Abel McFarland

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Abel McFarland
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 18th district
In office
1811–1818
Preceded byIsaac Weaver Jr.
Succeeded byIsaac Weaver Jr.
Personal details
BornJuly 27, 1765
Mount Holly, New Jersey
DiedSeptember 23, 1831(1831-09-23) (aged 66)
Political partyDemocratic-Republican Party
ResidenceAmity, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Abel McFarland was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served in the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 18th district from 1811 to 1818. During his tenure the 18th district represented the counties of Washington and Greene in Western Pennsylvania.[1]

McFarland was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey to Daniel McFarland and Sarah Née Barber. His parents settled in Amity, Washington County, Pennsylvania while he was still a child. Abel died on September 23, 1831.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Abel McFarland". Pennsylvania State Senate. Retrieved 29 March 2023.