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Abel McFarland
American politician
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]