Emilia Sophia Larson

John Francis Abbey was born August 18, 1884, in Midway Borough, Logan Twp., Clay Co., NE, and died August 23, 1971, in North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, at age 87. Buried in Sutherland Riverview Cemetery, Sutherland, Lincoln Co., NE. He is the son of Francis Abbey of Clarke Twp., Newcastle Dist., Durham Co., Canada West, and Mary Jane Murphy of Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL.

Ethel Marie Tullis was born October 31, 1906, in Hebron, Thayer Co., NE, and died December 2, 1997, in Thornton, Adams Co., CO, at age 91. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hershey, Lincoln Co., NE. She is the daughter of McClellan "Mac" Tullis of Indiana, and Bertha Mae Tanner, foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Garrison of Nebraska.

John Francis Abbey and Ethel Marie Tullis were married September 14, 1936 in Casper, Natrona Co., WY.

Mildred V. Tullis was born July 16, 1909, in Hebron, Thayer Co., NE, and died June 21, 1986, in North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE (age 76). Buried in Sutherland Riverview Cemetery, Sutherland, Lincoln Co., NE. She is the daughter of McClellan "Mac" Tullis of Indiana, and Bertha Mae Tanner of Nebraska. Never married.

Donald Alfred Hardee and Dorothy Marie (Abbey) Hardee are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cody, Park Co., WY. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.

Donna Lee Abbey is buried in Block 5, Horseshoe Cemetery, Glendo, Platte Co., WY. Thanks to Sally (Winegar) Flaherty of Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

John Francis Abbey and Ethel Marie (Tullis) Abbey are buried in Sutherland Riverview Cemetery, Sutherland, Lincoln Co., NE. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available. McClellan "Mac" Tullis and Bertha M. (Tanner) Tullis are buried in Sutherland Riverview Cemetery, Sutherland, Lincoln Co., NE. Harry E. Tullis and Mildred V. Tullis are also buried there. Bertha is the wife of McClellan "Mac" Tullis, mother of daughters Lettie, Ida, Edna Myrtle, Iva Jane, Alta, Marie and Mildred and son Harry Tullis.

John Francis Abbey was born August 18, 1884, in Midway Borough, Logan Twp., Clay Co., NE.

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 married Farmer, and is living in Midway Borough, Logan Twp., Clay Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife, Mary J. Abbey (age 29) born in Illinois to Indiana and English-born parents; his daughter, Nellie E. Abbey (age 6) born in Nebraska to Canada West and Illinois-born parents; his son, Owen R. Abbey born in Nebraska to Canada West and Illinois-born parents; his son, John F. Abbey (age 8/12, September) born in Nebraska to Canada West and Illinois-born parents; and an unmarried Servant, Henry Dyer (age 18) born in Illinois to Unknown and Tennessee-born parents, a Laborer. Francis Abbey is the Owner of the land, which consists of 100 Acres tilled land and 60 Acres unimproved land. His farm land, fences and buildings are valued at $3,000 and machinery valued at $80 and livestock valued at $500. He owns 3 horses.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1900, shows Frank Abbey (age 52) born January 1848 in French Canada and having emigrated in 1851 and a Naturalized citizen is a Farmer 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, 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 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 22, 1910, shows John Abby (age 24) born in Nebraska to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents is an unmarried Salesman at a Hardware Store, is a Boarder in the William Underwood Boarding House, and is living in Nora Pct., Nuckolls Co., NE.

