He married Anna Bell Peters on August 13, 1863 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
"Among the men who, while active factors in the world's work, left their impress upon the history of Danville, their labors proving a potential force for good in the upbuilding and development of the city, Edward Connell Abdill was numbered. His life record had its beginning in Perrysville, Indiana, May 14, 1840, his parents being Irad and Rebecca Ann (Watson) Abdill. The former was born in Cadiz, Ohio, in 1811, and the latter's birth occurred in Maryland in 1812. The father devoted his life to the conduct of a hardware business, being proprietor of a store for a number of years in Perrysville.
Edward Connell Abdill was one of a family of four sons to reach maturity. He spent his youthful days in his native city and largely acquired his education in the public schools there, although for a brief period he was a student in Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He celebrated the attainment of his majority only a short time prior to his enlistment for service in the Civil war. In August, 1861, his patriotic spirit being aroused by the continued attempt of the south to overthrow the Union, he joined Company B, Eleventh Indiana Volunteer infantry, Colonel Lew Wallace (afterward General) then commanding the regiment. He participated in a number of hotly contested battles, including two which resulted in the capture of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. He was afterward detailed for special mail service, having charge of the mails and dispatches at General Grant's headquarters. This service he rendered so efficiently that in December, 1863, after the fall of Vicksburg, he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and adjutant of the One Hundred and Twentieth Indiana Infantry, and was designated by General Grant to bear to the north the official dispatches announcing the great victory. He was afterward made assistant adjutant general of the First Brigade, First Division, Twenty-third Army Corps. He took part in the battle of Vicksburg, was in the Atlanta campaign and in August, 1864, was honorably discharged because of physical disability. His record as a soldier was a most creditable one. He never faltered in the performance of any duty although he was often in most hazardous positions and his bravery and loyalty no one questioned. Mr. Abdill became a resident of Illinois following the close of the war in 1865 and opened a hardware store in Fairmount, where he carried on business for three years. Seeking a broader field of labor, he removed to Danville in 1868 and entered into partnership with his older brother under the firm name of Abdill Brothers, dealers in hardware. He continued in business to the time of his death and was numbered among the leading merchants of the city. Careful analyzation of the methods he followed displayed not a single esoteric phase. He was straightforward and honorable in all that he did and saw success in the legitimate lines of trade, gaining his patronage by reason of his progressive methods and his unquestioned business integrity.
While the Civil war was in progress Mr. Abdill was married on the 13th of August, 1863, to Miss Anna Peters, a daughter of Joseph Peters, one of Danville's oldest pioneer residents, who came to the city in 1833. A contemporary biographer in writing of him said: "He made his way here an entire stranger. he had no capital and was without influential friends or acquaintances at this place and from an obscure position he rose to one of eminence, leaving the ranks of the many to stand among the successful few. Soon after his arrival he took up the study of law and in order to support himself while pursuing his law studies he engaged in driving a team and followed other occupations that would yield him an honest living. During this time he devoted all his leisure to the mastery of jurisprudence and eventually was admitted to the bar. He then entered upon the practice of his profession and soon gave proof of his marked ability as a lawyer. He was strong in argument, logical in his deductions and prosecuted his cases with great clearness. His devotion to his clients' interests was proverbial, and he prepared his cases with great clearness. At an early age, such was his marked ability in his profession, he was elected county judge of Vermilion county and served two terms. Other public honors were conferred upon him, including election to the office of state senator, and he left the impress of his individuality upon the legislation enacted during his membership in the upper house. While serving in the senate he contracted a cold which greatly undermined his health. He went to Denver, Colorado, hoping that he would be benefited by the change but it was of no avail and he died at the comparatively early age of forty-seven years. In his political affiliations he was a republican. He studied closely the questions and issues of the day and had a statesman's grasp of public affairs. "During his association in Vermilion county he was known as the wit of the Vermilion county bar. He was serving as state senator from his district at the time of his death, which occurred on the 4th of July, 1866, when he was forty-seven years of age. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church. contributing most generously to its support, and did all in his power to promote the growth and extend the influence of Christianity. He married Henrietta Blakely, a native of Kentucky, who died at Danville at the age of fifty-six years. Their family numbered four children including Mrs. Abdill who by her marriage became the mother of four children: Charles P., who married Flora Foster of Covington, Indiana, and is now in business in Chicago; Bertha W., who married Ernest English, now a resident of Memphis, Tennessee; Harry B., of Chicago; and Kate, who married Philip B. Voorhees, of Danville.
