FRANCIS PATRICK ABBOTT
was born in Drodheda, Lenster County, Ireland, March, 1832, and died at his home in Naperville, January 28, 1909, aged 76 years. At the age of 19 he came to America, landing in New York, July 31, 1851. In October of that year he came to Naperville. In 1853 his mother and sister came to this country, and together they lived until his marriage to Miss Tamar Simpson, March 29t, 1864. In September, 1868, he purchased a farm 3 1/2 miles north-west of Naperville which was his home until he moved to Naperville in March, 1905.
Mr. Abbott was a man of sterling character; honest and industrious he rose from "a peasant lad at the foot of the hill" to a prosperous and successful farmer owning his own farm. He was a lover of the beautiful in nature, and when others were found resting from their day's labor, he was out in the twilight cultivating his flowers, training his vines to grow, planting choice plants and vegetables, and he delighted to share with others. Even after he became physically disabled his interest and work did not cease. His neighbors considered him authority in horticulture and bee culture, and he was as eager to interest them in anything that would improve and benefit the farm and home as he was in making these improvements for himself.
He was a great reader of the best literature, and the choicest items of interest and anecdotes were retained in his memory, and those who had the pleasure of visiting in his home were sure of a royal entertainment.
Bereft of his wife when his two children were just entering upon young manhood and womanhood, he became both father and mother to them. He never asked, "How to keep the boy on the farm?" "How to keep the girl in the home?" He knew. It was OUR farm; OUR home. He was comrade, companion, and counsellor. And his labors were repaid, for his son Arthur and his daughter Nora have been the joy and comfort of his declining years.
He had always been a believer of the Bible, and for a number of years before he united with the M. E. Church of this place, his friends knew he was taking an interest in spiritual things. He joined the M. E. Church when Pastor Fisk was in charge and was one of the official members, being at the time of his death a trustee.
He will be greatly missed by his friends and relatives, to whom he had endeared himself by his many kind and generous acts; but most of all will he be missed by those in his own home, to whom is extended condolence and loving sympathy.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Otjen, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at the home, 2 p.m. at the church, after which he was laid at rest in the Naperville cemetery.
The children of the late F. P. Abbott wish hereby to extend their grateful thanks to those who by deeds of helpfulness and words of sympathy shared in their late bereavement.
The Naperville Clarion
February 3, 1909
was born in Drodheda, Lenster County, Ireland, March, 1832, and died at his home in Naperville, January 28, 1909, aged 76 years. At the age of 19 he came to America, landing in New York, July 31, 1851. In October of that year he came to Naperville. In 1853 his mother and sister came to this country, and together they lived until his marriage to Miss Tamar Simpson, March 29t, 1864. In September, 1868, he purchased a farm 3 1/2 miles north-west of Naperville which was his home until he moved to Naperville in March, 1905.
Mr. Abbott was a man of sterling character; honest and industrious he rose from "a peasant lad at the foot of the hill" to a prosperous and successful farmer owning his own farm. He was a lover of the beautiful in nature, and when others were found resting from their day's labor, he was out in the twilight cultivating his flowers, training his vines to grow, planting choice plants and vegetables, and he delighted to share with others. Even after he became physically disabled his interest and work did not cease. His neighbors considered him authority in horticulture and bee culture, and he was as eager to interest them in anything that would improve and benefit the farm and home as he was in making these improvements for himself.
He was a great reader of the best literature, and the choicest items of interest and anecdotes were retained in his memory, and those who had the pleasure of visiting in his home were sure of a royal entertainment.
Bereft of his wife when his two children were just entering upon young manhood and womanhood, he became both father and mother to them. He never asked, "How to keep the boy on the farm?" "How to keep the girl in the home?" He knew. It was OUR farm; OUR home. He was comrade, companion, and counsellor. And his labors were repaid, for his son Arthur and his daughter Nora have been the joy and comfort of his declining years.
He had always been a believer of the Bible, and for a number of years before he united with the M. E. Church of this place, his friends knew he was taking an interest in spiritual things. He joined the M. E. Church when Pastor Fisk was in charge and was one of the official members, being at the time of his death a trustee.
He will be greatly missed by his friends and relatives, to whom he had endeared himself by his many kind and generous acts; but most of all will he be missed by those in his own home, to whom is extended condolence and loving sympathy.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Otjen, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at the home, 2 p.m. at the church, after which he was laid at rest in the Naperville cemetery.
The children of the late F. P. Abbott wish hereby to extend their grateful thanks to those who by deeds of helpfulness and words of sympathy shared in their late bereavement.
