Charles Washington Abbey
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey was born August 10, 1861, in the Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died March 5, 1926, near the Village of Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, at age 64. Buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mercer Co., ND. He is the son of Charles Oliver Abbey of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Upper Canada, and Phoebe Elizabeth Searle of Bodmin, County Cornwall, England.
Cora Adella Armstrong was born September 30, 1866, in a log house on the Baraboo River in the Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, and died July 21, 1955, at 1209 Lake Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 88. Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. She is the daughter of Samuel Bolton Armstrong of Edwardsburgh, Canada West (Ontario), and Delilah Matilda Jones of New York.
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey (age 21), a bachelor, and Cora Adella Armstrong (age 22), a maiden, were married April 17, 1883, at the rectory of the Church of the Intercession, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI.
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey and Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey had seven children:
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey and Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey separated, and were divorced about 1916, with Charles staying in North Dakota and Cora moving to Wisconsin.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey then married Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay/Thompson.
Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay was born February 29, 1864, in Gap Creek, Albany, Wayne Co., KY, and died May 14, 1954, in a San Bernadino hospital, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 90. Buried in Pomona Cemetery, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. He is the son of John Harrison Kelsay (born December 15, 1826 - died October 10, 1893) of Steubenville, Wayne Co., KY, and Susan Jane Taylor of Cumberland, KY, who were living in Clinton, KY, at the time of his birth. His sister, Alena R. Kelsay, was born June 24, 1875, in Adair, Adair Co., KY.
Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay/Thompson (age 59), a bachelor?, and Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey (age 57), a divorcee, were married September 30, 1923, in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.
Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay/Thompson and Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson had no children.
Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay/Thompson and Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson were divorced 1924 - 1929, probably in California.
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Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.
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Standard Atlas of Mercer County, North Dakota, 1918: digitalhorizonsonline.org/digital/collection/p16921coll2/id/3140/rec/1
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mercer Co., ND. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available. Alice Frances (Herman) Abbey donated the land for the cemetery, and it was originally called Wetzel Cemetery. Some time after the death of Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey, Harry Donald "Don" Wetzel saw that Charles Washington Abbey did not have a gravestone. He made one out of concrete. It is likely that Lenore Shirley (Abbey) Wetzel helped in making the gravestone, because she was very artistic. In 2019, the original grave marker was replaced with a refined version. Thanks to Kay Koslan for this anecdote, as well as her project to upgrade the original marker. The last grave marker picture was taken by Kay Koslan in August, 2020.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 5, 1860, shows William Surl (age 60) born in England, and with real estate of $800 and personal estate of $400 and who cannot read and write, is a Farmer, and is living in Oak Grove Twp., Dodge Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Abigal Surl (age 69) born in Connecticut, who cannot read and write. Also living there are: Thomas Surl (age 25) born in New York, who cannot read and write, and indicated as insane; and William Surl, Jr. (age 11) born in Canada. This might be the "George Searle" mentioned in the 1851 Canadian census.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 5, 1860, shows Charles Abby (age 35) born in Canada, and with personal estate of $100 aand who cannot read and write, is a Farm Laborer, and is living in Oak Grove Twp., Dodge Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Elisebeth Abby (age 34) born in England, and who cannot read and write; Lucinda Abby (age 12) born in Canada; Isaac Abby (age 9) born in Canada; William Abby (age 7) born in Canada; and Mary J. Abby (age 1) born in Canada. Elizabeth Abby's father, William Surl, is living in the adjacent house.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 19, 1860, shows Jams Kelsey (age 45) born in Kentucky, and who cannot read or write, and with real estate of $800 and personal estate of $800 is a Farmer, and is living in Clinton Co., KY. Living with him are: George A. C. Kelsey (age 14) born in Kentucky; John Kelsey (age 12) born in Kentucky; Angeletta Kelsey (age 9) born in Kentucky; Mary Kelsey (age 7) born in Kentucky; Perry Kelsey (age 2) born in Kentucky; and William Kelsey (age 5-12) born in Kentucky.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 30, 1860, shows John H. Kelsay (age 31) born in Kentucky, and with personal estate of $100 is a Jailer, and is living in Albany Twp., Clinton Co., KY. Living with him are: Susan J. Kelsay (age 32) born in Kentucky, and who cannot read or write, who does House Work; Otho M. Kelsay (age 7) born in Kentucky; Nancy E. Kelsay (age 4) born in Kentucky; Eugene B. Kelsay (age 2) born in Kentucky; and Nancy C. Huff (age 18) born in Kentucky, a Seamstress.
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey was born August 10, 1861, in the Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI.
As a Civil War widow applying for survivor benefits for her minor children, Phoebe Elizabeth (Searle) Abbey needed to provide birth certificates. Since none existed, she needed to provide affidavits from those who attended the birth. This one is for Charles Washington Abbey.
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Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay was born February 29, 1864, in Gap Creek, Albany, Wayne Co., KY. His parents are listed as J. H. Kelsay and Jane S. Taylor. Years later he would change his name to Ben Thompson.
Cora Adella Armstrong was born September 30, 1866, in a log house on the Baraboo River, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Possibly Cora Adella Armstrong baby picture, 1866, Wisconsin. The back of the picture has the name Delia. Picture courtesy of Jean Louise (Spencer) Sweeney (deceased).
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 13, 1870, shows John Kelsey (age 42) born in Kentucky, and with real estate of $1,200 and personal estate of $500 is a Farmer, and is living in Stickford District, Wayne Co., KY. Living with him are: Susan J. Kelsey (age 42) born in Kentucky, who is Keeping House; Otho M. Kelsey (age 17) born in Kentucky, a Farm Laborer; Nancy E. Kelsey (age 13) born in Kentucky; Eugene B. Kelsey (age 11) born in Kentucky; Mary C. Kelsey (age 8) born in Kentucky; Thomas B. Kelsey (age 5) born in Kentucky; Malvina Kelsey (age 3) born in Kentucky; and John G. Kelsey (age 1-12) born in Kentucky.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1870, shows Phebe Abbie (age 44) born in Canada West to foreign-born parents with real estate of $600 is Keeping House and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Also living there are the following: Lucinda Abbie (age 22) born in Canada West, who is Keeping House; Isaac Abbie (age 20) born in Canada West, a Farm Laborer; William Abbie (age 17) born in Canada West, a Farm Laborer; Mary Jane Abbie (age 10) born in Canada West, At School; and Chas. Washington Abbie (age 8) born in Wisconsin, At School.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 26, 1870, shows Luther Griswold (age 41) born in New York, and with real estate of $3,000 and personal estate of $600 is a Farmer, and is living in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him are: Clarissa Griswold (age 33) born in New York, who is Keeping House; Josephine Griswold (age 11) born in Wisconsin; Ethlion Griswold (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Laura Griswold (age 8) born in Wisconsin; Stephen Griswold (age 3) born in Wisconsin; Samuel Armstrong (age 47) born in Canada, and with father and mother of foreign birth, a Wood Farmer; Cora Armstrong (age 4) born in Wisconsin, and with father of foreign birth; Clarissa Armstrong (age 2) born in Wisconsin, and with father of foreign birth; and Mary Houghton (age 18), born in New York, a Home Laborer. Leigh Larson note: A few houses away live: Dililah Armstrong (age 29) born in New York, who is At Home; and Mary Armstrong (age 7) born in Wisconsin, and with father of foreign birth. Mary Ann Houghton will later in this year marry George Washington Armstrong.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 20, 1870, shows Andrew Patrick (age 35) born in Canada, and with father and mother of foreign birth, is a Laborer, and is living in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him are: Eliza Patrick (age 32) born in New York, and with father of foreign birth, who is Keeping House; Bertha Patrick (age 11) born in New York, and with father of foreign birth; Bertha Patrick (age 11) born in New York, and with father of foreign birth; Harry Patrick (age 4) born in New York, and with father of foreign birth; Kitty Patrick (age 2) born in New York, and with father of foreign birth; Walter Patrick (age 8/12, October) born in Wisconsin, and with father of foreign birth; Dililah Armstrong (age 29) born in New York, who is At Home; and Mary Armstrong (age 7) born in Wisconsin. Leigh Larson note: Delilah was divorced from Samuel at this time. This could mean that Ira Armstrong was born after George and Delilah moved apart. Helen Eliza Jones (born 6/30/1839 New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY - 9/19/1919 Baraboo, WI) married Andrew Patrick (born 8/1836, Canada - 11/12/1921 Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI). Delilah and Eliza are sisters.
