Francis Abbey
Francis "Frank" Abbey was born January 1, 1848, in Clarke Twp., Newcastle Dist., Durham Co., Canada West, and died March 6, 1929, at his home, 1001 Lindell Street, Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE, at age 81. Buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE. He is the son of Nathaniel Abner Abbey of the Province of New York, and Mary Louisa "Polly" Nugent of County Cavan, Ireland.
Mary Jane Murphy was born October 27, 1855, in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, and died July 12, 1934, at the home of her daughter, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE, at age 78. Buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE. She is the daughter of Robert Murphy of Scott, Harrison Co., IN, and Mary Ann Walter of London, England.
Francis "Frank" Abbey (age 29), a bachelor, and Mary Jane Murphy (age 21), a maiden, received a marriage license on September 18, 1877, in Clay Co., NE, and were married September 23, 1877, in Clay Co., NE. See Book 1, Page 195, of Clay Co., NE, marriages.
Francis "Frank" Abbey and Mary Jane (Murphy) Abbey had five children:
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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.
Francis "Frank" Abbey and Mary Jane (Murphy) Abbey are b
Robert Murphy and Mary Ann (Walter) Murphy are buried in Edgar Cemetery, Edgar Twp., Clay Co., NE. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.
Francis "Frank" Abbey was born January 1, 1848, in Clarke Twp., Newcastle Dist., Durham Co., Canada West.
Mary Jane Murphy was born October 27, 1855, in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL.
After the death of Frank's father in 1849 in Canada, Frank's mother, Mary (Nugent) Abbey, became a resident of Wisconsin, locating in Sheboygan Co. with her children, where she purchased a claim. For two years she made her home on the farm, then in 1851 his mother sold her interests and returned to Canada with all of her children except Wellington, where she spent the remainder of her days. She died at her home in Millbrook, Ontario, Canada, in 1888, and is buried beside her husband.
In 1859 Francis "Frank" Abbey (about age 11) returned to the United States and settled in Wisconsin.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 24, 1860 shows Francis Abbey (age 11) born in Canada was living in the Henry Harris household, Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI . His sister, Sarah Harris (age 16) born in Canada, was already married to John B. Harris (age 30) born in New York, who was the son of Henry Harris.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 13, 1860 shows Charles Nugent (age 45) born in Ireland with personal estate of $200 is a Farm Laborer and is living in Dayton Twp., Iowa Co., IA. Living with him are: Sarah Nugent (age 37) born in New York; Mary Nugent (age 17) born in Canada; Lewis Nugent (age 15) born in Wisconsin; Hannah Nugent (age 14) born in Wisconsin; Adeline Nugent (age 12) born in Wisconsin; Wm. Nugent (age 10) born in Wisconsin; John Nugent (age 8) born in Wisconsin; Sarah J. Nugent (age 6) born in Wisconsin; Fernando Nugent (age 4) born in Wisconsin; and Viola Nugent (age 4/12) born in Wisconsin.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 11, 1860, shows Robert Murphy (age 33) born in Indiana, and with Personal Estate worth $100 is a Farmer, and is living in Otter Creek Twp., Jersey Co., IL. Living with him are: a female, Mary Murphy (age 33) born in England; a male, Wm. Murphy (age 9) born in Missouri; a male, John Murphy (age 6) born in Illinois; a female, Mary J. Murphy (age 5) born in Illinois; and a male, Robert M. Murphy (age 2) born in Illinois.
