Abiel Ellis died intestate in Sandwich, MA. 17 Dec 1814. He married "on the Vineyard" (would like more info on the Vineyard) Hannah Hatch. In 1776 he was jailed for refusing to take the Oath of Fidelity and Allegiance to the Revolutionary government. After confessing his error he was re-instated. In the 1790 census Abiel Ellis is listed as the head of A Sandwich family of one male over 16, two under 16, and one female. The children were born and baptized in Sandwich.

Source:
The Register, April 1967, pg. 134-135.
Col. Harry H. Ellis, Dallas, TX.