George William Abbey
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George William Abbey |
George William Abbey was born April 26, 1869, in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died April 3, 1943, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 73. He was the son of Wellington Abbey of Port Hope, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, and Laura Estella Watrous of Genesee Junction, Monroe Co., NY. Regina Beatrice "Jean" Levy was born September 4, 1875, in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI, and died July 30, 1969, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 93. She was the daughter of Thomas Levy of Canada and Mary McCormick of St. John's, New Brunswick, Canada. George and Jean were married Wednesday, April 25, 1900, in the parsonage of St. Peter's Church, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. George and Jean had six children:
TIMELINE George William Abbey was born April 26, 1869, in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1870, shows Wellington Aby (age 29) born in Canada West is a Farmer living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI with real estate of $4,000 and personal property of $700. Living with him is his wife Laura Estelle Aby (age 24) born in New York, as well as their son George Aby (age 1) born in Wisconsin. Also living there is Wellington's brother, Orrin Aby (age 23) a farm laborer born in Canada West. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1870, shows Thomas Levy (age 37) born in Canada with real estate of $2,000 and personal estate of $300 is a Merchant Taylor and is living in the 2nd Ward, City of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. Living with him is Mary Levy (age 37) born in New Brunswick, who is Keeping House. Also living there are six children, all born in Wisconsin: Margrette Levy (age 13); Thomas Levy (age 11); Frank Levy (age 9); Mary Levy (age 7); Charlie Levy (age 5); and William Levy (age 3). Regina Beatrice "Jean" Levy was born September 4, 1875, in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1880, shows Wellington Abbey (age 40) born in Canada is a Farmer living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are his wife of Laura Abbey (age 34) born in New York, and their children George (age 11), Bert (age 7), and Edith (age 5). The children were born in Wisconsin. Two servants were also living in the household. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1880, shows Thomas Levi (age 47) born in New Brunswick to Irish-born parents is living in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Mary M. Levi (age 43) born in New Brunswick to Irish-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his seven unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to New Brunswick-born parents: Frank Levi (age 18), a Printer; Mamie Levi (age 17), a Taiorless; Charles Levi (age 15), an Errand Boy in a Store; Willie Levi (age 13); Tessie Levi (age 9); Regene Levi (age 6); and Bert Levi (age 4). Thomas Levy died March 29, 1897, in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. George and Jean were married Wednesday, April 25, 1900, in the parsonage of St. Peter's Church, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. The Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Monday, April 23, 1900 ABBEY - LEVY George W. Abbey of Fond du Lac to Wed Regina B. Levy of This City. The approaching wedding of George W. Abbey of Fond du Lac and Regina B. Levy of this city is announced to occur late Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage of St. Peter's Catholic church in this city. To the friends of the coming bride, who is a young lady of charming personality, the announcement will come as an agreeable surprise, as the secret has been well kept. The bride-to-be is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Levy of 354 Waugoo street. For the past six years she has been an operator in the employ of the Wisconsin Telephone company, and later with the Northwestern company, and her really capable and efficient work will be greatly missed by telephone patrons. The prospective groom, Mr. Abbey, is a young business man of Fond du Lac and is engaged in the grocery business. Following the wedding the young couple will take a train and go to Fond du Lac, where they will embark in housekeeping. The Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Thursday, April 26, 1900 ABBEY - LEVY A very simple wedding in which George W. Abbey of Fond du Lac, and Miss Regina B. Levy of this city were the principals was solemnized at the parsonage of St. Peter's church Wednesday afternoon at five o'clock. Rev. Father Hogan of St. Peter's performed the ceremony in the presence of immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The bride was attired in a traveling gown of blue. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Abbey departed on the Wisconsin Central at 5:30 for Fond du Lac where they will reside. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 14, 1900, shows George W. Abbey (age 28) born April 1878 is a Grocer renting at 13 Division Street, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Regina B. Abbey (age 25) born June 1874 in Wisconsin to Maine-born parents. They had been married less than one year and had no children. The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows George Abbey (age 35) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and United States-born parents is a Traveling Man renting his home in the 16th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Regina Abbey (age 30) born in Wisconsin to New Brunswick-born parents. Also living there are his two children, both born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents: Beatrice Abbey (age 3); and Thomas Abbey (age 1-1/12). Also living there is George's widowed mother; Stella Abbey (age 60). A Boarder also lives in the household. