Paul Irving Abell

Background

Abell, Paul Irving was born on July 24, 1923 in Pelham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Max F. and Virginia (Bennett) Abell.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. N.H., 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1951.

Career

Instructor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1951-1964; professor of chemistry, U. Rhode Island, 1964-1990; retired, U. Rhode Island, 1990. Fulbright lecturer, Egypt, 1965-1966.

Achievements

• Paul Irving Abell has been listed as a noteworthy chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Henty Society, American Chemical Society, Chemical Society London, Geochem. Society, Explorers Club, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi.

Connections

Married Phyllis Killam, July 1, 1950 (divorced). Children: Susan E., Erin Gallagher. Married Frances Martindale, August 30, 1980.

1 child, Octavia Lucy Mawson.

Father:

Max F. Abell

Mother:

Virginia (Bennett) Abell

Spouse:

Frances Martindale

Spouse:

Phyllis Killam

child:

Octavia Lucy Mawson Abell

child:

Erin Gallagher Abell

child:

Susan E. Abell