The 1875 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1875, shows Samuel Armstrong is the Head of Household, and is living in Glendale Twp., Monroe Co., WI. There are 2 Males and 3 Females living in the household.
About 1875, When Cora Armstrong was nine years old, her family moved away from Wisconsin. Cora went to Lyons school in Baraboo, WI, and also attended Free Methodist Church and Sunday School.
Lyons School, 10-1984A [R34-A], W. Baraboo, Hwy 12, section 34, built 1901, 1848-1969, photo c. early 1940s, torn down
On March 1, 1877, Charles W. Abbey received a Land Patent for 152.96 acres of land in the NW 1/4 of Section 30, T 014S, R 003E, of the 6th PM, Dickinson Co., KS.
The Abbey siblings: Back row, left to right: Mary Jane Abbey (born 1859), and Charles Washington Abbey (born 1861). Front row, left to right: William Searle Abbey (born 1853), Lucinda Matilda Abbey (born 1848), and Isaac Abbey (born 1850). Picture taken in Fond du Lac Co., WI, about 1880. The original picture is courtesy of Mamie Kroning, who obtained it from Sharon Trace. The bottom picture is retouched courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 18, 1880, shows John H. Kelsey (age 51) born in Kentucky to Virginia-born parents, is a married Leather Tanner, and is living in the Village of Glenville, Adair Co., KY. Living with him are: his wife of 12 years, Susan J. Kelsey (age 53) born in Kentucky to Virginia and Tennessee-born parents, who is Keeping House; his unmarried daughter, Mary C. Kelsey (age 17) born in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents; his son, Benjamin T. Kelsey (age 13) born in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents, who works in Tan Yard; his daughter, Melvina Kelsey (age 11) born in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents; and his son, John G. Kelsey (age 9) born in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 2, 1880, shows Charles Abbey (age 19) born in Wisconsin to Canadian-born parents is an unmarried Servant and Farmer and is living at the Batchelder household in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Also living there are Mr. and Mrs. Batchelder and one more servant farmer.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows Samuel Armstrong (age 57) born in Canada to New York-born parents who has been disabled for 6 months with liver problems is a Farmer and is living in Rudolph Twp., Wood Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Lois Armstrong (age 49) born in Michigan to Ohio and New York-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his step-daughter Floy Wiser (age 12) and step-son Fred Wiser (age 10), both born in Wisconsin to New York and Michigan-born parents. Also at home are his children: Richard Armstrong (age 31) born in New York to New York-born parents, who is a Farmer; Cora Armstrong (age 13), Harry Armstrong (age 11), and Ira Armstrong (age 9), all born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents.
Possibly Cora Adella Armstrong, who married Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, taken about 1880. Picture courtesy of Jean Louise (Spencer) Sweeney (deceased).
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey and Cora Adella Armstrong Marriage Record. Charles claimed he was born in Ripon (Dodge Co.), WI. He was actually born in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey and Cora Adella Armstrong Marriage Registration. This record now correctly shows that Charles was born in Byron, WI. He was actually born in the Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI.
The Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, April 21, 1883
MARRIED.
ABBEY --- ARMSTRONG --- At the rectory of the Church of the Intercession, April 17th, 1883, Charles W. Abbey and Cora A. Armstrong, both of Milladore, by the Rev. W. H. Watts.
The Episcopal Church of the Intercession, the first church in the city, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, was built in 1852 - 1853. This is how it appeared about 1890.
On November 26, 1883, Charles W. Abbey received a Land Patent for 7.80 acres of land in Lot/Tract 3 of Section 20, T 125N, R 049W, of the 5th PM, Traverse Co., MN.
The Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, Five or six weekly notices, March/April 1885. First Publication March 8 --- W4.
Notice.
Cora Abbey, wife of Chas. W. Abbey, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, and everyone trusting her must do so on their own responsibility.
Chas. W. Abbey
Milladore, Wood County, Wis.
Helen Maude Abbey was born June 29, 1885, in South Byron, Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI.
Clarissa Belle "Claire" Abbey was born August 14, 1887, South Byron, Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI.
Samuel Benton "Sam" Abbey was born August 16, 1892, in South Byron, Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI.
Phoebe Elizabeth Abbey was born August 20, 1894, in the Town of Milladore, Wood Co., WI.
The 1895 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1895, shows C. Abey is the Head of Household, and is living in Carson Twp., Portage Co., WI. There are a total of 3 Males and 4 Females living there, all born in the United States.
The 1895 Plat Map for Carson Twp., Portage Co., WI, shows Phoebe Abbey is the owner of 40 acres in the SE 1/4 Qtr. of the SE Qtr. of Section 8. Living nearby are Jacob Scheidel, F. C. Scheidel, and some Krubsack families.
The Stevens Point Gazette, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI; February 19, 1896
MILLADORE.
B. Smith, who for the past number of years has been pursuing the show business, has of late disposed of all his truck and concluded to lead a more pious and christian life. He is now an ardent worker of religion, and by faith he will be looked upon as the father of the new Union church of Milladore. His efforts are rewarded by the following subscriptions, a total of $260:
C. W. Abbey.........$1
The Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI; Thursday, June 4, 1896
CITY BRIEFS.
Dr. Carl von Neupert was at Junction City today in attendance upon the 3 year old daughter of C. W. Abbey, who lives north of that village. She is suffering from the effects of a swelling on the right side, and to save the child's life an operation will be necessary. The operation will be performed to-morrow in Dr. von Neupert's office.
The Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI; Saturday, June 13, 1896
MONDAY
A successful operation was performed by Dr. Carl von Neupert yesterday on the 3 year old daughter of C. W. Abbey of Junction City. The child's side was opened and a quantity of pus removed.
Leigh Larson note: Junction City is a small village in Carson Twp., Portage Co., WI. It is located 4-1/2 miles east of the Village of Milladore, Wood Co., WI. The family lived to the north of the village.
Ida Delilah Abbey was born January 12, 1897, in the Town of Milladore, Wood Co., WI.
Oran Ralph Abbey was born October 13, 1899, in the Town of Milladore, Wood Co., WI.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows C. W. Abbey (age 38) born August, 1861, in Wisconsin to English Canada and England-born parents, is a married Laborer, and who is renting his home, and is living in Milladore Twp., Wood Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 17 years, Cora Abbey (age 33) born September, 1866, in Wisconsin to English Canada and New York-born parents, with all six of the children born to her still alive; his daughter, Maud Abbey (age 14) born June, 1885, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his son, Samual Abbey (age 7) born August, 1892, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Phebe Abbey (age 5) born August, 1894, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Ida Abbey (age 3) born January, 1897, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and his son, Orin Abbey (age 9/12) born October, 1899, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900, shows James P. Barber (age 41) born June 1858 in Wisconsin to Ohio and English Canada-born parents is a Farmer owning his farm with a mortgage and is living in Eau Pleine Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 14 years, Mathilda Barber (age 31) born August 1868 in Wisconsin to German-born parents, with one of the two children born to her still alive. Also living is his son, Evin Barber (age 12) born February 1888 in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there: a Boarder, John Norton (age 56) born August 1843 in New York to English Canada-born parents, an unmarried Day Laborer; and a Servant, Clara Abba (age 12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, a House Keeper.
Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, WI, December 1, 1900
First publication Oct. 20-00-w7
Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior. Land Office at Wausau, Wis., Oct. 16, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the clerk of the circuit court at Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on December 8, 1900. viz: Colman F Cotesworth, who made H. E. No. 7,723, for the N E 1/4 N E. 1/4 sec. 20, T 24 N, R 6 E.
He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Chas. W. Abbey, of Milladore, Wis. John Cisler, of Junction City, Wis. John Harndena, of Junction City, Wis. Matthias Jacobson, of Stevens Point, Wis. EDGAR T. WHEELOCK, Register.
The Marshfield Times, Marshfield, WI, June 20, 1902
Sherry.
Mrs. C. W. Abby and children left Tuesday for Baraboo, where they will reside in the future.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Chas. Abbey (age 45) born in Wisconsin to England-born parents, is a married Drayman, and who rents his home, and living in the 1st Ward, City of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Cora Abbey (age 38) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents; his son, Sammy Abbey (age 12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his son, Oran Abbey (age 5) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his unmarried daughter, Maude Abbey (age 19) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his unmarried daughter, Clara Abbey (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Phoebe Abbey (age 10) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and his daughter, Ida Abbey (age 7) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows S. B. Armstrong (age 82) born in New York to Canada and Connecticut-born parents is a Retired Farmer owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in Baraboo Twp., Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Lois Armstrong (age 74) born in Michigan to Ohio-born parents, who is a House Keeper.
The Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Tuesday, August 15, 1905
NEWS OF MENASHA.
The new arrivals at the Langaff hotel are: Chas. Hemseler, Milwaukee; Paul Yoergers, Escanaba, Mich.; H. Awe, Oshkosh; H. Nelson, Milwaukee; S. C. W. Warrin, Grand Rapids; W. E. Gannon, Detroit, Mich.; R. E. Malady, Fond du Lac; C. W. Abby, Fond du Lac and C. M. Ricker, Chicago.
The 1906 Plat Map showing the adjacent communities of Lyons and Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, 1906. Years later, Lyons would be renamed West Baraboo.
In 1906, Charles Abbey removed near Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, and farmed south of the city. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Beulah.
The Baraboo News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, February 13, 1907
SUMPTER.
Feb. 18 - Mrs. Chas. Abby is quite sick.
The Baraboo News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, February 20, 1907
Feb. 18 - Mrs. Cora Abby, who has been ill, is some better.
The Baraboo News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, July 31, 1907
July 29 - Mrs. Abbey entertained her father, S. Armstrong, of Baraboo, a few days of last week. She returned home with him for a short visit.
The Baraboo News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, September 11, 1907
Sept. 9 - Mr. and Mrs. Abby and family have moved to Baraboo.
The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, June 18, 1914
Mrs. Cora Abbey of the city was a guest at Robert Koenig home Saturday.
Alvin Wanamaker and Rosa Rachel Morgan were married March 31, 1907, in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.
Alvin Wanamaker and Rosa Rachel Morgan Marriage Documents.
The Baraboo News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, June 24, 1908
Wednesday
Mrs. Abby and children are visiting the Charles Burdick home before leaving for the West to join Mr. Abby.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 4, 1910, shows Charles Abbey (age 48) born in Wisconsin to England-born parents, is a married Farmer of a Farm, and in his first marriage, and who owns his farm free of a mortgage, and is living in Twp. 142 N, Range 88 W, Mercer Co., ND. Living with are: his wife of 26 years, Cora Abbey (age 42) born in Wisconsin to New York and Canada-born parents, and in her first marriage, and with all 6 of her children still alive; his unmarried daughter, Clara Belle Abbey (age 22) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, who works in a Woolen Factory; his unmarried son, Samuel Abbey (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, who Works at Farm Labor at Home; his daughter, Phoebe Abbey (age 15) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Ida Abbey (age 12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and his son, Oran Abbey (age 10) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Leigh Larson note: His daughter, Helen Maude, was crossed off the census entry, since she had moved away and married H. Oriel Sovereign. Clara B. Abbey (age 22) is a duplicate entry shown living in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, on April 20, 1910, as a Lodger in the Charles Burdick household. She is a Drawer in a Woolen Mill.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Clara B. Abbey (age 22) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is an unmarried Lodger and is living at 533 Third Avenue, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, a Drawer in a Woolen Mill. There are five others in the Charles Burdick household.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 27, 1910, shows Benjaman Thompson (age 45) born in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents, is an unmarried Logging Camp Laborer, and is lodging on Water Street, South Bend, South Bend Pct., Pacific Co., WA.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, December 17, 1910
Mrs. Charles W. Abbey of Aplin, N. D., who has been taking treatment at the sanitarium, is improving.
Leigh Larson note: Aplin was a rural post office in Section 20-143-87, Springvale Township, Oliver Co., ND, about five miles southeast of Beulah. It was established October 5, 1906, with Harry C. Aplin as Postmaster, and closed August 31, 1916 with mail to Evans. The name officially honored Henry Clay Aplin and Lillian Kraus Aplin, who came here in March 1906 from Knob Noster, MO.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey and her son, Samuel Benton "Sam" Abbey, North Dakota, ca. 1909 - 1910.
Phoebe, Oran, Charles, Cora, and Ida Abbey, about 1912, near Beulah, Mercer Co., ND. This blac and white photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Phoebe, Oran, Charles, Cora, and Ida Abbey, about 1912, near Beulah, Mercer Co., ND. Hand colored photo on the left courtesy of Patrick Douglas "Pat" Miller, grandson of Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller.
Oran Abbey, Sam Abbey and Charles Washington Abbey, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, about 1912. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, about 1912. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, April 10, 1913
NEWS NOTES FROM LYONS VILLAGE
Mrs. Abby of Baraboo is caring for Mrs. Andrew Patrick, who has been sick for some time.
On July 2, 1914, Charles W. Abbey received a Land Patent for 160.00 acres of land in the SE 1/4, Section 14, T 142N, R 088W, of the 5th PM, Mercer Co., ND.
The historygeo.com First Landowners Project shows that Charles W. Abbey was the first landowner of SE 1/4, Section 14, T 142N, R 088W, of the 5th PM, Mercer Co., ND.
The Baraboo Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, July 23, 1914
SATURDAY EVENTS
Mrs. Cora Abbey left this morning for Sorrona where she will care for an old lady for an indefinite time.
The 1915 North Dakota State Census taken on April 1, 1915, shows C. W. Abbey (age 54) is living in Township 141, Mercer Co., ND. Living with him are: Cora Abbey (age 49); Ida Abbey (age 17); and Oran Abbey (age 15).
The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, January 27, 1916
NEWS NOTE FROM LYONS
Mrs. Abby of Baraboo visited Mrs. Andrew Patrick.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, February 4, 1916
Evans News.
C. W. Abbey leaves next Wednesday for Baraboo, Wis. on a visit with relatives and friends. His daughter Phoebe intends to accompany him on his return trip to visit friends here.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, February 25, 1916
Alpin News.
C. W. Abbey returned on Wednesday from a visit with relatives in Wisconsin.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, August 11, 1916
BEULAH BREVITIES.
Mrs. C. W. Abbey returned on Tuesday from a visit with relatives and friends in Wisconsin.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, September 15, 1916
New Owners of Cafe.
The Beulah Cafe has changed hands again. We are informed that J. B. Hagelbarger has traded for the building, and Messrs C. W. Abbey and C. L. Rhodes have formed a partnership and will run the cafe, Mr. Farrington having disposed of his interests.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, October 6, 1916
Local News.
C. W. Abbey has disposed of his share of the Beulah Cafe, to "The Cook".
Ida Delilah Abbey and Oran Ralph Abbey, North Dakota, about 1916 - 1917. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey and her cow, Queen, North Dakota, 1918. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey and Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey separated, and were divorced about 1917, with Charles staying in North Dakota and Cora moving to Wisconsin. It appears that Ira Eluester Miller purchased the 160 acres of land that Charles Washington Abbey Homesteaded in 1914.
The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, April 12, 1917
TO TAKE CLAIM AT NINETY-FOUR
Samuel Armstrong, according to a letter received at this office from Superior, has gone to the western country with his daughter, Mrs. C. Abbey. They expect to reside in the west. Mr. Armstrong thinks he is old enough to take a claim, being ninety-four. Mrs. Abbey will visit her daughter at Beulah, N. D., on their way to Wyoming.
The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, May 3, 1917
NEW DIRECTORY FOR BARABOO
The 1917-18 Baraboo directory is being delivered to subscribers......
The first name is Mrs. Cora C. Abbey, 604 Grove street, and the last name is Dr. Edward Zicker, 702 Oak street.
The first name in the rural route is Phoebe Abbey, route 4, and the last is John Zuch, route 5.
Clarissa H. (Armstrong) Griswold died May 13, 1917, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 78. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, May 31, 1917
Mrs. Clarissa Griswold
Mrs. Clarissa Armstrong Griswold was born in Lambsdown, Ontario, Canada, July 22, 1838. When still a small child she moved with her parents to Ostego, N. Y. After the death of her father she came to Portage with her uncle, Colonel Hotchkiss, to live. She was married to Luther Griswold at Portage in 1855. Then came to Baraboo, making her home on a farm west of the city. She was a member of the Baptist church for years. In late years she had attended the Seventh Day Adventist church. After a long illness of three months she passed away on May 13 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Ellis. Her granddaughter, Erna Ellis, a trained nurse, was with her during her illness. She leaves two daughters and one son, Mrs. Albert Ellis, Mrs. Arthur Hewitt and L. Griswold; three brothers, Samuel Armstrong, Superior, George of Packwaukee, and James of Menetto, N. Y.; twenty two grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren.