On March 11, 1864, Francis "Frank" Abbey was living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, when he enlisted in the War of the Rebellion (Civil War) in Company E., 38th Regiment Infantry, Wisconsin Volunteers. He was mustered out at the end of the war on July 26, 1865, in Washington, DC.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 23, 1870, shows Frank Abbey (age 21) born in Wisconsin is a Soldier and with an address of the Omaha Post Office, Douglas Co., NE.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 12, 1870, shows Robert Murphy (age 42) born in Indiana, and with Real Estate worth $550 and who cannot write, is a Farmer, and is living in Twp. 7, Range 12, PO of Otter Creek, Jersey Co., IL. Living with him are: a female, Mary A. Murphy (age 43) born in England, who is Keeping House; a male, William Murphy (age 18) born in Missouri, a Farm Hand; a male, John T. Murphy (age 16) born in Illinois, a Farm Hand; a female, Mary L. Murphy (age 15) born in Illinois; a male, R. Milton Murphy (age 10) born in Illinois; and a male, Walter H. Murphy (age 8) born in Illinois.
On February 12, 1874, Francis Abbey, a single man, entered and paid his fee for Land Patent Application for 159-15/100 Acres of land in the NE Fractional Qtr., Section 6, Town. 5N, Range 5W, State of Nebraska.
Francis "Frank" Abbey and Mary Jane Murphy Marriage Record.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 14, 1880 shows Frank Abbey (age 33) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents is a Farmer living in Logan Precinct, Clay Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Abbey (age 24) born in Illinois to Indiana and English-born parents. Also there is his daughter, Nellie E. Abbey (age 1) born in Nebraska to Canadian and Illinois-born parents.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on July 25, 1880 shows Charles Nugent (age 78) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Grant Twp., Sioux Co., IA. Living with him is his wife: Sarah Nugent (age 57) born in New York to Canadian and New York-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born to Irish and New York-born parents: Jane Nugent (age 25) born in Wisconsin; Viola Nugent (age 20) born in Wisconsin; Leonard Nugent (age 18) born in Iowa; and Frances Nugent (age 16) born in Iowa.
In 1883, the Veteran Soldiers Association of Clay Co., NE, was organized which included F. Abbey as a member.
The 1885 Nebraska State Census taken on June 1, 1885, shows Frances Abbey (age 44) born in Canada West to Canadian-born parents is a Farmer and is living near the Locality of Midway Borough, in Logan Twp., Clay Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Abbey (age 29) born in Illinois to Indiana and English-born parents, who Keeps House, Also living there are his children, all born in Nebraska to Canada West and Illinois-born parents: Nellie E. Abbey (age 6); Orrin R. Abbey (age 4); and John F. Abbey (age 8/12, Sept.). Also living in the household is a Servant, Henry Dyer.
The 1885 Nebraska State Supplemental Agricultural Census taken on June 1, 1885, for Frances Abbey.
In the elections of November, 1886, Francis Abbey received the most votes for School Commissioner of Clay Co., NE.
1886 Plat Map for Logan Pct., Clay Co., NE. Frank Abbey is listed as a Farmer and lives on the northwestern border.
In April, 1888, Commissioner Abbey resigned.
In 1889, Frank Abbey was believed to be living in Beaver Crossing, Seward Co., NE.
The listing of soldiers residing in Logan Twp., Clay Co., NE, in June, 1890, included Frank Abbey, Company E, 28th Wisconsin Infantry; Enlisted May 11, 1864; Discharged August 15, 1865; Serving 1 Year and 3 Months.
Nebraska State Gazetteer, Business Directory and Farmers List for 1890-1891
CLAY COUNTY
Farmers list.
Abbey Frank, Edgar
Nebraska Resident Military Roster on June 1, 1891
Frank Abbey, Private, E, 38 Infantry, Ong, Wisconsin
Ong is a small village in Clay Co., NE. This may be Frank's postal address.
From the Logan County Through the Years 1885-1985 the following information is given by an early settler, for how Logan County was created.
Logan County was organized in 1885 by a soldier's colony of about 300 members who settled upon government lands under the homestead and timber culture acts of Congress. The colony was organized in 1883 at the office of J. S. Hoagland, then a practicing lawyer in Lincoln, Nebraska. Several veterans of the Civil War designing to enter upon government land consulted with Mr. Hoagland as to where such land could be found. They were advised that such information could be obtained by organized effort at much less expense than if each one attempted to ascertain such information for himself.
