People

Last name	Abeel
First name	Henry
Display name	Henry Abeel
Other names	Henry O'Beal;Henry O'Bail;Henry O'Beil;Henry O'Neal;Henry Cornplanter
Birth date	1778
Death date	1832
Birth place	Canawaugus
Death place	tonawanda
Gender	m
Affiliations	Seneca indians, Allegany indians
Bio notes	The son of Cornplanter and nephew of Handsome Lake. Early in life, he was educated at schools in Pennsylvania, Woodbury, and New York City. Lived in Genesinguhta near the Allegany River around 1798. Occasionally served as official interpreter, guide, and witness to treaties, such as the Treaty of Big Tree. He spoke out against Handsome Lake, particularly after the withcraft trial at Cold Spring in 1809. Served as a major for the United States in the War of 1812.
Data notes	Birth date is approximate.