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Aberle Lineal Saga Pamphlet by Craig Scott Aberle, 16 October, 2022,

International Society of Commoners Heraldry registration number 2018155

blazon of arms: Per bend sapine Or and Sable, in chief a Boar's head of the second armed Argent and
langued Gules and in the base a Hunting horn of the first, for crest A garb Or bound Gules debruised by a
shuttle Sable threaded Or, and for mantling Sable doubled Or. Design rationale, eber = wild boar as a
pun on the annunciation of the surname Aberle the hunting horn on a (berg) mountain within the black fir
trees is suggesting the parish of Hornberg which is nestled within the Schwartzwarld or (Black Forest).
The family is descended from those from the Swabian tribal, or stem Duchy. According to the book “The
Black Forest its People and Legends (1885)” By Lisbeth Gooch Seguin, on page 37, the Swabian dwelt
in the Western portion of the Black Forest, having their own special dialect. The Aberle surname is
explained in “The Dictionary of German Names” by Hans Bahlow translated by Edda Gentry (from “The
Max Kade Institute for German American Studies “(University of Wisconsin-Madison 1993) The Aberle
surname on page 2 is as follows,” Aberle, Aberlin is the Swab-Alem. Short form for Abercht or Albercht
e.g, Aberlin. The book, “A dictionary of surnames”, by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges mentions on
page seven, that the ABERLE name is derived from the first name, (Albrecht- Albert) meaning “noble”
“bright “and “famous” (Adal being the root meaning “noble”) Spelling variations are ABERLIN,
ABERLEN and ABERLEE. -Lin, -Len, -Le, and –Lee act as a patronymic, or diminutive, meaning
“little” or “small.” The metal gold and tincture of sable are taken from the arms of Swabia, Johann Adam
ABERLE served as a soldier in the Badische Infantry Regiment von Neuenstine stationed at Freiburg,
in 1825; the arms of the Grand Duchy of Baden consisted of gold/yellow and red as well, which is
reflected in the Crest as follows: a garb of wheat (which is for farming) tethered in red, as gold and red
were the metal and color of Baden. Along with a weaver’s shuttle, as these were the two trades in which
the family was employed.
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The Descendants of Kenneth Eugene Aberle and Melba Ellen (Anderson) Aberle i. Marlene
Rae Aberle (1957 -), Orange Co, CA - a. Megan Lynn Cady (1997-), Chisago City, MN – I, Brody
Nathaniel Ring (2021-), Coon Rapids, MN, ii. Linda Kay Aberle (1958 -), Orange Co, CA - a. Heidi Lynn
Purdy (1979-), Fridley, MN - I. Bianca Elise Purdy (2006 -), Edina, MN - b. Joshua James Tousignant
(1985 -), Brainerd, MN - c. Matthew Phillip Tousignant (1987 -), Brainerd, MN - iii. Kenneth Eugene
Aberle II (1962- ), Orange Co, CA - iv. Craig Scott Aberle (1963 -), twin, Orange Co, CA. -a. Allett
Katherine Mary Aberle (1986 -), Minneapolis, MN - I. Lillian Louise Lykins (2011 -), Bismarck, ND – ll.
Jacob Robert Lykins (2016-) Duluth, MN, - b. Kaitlyn Ellen Louise Aberle (1992 -), St. Louis Park, MN
-)- c. Seth David Craig Aberle (2007 -), St. Louis Park, MN - v. Carol Renee Aberle (1963 -), twin,
Orange Co, CA - a. Ashley L. Voss (1991 -), Omaha, NE -b. Jeremy Ryan Voss (1996 -), San Antonio,
TX - vi. Debra Lynn Aberle (1967 -), Orange Co, CA - a. Joseph J. A. Matzke (1999-), Coon Rapids, MN
- b. Taylor Lynn Matzke (2002 -), Monticello, MN.

