Dan Robert Abbey

Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman was born June 24, 1905, in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM and died March 11, 1930, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 24. He was the son of Charles Berry Shipman, Sr. of South Bend, Young Co., TX and Ethel Lee Stafford of Field Creek, Llano Co., TX.

Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" Aderhold was born February 1, 1909, in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX, and died December 13, 2008, in Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 99. She was the daughter of James Paulett Aderhold of Campbell (now Fulton) Co., GA, and Belzara Letticia "Belle" Barge of Campbell Co., GA.

Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman and Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" Aderhold were married Sep 1928 in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX.

After Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman died, Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" (Aderhold) Shipman married Daniel McBride Robert (a/k/a Dan Robert Abbey). The name change was due to Alva A. (Franks) Robert's son being adopted by her new husband, Charles T. Abbey.

Daniel McBride Robert was born July 19, 1910, in Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., NM and died January 4, 2001, in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 90. He was the son of Edward Paul Robert of Thibodaux, Lafourche Co., LA, and Alva A. Franks of Texas.

Dan Robert Abbey and Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" (Aderhold) Shipman were married April 13, 1934, in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.

Dan Robert Abbey and Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" (Aderhold) (Shipman) Abbey had one child:

Dan Robert Abbey and Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" (Aderhold) (Shipman) Abbey adopted one child:

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 26, 1900 shows William Abbey (age 47) is a farm laborer born April 1853 in Canada of English and Canadian-born parents, and renting his home in Dodgeville, Dodgeville Twp., Iowa Co., WI. Living with him are his wife of twenty five years, Ida Abbey (age 48) born September 1858 in Wisconsin of Pennsylvania-born parents. All of their children (except for Iva who had married and Ruth who died) are living in the household in the city of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Irwin Abbey (age 24) born May 1876 is a traveling stationery salesman; Maude Abbey (age 18) born December 1881 is a dressmaker; Emma Abbey (age 16) born February 1884; Truman Abbey (age 14) born May 1886; Eda Abbey (age 5) born March 1895; and Allen Abbey (age 2) born June 1898. All of the children were born in Wisconsin.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 2, 1900 shows Dan G. Franks (age 51) born December 1848 in Texas to Alabama-born parents is a Hotel Keeper owning his own mortgaged home and living in Val Verde Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 13 years, Alva A. Franks (age 44) born in Texas to Missouri and Louisiana-born parents, with all 7 of the children born to her still living. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in Texas to Texas-born parents: daughter Alva A. Franks (age 10) born July 1879; son Robert I. Franks (age 8) born August 1891; and daughter Penny L. Franks (age 2) born June 1897. Also living there are his step-relatives, all born in Texas to Texas-born parents: unmarried step-daughter Bennie B. Bright (age 18) born February 1892; unmarried step-son Dan Bright (age 16) April 1894; married step-daughter Mattie C. Friesen (age 20) born March 1880 who has been married for three years with the only child born to her still living; and Carl T. Friesen (age 1) born October 1898. Three boarders and two servants also live in the household. One of the boarders is the son of Roana L. (Thompson) McMains, Alva's sister: Horace E. McMains (age 30) born February 1870 in Texas to Texas-born parents, who is an unmarried Lawyer. Another boarder was Henry Hall, who would be instrumental in helping Mattie learn Morse code: Richard H. Hall (age 20) born December 1879 in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents, an unmarried Telegraph Operator.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900 shows Harvey A. J. Barnwell (age 41) born October 1858 in Mississippi to Alabama-born parents is a Physician owning his own home and living in Bell Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Mary F. Barnwell (age 37) born August 1862 in Texas to Missouri and Louisiana-born parents, with all four of the children born to her still living. Children in the household: son, Robert Barnwell (age 10) born June 1890 in Texas to Mississippi and Texas-born parents; Daughter Mary Barnwell (age 6?) born ____ in Texas to Mississippi and Texas-born parents; step-daughter, Jessie M. Barnwell (age 17) born September 1882 in Texas to New York and Texas-born parents; and step-daughter, Lee H. Barnwell (age 14) born July 1885 in Texas to New York and Texas-born parents. Also living there is Andrew's widowed father-in-law, Hiram L. Thompson (age 82) born January 1818 in Missouri to North Carolina and Missouri-born parents, who is a Preacher.

Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman was born June 24, 1905 in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM.

Margaret Estelle "Muggsie" Aderhold was born February 1, 1909 in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1910 shows Charles B. Shipman (age 30) born in Texas to Mississippi and Texas-born parents is a Farmer owning his farm in Commissioner's District #3, Howard Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 8 years, Ethel Shipman (age 24) born in Texas to Mississippi and Texas-born parents, with the 3 children born to her all living at home and born to Texas-born parents: Jewell Shipman (age 6) born in New Mexico; Horace Shipman (age 4) born in New Mexico; and Hazle Shipman (age 3) born in Texas. Also living there is Charles' widowed grandmother, Sallie Eaker (age 73) born in Arkansas who has her Own Income.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken in January 1920 shows Walter Shipman (age 27) born in Texas to Texas-born parents is a Millwright at a Saw Mill who rents his home at 102 Perry Street, 6th Ward, City of Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Living with him is his wife Ethel Shipman (age 34) born in Texas to Texas-born parents who is a Saleslady in a Dry Goods Store. Also living there are two daughters, born in Texas to Texas-born parents: Hazell Shipman (age 13); and Sibyl Shipman (age 8).

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on ___ 1910 shows Daniel G. Franks (age 61) born in Texas to Missouri-born parents is living in Val Verde Co., TX. Living with him is his wife Alva A. Franks (age 54) born in Texas to Missouri-born parents. Also living there are: widowed step-daughter, Bennie V. Hays (age 27) born in Texas to Texas-born parents; unmarried son, Polk I. Franks (age 18) born in Texas to Texas-born parents; daughter, Pennie L. Franks (age 12) born in Texas to Texas-born parents; grandson, Carl T. Friesen (age 10) born in Texas to Texas-born parents; and grandson, Denis E. Hays (age 3) born in Texas to Texas-born parents. A number of boarders also live there.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910 shows Ed P. Robert (age 34) born in Louisiana to Canadian and USA-born parents is a book keeper living in his own home in Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., NM. He is married to his wife of one year, Alba F. Robert (age 20) born in Texas of Texas-born parents. She is childless.

Daniel McBride Robert was born July 19, 1910 in Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., NM.

Mrs. D. G. Franks has returned from a month's stay in Las Cruces, N. M., where she went to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Roberts.

Edward Paul Robert died Saturday morning, June 29, 1912 in Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., NM at age 36.

The death of Ed Roberts shocked Las Cruces last Saturday morning coming as it did without warning. Mr. Roberts was preparing for his last days work previous to a long and needed vacation and was stricken in his own home in the presence of his wife and was gone from this life without a word or apparent knowledge of the approaching end. He had suffered for some years from a heart trouble but no immediate danger of death or even serious illness seemed imminent. He had for some time been in care of a physician and had frequently expressed a desire to go to a lower altitude for a rest. This was all planned when he passed away leaving his friends mourning over his sudden demise. He leaves a young wife and child, his beloved mother and a young brother as his immediate family and they are joined by a host of relatives and dear friends in their sorrow. The funeral was held from the pretty bungalow home recently built by the ambitious young man, at four on Sunday afternoon and was in charge of B. P. O. E. Lodge 1119, and the beautiful service with appropriate music by a quartette composed of Messrs W. J. and R. A. Stevens, Dr. Orrin H. Brown and Orrin A. Foster, was solemnly observed. The pall bearers were his working mates from the Bascom French company and were Mr. Frank Islas, Mr. George Schenk, Mr. H. B. Bundy, Mr. Jose Ruiz, Mr. J. B. Wooden and Mr. A. R. Ruiz. Mr. Poole being the funeral director. Beautiful flowers expressed the grief and sympathy of friends and covered the casket from sight. The procession from the residence to the depot was a very long one and the train soon bore away the remains of one who has come to Las Cruces for health and an extension of life which had truly been prolonged by his stay here, in a land he loved, amid beautiful surroundings and loving friends. Ed Roberts as he was known here was a most exemplary young man of correct habits and ideal ambitions. He was a loving son and husband and a highly esteemed citizen. His employers the Bascom-French company prized his loyal service and genuine sorrow is felt by every man there for the loss of this young man. His remains accompanied by his wife and child were sent to Del Rio, Texas for interment.