The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, June 14, 1917
KIRKWOOD
Samuel Armstrong, now in his nineties, visited Thursday at the Robert Koenig home. He came from Superior, to attend the funeral of a sister, Mrs. Griswold, and will soon return to that place.
The 1918 Standard Atlas of Mercer Co., ND, shows that Ira E. Miller owns the 160 acres of land in the SE 1/4, Section 14, T 142N, R 088W, of the 5th PM, Mercer Co., ND, that Charles Washington Abbey had homesteaded in 1914. This was probably necessitated by the divorce of Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey and Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey. The image on the left is for a JPG file. The picture on the right is for a PDF file.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, August 23, 1918
C. W. Abbey, who spent several months in the West, is again rusticating in Beulah.
Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, Friday, October 25, 1918
MAKES TRIP FROM BEULAH, N. D.
S. B. Armstrong and Mrs. Cora Abbey Take Long Ride
Mrs. Cora Abbey and S. B. Armstrong of Beulah, N. D., spent Wednesday in the city, visiting at the home of William Weinholt, 516 Strongs avenue. They are on their way from Beulah to Packwaukee, where they will spend the winter. Mr. Armstrong is 96 years of age and has made the 800-mile trip from Beulah without inconvenience. Mr. Armstrong is well and strong considering his great age. Both Mr. Armstrong and Mrs. Abbey were former residents of this county, having lived at Junction City 25 years ago. They are still familiar with the city, having visited here several times recently.
The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, January 30, 1919
C. W. Abbey left Tuesday morning for Fond du Lac and other places to visit friends before going to Beulah, N. D. While here he visited his daughter, Mrs. B. J. Higgins, and attended the funeral of another daughter, Miss Phoebe Abbey. Mrs. Cora Abbey left yesterday for Packwaukee, Wis., where she is spending the winter; also Mrs. Ira Miller and son will go to Packwaukee and Stratford before returning home to Beulah, N. D., after attending the funeral of Phoebe Abbey. Orrin Abbey, also of Beulah, N. D., will remain here and attend business college. He will stay at the home of his sister, Mrs. B. J. Higgins.
Samuel Bolton Armstrong (about age 97), and his son, Charles Washington Abbey (about age 59), North Dakota, about July, 1919. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The Baraboo Daily News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, January 16, 1919
Obituary
Phoebe Abbey
The funeral of Phoebe Abbey, who died December 20 at Washington, D. C., where she was in government service, occurred at the chapel of the Baraboo cemetery at 2:30 p. m., December 26, Rev. E. C. Henke officiating, giving the text of Job 23:10; also using the first three verses of the fourteenth chapter of St. John. Mrs. Mead Simonds and Miss Florence Bates rendered the songs, "My Heavenly Father Knows," also "The Pearly Gates Ajar." The pallbearers were T. B. Towle, Lee Cleveland, Ben Schubring, J. E. Johnson, Orville Veitch and George Higgins. Phoebe Abbey was born August 20, 1894, in Wood county, Wis. She leaves to mourn her loss a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Abbey, of Beulah, N. D.; three sisters, Mrs. Orel Sovereign of Caldwell, Idaho, Mrs. B. J. Higgins of Baraboo, Wis., and Mrs. Ira Miller of Beulah, N. D.; two brothers, Samuel Abbey of Phillipsburg, Mont., and Oran Abbey of Beulah, N. D., also many friends by whom she will be greatly missed.
Card of Thanks
To the many friends, the pastor for his comforting words; to the sisters and the bearers, for the many beautiful floral offerings, and to all who in any way assisted us in our late bereavement, we wish to express our sincere thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Abbey, Beulah, N. D., Mr. and Mrs. Orel Sovereign, Caldwell, Idaho, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, Baraboo, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, Beulah, N. D., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Abbey, Phillipsburg, Mont., Mr. Oran Abbey, Beulah N. D.
"'Tis hard to break the tender cord When love has bound the heart; 'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words, We must from this life part, Dearest loved one, we must lay thee In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished "Till we see thy heavenly face.
The Baraboo Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, February 20, 1919
WEST BARABOO
Mrs. Cora Abbey from the city, visited at the Andrew Patrick home Sunday.
Twilight Abbey was born about April, 1919, in North Dakota.
Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, Wednesday, May 7, 1919
NEARING CENTURY MARK
S. B. Armstrong and daughter, Mrs. Chas. Abbey, former residents of Milladore, were guests at J. L. Roy's home the first of the week while enroute from Packwaukee to Superior at which latter place they will make their future home. Mr. Armstrong has reached the advanced age of 97 years but he is still active both mentally and physically. His brother at Packwaukee, with whom he spent the winter, is 85 years old.
The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, January 23, 1919
WEDNESDAY EVENTS -
Mrs. Cora Abbey, who was called here by the death of her daughter, Miss Phoebe Abbey, left this morning for Waupaca, where she will spend he winter.
The Baraboo Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, October 16, 1919
MONDAY EVENTS -
Mrs. Cora Abbey and father, S. B. Armstrong, have returned to their home in Pewaukee, after coming to attend the funeral of Mrs. Patrick and a visit, with relatives.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey's home on Oran's land, south of Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, about 1920. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 22, 1920, shows Wilber F. Mead (age 29) born in California to New York and Illinois-born parents, is an unmarried General Farm Farmer, and is living in Holtville Twp., Imperial Co., CA. Living with him is a divorced Hired Man, Ben Thompson (age 59) born in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents, a Farm Laborer.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 7, 1920, shows C. W. Abby (age 58) born in Wisconsin to English and Canada-born parents, is a widower General Farm Farmer, and is rooming at a hotel managed by Sam Nicola, 104 Main Street, Bismarck, Lincoln Twp., Burleigh Co., ND. Leigh Larson note: Salem "SaThe 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 22, 1920, shows Cora A. Abbey (age 53) born in Wisconsin to English and Canada-born parents is a widow who owns her own home free of a mortgage and is living in Packwaukee Twp., Marquette Co., WI. Living with her are: her son, Twilight Abbey (age 8/12) born in North Dakota to Montana and Wisconsin-born parents; and her widower father, Samuel B. Armstrong (age 97) born in English Canada to England-born parents. Leigh Larson note: Salem "Sam" Nicola operated the Banner House rooming house. When the 1920 census was taken Charles Abbey was receiving medical treatments in Bismarck.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows Berton J. Higgins (age 32) born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents, is a married Barn Equipment Traveling Salesman, and who rents his home, and is living at 327 8th Avenue, 1st Ward, City of Baraboo, Baraboo Twp., Sauk Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Clarissa Higgins (age 31) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his son, Lloyd Higgins (age 1-2/12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and his unmarried brother-in-law: Oran Abbey (age 20) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, February 27, 1920
C. W. Abbey, who has been consulting the doctors at Bismarck returned to Beulah, Wed. evening.
Samuel Bolton Armstrong died August 20, 1921, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 98.
Samuel Bolton Armstrong Death Certificate.
The Baraboo Daily News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, August, 1921
S. B. Armstrong
Samuel Bolton Armstrong was born in Quebeck, Canada, April 19, 1822. He was a carpenter by trade. At the age of 20 he was married to Mary Travel and to them were born three children, two sons and one daughters, Richard, George and Caroline. Years after his wife's death he was married to Delilah M. Jones of Oswego, N. Y. of them were born five children, three sons and two girls, Henry, Mary, Cora, Harrison and Ira. Of these children four are living. George of Staltese, Montana, Cora of Packawan, Harrison of Superior, Wis., and Ira of Winnebago, Ill. His second wife died in 1903, some years later he went to live at the home of his sister, Mrs. Luther Griswould of this city. Shortly before her death he went to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Cora Abbey, of Packwankee, Wis. Last January he went with his daughter to visit his son Harrison of Superior. They were there until July 5th at that time they came to Baraboo to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ellis at whose home he passed away Sunday morning at half past ten. For years Mr. Armstrong had been a faithful member of the Seven Day Advent church.
We wish to thank Rev. Savage for his kind and comforting words, also the singers and organist and those who gave the floral offerings and the kind friends and relatives who assisted us in our sad bereavement and those who acted as pallbearers.
Mrs. Cora Abby, George Armstrong, Harry Armstrong, Ira Armstrong, A. B. Ellis, Mrs. A. B. Ellis..................
