Abell, Jr., born 3 February 1956. Married (1) Lori Christian Married (2) Holly Lynn Cousins Married (3) Darlene McNeil.
+3ii. Diana Marie Abell, born 29 September 1959. Married Earle A. Williams.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Abell, Gloria J.; no. 048-26-3291.
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Gloria Abell, 23 November 2006, died 21 November 2006.
  4. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 25 January 1955, marriage of Ronald Edgar Abell and Gloria Jean Palmisano, 2 October 1954.
  5. facebook.com (website), personal page of Robin Abell.
Second Generation
2. Ronald Edgar Abell, Jr.2 (Ronald1), born 3 February 1956.1 Ronald married, first, 14 January 1978 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Lori Christian2 (born ca. 1958, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1986 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3 Ronald married, second, 14 February 1988 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Holly Lynn Cousins4 (born ca. 1963, parents not determined4). Ronald married, third, 14 May 2005, Darlene McNeil1 (born 31 December 1963, parents not determined1).

Child of Ronald Edgar Abell, Jr. and Lori Christian:

+4i. Randall John Abell, born 22 April 1981. Married Heather Moon.

Children of Ronald Edgar Abell, Jr. and Holly Lynn Cousins:

+5i. Molly L. Abell, born 23 November 1988. Partnered with (1) Jose Rodriguez Married (2) Scott Dewar.
 6ii. Ronnie Abell, born 2 July 1991.1

3. Diana Marie Abell2 (Ronald1), born 29 September 1959.1 Diana married, 8 November 1980 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Earle A. Williams5, 6 (born 18 April 1959 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, parents not determined;1, 5 Earle died 31 July 2014 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut5). Earle is buried in Smith Lake Cemetery, Groton, New London County, Connecticut.5

Child of Diana Marie Abell and Earle A. Williams:

+7i. Antonina ‘Nina’ Williams, born 9 December 1991. Married James Thorstenson.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronald E. Abell, age 21. Bride: Lori Christian, age 19. Marriage Date: 14 Jan 1978. Marriage Place: Groton, New London County, CT.
  3. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Ronald F. [sic] Abell and Lori, Decree Date: 1986, New London County, no children.
  4. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronald E. Abell, age 31. Bride: Holly L. Cousins, age 25. Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1988. Marriage Place: Groton, New London County, CT.
  5. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 8 August 2014, Earle A. Williams, died 31 July 2014 in Groton, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, daughter, other relatives, and place of burial.
  6. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Earle A. Williams, age 21. Bride: Diana M. Abell, age 21. Marriage Date: 8 Nov 1980. Marriage Place: Groton, New London County, CT.
Third and Fourth Generations
4. Randall John Abell3 (Ronald,2 Ronald1), born 22 April 1981.1 Randall married Heather Moon (born 20 July 1981, parents not determined1).

5. Molly L. Abell3 (Ronald,2 Ronald1), born 23 November 1988.2 Molly partnered with, first, Jose Rodriguez2 (born ca. 1984, parents not determined). Molly married, second, 8 October 2017, Scott Dewar2 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Molly L. Abell and Jose Rodriguez:

 8i. Adriel Luis Rodriguez, born xxxx.
 9ii. Nile Rodriguez.

7. Antonina ‘Nina’ Williams3 (Diana,2 Ronald1), born 9 December 1991.1 Nina married, 14 February 2017, James Thorstenson1 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. facebook.com (website), personal page of Molly Abell.