William enlisted August 12, 1861 as a Pvt in the 7th Wisconsin Infantry Company E. He was a resident of Crystal Lake, Waupaca County Wisconsin upon enlistment. William was discharged December 19, 1861 (disability). He married Clara May Durfee(born 1846 in Wis.) On November 17 1863 in Friendship, Adams County Wisconsin.
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W.L. ABBOTT DEAD
On last Sunday morning at his home in St. Paul occurred the death of William L. Abbott in the 53 year of his age.
Deceased was born at Henrietta, Lorain County, Ohio, November 18th, 1842, where he resided until 1851, when his parents moved to Wisconsin. Here he served as apprenticeship under his brother in law, William C. Webb, now Judge Webb, of Topeka. When the war broke out he enlisted in the Seventh Wisconsin regiment and acted in the capacity of Colonels Orderly. Was later wounded at Arlington Heights. In 1863 he was married to Clara M. Durfee, of Nunda, N.Y. and shortly after reenlisted in the 52nd regiment.
During his life Mr. Abbott had a wide and varied newspaper experience and was at different times editor of the following papers.
Adams County Press, Douglas Chronicle, Darlington Republican, Clark County Reporter, Wisconsin. Then in 1874 served a short term as deputy United States Marshall, before emigrating to Minnesota where he was employed in canvasing and proof-reading upon the Pioneer Press. Was also employed in managing the Stillwater Star and Times and proof-reader upon the Minneapolis Tribune, Evening Wisconsin and other papers.
With the issue of the REVEIllE of the September 8th 1888, deceased took charge of this paper, his family joining him here soon after. After a year's work as editor he laid down his pen to accept a position in the government printing office in Washington, where he was employed as proof reader for the next five years. The family residence was maintained here until last fall when Mr. Abbott returned home in feeble health and shortly after removed with his family to St. Paul where his son, W.L. Abbott, jr. resides. Since his removal to St. Paul he has grown gradually weaker, his main ailment being a throat trouble, until death relieved him of further suffering as above stated.
Deceased leaves a widow and five children to mourn his death, all of whom are well and favorably known here, and who have a host of sympathizers in their sad bereavement.
The news of his death was received with sincere regret by all who knew him, and who will ever remember him as an upright and honest citizen, ever ready and willing to lend all possible assistance to his fellow men. In his home life he was generous and indulgent, and leaves behind many kind remembrances of his true worth in his family.
Mrs. Abbott, the widow, W.L. Abbott jr. and Mrs. L.G. Buxton, of his city, a daughter, and the Misses Mira, Susie and Grace Abbott, were present at the death bed and with Hon. S.J. Abbott, of Delevan, brother of the deceased, were present at the burial.
The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the Presbyterian church, where a very large congregation was present to pay their last respects to the dead. Rev. John Sinclair conducted the services. The remains were interred in the Redwood Falls cemetery.
Upon the arrival of the remains at the church Redwood Fall lodge I.O.O.F. took charge of the service, and not withstanding the bad conditions of the roads marched to the cemetery to pay their last respects to a fallen brother. John S. Marsh Post, G.A.R. and the W.R.C. also turned out in force.
A fine floral offering-anchor design- was sent to the family by the Flour City Camp of Modern Woodman, No.630, of which Mr. Abbott was a charter member. The St. Paul Lodge of Odd Fellows also presented a finely engraved silver casket plate, with the wording, 'Our Brother, Wm. L. Abbott," and containing the emblem of the order.
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W.L. ABBOTT DEAD
On last Sunday morning at his home in St. Paul occurred the death of William L. Abbott in the 53 year of his age.
Deceased was born at Henrietta, Lorain County, Ohio, November 18th, 1842, where he resided until 1851, when his parents moved to Wisconsin. Here he served as apprenticeship under his brother in law, William C. Webb, now Judge Webb, of Topeka. When the war broke out he enlisted in the Seventh Wisconsin regiment and acted in the capacity of Colonels Orderly. Was later wounded at Arlington Heights. In 1863 he was married to Clara M. Durfee, of Nunda, N.Y. and shortly after reenlisted in the 52nd regiment.
During his life Mr. Abbott had a wide and varied newspaper experience and was at different times editor of the following papers.
