Stetler

Abner

1809 – 1899

 

Abner Stetler

 

Abner Stetler, son of Christian and Ann (McGinley) Stetler was a coppersmith and a boilermaker.  He married Caroline Garrison, daughter of Miles and Mary “Polly” (Shivler) Garrison. 

 

Marriage

Abner married Caraline Garrison and had the following 10 children:

  • Joseph Garrison [m: Katerine Elizabeth Schaffer]
  • William S.
  • Daughter
  • Miles Garrison [m: Elizabeth G. Montgomery]
  • Caroline [m: Joseph Gazzan Klinefelter]
  • Charolette “Lottie” [m: William G. Mawhinney]
  • Margarett “Maggie”
  • Abner [m: Johanna]
  • Norris
  • Henrietta [m: William James Inglis]

 

The Move West

In 1835, with two small children in tow, Abner and Caroline made their way west to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Abner practiced his trade for many years.

 

Death

Abner lived to be nearly 90 years old before dying of pneumonia.