Daniel Gandy Franks died September 4, 1913 in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX at age 64.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 19, 1920 shows Alva Franks (age 62) born in Texas to Texas-born parents is a widowed Hotel Keeper who owns her own home free of a mortgage and is living at 124 E. Martin, City of Del Rio,, Val Verde Co., TX. Living with her is her unmarried daughter, Pennie Franks (age 22) born in Texas to Texas-born parents. Also living there is her grandson, Dan Abbey (age 9) born in Texas to Texas and Louisiana-born parents. Others also living there: Evans, Young, Gray, Johnson, Wall, De Base, and Cuello.

Waupaca, Wis. - C. T. Abbey, of San Antonio, Tex. and G. A. Abbey, of Haiti, spent Tuesday in the city guests of the Almo Larsen family.

Margaret Estelle Aderhold and Harry Shipman at Harry's sister's house in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX, about 1928.

Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman and Margaret Estelle Aderhold were married September 1928 in the City of Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX.

San Antonio, Tex., Jan. 12. - H. H. Hammond was elected president of the San Antonio Bears, succeeding Harry Ables, who resigned several weeks ago, following the annual meeting of the stockholders, today. The following were elected board of directors: Dr. J. L. Burleson, H. H. Hammond, J. F. Armstrong, J. L. Yarbrough and C. T. Abbey. The directors elected officers as follows: H. H. Hammond, President and treasurer; Dr. J. H. Burleson, vice president; J. L. Yarbrough, secretary, and Tom E. Conner Jr., assistant secretary and business manager. Conner was placed in active charge of the club.

Horace Stafford "Harry" Shipman died March 11, 1930 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 24.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930 shows James P. Aderhold (age 62) born in Georgia to Georgia-born parents and first married at age 32 is a Railroad Locomotive Engineer owning his own home valued at $6,700 and living at 700 Avenue C, City of Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Belle L. Aderhold (age 53) born in Georgia to Georgia-born parents and first married at age 23. Also living there are his two daughters: Margaret Shipman (age 21) born in Texas to Georgia-born parents a widow; and Dorothy Aderhold (age 16) born in Texas to Texas-born parents, unmarried.

The 1930 U.S. Census taken on April 5, 1930 shows Charles T. Abbey (age 40) born in Wisconsin to Canadian-born parents and first married at age 35 is a Ranchman with a Goat Ranch with real property worth $25,000 owning his own home at 611 5th Street, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Living with him were his wife Dollie Abbey (age 28) born in Texas to Texas-born parents and first married at age 23; and their daughter June R. Abbey (age 1/12) born in Texas to Wisconsin and Texas-born parents. Also living there was Dollie's sister, Dorothy D. Evans (age 15) born in Texas to Texas-born parents. There were also renters living in the building, a family of four.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930 shows Alva A. Franks (age 74) born in Texas to Missouri and Louisiana-born parents is a widowed Hotel Proprietor owning the hotel valued at $40,000 and living at 216 Main Street, City of Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX. Living there are several family members: granddaughter, Betty J. Franks (age 3) born in Texas to Texas-born parents; divorced daughter, Bennie B. Hays (age 48) a Trained Nurse born in Texas to Texas-born parents; unmarried grandson, Dennis E. Hays (age 23) an Auto Parts Salesman born in Texas to Texas-born parents; unmarried grandson, Dan R. Abby (age 19) born in New Mexico to Louisiana and Texas-born parents; and widowed brother, John H. Thompson (age 71) a Hotel Manager born in Texas to Missouri and Louisiana-born parents. Several other lodgers also live at that address.