In early days before the Civil war Mr. Abdill was a supporter of the democratic party but when the republican party became the avowed advocate of the Union cause he joined its ranks and was ever afterward one of its stalwart champions. He was a most public-spirited man, and any movement tending benefit the community received his endorsement and many times his substantial support. He was one of the founders of the Lake View Hospital and his efforts were an element in its substantial development. He was likewise one of the organizers of the Kimber Methodist Episcopal church and served as chairman of the building committee at the time of the erection of the present house of worship. Purchasing property, he rebuilt a residence thereon transforming it into a modern home, which he occupied for thirty-five years. He was officially connected with the Spring Hill Cemetery Association as its secretary and treasurer, and he belonged to the Loyal Legion and was largely interested in locating the soldiers monument at Danville. His support of any movement was always sure to secure for it other followers for he was a man of influence in the community. It was recognized that his judgment was unusually sound and it was well-known that no movement that was in any way detrimental to the best interests of the community would receive his endorsement. Any goods work done in the name of charity or religion was sure to find him a cooperant factor. Kindness and geniality were among his strongly developed characteristics, and his life was a proof of the Emersonian philosophy. "the way to win a friend is to be one." It has been said, "Not the good that comes to us but the good that comes to the world through us is a measure of our success," and judging in this way the life record of Edward Connell Abdill, who passed away in Danville, Feb. 20, 1901, was a most successful one."" (The Past & Present of Vermilion County, Illinois - The S. J. Clarke Publication Company, Chicago, IL, 1903, Page 983)
"Edward C. Abdill of Danville, IL, died on Tuesday of last week. He was a former resident of Perrysville, this county, where he was born on May 14, 1840, and where he was well known by many of the older citizens. He was an ex-Union soldier, having served under General Lew Wallace in Co. B of the 11th Indiana. His funeral occurred at Danville at 3 o'clock last Thursday afternoon. Three children survive him." - Newport Hoosier State, Wednesday, February 27, 1901 (Obituary provided by Carolyn Schwab)
"Among the men who, while active factors in the world's work, left their impress upon the history of Danville, their labors proving a potential force for good in the upbuilding and development of the city, Edward Connell Abdill was numbered. His life record had its beginning in Perrysville, Indiana, May 14, 1840, his parents being Irad and Rebecca Ann (Watson) Abdill. The former was born in Cadiz, Ohio, in 1811, and the latter's birth occurred in Maryland in 1812. The father devoted his life to the conduct of a hardware business, being proprietor of a store for a number of years in Perrysville.