Paternal Lineage
Kenneth Eugene ABERLE (1927-2007) was born at Minneapolis, MN, USA, He was a purchasing agent/
buyer. Kenneth Married, at Sherman Oaks, CA, on 28 May, 1955, to Melba Ellen ANDERSON (1926-1993) She
was born at Gordon Twp., Todd County, MN. She was the daughter of Albert E. ANDERSON (1890-1969) was
also born in Gordon Twp. On Erick’s farm. Albert served in the (AEF) or The American Expeditionary Forces as
a US. Army Private in Company K-58 Pioneer Infantry WWI. He later resumed dairy farming. Melba’s mother
Hannah Marie FLYCKT (1899-1964) was born at Little Sauk Twp. Todd County, MN, Melba’s parents were wed
on 3 May, 1923, at Salem Lutheran Church, Gordon Twp. Todd County, MN, and this is where Melba was also
baptized. Melba’s paternal grandfather, Erik ANDERSON, (1849-1927) a farmer from Sundsvall, Vasternorrland,
Sweden. Her paternal grandmother, Marit HALVORSDATTER. (1854-1936) was born at Meraker, and dwelt at
gaard/ farm Tronset, Nord Trondelag, Norway. They were wed at Gordon Twp., on 8 January, 1890. Melba’s
maternal grandfather, Johan Emil FLYKT (1861-1929) a farmer from Blidsberg, Alvsborg, Vastergotland, Sweden.
Along with his wife, Ragnild Y, JOHANSDATTER. (1862-1946) was born at farm/ gaard Lenes, Hemne, Sor
Trondelag, Norway. They were wed at Little Sauk Twp., on 9 May, 1895. Johan, Ragnild, and Albert, died at Little
Sauk Township, and Hannah Passed at Long Prairie, MN. They all four were laid to rest at Long Bridge, Lutheran,
in Little Sauk, Twp. Erik, and Marit, both died on the farm and were laid to rest at Salem Lutheran. Melba died of
colon cancer on 9 January, 1993, at Minneapolis, MN. She was laid to rest near the Bassett family not far from
Jesse, and Anne Mabel (BASSETT) (ABERLE) at Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins, MN. She was a secretary by
formal training. Ken ABERLE followed in death at Harris, MN, on the 4TH, of July, 2007, and was laid to rest
alongside his wife Melba.