The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, September 1, 1921
PIONEER 99 DIES SUNDAY
Bolton Samuel Armstrong passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cora Abbey on Ellis avenue Sunday morning at 10:30, after an illness of only a few hours. He was born in Quebec, Canada 99 years ago and was remarkably active for a man of his years. He came of a family which was extraordinary for the long lives of some of its members, having one brother who lived to be 107 years old, and several who reached the hundred mark. Mr. Armstrong spent most of his life in Baraboo, being a carpenter by trade. Twenty years ago he retired from his occupation and has since taken great pleasure in the manufacture of violins, having completed one for his grandson only a few days before his death. The character of the deceased was exceedingly noteworthy for its commendable nature. He leaves to mourn his life one daughter, Mrs. Cora Abbey of this city, and three sons, Ira of Rockford, George of Saltese, Montana, and Harry of Superior. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at ywo o'clock at the home of Albert Ellis at Ellis avenue and at 2:30 at the Seven Day Advent church, Rev. Gaylord of Madison officiating.
Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Thursday, December 15, 1921
TO RESIDE IN THE WEST.
Mrs. Cora Abbey of Packwaukee came up Monday evening and visited until this morning at J. L. Roy's home on Fremont street. Mrs. Abbey has gone to Warner, N. Dak., for a several week's visit with her children, after which she will continue westward to Idaho and live with her oldest daughter. For a long period of years Mrs. Abbey served as housekeeper for her father, Samuel Armstrong, a pioneer resident of Baraboo, who died there in August last at the advanced age of 99 years and 4 months.
Leigh Larson note: Cora's estranged husband, Charles Washington Abbey, is the brother-in-law of Adam William Shidell. Adam William Scheidel is the nephew of Jacob Shidel. Mrs. J. L. Roy is Mary Emma (Shidel) (Ellis) (Martin) Roy, the daughter of Jacob Scheidel.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, April 21, 1922
NEWS BREVITIES.
Mrs. Chas. Abbey is visiting friends and relatives in the Beulah neighborhood.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, April 28, 1922
Mrs. Chas. Abbey left this week for a visit with her son in Missoula, Mont.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, October 27, 1922
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
C. W. Abbey who is suffering from a lame back, left on Tuesday for Bismarck where he will receive treatments from a Chiropractor.
The Bismarck Tribune, Bismarck, ND; Wednesday, May 2, 1923
CITY NEWS
Bismarck Hospital.
Morits Pollock of Wing, William Rathjen of Zup, and C. W. Abbey of Beulah have entered the Bismarck hospital for treatment.
The Bismarck Tribune, Bismarck, ND; Thursday, May 8, 1923
C. W. Abbey of Beulah has been discharged from the hospital.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, May 10, 1923
Local News Items.
C. W. Abbey, who was taken to the hospital last Thursday was sufficiently recovered to be able to return home Tuesday.
Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay/Thompson (age 59), a bachelor, and Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey (age 57), a divorcee, were married September 30, 1923, in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.
Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay/Thompson and Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey Marriage Documents.
Leigh Larson note: Both were living in Potomac, Missoula Co., MT. One witness was G. W. Armstrong, likely George Washington Armstrong, Cora's half-brother. The other witness was Rosa Rachel (Morgan) Wanamaker, a daughter of Harry Norton Morgan and Ophia Ufrates Rider, and the sister of Edna May Morgan, who married Samuel Benton Abbey. The marriage certificate indicated that Ben is the son of J. H. Kelsay and Susan J. Taylor. Ben Thompson was born Benjamin Thomas Kelsay, but later changed his name to Ben Thompson. In any event, this marriage did not last long, and Cora (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson soon resumed to using her previously-married name of Mrs. Cora Abbey. Both Ben and Cora would eventually live in the general vicinity of each other in the Los Angeles Co., CA, area.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, Friday, October 12, 1923
MRS. CORA ABBEY WEDS BEN THOMPSON, SUNSET
Son of Bride Gives Supper in Honor of Event.
Sunset, Oct. 10. - Special. - A delightful wedding supper was served last Sunday evening at the home of Sam Abbey in honor of Cora Abbey, who was Mrs. Cora Abbey until Sunday morning, when she and Ben Thompson, also of this vicinity, were married in Missoula. Friends from Missoula, Potomac, Cottonwood and this vicinity made up a large number of people present. Many beautiful as well as useful presents were showered upon her, most of which were pieces of linen. After the delicious supper served by Mrs. Sam Abbey, games were enjoyed until midnight, when the friends separated to go to their homes. Mr. Thompson is a representative of the Sloan-Potter Seed company and has been overseeing garden work for that company this summer at the Abbey home. As soon as the fall work is finished, he and Mrs. Thompson will probably go to California, where they will make their home.
After their marriage, Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay/Thompson and Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson moved to Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, Tuesday, December 18, 1923
BUILDING PERMITS
Ben Thompson, lot four Block 159 frame building, $250.
The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, Saturday, December 22, 1923
Permits Issued
Ben Thompson, south one-half of south one-half of lot four, block 159, house, $250.
Sam Abbey, Cora (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson, and Oran Abbey, North Dakota, about 1924. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The 1925 North Dakota State Census taken on April 1, 1925, shows Ira Miller (age 29) is living in Township 142, Mercer Co., ND. Living with him are: Eda Miller (age 27); male Babe Miller (age 7); female Babe Miller (age 4); Ira Miller (age 3); and Chas. Abby (age 63). All were born in the United States and are U. S. citizens.
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey died March 5, 1926, near the Village of Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, at age 64. Buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mercer Co., ND.
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey Death Certificate.
Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey Funeral Bill and Estate Inventory Records. Photos courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, March 11, 1926
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Pioneer Farmer Killed in Auto Accident Last Friday.
C. A. Abbey, one of the pioneer farmers of the community south of Beulah, was fatally injured in an auto accident on the road 1 mile east of the Sam Murray place four miles south of town last Friday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock. Mr. Abbey had been to town and was on his way home when the accident occurred. It is thought that in making the turn to go south the car skidded or was going a little too fast so that he could not keep it on the road and that it ran against the bank on the east side of the road tipping the car up on its side. There was nothing to show that the car had turned over. Mr. Ralph Shirley who was coming to town saw the up turned car and discovered the unfortunate man lying on the side next to the road with one foot still remaining on the car. His head was badly lacerated and smashed but he was still alive. Help was summoned at once and he was brought to Dr. Rasmussons office in this city where he passed away about 7 o'clock the same evening. There were no injuries on his body but the skull was broken in several places and the nose and cheek bones were also broken. Death resulted from loss of blood and concussion of the brain. He never regained consciousness.
Charles W. Abbey was born in south Byron, Wis. August 10th, 1862, and grew to manhood in that community. He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Armstrong of that place in the year 1884. To this union seven children were born, five of whom survive. He came to this community with his family in the year 1908 and has since resided here. Besides a host of friends he leaves to mourn his death, three daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. O. H. Sovereign, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Berton J. Higgins, Baraboo, Wisc., Mrs. Ira Miller, Beulah, N. Dak.; Mr. Samuel B. Abbey, Superior, Mont.; and Oran Abbey, of Beulah. All of the children except Samuel were present at the funeral.
Funeral services were conducted form the Congregational church in this city Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in the Rosehill cemetery. T. L. Jones pastor of that church delivered the funeral sermon and the choir rendered some very pretty songs. The floral tributes were beautiful. The remains were accompanied to their last resting place by one of the largest funeral processions ever witnessed in this community, as a fitting tribute to this good friend and neighbor.
During this sad hour the Independent wishes to extend to those who are left to mourn, the heartfelt sympathy of this community.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to extend our sincere thanks for the many kind acts of our friends during our recent sad bereavement.
Mrs. Orel H. Sovereign
Mrs. Berton J. Higgins
Mrs. Ira Miller
Mr. Samuel b. Abbey
Mr. Oran Abbey.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, April 22, 1926
Mrs. O. H. Sovereign returned on Wednesday to her home in Los Angeles. She was called home on account of the illness of her mother.
The Woodland Democrat, Woodland, CA, Wednesday, March 31, 1926
Mrs. Shidell Dies In East
Mrs. George W. Hollingshead of this city today received news of the death of her mother, Mrs. L. M. Shidell, who passed away at Militor, Wisconsin on February 6th. News was also received of the death of her two uncles, Ike and Charles Abbey, the former passing away during January and the latter on March 5th. The two men are brothers of Mrs. Shidell who is the mother of 11 children, the oldest whom is Mrs. Hollingshead. Charles Abbey was killed in an automobile accident.
The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, Friday, October 1, 1926
Today's question was: "What would you suggest to add to the comfort and enjoyment of visitors at the Los Angeles County Fair."
