William Russell Abbey
William Russell "Will" Abbey was born January 9, 1880, in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died November 20, 1958, at St. Mary's Hospital, Superior, Douglas Co., WI, at age 78. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. He is the son of Isaac Abbey of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, and Mary L. Allen of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Never married.
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William Russell "Will" Abbey was born January 9, 1880, in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1880, shows Isack Abbey (age 30) born in Canada is a Furnace Worker living in Williamstown Twp., Dodge Co., WI. Living with him are his wife Mary (age 22) born in Wisconsin of New York parents, as well as their children Alvin (age 5), Cora (age 4), and William (age 5/12). All the children were born in Wisconsin.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on July 4, 1900, shows Mike Abbey (age 54) born May, 1846, in Unknown to Unknown-born parents, is a widower, and is living in Carson Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him are: his unmarried daughter, Viola Abbey (age 20) born April, 1880, in Wisconsin to Unknown-born parents; and his unmarried son, William Abbey (age 18) born August, 1881, in Wisconsin to Unknown-born parents, a Day Laborer.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows William Abbey (age 26) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents is an unmarried Day Laborer Boarding in Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 17, 1910, shows William Abbey (age 30) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and New York-born parents, is an unmarried Trimmer at a Lumber Mill, and is living in Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI. He is a Boarder in a hotel run by Harry B. Stoddard.
The Chippewa Herald-Telegram, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., Co., WI, Tuesday, September 18, 1917
SPLENDID CHANCE FOR NEW BEginner, 160 acres located in Ontonagon County, Mich., first class land in every respect, some timber, balance easily cleared, price and terms very reasonable. Also 160 to exchange for merchandise. Wm. Abbey, 802 Cumming Ave., Superior, Wis.
DODGEVILLE - William Abbey, 77, of this city, fell in his home Saturday and sustained a broken hip.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows William Russell Abbey (age 38) born January 9, 1880, is unmarried and Farming for Rudolf Carl Schmidt in Topaz, Ontonagon Co., MI. He has medium height, medium build, blue eyes and light hair. His nearest relative is Isaac Abbey, 921 N. 5th, Superior, WI.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Harry S. Armstrong (age 49) is a Watchman at a Shipyard and is living at 618 Hammond Avenue, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Also living there are: his wife, Florence Armstrong (age 37) born in Wisconsin; son, Sylvernus Armstrong (age 16) born in Minnesota; and daughter, Hazel Armstrong (age 10) born in Wisconsin. William Abbey (age 39) is an unmarried Teamster at a Wholesale House. Leigh Larson note: William is living with his married sister, Florence (Abbey) Armstrong, and her family.
The 1922 City Directory for the City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Abbey Wm R lab G N Ore Docks r Town Superior Wis r 618 Hammond av
The 1924 City Directory for the City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Abbey Wm lab Peppard & Fulton r 1609 N 6th
The 1925 City Directory for the City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Abbey Wm lab Peppard & Fulton r 3809 E 2d
The 1926 City Directory for the City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Abbey Wm lab r 3809 E 2d
The 1928 City Directory for the City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Abbey Wm lab r 1611 N 6th
The 1929 City Directory for the City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Abbey Wm lab r 1609 N 6th
The 1935 City Directory for the City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Abbey Wm lab r 625 Tower av
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1940, shows William Abbey (age 60) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and having completed 5 years of School, is an unmarried W. P. A. Laborer, and is lodging in the 4th Ward, Superior, Douglas Co., WI.
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated April 27, 1942, shows William Russell Abbey (age 62) born January 9, 1880, in Oakfield, WI, is unmarried and Not Working, and is living at 426 Banks Avenue, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. He 5' - 10" tall, weighs 150 pounds, blue eyes and brown hair.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 24, 1950, shows Cora Le Claire (age 74) born in Wisconsin, is a widowed Head of Household, and is living in a house at 207 Grand Avenue, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with her is: her never married brother, William A. Abbey (age 70) born in Wisconsin.
William Russell "Will" Abbey died November 20, 1958, at St. Mary's Hospital, Superior, Douglas Co., WI, at age 78. Cause of death was acute coronary occlusion. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Douglas Co., WI.
William Russell "Will" Abbey Death Certificate.