Son of
Erwin Bassett ABERLE (1902-1950) Erwin was born at Hopkins, MN, USA. He became a newspaper
circulation manager later, a CPA, for the USA Army Air Force at Inglewood, CA, USA. He was married at
Minneapolis, MN, on 14, February, 1923, to Lillian Linnea CARLSON (1900-1994) one of a set of female triplets,
she was born at Worthington Twp., Nobles County, MN. The daughter of John Erick CARLSON (1862-1919) a
carpenter, millwright, and contractor specializing in the construction of grain elevators from the landskap or
traditional province of Narke, Sweden, John Erick CARLSON was wed at the Westminster Presbyterian Church at
Worthington, MN, to his bride on 23 December, 1886. Anna Elisabet WIKMAN/VIKMAN (1861-1931) from
Ojebyn, Pitealfs, Norrbotten, Sweden. John died at Crookston, Polk County, MN, on 8, July 1919. Lillian’s
maternal grandfather, Otto Wilhelm VIKMAM (1829-1907) was born at Ojebyn, Pitealfs Sweden. Otto Wilhelm
and Anna Lovisa were married at Pitea, on 8 January, 1854. Lillian’s maternal grandmother Anna Lovisa
ERIKSDOTTER. MARKLUND (1828-1915) was born at Gammel Staden, Pitealfs, Norbotten, Sweden. Both of
Lillian’s maternal grandparents died at Pitea. Anna Elisabet, Lillian’s mother, passed away in her home in
Minneapolis, on 15 September, 1931, she was laid to rest next to her husband. Erwin and Lillian’s marriage ended in
the mid-1930s, Erwin remarried and settled out in California. Where he later died in a house fire at Inglewood, on 8
January, 1950. He was laid to rest at Inglewood Cemetery. Lillian died at Anoka, Anoka County, MN, on the 23rd of
April, 1994. She was laid to rest next to the CARLSON family at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. She
was a retired doctor’s attendant for the Minneapolis City Hospital.
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Son of
Jesse/Jessie Herbert ABERLE (1872-1937) was born at Eau Claire, E. Eau Claire County, WI, USA, He was a
retired machinist for the Soo line rail road at Minneapolis, MN, USA. He was married in Minneapolis, MN, on 24
June, 1896, To Anne Mabel BASSETT (1873-1931) she was born at Hopkins, Hennepin County, MN. Anne Mabel
was the daughter, of Charles BASSETT a farmer from Hamden, New Haven County, CT, (1824-1909) along with
his wife, Sarah Anne DENNIS (1834-1911) from Otsego, Otsego County, NY. They were wed in NY State, in 1852.
Anne’s paternal grandfather, Eldad BASSETT (1784-1859) a farmer from Hamden, with his wife, Harriet
(STACEY) (1791-1841) from North Haven, CT. They were wed at Hamden, CT, on 23 November, 1823. Anne’s
maternal grandfather, Oliver H. DENNIS (1810-1872) was a blacksmith from CT, with his wife, also from CT,
Almira G. FISH (1812-1840). Almira died on 16 January, 1840, at Otsego, Otsego County, NY. Oliver later
remarried and moved west he settled at Wayzata, MN, were he later died on 19 November, 1872. Anne died of
heart failure on the 25th of March, 1931, in Minneapolis. She was laid to rest at Grandview Park Cemetery, in
Hopkins, MN, near her family. Anne Mabel (BASSETT) ABERLE was a teacher and Church organist. BASSETT
Arms: (Or three piles conjoined in base Gules on a canton Argent, three bars wavy azure Crest: A boar’s head erect
and erased, Gules gorged with a dual coronet Or.) Descent from the last Bassett armiger, at Bassett Manor, North
Luffenham, Rutlandshire, /East Keal, Lincolnshire, England, Father Eldad Bassett (1784-1859) Hamden, CT /
Owego, Tioga, NY
GFather Capt. 17 Rifle Company, War of Independence, and Rev. Hezekiah Bassett (1745-1823) Hamden,
New Haven, CT.
GGFather William Bassett (1718-1760) New Haven CT...
2GGFather John Bassett (1691-1757) New Haven / Hamden, CT
3GGFather Capt. John Bassett (1652-1713) New Haven Capt. of the Train Band and Deputy of the General
Court/Legislature of the Connecticut Colony.
4GGFather Dr. William Bassett (1620-1684) Bapt. East Keal, Lincolnshire, 16 July, 1620, North
Luffenham, Rutland, Eng. / New Haven, CT, 5GGFather John Bassett East Keal, Linc. North Luffenham,
Rutland, (born / baptized 17 May, 1587, and died at New Haven Colony on 15 February, 1652. The Bassetts
sold Bassett Manor to John Exton, in 1628, and in 1636 the Extons sold it to Vicecount Edward Campden in
1628.
Jesse Herbert ABERLE, died of pneumonia at Minneapolis, MN, on the 1st of June, 1937, and was laid to rest next
to his wife. Anne Mabel (BASSETT) ABERLE.
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Son of
Matthias ABERLEN /Mathias ABERLEE (1829-1915) was born on the 22nd of September, at
Schwarzenbach, and baptized on the 27th of September, 1829, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Tennenbronn,
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. He arrived in the USA, circa. 1849/1850. Mathias was wed on the 23rd of December,
1856, to his bride, Margaret DANN, (1828-1918) She was born at New Hartford, Oneida County, NY. Margaret was
Baptized at ST. Stephens” Episcopal Church, of Utica, NY, on the 9TH of April, 1830. The daughter, of John DANN
(1792-1870) a weaver and farmer from Coolrain Offerlane Parish, County Laois, Ireland of (Dutch parentage). John
was wed on 17 January, 1824, at New Hartford, with his wife, Mary MC PHERSON (1804-1887) from
Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Margaret’s paternal grandfather, John DANN (1745-1823) he was born at Mary
Borough, Queens County, He was also a farmer, weaver, and for 45 years a parish clerk. Her paternal grandmother,
Anne BENN (1752-1827), they were wed on 20 November, 1774, in Queens County Ireland. Anne was born at
Coolrain Offerlane Parish, Queens County, Ireland. Margaret’s maternal grandfather, John Alexander MC
PHERSON was also a dual tradesman, as a farmer and weaver (1782-1860) from Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland,
along with his wife Mary LOGAN (1784-1874) who also was born at Paisley. John and Mary were wed in Scotland
on 13 August, 1804. Both the DANN and MC PHERSON families arrived from the British Isles landing in Eastern
Canada in 1819, followed by settlement in Oneida County, and eventual relocation to Troy, NY, where the MC
PHERSONS later passed, and were laid to rest. John DANN, died and was laid to rest at Camden, NY. Mary (MC
PHERSON) DANN, passed away and was laid to rest at New Haven, CT. Mathias and Margaret dwelt in NY, IA,
WI, and MN, Mathias was a laborer, store clerk, farmer, fuel dealer-teamster, and retired as a landlord. He died at
Minneapolis, MN, on 9 February, 1915, and was laid to rest at Crystal Lake Cemetery. Margaret followed in death
on 16 July, 1918, and was laid to rest next to Mathias.