Mrs. Ben Thompson, 666 E. Drive, Grigsby court: "I should say a recreation ground for children where they might play, under proper supervision, while their parents are visiting exhibits which young children could not enjoy or appreciate."
Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay/Thompson and Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson were Separated 1924 - 1929.
Otha Miller Kelsay died July 17, 1927, in Elkhorn Pct., Taylor Co., KY, at age 73. Buried in Brooklyn Cemetery. His parents are John Kelsay of Monticello, KY, and Susan Taylor of Unknown.
Otha Miller Kelsay Death Record.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson, 1928. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The Montana Standard, Butte, MT, October 20, 1929
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Abbey accompanied Mr. Abbey's mother, Mrs. Cora Abbey, as far as Butte Tuesday, where Mrs. Abbey boarded the evening train for Pomona. Cal., where she expects to spend the winter.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey and her son, Samuel Benton "Sam" Abbey, ca. 1929.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey with David and Terry Miller, North Dakota, 1929. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows Cora B. Thompson (age 65) born in Wisconsin to English Canada and New York-born parents, is a divorced Maid in a Private Home, and is living in the Charles Barlow home, 444 South Kenoak Drive, City of Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Back Row, L to R: Ida (Abbey) Miller, Betty Miller, Cora (Armstrong) Abbey and Beverly Miller. Front Row, L to R: Terry Miller, Lois Abbey, June Abbey and David Miller, North Dakota, ca. 1932. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Click on the following image for the PDF version of the 1936 WPA file from Cora (Armstrong) Abbey.
WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION, HISTORICAL DATA PROJECT: PIONEER BIOGRAPHY FILES
COLLECTION: OGL #1119
DATES: 1936-1940
SIZE: 34 rolls microfilm
ACQUISITION: The microfilmed Works Progress Administration Historical Data Project Pioneer Biography Files were purchased from the North Dakota State Historical Society, holder of the originals, in March 1989 (Acc #89-1643).
ACCESS: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Department of Special Collections.
RELATED COLLECTIONS: Works Progress Administration North Dakota Writer’s Project Ethnic Group Files, (OGL #1380)
The Historical Data Project was established under the auspices of the Works Progress Administration in 1936. Its work ceased in 1940 having gathered together valuable biographical and historical data for each state. In North Dakota, the Project was administered by the North Dakota State Historical Society. One focus of the Project was to gather biographical data on North Dakota pioneers as defined by any person born before 1870 and who lived in the Territory before statehood of North and South Dakota, or who was the first settler in a township.
The Pioneer Biography Files, W. P. A Historical Data Project, for the State of North Dakota are housed at the North Dakota State Historical Society. The Department of Special Collections purchased a microfilmed set of the Files in March 1989. The set consists of thirty-four microfilm rolls of over 5000 files which were filmed alphabetically by county, and within each county, alphabetically by name. The last roll is an alphabetical name index which includes the following information: pioneer's name, city or town, county, occupation, nationality, date and place of birth, whether still living or date and place of death, and marital status. If married, the above information is included for the spouse.
The files themselves consist of a Pioneer Data Form or Old Settler Questionnaire filled out by either a Project survey worker or the pioneer himself. The Data Forms provide the following information: pioneer's name, birth and death dates, nationality, occupation, name of spouse, parents, and children, marital status, dates of immigration to the United States and arrival in Dakota Territory, education, religion, political affiliation, and family and community historical sketches. Also frequently included are small township maps which locate the family farmstead and other significant community buildings; Archaeological and Historical Survey Forms which locate prehistoric and historic sites and landmarks; pioneer biographical sketches or reminisces; and newspaper clippings.
The 1931 Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, City Directory shows Thompson Benj h721 Philadelphia
The 1931 Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, City Directory shows Thompson Cora A Mrs r175 Jefferson av
The 1932 California Voter Registration dated 1932 shows Orel H. Sovereign is a Democrat and is living at 3236-1/4 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1932 California Voter Registration dated 1932, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Progressive and is living at 3826 Homer Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1932 California Voter Registration dated 1932, shows Dale and Ida Sovereign are now living in the former residence of Orel and Helen at 2726 Cunard St., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign at age 22, 1933. This is likely a four generation picture including Ralph Orvel Sovereign, his daughter, Shirley Lee "Leigh" Sovereign, as well as his grandmother, Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson, and his mother, Helen Maude (Abbey) Sovereign.
The 1934 California Voter Registration dated 1934, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Didn't Say and is living at 738 S. Union Avenue, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1934 Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, City Directory shows Thompson Benj rancher h721 Philadelphia
Andrew W. Miller and Rosa Rachel (Morgan) Wanamaker were married August 7, 1937, in Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT.
Andrew W. Miller and Rosa Rachel (Morgan) Wanamaker Marriage Documents.
The 1937-38 Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, City Directory for P. O. Rural Routes shows Thompson Ben r721 E Philadelphia
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1940, shows Cora Abbey (age 73) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of School, is a widow, and is a Lodger in the Fred Huber household, Village of Beulah, Mercer Co., ND.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1940, shows Ben Thompson (age 80) born in Kentucky, and 5 years ago was living in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, and with 0 years of School, is unmarried and Pensioned, and is renting his home for $10/month, and is living in the Vanda Van Norman household, Adams Street, Cucamonga Judicial Twp., San Bernardino Co., CA.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, July 4, 1940
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Crandall accompanied by Mrs. Cora T. Abbey left Saturday by auto for the west coast. The Crandalls expect to return in two weeks. Mrs. Abbey will viisit relatives there for the remainder of the summer.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson and Cora Elizabeth Adella "Betty" Miller, about 1940. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Mrs. Cora Abbey was living in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, in October, 1941.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI, Monday, October 20, 1941
SMITH GUESTS
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith, Sherman park, have had as their guests during the past week Mr. and Mrs. George D. Veitch of Devil's island. Mr. Veitch, a son of Mrs. Smith, is in service with the United States coast guard. Mrs. Cora Abbey, Beulah, N. D., a cousin of Mrs. Smith, also has been visiting at the Smith home. She stopped in Madison on her return trip from New York City.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, November 6, 1941
A Letter From Grandma Abbey
Dear Friends,
I just returned home from my interesting trip to New York where I visited friends and relatives. I was gone three months and if I had known it was such nice wether I would have stayed longer but I was afraid of the early winter at this end of the route.
Etc. Etc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller are doing very nicely and send greetings to their friends and dear ones of Beulah. I could say much more concerning my trip but I think this is enough for this time.
Grandma Abbey
The 1942 California Voter Registration dated August 25, 1942, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Democrat and a Housewife and is living at 4143 MacArthur Blvd., Alameda Co., CA.
Cora Armstrong Abbey was living in Beulah, ND, on November 13, 1943.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, November 18, 1943
Car Accident Causes Death of Oran Abbey
A sorrowing wife and nine little children are left fatherless this week, as the result of a car accident last Friday afternoon claiming the life of Oran R. Abbey, 43, well known coal miner and farmer of rural Beulah. Mr. Abbey, in company with the driver of the car, Johnny Meyers, Beulah, and Jake Sailer, also of this city, were on the highway a short distance south of here when a slippery road caused the vehicle to leave the road bed, overturning, and causing the immediate death of Mr. Abby and injuring Mr. Meyers, slightly. Mr. Siler escaped without injury. No responsibility is attached to any member of the party.
Services Tuesday
Rev. Fr. H. Wibbels of Hazen conducted services for Mr. Abbey at the Roxy Theater building Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in the Catholic cemetery near this city. The church choir rendered special musical numbers. Pallbearers were Bob Keough, Ralph Murray, Henry Conrath, Glen Murray and Lee Perkius. Survivors, in addition to his immediate family, are his mother, Mrs. Cora Abbey, one brother, Sam Abbey, and three sisters, Maude Sovereign, Mrs. Ira Miller and Mrs. Clara Higgins.
We wish to take this opportunity to thank our many friends and neighbors for their floral offerings and acts of kindness. Especially, we are grateful to Fr. Wibbels for his comforting words, and to the church choir.