A date for a meeting was sized and the Lincoln papers printed a notice that there was to be a soldier's colony organized at Mr. Hoagland's office at a certain time. At this appointed time there were 220 ex-soldiers on hand who joined the organization. Each paid in one dollar and a committee of 5 members was selected to go out and find a good location where government land could be obtained. All railroads offered free transportation to the members of the committee and half fare and half the regular freight rates for members of the colony. The committee, after having carefully examined the country in the northwest, southwest and central western portions, made its report to a meeting of the colony called to act upon such report and it was decided almost unanimously to locate in the un-organized territory where Logan County is now situated. The South Loup River, a beautiful little stream, runs through the center of the county. The valleys and table lands are very productive, and the prosperity of many members of the colony is shown by the comfortable houses, barns, splendid stock, fertile fields and growing trees. The people have prospered without the aid of a railroad as no railroad company has as yet constructed any line through this county. Land there is selling from ten to thirty dollars per acre because of its great productiveness. The farmers ship but little grain because of the long haul necessitated in the marketing of their product. Mr. Hoagland, the organizer of the colony went with his comrades to their new home, procured a patent from the government for his quarter section of land in 1885 and is now one of the leading lawyers in North Platte. Logan County will probably have a railroad in the near future and so lands will rapidly increase in value. A daily mail runs between North Platte and Gandy, the county seat of the county, and nearly every resident of the county has his telephone service. The raising of the best breeds of cattle, horses, hogs and sheep is the principal industry. They have good schools and churches and the people are happy even though they do not hear the whistle of the locomotive and the rumble of the railroad trains.
LOGAN COUNTY by an Early Settler
Logan county lies just west of Custer and north of Lincoln counties and organized in 1885 by a soldier’s colony of about three hundred members who settled up on government lands under the homestead and timber culture act of Congress. The colony was organized in 1883 at the office of J. S. Hoagland, then a practicing lawyer in Lincoln, Nebraska. Several veterans of the Civil war designing to enter upon government consulted with Mr. Hoagland as to where such land could be found. They were advised that such information could be obtained by organized effort at much less expense than if each one attempted to ascertain such information for himself. A date for a meeting was fixed and the Lincoln papers printed a notice that there was to be a soldier’s colony organized at Mr. Hoagland’s office at a certain time. At this appointed time there were two hundred and twenty ex-soldiers on hand and joined the organization, each paid in one dollar and a committee of five members was selected to go out and find a good location where government land could be obtained. All railroads offered free transportation to the members of the committee and one-half fare and on-half the regular freight rates for members of the colony. The committee after having carefully examined the country in the northwest, southwest and central western portions made its report to a meeting of the colony called to act upon such report and it was decided almost unanimously to locate in the unorganized territory where Logan county is now situated. The south Loup river, a beautiful little stream, runs through the center of the county. The valleys and table lands are very productive, and the prosperity of many members of the colony is shown by the comfortable houses, barns, splendid stock, fertile fields and growing trees. The people have prospered without the aid of a railroad as no railroad company has as yet constructed any line through this county. Land there is selling from ten to thirty dollars per acre because of its great productiveness. The farmers ship but little grain because of the long haul necessitated in the marketing of their product. Mr. Hoagland, the organizer of the colony, went with his comrades to their new home, procured a patent from the government for his quarter section of land in 1885 and is now one of the leading lawyers in North Platte. Logan County will probably have a railroad in the near future and so lands will rapidly increase in value. A daily mail runs between North Platte and Gandy, the county seat of the county, and nearly every resident of the county has his telephone service. The raising of the best breeds of cattle, horses, hogs, and sheep is the principal industry. They have good schools and churches and the people are happy even though they do not hear the whistle of the locomotive and the rumble of the railroad trains. Taken from History and Reminiscence and Biography of Western Nebraska containing a History of Nebraska published in 1909. This book belonged to Judge F. R. Hogeboom. Submitted by Mr. & Mrs. M. Moore.