Son of
Johann Adam ABERLE (1796-1870) was born at ober or upper Reichenbach/Rotenbach, within the
Evangelical Lutheran Parish of Hornberg, Hornberg, Ortenaukries, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, He was a weaver
and soldier in the Badiche Infantry Regiment von Neuenstein stationed at Freiburg, Baden, in 1825. Johann was
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married at the Evangelical Lutheran Parish at Tennenbronn, Villingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany on 17 July,
1825, to Christina ROSENFELDER (1803-1844). She was born at Schwarzenbach, Tennenbronn, Baden. She was
the daughter, of Christian ROSENFELDER (1779-1814) a weaver at Schwarzenbach, Tennenbronn, Baden.
Christina’s mother, Barbara BRAUN, (1765-1840) she also was from Tennenbronn. They were wed at the Parish of
Tennenbronn, on 7 October, 1802. Christina’s paternal Grandfather, Jacob ROSENFELDER (1745-1810) was also
from Schwarzenbach. Christina’s paternal grandmother, Barbara LEHMANN, (1736-1802) was also from
Tennenbronn. They were wed at Tennenbronn on the 1st of February, 1775. Christina’s maternal grandfather,
Andreas BRAUN, (1719-1766) was a weaver and judge from Tennenbronn, with his wife, Christina HAAS, (1728-
1799) she also was from Tennenbronn. They were wed at Tennenbronn as well on the 13th of June, 1747.

Son of
Johannes ABERLE (1766-1842) was born at upper Reichenbach/ Rotenbach, he was a farmer, owner,
and laborer. Johannes was married at the Evangelical Lutheran Parish at Hornberg, on 26 September,
1786, to Catherina ABERLE (1761-1818) she was born at Upper Reichenbach/Rothenbach, same place,
within the Parish of Hornberg. She was the daughter, of Matthias ABERLE (1736-1771) a cottage owner
and farmhand at Rothenbach, along with his wife, Rosina Regina MULLER, also from
Rothenbach/Rottenbach, (1731-1802). They were wed at (Saint John the Baptist) Evangelical Lutheran
Parish of Hornberg, on the 6th of September, 1757.Catherinia’s paternal grandfather, Adam ABERLIN
(1705-1785) was a farmer from the Parish of Hornberg, Baden. The paternal grandmother, of Catherina
was Anna Marie MOSER (1709-1744) from Gutach, Baden. They were wed also at Hornberg, on 28
March, 1732. The maternal grandparents, of Catherina were Georg/Jerg (1681-1743) and Salome
MULLER from Kurnach, Tennenbronn.

Son of
Johann Georg ABERLE (1738-1787) was born at upper Reichenbach/ Rotenbach., Johann was a weaver
and Judge of the Ecclesiastical court at Schwanenbach, for the Evangelical Lutheran Parish of Hornberg,
and cottage owner at upper Reichenbach, or Rothenbach. He was married on the 1 st of June, 1762, at the
Parish of Hornberg, to Maria ABERLE (1737-1786) she was born at Schonach, Hornberg, Baden. She
was the daughter, of Johann (Hans) ABERLE (1709-1765) was born at Am Buhl, Gutach, Kingzital. He
was an estate or large farm owner, at Schonach, Hornberg Parish, He was wed at Hornberg Evangelical
Parish on 30 October, 1730. Johann died in a house fire on his property at 10:00 PM on the 31 st of May,
1765, along with 8 other souls, that were lost, over 600 people attended this mass funeral. His wife, also
perished. Catherina OBERGFALL (1712-1765). The paternal grandfather, of Marie, Hans ABERLIN, a
farmer from Buhl, Gutach, Baden. Her maternal grandfather, and the prior landholder, Hans Jerg
OBERGFALL (1674-1765) was born at Hornberg. Marie’s maternal grandmother, Anna Marie
SCHILLING (1679-1765) was also born at Hornberg. They were wed on the 1 st of February, 1702, also at
Hornberg. Maria passed on 6 April, 1786, at Rotenbach, in Reichenbach. Johann Georg died on the 16 th
and was laid to rest on the 18th of January, 1787, at Hornberg.