Mrs. Alice Abbey & Children
Mrs. Cora Abbey
Mr. and Mrs. Ira E. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Abbey
Mrs. Maude Sovereign
Mrs. Clara Higgins
Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson, about 1942. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, November 25, 1943
Local News Items
Mrs. Cora Abbey, accompanied her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, when they left for their home in New York City on Monday. Mrs. Abbey will make her home for the present with the Millers.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, May 18, 1944
Mrs. Cora Abbey has returned from Brooklyn, New York where she spent the winter at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ira Miller.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, August 24, 1944
HILLCREST HOSPITAL NEWS
Mrs. Cora Abbey was admitted Aug. 11 for medical attention.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, July 26, 1945
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Mrs. Cora Abbey is in Wisconsin visiting her daughter.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, September 27, 1945
Mrs. Cora Abbey returned last Wednesday from Wisconsin where she spent several weeks with relatives.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, October 25, 1945
Grandma (Mrs. Cora Abbey) has returned from an extended visit with relatives in Wisconsin. She reports a very pleasant time in her home town, Baraboo, where she was born and raised. She visited her brother, Harry, in Ladysmith and there another brother, Ira, of Beloit joined them for a family reunion. There are only three left of the family and the peculiar part of it is that their birthdays all fall n the same month and they are all in the seventies. The oldest brother was 77 on Sept. 1st,, the youngest on Sept. 26th., and Mrs. Abbey was 79 on Sept. 30th. Grandma says altho she enjoyed every minute of her visit she is glad to be back in good old North Dakota. She also visited in Madison and Marshfield.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, May 2, 1946
Mrs. Cora T. Abbey is a patient in the Hillcrest hospital as a result of an accident when she fell down stairs and broke her arm.
The 1946 California Voter Registration dated 1946, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Democrat and is living at 1224 S. Lake Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson, about 1954. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey eventually moved to California.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, August 22, 1946
LOCAL NEWS
This week Grandma Abbey left Beulah after many years of life in North Dakota, coming here in 1906. She would like to continue to live here but since she broke her arm last winter her family will not let her live alone as she is 80 years old. She will make her home with her oldest daughter, Mrs. O. H. Sovereign, of Portland, Ore. She wishes a long and prosperous future for Beulah.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, September 12, 1946
LOCAL ITEMS
Grandma Abbey writes that she is getting along nicely.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, January 16, 1947
Among this week's newest subscribers is Mrs. Cora T. Abbey, 1020 East 5th Ave., Pomana, Calif., who has been out west for a little better over a month, visiting relatives. Enroute to California, she visited her son, Sam, near Missoula, Mont. The new subscription was a Christmas present from a friend, Ted Heihn, of Beulah.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, April 29, 1948
MRS. CORA ABBEY
Grandma Abbey pictured here is now living at 1020 E. 6th., Pomona, Calif. She is a pioneer of Mercer County having moved here with her husband and family when her son, the late Oran Abbey, was only five years old. They homesteaded here before there was a Beulah. At that time there was a post office named Evans. She informed us that at that time there were no roads, they went across the prairie anywhere with saddle horses. Mrs. Abbey was 82 years old on her last birthday last Sept. 30th. Grandma Abbey wants to extend greetings to her many friends in this community and she is glad to surprise he friends with this recent picture.
The 1948 Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, City Directory shows Abbey Cora Mrs r610 E 6th
Clarissa Belle (Abbey) Higgins, Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson and Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller, probably at the Higgins residence, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, about 1949. Photos courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, June 23, 1949
FROM CALIFORNIA
Mrs. Cora T. Abbey, Pomona, Calif., is a guest at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, S. Ash street. Mrs. Abbey, who is 83 years old, made the journey alone from California, and is making an extended trip, visiting in Minnesota and North Dakota and other points in Wisconsin. She will also visit at the home of another son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, Granton. The Millers recently took up their residence in Granton, having lived in New York until a short time ago.
The 1950 California Voter Registration dated 1950, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Democrat and is living at 1338 12th Avenue, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 13, 1950, shows Cora Abbey (age 83) born in Wisconsin is a widowed Head of Household, and is living at 723-1/2 26th Street, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Co., CA.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1950, shows Ben Thompson (age 90) born in Kentucky to United States-born parents, and one year ago was not living elsewhere in San Bernardino Co., CA, and with No Schooling, is a separated Head of Household, and is living at the Always Inn Motel, 3333 N. State, Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA.
he 1951 Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, City Directory shows Abbey Cora (wid Chas) h1010 E 5th av r610 E 6th
Abbey Picnic at the Anderson's Lake Cottage, Eau Claire, WI, about 1951
Edward George Haugh and Rosa Rachel (Morgan) (Wanamaker) Miller were married December 15, 1951, in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.
In 1951-1952 Cora (Armstrong) Abbey lived in Pomona, CA. She was a Holy Roller who went to a variety of churches, including a Baptist church. She owned a home in Los Angeles at 1209 Lake Street. She died from acute circulatory failure. Her divorced daughter, Helen Maude (Abbey) Sovereign, lived with her in Pomona, CA.
The 1952 California Voter Registration dated 1952 shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Democrat and is living at 1224 S. Lake Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1954 California Voter Registration dated 1954 shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Didn't Say and is living at 1209 S. Lake Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay/Thompson died May 14, 1954, in a San Bernadino hospital, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 90. Buried in Pomona Cemetery, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, Saturday, May 15, 1954
BEN THOMPSON
Ben Thompson, 94, of 1109 N. Central Ave., Chino, a retired cattle rancher and resident of California for about 70 years, passed away Friday at 12:30 p.m. in a San Bernardino hospital. Mr. Thompson was born Feb. 29, 1860, in Kentucky, and was reared in Texas where he lived on cattle ranches. On coming to California in 1885, he worked for several cattle companies in the northern part of the state, and owned a small ranch near Red Bluff. For about five years he managed a ranch in Montana. In 1923 he moved to Pomona and resided here until 1938, going then to the Chino area. Graveside services will be held in Pomona Cemetery Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Harold A. Loy, pastor of the Chino First Methodist Church, officiating. Griffith Mortuary of Chino is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson died July 21, 1955, at 1209 Lake Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 88. Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson death certificate. Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Monday, July 25, 1955
Deaths, Funeral Announcements
ABBEY, Cora Adella, beloved mother of Helen M. Sovereign, Clarissa Higgins and Ida Miller, sister of Harrison and Ira Armstrong, also survived by 20 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Little Church of the Flowers. Directed by Forest Lawn Mortuary.
The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, Monday, July 25, 1955
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, for Mrs. Cora Abbey, 88, who passed away at the home of a daughter in Los Angeles last Thursday. Interment will be made in Forest Lawn. Mrs. Abbey was born in Wisconsin and she resided in North Dakota for many years. Until a few years ago when she moved to Los Angeles to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Abbey lived in Pomona for about 20 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ at 6th St. and Towne Ave. She leaves two other daughters in Wisconsin.
Helen Maude (Abbey) Sovereign died May 20, 1980, in Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, at age 94. Buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane Co., WA.
Beulah, ND . . . . . . . . Golden Anniversary, 1914-1964 . . . . . . . . . . Published by the Odessa Digital Library - 29 May 1996 http://pixel.cs.vt.edu/library/odessa.html This document may be freely used for personal, nonprofit purposes or linked by other WWW sites. It may also be shared with others, provided the header with copyright notice is included. However, it may not be republished in any form without permission of the copyright owner. Copyright 1996, RPS - 724 SW Hayter Street, Dallas, OR 97338-1845, (503) 623-5529, rpschuh@teleport.com NOTE: This transcription of "Beulah North Dakota, Golden Anniversary, 1914-1964" was edited by Robert P. Schuh on May 23, 1996 and is issued with the permission of Gertrude Buscher, President, Mercer County Historical Society.