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 25, 1910, shows George W. Abbey (age 40) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian and New York-born parents is a Commercial Candy Salesman renting his home and is living at 1 Boyle Place, 16th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 10 years, Regina Abbey (age 34) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian-born parents, with all 4 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his four children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Beatrice Abbey (age 8); Thomas Abbey (age 5); Donald Abbey (age 3); and George Abbey (age 3/12). Also living there is his widowed mother, Estella Abbey (age 64) born in New York to Massachusetts-born parents, with 3 of the 5 children born to her still alive. A Boarder also lives in the household. The Daily Commonwealth, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Monday, July 7, 1913 OBITUARY Levy - Mrs. Mary Levy, aged 80 years, and mother of Mrs. G. W. Abbey, of this city, died early this morning at her home in Oshkosh. Surviving she leaves five sons, W. H. Levy, Oshkosh, Dr. Albert Levy, Freeport, Ill., Thomas Levy, Detroit, Charles and Frank Levy, Chicago. There are also four daughters, Mrs. Abbey, this city, Mrs. Thomas Wall, and the Misses Margaret and Mamie Levy, all of Oshkosh. The funeral will be held Wednesday. Mrs. Levy was an aunt of Mrs. D. Mahoney, 190 East Second street, this city. She was born in St. John's, New Brunswick, but was married in Oshkosh, where she has spent a greater part of her life. Mrs. Levy has been in the best of health considering her age. Her death came suddenly. The Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Monday, July 7, 1913 DEATH OF MRS. LEVY. Pioneer Resident of This City Expires with a Sudden Attack of Heart Trouble - Had Been Feeling Well Sunday, but Became Ill Early This Morning - Had Resided Here Sixty-Four Years. At an early hour this morning death claimed Mrs. Thomas Levy of 53 Waugoo street, a pioneer resident who was held in highest esteem. The call came unexpectedly, thereby increasing the shock to the family. Sunday she had appeared to be in her customary health and was up and about the family residence, enjoying the activities that usually claimed her daily attention. About 2:30 o'clock this morning she became ill and the end came at 3:30 o'clock, heart failure being the cause. Mrs. Levy was born in 1832 in New Brunswick, Canada, and would have been eighty-one years of age next November. She came to Oshkosh in 1849, sixty-four years ago. Her husband died sixteen years ago. He was a pioneering clothing merchant, having been a member of the firm of Levy & Duncan. Those surviving are four daughters, Mrs. G. W. Abbey of Fond du Lac and Mrs. J. H. Wall and the Misses Margaret and Mary Levy, all of this city, and five sons, T. A. Levy and Frank Levy, both of Chicago, Dr. C. J. Levy of Freeport, Ill., and William H. Levy of this city. The funeral is to be held Wednesday, with services at 9 a. m. at St. Peter's church on High street. It is the request of the family that floral tributes be eliminated. The 1920 U.S. Census taken on January 11, 1920, shows George Abbey (age 47) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian and New York-born parents is a Commercial Traveler of Candy and owns his own home free of a mortgage and is living at 35 Olcott Street, 12th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Regina Abbey (age 42) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Beatrice Abbey (age 19); Thomas Abbey (age 15); Donald Abbey (age 13); George Abbey (age 9); Harold Abbey (age 8); and Gordon Abbey (age 2). Also living there is George's widowed mother, Estella Abbey (age 75) born in New York to Massachusetts and Connecticut-born parents. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1930, shows George W. Abbey (age 59) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian and New York-born parents and first married at age 30 with real Estate of $11,500 is a Commercial Trader of Candy owning his own home and is living at 3129 James Avenue South, 8th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Regina B. Abbey (age 50) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian-born parents and first married at age 21. Also living there are his children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and all unmarried except for Thomas: Beatrice M. Abbey (age 28), a Stenographer; Thomas W. Abbey (age 26) and first married at age 25, a Handyman Woods Trimmer; Donald G. Abbey (age 24), a Service Man for Borough Mech.; George W. Abbey (age 19), a Clerk in a Department Store; Harold B. Abbey (age 17); and James G. Abbey (age 11). George William Abbey died April 3, 1943, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 73. Regina Beatrice (Levy) Abbey died July 30, 1969, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 93.
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