Alva Allison (Thompson) (Brite) Franks died 1933 in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX at about age 77.

Dan Robert Abbey and Margaret Estelle (Aderhold) Shipman were married April 13, 1934 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.

Army Private DAN R. ABBEY, JR., son of MR. and MRS. DAN R. ABBEY, of Hawthorne road, fired expert with the M-14 rifle near the completion of basic combat training at Fort Campbell, Ky., June 12. The expert rating is the highest mark a soldier can achieve on his weapons qualification test.

A reception at the Tonnacour place home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl G. Meyer, followed the Friday evening, December 22, wedding of MARILYN SANDRA MEYER and Dan Robert Abbey, Jr., a member of the United States Honor Guard stationed at Fort Meyer, Va, son of the Senior Abbeys, of Hawthorne road. The Reverend Richard Mitchell officiated at the 8 o'clock ceremony in the Barbour Chapel of Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, for which the bride selected a mist green silk shantung dress and coat ensemble, with a beaded collar, and a spray of cyprapediam orchids. She was attended by her sister, Cheryl A. Louise Meyer. Serving as proxy best man for the bridegroom's brother, John C. Abbey, who is stationed in Vietnam, was Mr. Abbey, Sr. Chris Frolund ushered. The newlyweds are makiing their home in Washington, D.C.

Dan Robert Abbey died January 4, 2001 in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 90.

Shown above: Alva (Franks) (Robert) Abbey; C. T. Abbey; Dollie (Evans) Abbey; June (Abbey) McNeel; Dan Robert Abbey

Westlawn Cemetery, Del Rio, Texas
A thru M by surname
Compiled by John M. Longoria, johnl@webnology.com

1st column:        LAST NAME
2nd column         FIRST NAME
3rd column         MIDDLE NAME
4th column         DATE OF BIRTH
5th column         DATE OF DEATH
6th column         INSCRIPTION

Abbey             Alva            Franks         1889              1919
Brite             Dan             Henry          Apr. 18, 1884     Apr. 16, 1976
Brite             J.              W.             1873              1955
Brite             Mattie          Bell           1874              1966
Brite             Philo B.        Owen           Jan. 23, 1906     Aug. 22, 1974
Brite             S.              Myrtle         1896              1980
Brite             Thomas          R.             1895              1966
Brite, Jr.        Thomas          R.             1916              1999
Franks            Alva            A.             1856              1933
Franks            Chas.           E.             June 10, 1873     May 7, 1929
Franks            Dan.            G.             1848              1913
Franks            Edmond                         1847             1921               Father
Franks            Penny                          1897              1923
Franks            Robt.           I.             1891              1930
Franks            Roy             W.             1900             1941               Faithful to his trust
Franks            Talitha                        1851               1927               Mother
Franks            Viola                          1873              1952
Hays              Bennie          B.             1882              1972

Index to Probate Cases of Atascosa County Texas

September 28, 1857 to March 6, 1939

**Partial Index to Probate Cases**
NAME	STATUS	DATE FILED	CASE NUMBER
Franks, Alonzo, Artie, Dannie, Lela, Ortie, Oscar and Zorilla	Minors	April 7, 1885	89
Franks, B. F., Deceased; James, Mary L., Mathew, Nancy Ann and William	Minors	Aug. 20, 1863	11 (A)
Franks, Charlie P. and John S.	Minors	Sept. 27, 1912	418
Franks, Essie, Florence and John	Minors	July 26, 1922	626
Franks, Essie O.	Deceased	May 16, 1921	602
Franks, L. A.	Deceased	Nov. 10, 1883	73
Franks, W. M.	NCM	July 29, 1914	451
Franks, Wm. A.	Deceased	March 3, 1916	486
Franks, Wm. A.	Deceased	March 3, 1916	586 (A)