THE HISTORY OF CHARLES G. HERMAN Charles G. Herman was born in Saarbrucken, Germany, on Sept. 29, 1876, to Peter and Rose, nee Klier, Herman. The Peter Herman family came to the United States in 1883. They first settled in the Pennsylvania coal mining area, where the family; Minnie, Charles, August, and Rose lived for a time. Later they moved to Michigan, but did not stay long; for like so many of our early settlers, they followed the "Westward Movement." The Herman Family arrived in Glen Ullin in 1890 and took up a homestead about four miles north of what is now Glen Ullin. It was rough going for the Hermans. In those early years, what with sod houses without floors, and only one room. The whole family had to work hard to make a living. They plowed the land with a hand plow and Oxen. At the age of fourteen Charlie decided to make some extra money for the family by working for the railroad for $15.00 a month. When he was about eighteen Charlie realized that "hiring out" was not for him, and made the decision to start a sheep ranch. He took up a homestead about twelve miles south of Beulah, built a small house and bought some sheep. He was now a full-fledged rancher. But things did not go as smoothly as he had hoped for; trips to Glen Ullin for groceries took two days, though later on, when the Evans and Farrington Post Offices were built, it was handier for their mail, at least. In 1900 Charlie was married to Frances Tavis of Glen Ullin. As a girl Frances had come with her parents, John and Theresa Rolfe Tavis, from West Virginia. It had been necessary for Frances to miss some schooling in order for her to take her turn, with her seven sisters and two brothers, at sheep herding. Thanks to the size of the family, her turn did not come too often. To this union of Frances and Charles five children were born: Alice, Mrs. Oran Abbey; Theodore, Carl, Wilfred, and Cleo, Mrs. Thure Orefalk. For two years the Herman family lived in Glen Ullin. In 1908 they moved back to the homestead, where the number of sheep Charlie owned sometimes reached 2,000. He was the first man in the area to own a Ford Car. During this time the railroad was being built, and the crews would winter their horses at Charlie's. He then bought land in the Aplin area where he established and operated the Charlie Herman Cattle Ranch until 1943, when the youngest son, Wilfred, took over. In 1912 he was elected sheriff of Oliver County and the family moved to Center where he served in this capacity for two terms. While in Center he also operated the Ford Garage. On Armistice Day, 1918, the family moved back to the ranch. At that time the Hermans got their mail at the Aplin Post Office. They built a new home in 1922 and it was at this time that Charlie started as a cattle buyer. In the early 1930's he served in the North Dakota House of Representatives for two terms. In 1943 he moved to Beulah, where he continued in the cattle buying business. In 1947 Mrs. Herman passed away after a lingering illness of four years. Charlie continued to live in Beulah until his death on Christmas Eve, 1956. History submitted by Alice, Mrs. Oran Abbey. Oran Abbey Alice Abbey THE HISTORY OF ALICE HERMAN ABBEY Alice Herman was born at Glen Ullin, N. Dak. in 1901. She attended her first two years of school in Glen Ullin, and later went to country school in the Aplin area, where her family was then residing. She was graduated from Glen Ullin High School in 1920, and then began teaching. For six years she taught the lower grades in Beulah, while getting her College education in Valley City during the summer terms. In 1926 she married Oran Abbey, son of C. W. and Cora Armstrong Abbey, who homesteaded south of Beulah. In the late 1920's they started farming three miles south of Beulah on what was then known as the Sam Murray homestead. In addition to farming, Oran Abbey was also employed as a mule skinner in the Knife River Coal Mine. Oran also operated a small coal mine on his own farm, and did veterinary work for the surrounding area for many years. Oran Abbey was killed in a car accident about one half mile from his farm, in the year 1943. His wife, Alice, was left to raise nine children who were now fatherless. Alice Abbey continued living and working on the farm for four years. Eventually, however, she decided it was too difficult to get her children through school, continue as organist at St. Joseph's Church--a job which she held from the early 1920's through 1956, and which she holds once more--and still manage to keep up the farm work. So in 1947 Alice rented the farm out on shares, bought the house in Beulah that is still her home, and moved her family into town. And it was here that her nine children went through High School. Her daughter Lois graduated from St. Alexius School of Nursing and later married Loren Lang, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lang. The Loren Lang's now reside in Sidney, Montana, where he is employed by Montana-Dakota Utilities. They are the parents of five children. June attended college at Fargo, North Dakota and then became a stenographer. While working in Denver, Colorado she met and married Michael Dolce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dolce. The Mike Dolce's are presently living in Billings, Montana, and have a family of four children. Lenore married Donald Wetzel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wetzel. Don and Lenore live in Beulah, where Donald is the District Manager of Montana-Dakota Utilities Office. They have four children. Marilyn was employed as a Nurse's Aide in the Hazen Hospital until her marriage to Arvid Gustafson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gustafson. Marilyn and Arvid, with their three children, are presently living on a farm near Stanton, North Dakota. The eldest son, Gale, married Kathy Gillon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gillon of Red Lodge, Montana. They are now living in Sidney, where Gale is employed by Montana-Dakota Utilities. Donna Abbey married Stanley Stasel, son of the late A. G. and Mrs. Florence Stasel. Stanley Stasel is in the Law and Accounting business in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stanley and Donna are the parents of one daughter. James Abbey is currently doing construction work in Renton, Washington. Colleen, the youngest daughter, married Delmer Flemmer, son of the late Edward and Mrs. Hella Flemmer. Delmer is now employed by the company of Lange Electric. Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Flemmer have four children. Alan, youngest of the nine children, is presently living with his mother, and is employed by Knife River Coal Mining Company. He is engaged to be married in the Spring of 1964. Left to right: Lois, June, Lenore, Marilyn, Donna, Colleen. Left to right: Gail, James, Alan
Contributed by Volunteer Barb Brady Shawano Evening Leader Mrs. Ira E (Ida) D. Miller, 77, Rt. 1, Pulaski, died Tuesday, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. (1975) She was the daughter of the late Charles Abby, and was born on January 12, 1898, in Mildore, Wis. She was raised in Beulah, North Dakota and since 1964 she resided in Pulaski. In 1916 she was married to Ire E. Miller in Beulah, North Dakota. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Shawano. Her husband preceded her in death in 1967. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Everett (Beverly) Meek, Nashua, Montana; four sons, David and Douglas of Milwaukee; Ira, Jr. of Portland, Oregon, and Richard O. of Miami, Florida; 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Helen Sovereign of Los Angeles, California. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Urbanek-Schlei Funeral Home in Manitowoc. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Rev. Lowe of Zachow and Angelica Church will officiate. Friends may call at the Urbanek-Schlei Funeral Home in Manitowoc, 818 State Street after 4:00 p.m. Friday, and Saturday until the time of services. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday by the VFW No. 659, of which she was a member.
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I have the following answers for a couple of 1997 queries. Neither of the email works so I am not sure how to contact these probable cousins. Jean Sweeney --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jean S Sweeney To: roops@dream.mv.com Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 01:20:53 -0800 Subject: Mary Jane Armstrong I wonder, I wonder I wonder. My husband's gggrandfather Samuel Bolton Armstrong b. 19 Apr 1822 in Quebec Canada and Mary Favel b. abt. 1828 in New York had 9 children. I know the whereabouts of 5 of them but I have always wondered about Mary born between 1848 and 1870 Do you have any more information? I have quite a lot but I am not sure if this is the family you are looking for. Jean --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jean S Sweeney To: eyedunno@computron.net Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 01:12:49 -0800 Subject: Samuel Bolton Armstrong b. 19 apr 1822 Quebec Canada My husband's great great grandfather is Samuel Bolton Armstrong b. 19 Apr 1822 in Quebec, Canada and died in Baraboo WI 28 aug 1921 as a result of a head and shoulder injury when he fell. He is son of John Armstrong and Mary Wood They lived in Hannibal Oswego New York Samuel Bolton Armstrong married 1/ 1842-7 Mary Favel 2/ 1876 Lois Coan Wiser and 3/ Delilah Jones Children with Mary Favel: 1. Richard L b. 28 Jan 1848 Edwardsburg, Ontario Canada d. 24 Aug 1920 Retsil Washington (my husband's gggrandfather 2. George Washington B. 28 April 1850 Hounsfield, Jefferson New York d. Aug 1927 Palouse, Whitman Washington. (I have corresponded with a descendent in this family and my husband has photos of them) 3. Caroline 4. Henry 5. Mary 6. Harrison 7. Clarissa b. abt. May 1868 d. bef 1870 8. Cora b. abt. May 1869 in Wisconsin. Mar. 1884 in Wisconsin, Fred S. Miller b. Mar 1871 in Wisconsin. Lived in Eau Claire, WI in 1900 and in Beulah Mercer North Dakota in 1918 Children: a. Wallace V. Miller bl June 1878 in Wisconsin b. Vess Robin Miller b. abt 1919 Beulah Mercer North Dakota (my husband has a photo of Samuel B. Armstrong holding Vess Robin in his lap and it was taken in Beulah according to what he wrote on the back of the picture.) 9. Ira b. Sep 1870 in Wisconsin mar. 1899 to Olive born Feb 1867 in New York. Lived in Delton town Sauk Wisc. in 1900 and in 1919 they lived at 618 Ham ave. Superior Wisconsin. (my husband has a postcard written by Samuel B. when he was living with Ira) Children by Olive and Griswold: a. Ruby C. Griswold b. 1888 Wisconsin b. Pearl J. Griswold b. 1892 Wisconsin I have more info about Samuel's family and forebears but I want to see if you get this. Jean Sweeney 212 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA 94501 510 522 1579 jean_sweeney@juno.com
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Herman, Charles
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