Edna Blake Abbey
Home Up Ruth Elaine Anderson Robert Ernest Anderson Mary Louise Anderson




Louis Herman Anderson was born May 11, 1890, in Highland Twp., Iowa Co., WI, and died September 29, 1970, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 80. He was the son of Gulick Anderson of Norway and Margaret (Unknown) of Wisconsin.

Edna Blake Abbey was born March 19, 1895, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, and died February 14, 1962, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 66. She was the daughter of William Searle Abbey of Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, and Ida Elmira Blake of Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI.

Louis Herman Anderson and Edna Blake Abbey were married March 17, 1915, at the home of the bride's parents, Sherry Twp., Wood Co., WI.

Louis Herman Anderson and Edna Blake (Abbey) Anderson had three children:

  1. Ruth Elaine Anderson: Born January 9, 1916, in Eau Claire, WI; Died February 20, 2010, in Hinsdale, Du Page Co., IL (age 94). Married 1943 in Dade Co., FL, to Lloyd Robert "Bob" Borst: Born August 29, 1917, in Drummond, Washburn Co., WI; Died July 22, 1991, in Countryside, Du Page Co., IL (age 73).
  2. Robert Ernest Anderson: Born March 25, 1918, in Eau Claire, WI; Died May 2, 1999, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI (age 81). Married December 21, 1937, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, to Harriet Marie Olson: Born August 20, 1917, near Cleghorn, Pleasant Valley Twp., Eau Claire Co., WI; Died November 21, 1993, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI (age 76).
  3. Mary Louise Anderson: Born July 21, 1921, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI; Died September 8, 2000, in Roseville, Ramsey Co., MN (age 79). Married (1) 1941 to Henry S. Skeels: Born April 5, 1920, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI; Died March 24, 1972, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI (age 51). Married (2) December 19, 1981, in Eau Claire Co., WI to Howard E. Kyes: Born October 9, 1909, in the Village of Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI; Died May 1, 1997, in Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI (age 87).

Louis Herman Anderson and Edna Blake (Abbey) Anderson were buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI.




TIMELINE

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 15, 1860, shows Andrew Gulickson (age 60) born in Norway with real estate of $800 and personal estate of $200 is living in Highland Twp., Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Margaret Gulickson (age 60) born in Norway. Also living there are his three children, all born in Norway: Andrew Gulickson (age 20); Gulic Gulickson (age 14); and Christopher Gulickson (age 11).

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on September 8, 1870, shows Andrew Gulickson (age 58) born in Norway with real estate of $1,600 and personal estate of $675 is a Farmer living in Highland Twp., Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Mary Anderson (age 60?) born in Norway. Also living there are Gulick Anderson (age 23 born in Norway who is a Farmer; and Bertha Anderson (age 27) born in Norway. Three small children born in Kansas are also in the household.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1880, shows Gulick Anderson (age 33) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents is a Farmer living in Highland Twp., Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Margaret Anderson (age 23) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian-born parents. Also living there is his son, Alvin Anderson (age 1) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian and Wisconsin-born parents, and Thomas Hamilton, a servant. Living on the adjacent farm is Andrew Anderson (age 6_) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents who is a Farm Laborer. Living with him is his wife, Mary Anderson (age 58) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents.

Louis Herman Anderson was born May 11, 1890, in Highland Twp., Iowa Co., WI.

Edna Blake Abbey was born March 19, 1895, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1900, shows Gulick Anderson (age 53) born March 1847 in Norway and having emigrated in 1854 is a Farmer living in Highland Twp., Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 23 years, Maggie Anderson (age 44) born August 1855. Also living there are his children, all born in Wisconsin: son, Alvin M. Anderson; daughter, Evelina J. Anderson (age 11); daughter, Eater R. Anderson; daughter, Bertha Anderson (age 10); son, Louis R. Anderson; and son, Amiel Anderson (age 2).

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.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Wm. Abby (age 53) born in Canada to England and Canadian-born parents is a Farmer Owning his own home with a mortgage and living in the City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Ida E. Abby (age 47) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents. Also living there are his five unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents: Wm. A. Abby (age 29) a Traveling Salesman; Emma J. Abby (age 21) a Housekeeper; Chas. T. Abby (age 19);  Edna B. Abby (age 10); and Glen A. Abby (age 7).

