Abel - The man who began the business that continues today!

Abel Simonds was the son of Joseph Simonds and Sally Downs. He was born on December 10,1804 in Fitchburg.

Interestingly enough, dad (GKS Jr.) passed away on December 10th 1984. - 180 years later!

Abel was born on the old homestead in the south part of Fitchburg. The house is now known as the Elizjah C. Farewall Place. If anyone knows where this house is and shows me, I will take you to lunch! Later in his childhood he lived in the house under the shade of the great elm opposite the new cemetery. Woody should be able to figure that one out, he sawed a tree down at the "new cemetery" recently! From 10 - 13 Abel lived in New Hampshire with an uncle, afterwhich he returned to Fitchburg to learn the trade of scythe-making. This is the turning point folks.... he's the man who started our company!!!!! He served as an apprenticeship of seven years, earning his board and clothes with a bonus of $50 when he ended his seven years.

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Four Generations, is what this photo was named.
Abel leads the way being the 7th generation Simonds family, that begins the foundation of Simonds Saw and Steel and Simonds Industries as it is known today.