Nebraska State Gazetteer,Business Directory and Farmers Listfor 1890-1891 CLAY COUNTY
Nebraska State Gazetteer,Business Directory and Farmers Listfor 1890-1891
Frank Abbey, Edgar
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1900, shows Frank Abbey (age 52) born January 1848 in French Canada to New York and Irish-born parents and having immigrated in 1851 and a Naturalized citizen is a Farmer renting his farm and is living in Red Cloud Twp., Webster Co., NE. Living with him is his wife of 23 years, Mary J. Abbey (age 44) born October 1855 in Illinois to Indiana and English-born parents, with all five of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Nebraska to French Canadian and Illinois-born parents: Orrin R. Abbey (age 19) born December 1880, a Farm Laborer; John F. Abbey (age 15) born August 1884; Bessie M. Abbey (age 9) born August 1890; and Walter L. Abbey (age 4) born June 1895.
The Red Cloud Chief, Red Cloud, Webster Co., NE, June 13, 1902
CROOKED CREEK.
John Abbey is over south in Kansas working the corn on his father's farm.
The Red Cloud Chief, Red Cloud, Webster Co., NE, Friday, November 17, 1905
LOCALETTES
Mrs. Frank Abbey, who has been seriously sick for three weeks, is recovering.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Francis Abby (age 62) born in Canada to New York and Irish-born parents is a Farmer owing his own farm and living in Elm Creek Twp., Webster Co., NE. Living with him is his wife of 32 years, Mary J. Abby (age 54) born in Illinois to Indiana and England-born parents, who has all 5 of the children born to her still living. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in Nebraska to Canada and Illinois-born parents: Orin R. Abby (age 29) a Farmer; Bessie M. Abby (age 19); and Walter L. Abby (age 14).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Frank Abbey (age 71) born in Canada to French and English-born parents and having immigrated in 1860 is a Farmer and is living in Elm Creek Twp., Webster Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Abbey (age 64) born in Illinois to Indiana and English-born parents.
Francis "Frank" Abbey died March 6, 1929, at his home, 1001 Lindell Street, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE, at age 81. Buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE.
The Fairbury Journal, Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE, Thursday, March 7, 1929
Sick and Injured
Francis Abbey is seriously ill at his home on Lindell street, as the result of a paralytic stroke suffered several days ago.
Death of Frank Abbey
Frank Abbey died at his home at 1001 Lindell street in Fairbury, Wednesday, March 6, 1929 at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 6 days. He was a retired farmer and a G. A. R. veteran. Funeral services will be held at the Richardson funeral parlors Friday, with Rev. R. C. Shupe of the Presbyterian church as minister. Interment will be made in the Fairbury cemetery.
The Fairbury Journal, Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE, Thursday, March 14, 1929
Frank Abbey died at his home in Fairbury, Nebr., March 6, 1929 at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 5 days. He had been in his usual health until a few days before his death, when he suffered a stroke of apoplexy. Francis Abbey was born in the province of Quebec, Canada, January 1, 1848. While a small boy his parents located at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He enlisted in Company E of the 38th Wisconsin Infantry in May, 1864, serving in the army during the Civil War. After a few years residence in Wisconsin following his service in the army, he came to Clay County, Nebr., taking a homestead near the present town of Edgar in 1873. Here he was married to Miss Mary Jean Murphy on September 23, 1877. Mr. Abbey with his family left their home near Edgar in 1893 and located on a farm in Nuckolls county, Nebraska. In 1900 they moved to Cowles, Nebr., where they remained until 1921 when they came to Fairbury where they have made their home since. He was a member of the G. A. R. and also the Congregational church of Cowles, Nebr. Besides his wife he leaves three sons, Orin Robert Abbey of Glenco, Wyo., John F. Abbey of Fairbury and Walter Lee Abbey of Cowles, Nebr., and one daughter, Mrs. Alex Nephews of Fairbury. Another daughter, Nellie Eugenia Edenburn, died at Superior, Nebr., in July, 1915. Funeral services were held at the Richardson funeral parlors in Fairbury Friday with Rev. Robert C. Shupe of the Presbyterian church as minister. Burial was in the Fairbury cemetery.
