America's eminent genealogist and father of modern scholarly
genealogical approaches had two descents from this Aber Family of NJ.
He had difficulty with its origin as I recall. He knew of my
interest in Welsh families and never mentioned Wales as an origin.
I don't recall he published on the Aber Family, but you might find
something in the journal The American Genealogist many years ago. A
complete set of this journal is in all major genealogical libraries
and public libraries in the States.
Ifyou cannot find something there, I'd consult Mr. Jacobus' personal
notes most of which were willed to the Connecticut Historical
Society. But that would probably mean a trip to Hartford..
Thomas Roderick
One of my ancestors is a John Aber who is said to have been born in
Wales
around 1692. He immigrated to the US, settling and dying in New Jersey. I
haven't pursued this any further, but have just accepted the fact as
presented, and there are those who dispute the Wales theory feeling that the
name is more Germanic.
I am researching other lines which I know have roots in Wales and England,
and I have never come across the name Aber.
My question: Is the name Aber familiar to anyone? Does the Aber surname or
variations exist in Wales?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Janet English
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