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 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 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910, shows Mack Tullis (age 47) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, is a married Farmer, and is renting his farm, and is living on County Farm Line 69, Gilead Pct., Thayer Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife of 16 years, Bertha M. Tullis (age 34) born in Nebraska to New York-born parents, with 8 of her 9 children still alive; his unmarried daughter, Lettie Tullis (age 16) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents; his daughter, Ida Tullis (age 14) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents; his daughter, Edna Tullis (age 13) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents; his daughter, June Tullis (age 11) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents; his son, Harrie Tullis (age 9) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents; his daughter, Alta Tullis (age 6) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents; Marie Tullis (age 3) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents; and his daughter, Mildred Tullis (age 9/12) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows John Francis Abbey is Farming by Himself, and is living in Route 4, Red Cloud, Webster Co., NE. His nearest relative is Frank F. Abbey, who has the same address.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 22, 1920, shows O. R. Abbey (age 39) born in Nebraska to Canadian and Illinois-born parents, is an unmarried Head of Household General Farm Farmer, and is renting his farm, and is living in Red Cloud Precinct, Webster Co., NE. Living with him are: his unmarried Partner, John Abbey (age 35) born in Nebraska to Canadian and Illinois-born parents, a General Farm Farmer; and a widowed Swedish Housekeeper and her three unmarried children.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 1, 1920, shows Mac Tullis (age 57) born in Indiana of Indiana-born parents a general farmer owning his own farm on Public Road in Sunshine Pct., Lincoln Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Bertha M. Tullis (age 43) born in Nebraska of Pennsylvania-born parents. Also living at home are their children, all unmarried and born in Nebraska: Ida Tullis (age 25); Harry Tullis (age 18); Alta Tullis (age 16); Marie Tullis (age 13); Mildred Tullis (age 10); Carl Tullis (age 7); Lucile Tullis (age 5); and Donald Tullis (age 4/12).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows John T. Abbey (age 44) born in Nebraska to Canadian and United States-born parents is an unmarried Cement Finisher and is Rooming at the Cecil Hotel, Fourth Street, 2nd Ward, Indianola, Indianola Precinct, Red Willow Co., NE.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows Onnie R. Abby (age 49) born in Nebraska to England Canadian and Illinois-born parents, and first married at age 47, is a married Farm Farmer, and who owns his farm, and is living in Election District 6, Platte Co., WY. Living with him are: his wife, Ida Abby (age 34) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents, and first married at age 32; and his unmarried sister-in-law, Marie Tullis (age 23) born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows Mack Tullis (age 60) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, and first married at age 24, is a married General Farm Farmer who owns his farm, and is living in Dickens Pct., Lincoln Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife, Bertha Tullis (age 53) born in Nebraska to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents, and first married at age 16, with 8 of the 9 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his eight unmarried children, all born in Nebraska to Indiana and Nebraska-born parents: Lettie Tullis (age 36); Harry Tullis (age 29), a General Farm Farmer; Alta Tullis (age 26). Marie Tullis (age 23); Mildred Tullis (age 20); Carl Tullis (age 17), Farm Laborer on a General Farm; Lucille Tullis (age 15); and Donald Tullis (age 10).

John Francis Abbey and Ethel Marie Tullis were married about September 14, 1936 in Casper, Natrona Co., WY.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1940, shows John F. Abbey (age 55) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Platte Co., WY, and with 8 years of School, is a Farmer on a Farm, and is living in Glendo Pct., Platte Co., WY. Living with him are: his wife, Marie Abbey (age 34) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Platte Co., WY, and with 8 years of School; his daughter, Dorothy M. Abbey (age 3) born in Wyoming; his daughter, Maxine Abbey (age 2) born in Wyoming; and his unmarried sister-in-law, Mildred P. Tullis (age 29) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Lincoln Co., NE, and with 8 years of School.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 3, 1940, shows Wrightie W. Hardee (age 62) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a Farming Farmer who is renting his farm for $10/month, and is living in Ishawooa, Park Co., WY. Living with him are: his wife, Minnie M. Hardee (age 62) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 5 years of School; his daughter, Betty J. Hardee (age 14) born in Wyoming, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School; his granddaughter, Alice M. Hardee (age 10) born in Montana, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of School; his grandson, Donald A. Hardee (age 8) born in Wyoming, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of School; his unmarried employee, Hulda I. Coates (age 24) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Park Co., WY, and with 2 years of High School, a Farming Housekeeper; and his married employee, Chester M. Strohl (age 45) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living in Thermopolis, Hot Springs Co., WY, and with 8 years of School, a Farming Farm Hand.

The WWII Draft Registration Report dated April 27, 1942, shows John Francis Abbey (age 57) born August 18, 1884, in Clay County, NE, is Working for Himself, and is living at Glendo, Platte Co., WY. His nearest relative is Lee Abbey, living in Hastings, NE.