Son of
Christian ABERLIN (1696-1753) was born at ober/upper Reichenbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Christian
was a Journeyman weaver. He was married on 5 March, 1737, at the Evangelical Lutheran parish of
Hornberg, to Anna Maria BADER (1710-1762) from Rothenbach, ober /upper Reichenbach. She was the
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daughter, of Johann Jacob BADER (1675-1737) a farmer from

Upper Reichenbach/Rothenbach, and Anna EPTING (1679-1760) from Schiltach, Rottweil, Baden-
Wurttemberg, Germany. They were wed at Hornberg Parish, on the 18 th of January, 1705. The paternal
grandparents, of Anna Marie, Hans (Johann) BADER (1648-1716) and Marie LAUBLE (1647-1692).
They were wed at the Parish of Hornberg, on the 10th of February, 1674. Anna Marie’s maternal
grandfather, Lorenz EPTING was also from Schiltach, Rottweil, Baden.

Son of
Michael ABERLIN (1665-1746) was born at Hornberg, Baden. He was a
farmer in ober/upper Reichenbach/ Rothenbach, He was married at the Evangelical Lutheran Parish of Hornberg, on
19 April, 1692, to Maria Kleophe SCHILLING (1670-1732). She was born at ober/upper Reichenbach, Maria
Kleophe was the daughter, of Johannes (Hans) SCHILLING (1646-) and Magdalena HAAS (1641-1704). The
paternal grandparents, of Anna Marie, Steffan SCHILLING and Catherinia OBERGFOLLEN they were married at
Hornberg Parish, on 14 February, 1636. The maternal grandparents, of Marie, Conrad (1618-) and Christina HAAS,
they also were married at the Evangelical Lutheran Parish of Hornberg, in 1638.

Son of
Johannes (Hans) ABERLIN (1637-1690) was a farmer born at Woennbach, or ober/upper Reichenbach,
/Rothenbach, these are all the same locality. He was married on the 21st day of June, 1664, at the Parish of Hornberg.
To Christina ROCH (1643-1693) the daughter, of Georg/Jerg ROCH (1604-1664) a farmer along with his wife,
Maria (1600-1672), from upper Reichenbach.

Son of
Christian ABERLIN (1605-1689) Woennbach, Parish of Hornberg, Hornberg, Ortenaukreis, Baden-
Wurttemberg, Germany, first known head of house. He married Lucia/Ursula (1607-1692) circa, 1629. Christian
died “an dem staig” on the road or path at Woennbach. on the 31st day of August, 1689, Lucia, followed in death on
the 6th, and was laid to rest on the 8th, day, of October, 1692.

Hornberg/Schwarzwald Geography: Hornberg is located in extreme Southeastern Ortenaukreis. It is

surrounded by forest. Elevation ranges from 360 meters to 1,000 meters above sea level. The village of
Reichenbach has been incorporated into the city of Hornberg, and has a population of about 4,900. History:
Information Sources: Evangelical parish -- Hornberg Evangelical parish is very old. It was Wuerttemburgish with
Gutach, Kirnbach, and the Hornberger portions of Peterzell (Landkreis Rottweil) and Tennenbronn (Landkreis
Rottweil). Until 1810. Reichenbach (Triberg), along with Schwanenbach, was an affiliate of Hornberg. A portion of
Hohenweg was an affiliate earlier. Haslach im Kinzigtal was pastored from Hornberg at times. Hornberg
Evangelical church records began in 1635. Around 1200 AD. The Schlossberg Castle was erected, for the Lords of
Hornberg. Between 1641 and 1689 it saw a lot of changes both by the Swedes, and by the French, with their torches.
All that remains is the 30 meters high tower that overlooks the town, along with the powder-magazine, the bastion.
The wall which surrounded the town up until the mid-19th century. Below is an image of Hornberg by Matthaus
Merian, 1643.

The prior entries have been extracted from LDS fhl. MF #1.189.849, #1.189.848, 1.189.847. From the Evangelical
Lutheran Parish Registry at Hornberg, Baden by Trudy Schenk an AG specializing in Germanic research. Secondly
from Family Search .org an LDS resource; Evangelisch, Tennenbronn-Villingen, Baden, Batch number M93827-2
Record
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roup Germany-VR Film 1189837 and FHL FILM# 1189836. British history on-line. In conclusion Ancestry Library
Edition provided by the Minot Public Library. Minot, ND. The music in the video is the Black Forest Overture,
written by Michael Sweeney.