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Gullick Anderson (age 58) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents is a Farmer owing his farm free of a mortgage and living in Highland Twp., Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Margaret Anderson (age 49) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian-born parents. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Norwegian and Wisconsin-born parents: Louis Anderson (age 15); Daniel Anderson (age 8); and Bertha Anderson (age 20). Also living in the household is a Servant.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1910, shows William Abbey (age 57) born in Canada to Canadian and English-born parents and emigrating in 1860 is a farm laborer owns his own home in 1st Ward, City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Living with him are his wife Ida Abbey (age 51) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents with 7 of her 8 children still alive. Also at home: their unmarried daughter, Edna Abbey (age 21) born in Wisconsin; and unmarried son, Allen Abbey (age 11) born in Wisconsin.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 2, 1910, shows Gulick Anderson (age 63) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents having emigrated in 1856 and a naturalized citizen is a general farmer owing his farm and living in Highland Twp., Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 33 years, Margaret Anderson (age 54) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian-born parents, with 6 of the 12 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his children, both unmarried: Lewis Anderson (age 19) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian and Wisconsin-born parents who is a farm laborer on the home farm; and Daniel Anderson (age 12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.

Louis and Edna were married March 17, 1915, at the home of the bride's parents, Sherry Twp., Wood Co., WI.

Louis Herman Anderson WWI Draft Registration Card

 


The Grand Rapids Tribune, Grand Rapids, WI, March 31, 1915

SHERRY.

Miss Edna Abby and Mr. Louis Anderson of Fairchild, Wis., were very quietly married on Wednesday, March 17th at the home of the bride's parents, only relatives and a few friends being present. They left on the noon train for a short wedding trip to Minneapolis, St. Paul and other points before going to Fairchild where they will make their home. Mr. Anderson is engaged in the real estate business there.


The Gazette, Stevens Point, WI, Wednesday, April 12, 1916

SHERRY.

John Abbey has gone to Fairchild to visit his daughter and new little granddaughter. Mrs. Abbey, who has been making an extended visit there, will return with him.


The Gazette, Stevens Point, WI, June 14, 1916

SHERRY.

Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Anderson and daughter Ruth of Rothschild are visiting Mrs. Anderson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Abbey. Allen Abbey, who was graduated from the High school at Dodgeville last week, returned here Saturday.


The Gazette, Stevens Point, WI, December 14, 1916

SHERRY.

Allen Abbey who has been in the hospital and has been recovering from an operation, went to Fairfield with his sister and her husband on Monday, where he will remain until he has fully recovered, before returning to his home.


The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows Louis H. Anderson (age 29) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian and Wisconsin-born parents is a real estate dealer renting his home at 522 Union Street, Ward 4, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Edna Anderson (age 24) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there are their children: Ruth Anderson (age 3-11/12) and Robert Anderson (age 1-9/12), both born in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers License, 1921

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Louis H. Anderson (age 39) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian and Wisconsin-born parents and married at age 24 is a real estate broker renting his home for $40 per month at 115 Mappa Street, Ward 6, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Edna Anderson (age 35) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents and married at age 20. Also living there are their children: Ruth E. Anderson (age 14), Robert E. Anderson (age 12), and Mary L. Anderson (age 8), all born in Wisconsin.


The Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Thursday, June 30, 1932

Oakland Briefs

Oakland, Farmington. June 28 -

Mrs. Almo Larson visited in St. Paul from Tuesday until last week Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Larson of Chicago and Mrs. Stanley Thorlander and daughter, Shirley, of St. Paul were over night guests at the Almo Larson home Monday.

Miss Ruth Anderson of Eau Claire and Buddy Anderson of St. Paul are visiting at the Almo Larson home.

Mrs. Maud Stratman returned from Plainfield Sunday where she has been nursing the last month.


The Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Tuesday, July 10, 1934

Oakland Briefs

Oakland, Farmington. July 7 -

Mrs. John Anderson of St. Paul and daughter, Gene, and son, Buddy, came last Thursday to visit at the Almo Larson home. They returned Saturday. Buddy stayed to spend the summer.

Miss Marion Stratman of Dodgeville is spending two weeks at the Almo Larson home.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mason of St. Paul spent the week end with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Almo Larson.


Edna Blake (Abbey) Anderson died February 14, 1962, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 66.

Louis Herman Anderson died September 29, 1970, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 80.

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Edna (Abbey) Anderson and Louis Anderson, Eau Claire, WI.

The Anderson Land Co., Eau Claire, WI,  1914.

Glenn Abbey, Edna (Abbey) Anderson and Louis Anderson, Eau Claire, WI.