The Naperville Clarion
February 3, 1909
FRANCIS PATRICK ABBOTT
was born in Drodheda, Lenster County, Ireland, March, 1832, and died at his home in Naperville, January 28, 1909, aged 76 years. At the age of 19 he came to America, landing in New York, July 31, 1851. In October of that year he came to Naperville. In 1853 his mother and sister came to this country, and together they lived until his marriage to Miss Tamar Simpson, March 29t, 1864. In September, 1868, he purchased a farm 3 1/2 miles north-west of Naperville which was his home until he moved to Naperville in March, 1905.
Mr. Abbott was a man of sterling character; honest and industrious he rose from "a peasant lad at the foot of the hill" to a prosperous and successful farmer owning his own farm. He was a lover of the beautiful in nature, and when others were found resting from their day's labor, he was out in the twilight cultivating his flowers, training his vines to grow, planting choice plants and vegetables, and he delighted to share with others. Even after he became physically disabled his interest and work did not cease. His neighbors considered him authority in horticulture and bee culture, and he was as eager to interest them in anything that would improve and benefit the farm and home as he was in making these improvements for himself.
He was a great reader of the best literature, and the choicest items of interest and anecdotes were retained in his memory, and those who had the pleasure of visiting in his home were sure of a royal entertainment.
Bereft of his wife when his two children were just entering upon young manhood and womanhood, he became both father and mother to them. He never asked, "How to keep the boy on the farm?" "How to keep the girl in the home?" He knew. It was OUR farm; OUR home. He was comrade, companion, and counsellor. And his labors were repaid, for his son Arthur and his daughter Nora have been the joy and comfort of his declining years.
He had always been a believer of the Bible, and for a number of years before he united with the M. E. Church of this place, his friends knew he was taking an interest in spiritual things. He joined the M. E. Church when Pastor Fisk was in charge and was one of the official members, being at the time of his death a trustee.
He will be greatly missed by his friends and relatives, to whom he had endeared himself by his many kind and generous acts; but most of all will he be missed by those in his own home, to whom is extended condolence and loving sympathy.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Otjen, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at the home, 2 p.m. at the church, after which he was laid at rest in the Naperville cemetery.
The children of the late F. P. Abbott wish hereby to extend their grateful thanks to those who by deeds of helpfulness and words of sympathy shared in their late bereavement.
The Naperville Clarion
February 3, 1909
was born in Drodheda, Lenster County, Ireland, March, 1832, and died at his home in Naperville, January 28, 1909, aged 76 years. At the age of 19 he came to America, landing in New York, July 31, 1851. In October of that year he came to Naperville. In 1853 his mother and sister came to this country, and together they lived until his marriage to Miss Tamar Simpson, March 29t, 1864. In September, 1868, he purchased a farm 3 1/2 miles north-west of Naperville which was his home until he moved to Naperville in March, 1905.
Mr. Abbott was a man of sterling character; honest and industrious he rose from "a peasant lad at the foot of the hill" to a prosperous and successful farmer owning his own farm. He was a lover of the beautiful in nature, and when others were found resting from their day's labor, he was out in the twilight cultivating his flowers, training his vines to grow, planting choice plants and vegetables, and he delighted to share with others. Even after he became physically disabled his interest and work did not cease. His neighbors considered him authority in horticulture and bee culture, and he was as eager to interest them in anything that would improve and benefit the farm and home as he was in making these improvements for himself.
He was a great reader of the best literature, and the choicest items of interest and anecdotes were retained in his memory, and those who had the pleasure of visiting in his home were sure of a royal entertainment.
Bereft of his wife when his two children were just entering upon young manhood and womanhood, he became both father and mother to them. He never asked, "How to keep the boy on the farm?" "How to keep the girl in the home?" He knew. It was OUR farm; OUR home. He was comrade, companion, and counsellor. And his labors were repaid, for his son Arthur and his daughter Nora have been the joy and comfort of his declining years.
He had always been a believer of the Bible, and for a number of years before he united with the M. E. Church of this place, his friends knew he was taking an interest in spiritual things. He joined the M. E. Church when Pastor Fisk was in charge and was one of the official members, being at the time of his death a trustee.
He will be greatly missed by his friends and relatives, to whom he had endeared himself by his many kind and generous acts; but most of all will he be missed by those in his own home, to whom is extended condolence and loving sympathy.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Otjen, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at the home, 2 p.m. at the church, after which he was laid at rest in the Naperville cemetery.
The children of the late F. P. Abbott wish hereby to extend their grateful thanks to those who by deeds of helpfulness and words of sympathy shared in their late bereavement.
The Naperville Clarion
February 3, 1909
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