Adams County Press, Douglas Chronicle, Darlington Republican, Clark County Reporter, Wisconsin. Then in 1874 served a short term as deputy United States Marshall, before emigrating to Minnesota where he was employed in canvasing and proof-reading upon the Pioneer Press. Was also employed in managing the Stillwater Star and Times and proof-reader upon the Minneapolis Tribune, Evening Wisconsin and other papers.
With the issue of the REVEIllE of the September 8th 1888, deceased took charge of this paper, his family joining him here soon after. After a year's work as editor he laid down his pen to accept a position in the government printing office in Washington, where he was employed as proof reader for the next five years. The family residence was maintained here until last fall when Mr. Abbott returned home in feeble health and shortly after removed with his family to St. Paul where his son, W.L. Abbott, jr. resides. Since his removal to St. Paul he has grown gradually weaker, his main ailment being a throat trouble, until death relieved him of further suffering as above stated.
Deceased leaves a widow and five children to mourn his death, all of whom are well and favorably known here, and who have a host of sympathizers in their sad bereavement.
The news of his death was received with sincere regret by all who knew him, and who will ever remember him as an upright and honest citizen, ever ready and willing to lend all possible assistance to his fellow men. In his home life he was generous and indulgent, and leaves behind many kind remembrances of his true worth in his family.
Mrs. Abbott, the widow, W.L. Abbott jr. and Mrs. L.G. Buxton, of his city, a daughter, and the Misses Mira, Susie and Grace Abbott, were present at the death bed and with Hon. S.J. Abbott, of Delevan, brother of the deceased, were present at the burial.
The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the Presbyterian church, where a very large congregation was present to pay their last respects to the dead. Rev. John Sinclair conducted the services. The remains were interred in the Redwood Falls cemetery.
Upon the arrival of the remains at the church Redwood Fall lodge I.O.O.F. took charge of the service, and not withstanding the bad conditions of the roads marched to the cemetery to pay their last respects to a fallen brother. John S. Marsh Post, G.A.R. and the W.R.C. also turned out in force.
A fine floral offering-anchor design- was sent to the family by the Flour City Camp of Modern Woodman, No.630, of which Mr. Abbott was a charter member. The St. Paul Lodge of Odd Fellows also presented a finely engraved silver casket plate, with the wording, 'Our Brother, Wm. L. Abbott," and containing the emblem of the order.
William enlisted August 12, 1861 as a Pvt in the 7th Wisconsin Infantry Company E. He was a resident of Crystal Lake, Waupaca County Wisconsin upon enlistment. William was discharged December 19, 1861 (disability). He married Clara May Durfee(born 1846 in Wis.) On November 17 1863 in Friendship, Adams County Wisconsin.
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W.L. ABBOTT DEAD
On last Sunday morning at his home in St. Paul occurred the death of William L. Abbott in the 53 year of his age.
Deceased was born at Henrietta, Lorain County, Ohio, November 18th, 1842, where he resided until 1851, when his parents moved to Wisconsin. Here he served as apprenticeship under his brother in law, William C. Webb, now Judge Webb, of Topeka. When the war broke out he enlisted in the Seventh Wisconsin regiment and acted in the capacity of Colonels Orderly. Was later wounded at Arlington Heights. In 1863 he was married to Clara M. Durfee, of Nunda, N.Y. and shortly after reenlisted in the 52nd regiment.
During his life Mr. Abbott had a wide and varied newspaper experience and was at different times editor of the following papers.
Adams County Press, Douglas Chronicle, Darlington Republican, Clark County Reporter, Wisconsin. Then in 1874 served a short term as deputy United States Marshall, before emigrating to Minnesota where he was employed in canvasing and proof-reading upon the Pioneer Press. Was also employed in managing the Stillwater Star and Times and proof-reader upon the Minneapolis Tribune, Evening Wisconsin and other papers.
With the issue of the REVEIllE of the September 8th 1888, deceased took charge of this paper, his family joining him here soon after. After a year's work as editor he laid down his pen to accept a position in the government printing office in Washington, where he was employed as proof reader for the next five years. The family residence was maintained here until last fall when Mr. Abbott returned home in feeble health and shortly after removed with his family to St. Paul where his son, W.L. Abbott, jr. resides. Since his removal to St. Paul he has grown gradually weaker, his main ailment being a throat trouble, until death relieved him of further suffering as above stated.
Deceased leaves a widow and five children to mourn his death, all of whom are well and favorably known here, and who have a host of sympathizers in their sad bereavement.