Donna Lee Abbey died June 11, 1948, in Rural, Platte Co., WY, at age 6. Buried in Block 5, Horseshoe Cemetery, Glendo, Platte Co., WY.

The Wallace Winner, Wallace, NE, June 17, 1948

Dickens Doings

Arthur Law received word Friday that Mr. and Mrs. Abbey of Glendo, Wyo., had lost their little six-year-old daughter. Mrs. Abbey will be remembered as Marie Tullis. They did not state the cause of her death.

The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1950, shows John F. Abbey (age 65) born in Nebraska, is a married Tumbler Man at Thermopolis Laundry, and is living in Thermopolis, Hot Springs Co., WY. Living with him are: his wife, Marie Abbey (age 43) born in Nebraska; his daughter, Dorothy Abbey (age 13) born in Wyoming; his daughter, Maxine Abbey (age 12) born in Wyoming; and his unmarried sister-in-law, Lucille Telses (age 35) born in Nebraska.

In 1950, Mildred V. Tullis was living with her brother, Harry and family, in Concord, Hayes Co., NE.

Donald Alfred Hardee and Dorothy Marie Abbey were married January 10, 1956, in Thermopolis, Hot Springs Co., WY.

Richard Dee Sealock and Verona Maxine Abbey were married January 10, 1956, in Thermopolis, Hot Springs Co., WY.

The Billings Gazette, Billings, MT, Friday, January 20, 1956

Double Wedding Rites Conducted in Thermop

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. - The Community Church was the setting for a double wedding at which the Abbey sisters, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Abbey of Thermopolis, were married. Dorothy Marie Abbey became the bride of Frank A. Hardee, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hardee of Thermopolis. Her matron of honor was Mrs. Herman Schweighart of Worland and the best man was E. W. Bent Jr. of Thermopolis. Verona Marie Abbey became the bride of Richard Dee Sealock of Worland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cummings of Casper. Matron of honor was Mrs. Robert Devine and the best man was Robert Devine of Worland. The brides were given in marriage by their father and the Rev. James l. Barber, pastor of Community Church, officiated at the double wedding. Traditional wedding marches were played by Mrs. Max Mortinore. Mr. and Mrs. Hardee will live in Thermopolis and Mr. and Mrs. Sealock in Worland.

John Francis Abbey died August 23, 1971, in North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, at age 87. Buried in Sutherland Riverview Cemetery, Sutherland, Lincoln Co., NE.

Bessie Mae (Abbey) (Nephews) Babcock died October 19, 1971, at a hospital, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, at age 81. Buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE.

The Beatrice Daily Sun, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, October 20, 1971

Babcock

Mrs. Bessie Babcock of 805 Elda St., died in a local hospital on Tuesday at the age of 81. She was a former resident of Fairbury. Surviving are her husband, Oliver, and a brother, John Abbey, North Platte. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Nuckolls-Meyer Chapel in Fairbury with Rev. James Balfour presiding. Burial will be at the Fairbury Cemetery. Nuckolls-Meyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Fairbury Journal, Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE, October, 1971

Obituary - Bessie Babcock

Mrs. O. L. Babcock of Beatrice, Neb., died in a hospital there Oct. 19, 1971 at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 28 days. Bessie Mae Abbey, one of the five children of Francis Abbey and Mary Murphy Abbey, was born Aug. 21, 1890 at Edgar, Neb. Bessie lived most of her life in Fairbury, where she was alteration lady for Livingston & Gates men's clothing store for 25 years. In 1934 she was married to Oliver Lawrence Babcock. Most recently the couple made their home in Wymore and Beatrice. She was preceded in death by her sister and two brothers. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence of Beatrice; brother, John Abbey of North Platte; brother-in-law, Delbert Babcock, two sisters-in-law, Merle Abbey and Helen Abbey, and two nieces. Funeral services were Oct. 22 in the Nickolls-Meyer chapel with Rev. James Balfour officiating. Mrs. Frank Hall was organist. Pallbearers were Alfred Boerner, Alvin Junker, John Smalldon, Joe Cropper, George Scoggin and Louis Likens. Interment was in the Fairbury cemetery.

