Abeel, John Nelson, D.D

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John Nelson Abeel

  • Born: 1768, New York, New York
  • Died: 20 January 1812

Article from Encyclopaedia of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, p. 9

Abeel, John Nelson, D. D., graduated at Princeton College in l787, and was Tutor in it for two years. He entered upon the study of theology under Dr. Livingston, and was licensed to preach in April, 1793. He first became pastor of a Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, but in l795 was installed as pastor of the Refonned Dutch Church in the City of New York. With a discriminating mind, a sweet and melodious voice, and his soul inflamed with pious zeal, Dr. Abeel as pre-eminent among extemporaneous orators. He was a man of unassuming manners, and a truly eloquent preacher. He died January 20th, 1812.

Another biographical sketch is available from the PCA History Center and his papers are collected at the Presbyterian Historical Society.

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