The news of his death was received with sincere regret by all who knew him, and who will ever remember him as an upright and honest citizen, ever ready and willing to lend all possible assistance to his fellow men. In his home life he was generous and indulgent, and leaves behind many kind remembrances of his true worth in his family.
Mrs. Abbott, the widow, W.L. Abbott jr. and Mrs. L.G. Buxton, of his city, a daughter, and the Misses Mira, Susie and Grace Abbott, were present at the death bed and with Hon. S.J. Abbott, of Delevan, brother of the deceased, were present at the burial.
The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the Presbyterian church, where a very large congregation was present to pay their last respects to the dead. Rev. John Sinclair conducted the services. The remains were interred in the Redwood Falls cemetery.
Upon the arrival of the remains at the church Redwood Fall lodge I.O.O.F. took charge of the service, and not withstanding the bad conditions of the roads marched to the cemetery to pay their last respects to a fallen brother. John S. Marsh Post, G.A.R. and the W.R.C. also turned out in force.
A fine floral offering-anchor design- was sent to the family by the Flour City Camp of Modern Woodman, No.630, of which Mr. Abbott was a charter member. The St. Paul Lodge of Odd Fellows also presented a finely engraved silver casket plate, with the wording, 'Our Brother, Wm. L. Abbott," and containing the emblem of the order.
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W.L. ABBOTT DEAD
On last Sunday morning at his home in St. Paul occurred the death of William L. Abbott in the 53 year of his age.
Deceased was born at Henrietta, Lorain County, Ohio, November 18th, 1842, where he resided until 1851, when his parents moved to Wisconsin. Here he served as apprenticeship under his brother in law, William C. Webb, now Judge Webb, of Topeka. When the war broke out he enlisted in the Seventh Wisconsin regiment and acted in the capacity of Colonels Orderly. Was later wounded at Arlington Heights. In 1863 he was married to Clara M. Durfee, of Nunda, N.Y. and shortly after reenlisted in the 52nd regiment.
During his life Mr. Abbott had a wide and varied newspaper experience and was at different times editor of the following papers.
Adams County Press, Douglas Chronicle, Darlington Republican, Clark County Reporter, Wisconsin. Then in 1874 served a short term as deputy United States Marshall, before emigrating to Minnesota where he was employed in canvasing and proof-reading upon the Pioneer Press. Was also employed in managing the Stillwater Star and Times and proof-reader upon the Minneapolis Tribune, Evening Wisconsin and other papers.
With the issue of the REVEIllE of the September 8th 1888, deceased took charge of this paper, his family joining him here soon after. After a year's work as editor he laid down his pen to accept a position in the government printing office in Washington, where he was employed as proof reader for the next five years. The family residence was maintained here until last fall when Mr. Abbott returned home in feeble health and shortly after removed with his family to St. Paul where his son, W.L. Abbott, jr. resides. Since his removal to St. Paul he has grown gradually weaker, his main ailment being a throat trouble, until death relieved him of further suffering as above stated.
Deceased leaves a widow and five children to mourn his death, all of whom are well and favorably known here, and who have a host of sympathizers in their sad bereavement.
The news of his death was received with sincere regret by all who knew him, and who will ever remember him as an upright and honest citizen, ever ready and willing to lend all possible assistance to his fellow men. In his home life he was generous and indulgent, and leaves behind many kind remembrances of his true worth in his family.
Mrs. Abbott, the widow, W.L. Abbott jr. and Mrs. L.G. Buxton, of his city, a daughter, and the Misses Mira, Susie and Grace Abbott, were present at the death bed and with Hon. S.J. Abbott, of Delevan, brother of the deceased, were present at the burial.
The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the Presbyterian church, where a very large congregation was present to pay their last respects to the dead. Rev. John Sinclair conducted the services. The remains were interred in the Redwood Falls cemetery.
Upon the arrival of the remains at the church Redwood Fall lodge I.O.O.F. took charge of the service, and not withstanding the bad conditions of the roads marched to the cemetery to pay their last respects to a fallen brother. John S. Marsh Post, G.A.R. and the W.R.C. also turned out in force.
A fine floral offering-anchor design- was sent to the family by the Flour City Camp of Modern Woodman, No.630, of which Mr. Abbott was a charter member. The St. Paul Lodge of Odd Fellows also presented a finely engraved silver casket plate, with the wording, 'Our Brother, Wm. L. Abbott," and containing the emblem of the order.
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