Donald Alfred Hardee died September 24, 1980, in Medicine Bow, WY, at age 49. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cody, Park Co., WY.

Dorothy Marie (Tullis/Abbey) Hardee died May 19, 1986, in Denver, CO, at age 49. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cody, Park Co., WY.

The Billings Gazette, Billings, MT, Wednesday, April 23, 1986

Dorothy M. Hardee

CODY, Wyo. - Dorothy M. Hardee was a member of the Baptist Church and Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Hardee, 49, died Monday night in Denver, Colo., of cancer. She was born in Glendo, a daughter of John and Marie Abbey. She married Donald A. Hardee on Jan. 10, 1956, in Thermopolis; he died in 1980. Survivors include a son, Donald of Carlsbad, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Debbra Nidiffer of Riverton and Dores Christian of West Palm Beach, Fla.; her mother and a sister, Mrs. Maxine Sealock, both of Denver; and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Ballard Funeral Home with burial in Riverside Cemetery.

The Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, Natrona Co., WY, Wednesday, April 23, 1986

Dorothy M. Hardee

CODY - Services for Dorothy Marie Hardee, 49, will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Ballard Funeral Home in Cody. Mrs. Hardee died April 21 in a Denver hospital following a long illness. She was born Feb. 5, 1937. She has been employed by the Energy Basin Clinic in Hanna for several years as a licensed practical nurse. He husband, Donald, preceded her in death in 1980. Survivors include one son, Donald of California; two daughters, Debbie Nidiffer of Riverton, and Doris Christian of Florida; her mother, Marie Abbey of Colorado; a sister, Maxine Sealock of Denver; and seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Dorothy M. Hardee Memorial Fund, 1761 W. 82nd Place, Denver, Colo. 80221, would be appreciated.

Alta Amelia (Tullis) Morrison died March 1, 1986, in Salem, OR, at age 81. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR.

The Statesman Journal, Salem, OR, Monday, March 3, 1986

Alta Tullis Morrison

Alta Amelia Tullis Morrison, 81, of Salem, died Saturday. Born in Hebron, Neb., she came to Salem in 1956. She was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Pioneer Post 149 of the American Legion. She is survived by a daughter, Glenda G. Morrison, Monmouth; sisters, Virginia McCormick, Salem, Marie Abbey, Denver, Colo., and Mildred Tullis, North Platt, Neb.; and brothers, Carl Tullis, North Platt, Neb., and Donald Tullis, Pittsburgh, Pa. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Virgil T. Golden mortuary. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Mildred V. Tullis died June 21, 1986, in North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, at age 76. Buried in Sutherland Riverview Cemetery, Sutherland, Lincoln Co., NE.

Ethel Marie (Tullis) Abbey died December 2, 1997, in Thornton, Adams Co., CO, at age 91. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hershey, Lincoln Co., NE.

Richard (Rick) John Sealock, age 57 of Denver, CO passed away on September 26, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. He was born Nov 1, 1959 in Casper, Wyoming. He attended Poison Spider School and Mills School, before moving to Tioga, North Dakota. He loved to fish, and he loved to go camping. He is survived by his Mother V. Maxine Sealock of Denver, CO, father Richard Sealock of Brighton, CO, step siblings, Cynthia, Damon, Shawn, and Amber, two children, RJ of Denver and Kevin of Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Richard Sealock Memorial Headstone Fund to: V. Maxine Sealock 7261 West 82nd Place Denver, CO 80221 Or drop of donation to: Olinger Highland Mortuary in care of Richard Sealock.

Richard D. Sealock 83, of Brighton Colorado peacefully passed on May 20th 2018. He was loved and will be missed greatly by his family and many friends made during travels and his career flying for Amoco. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 22 years, Peggy Sealock (Williams). His two sons Terry and Rich, his lovely momma Veryl and his faithful canine buddy Susie Snowflake. He is survived by his family of many generations including 9 great grandkids and a host of friends. We are assured he is resting easy in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. Services will be held July 7th 2018 11am at Harvest Fellowship, 11401 E 160th Ave. Brighton Co 80602. In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Judes.