The Fairbury Daily News, Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE, Thursday, March 14, 1929
Obituary - Francis Abbey
Frances Abbey was born in the province of Quebec, Canada, January 1, 1848 and died at his home in Fairbury, Neb., March 6, 1929, aged 81 years, 2 months and 5 days. While he was still a small boy, he was taken by his parents from Canada to the state of Wisconsin. They made their home in Fon du Lac, and here Mr. Abbey spent his boyhood. He enlisted in Company E of the Eighth Wisconsin Infantry in May of 1864, and was discharged from the Army in August of 1865. After a few years continued residence in Wisconsin, he came to Clay county Nebraska in 1873, and took a homestead near the present town of Edgar. While living here he was married to Miss Mary Jean Murphy. The date of the wedding was September 23, 1877. Mr. Abbey and his family left their home near Edgar for a place in Nuckolls county in the year of 1893. They moved from this farm to Cowles, Webster county, in the year of 1900, and continued their residence there until 1921 when they became residents of Fairbury. To Mr. and Mrs. Abbey the following children were born: Orin Robert Abbey of Glenco, Wyo.; John F. Abbey of Fairbury; Mrs. Alex Nephews of Fairbury; and Walter Lee Abbey of Cowles, Nebraska. A daughter, Nellie Eugenia Edenburn, died at Superior, Neb. in July of 1915. The four named above with their mother, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren remain to mourn the going of the deceased. There is also one brother of Mr. Abbey's living. He resides at Gilby, North Dakota. Mr. Abbey was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and enjoyed his relationship with his comrades in arms until the end of his life. He was a member of the Congregational church of Cowles, and lived in the faith of his Lord all during his later life. He had been in his usual health for some time past, and a week ago was stricken with a stroke of apoplexy. Relief came to this hopeless condition on Wednesday evening, and this pioneer entered into rest.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Alex Nephews (age 47) born in Nebraska to French Canadian and Missouri-born parents and first married at age 21, and who owns his own home worth $5,000 is a Dry Cleaning Shop Owner, and is living at 915 J Street, 4th Ward, City of Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE. Living with him is his wife; Bessie Nephews (age 36) born in Nebraska to English Canadian and Illinois-born parents, and first married at age 21, a Presser in a Dry Cleaning Shop. Also living there is Alex's widowed mother-in-law, Mary J. Abbey (age 74) born in Illinois to Indiana and English-born parents.
Mary Jane (Murphy) Abbey died July 12, 1934, in Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE, at age 78. Buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE.
The Fairbury Journal, Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE, Thursday, July 19, 1934
Death of Mrs. Francis Abbey
Mrs. Mary Jane Abbey died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lawrence Babcock in Fairbury, Nebr., July 12, 1934, at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 15 days. Mary Jane Murphy was born in Jerseyville, Ill., Oct. 27, 1855. When a child she came with her parents to Edgar, Nebr. She was united in marriage with Francis Abbey September 23, 1877, and for many years they lived on a homestead near Edgar. In 1900 they moved to Webster county near Red Cloud, where they lived until 1920 when they came to Fairbury. Mr. Abbey died March 7, 1929, Mrs. Abbey since that time making her home with her daughter. Mrs. Abbey is survived by four children, O. R. and J. F. Abbey of Glendo, Wyo., Mrs. O. L. Babcock of Fairbury, Walter L. Abbey of Ong, Nebr. One other daughter passed away a number of years ago. She also leaves three grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one brother Milton Murphy of Lincoln, Nebr. She was a member of the Congregational church since childhood. Funeral services were held at the Richardson chapel Sunday morning at 9:30, Rev. R. C. Shupe of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment in the Fairbury cemetery.