Edward Connell Abdill was one of a family of four sons to reach maturity. He spent his youthful days in his native city and largely acquired his education in the public schools there, although for a brief period he was a student in Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He celebrated the attainment of his majority only a short time prior to his enlistment for service in the Civil war. In August, 1861, his patriotic spirit being aroused by the continued attempt of the south to overthrow the Union, he joined Company B, Eleventh Indiana Volunteer infantry, Colonel Lew Wallace (afterward General) then commanding the regiment. He participated in a number of hotly contested battles, including two which resulted in the capture of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. He was afterward detailed for special mail service, having charge of the mails and dispatches at General Grant's headquarters. This service he rendered so efficiently that in December, 1863, after the fall of Vicksburg, he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and adjutant of the One Hundred and Twentieth Indiana Infantry, and was designated by General Grant to bear to the north the official dispatches announcing the great victory. He was afterward made assistant adjutant general of the First Brigade, First Division, Twenty-third Army Corps. He took part in the battle of Vicksburg, was in the Atlanta campaign and in August, 1864, was honorably discharged because of physical disability. His record as a soldier was a most creditable one. He never faltered in the performance of any duty although he was often in most hazardous positions and his bravery and loyalty no one questioned. Mr. Abdill became a resident of Illinois following the close of the war in 1865 and opened a hardware store in Fairmount, where he carried on business for three years. Seeking a broader field of labor, he removed to Danville in 1868 and entered into partnership with his older brother under the firm name of Abdill Brothers, dealers in hardware. He continued in business to the time of his death and was numbered among the leading merchants of the city. Careful analyzation of the methods he followed displayed not a single esoteric phase. He was straightforward and honorable in all that he did and saw success in the legitimate lines of trade, gaining his patronage by reason of his progressive methods and his unquestioned business integrity.
While the Civil war was in progress Mr. Abdill was married on the 13th of August, 1863, to Miss Anna Peters, a daughter of Joseph Peters, one of Danville's oldest pioneer residents, who came to the city in 1833. A contemporary biographer in writing of him said: "He made his way here an entire stranger. he had no capital and was without influential friends or acquaintances at this place and from an obscure position he rose to one of eminence, leaving the ranks of the many to stand among the successful few. Soon after his arrival he took up the study of law and in order to support himself while pursuing his law studies he engaged in driving a team and followed other occupations that would yield him an honest living. During this time he devoted all his leisure to the mastery of jurisprudence and eventually was admitted to the bar. He then entered upon the practice of his profession and soon gave proof of his marked ability as a lawyer. He was strong in argument, logical in his deductions and prosecuted his cases with great clearness. His devotion to his clients' interests was proverbial, and he prepared his cases with great clearness. At an early age, such was his marked ability in his profession, he was elected county judge of Vermilion county and served two terms. Other public honors were conferred upon him, including election to the office of state senator, and he left the impress of his individuality upon the legislation enacted during his membership in the upper house. While serving in the senate he contracted a cold which greatly undermined his health. He went to Denver, Colorado, hoping that he would be benefited by the change but it was of no avail and he died at the comparatively early age of forty-seven years. In his political affiliations he was a republican. He studied closely the questions and issues of the day and had a statesman's grasp of public affairs. "During his association in Vermilion county he was known as the wit of the Vermilion county bar. He was serving as state senator from his district at the time of his death, which occurred on the 4th of July, 1866, when he was forty-seven years of age. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church. contributing most generously to its support, and did all in his power to promote the growth and extend the influence of Christianity. He married Henrietta Blakely, a native of Kentucky, who died at Danville at the age of fifty-six years. Their family numbered four children including Mrs. Abdill who by her marriage became the mother of four children: Charles P., who married Flora Foster of Covington, Indiana, and is now in business in Chicago; Bertha W., who married Ernest English, now a resident of Memphis, Tennessee; Harry B., of Chicago; and Kate, who married Philip B. Voorhees, of Danville.
In early days before the Civil war Mr. Abdill was a supporter of the democratic party but when the republican party became the avowed advocate of the Union cause he joined its ranks and was ever afterward one of its stalwart champions. He was a most public-spirited man, and any movement tending benefit the community received his endorsement and many times his substantial support. He was one of the founders of the Lake View Hospital and his efforts were an element in its substantial development. He was likewise one of the organizers of the Kimber Methodist Episcopal church and served as chairman of the building committee at the time of the erection of the present house of worship. Purchasing property, he rebuilt a residence thereon transforming it into a modern home, which he occupied for thirty-five years. He was officially connected with the Spring Hill Cemetery Association as its secretary and treasurer, and he belonged to the Loyal Legion and was largely interested in locating the soldiers monument at Danville. His support of any movement was always sure to secure for it other followers for he was a man of influence in the community. It was recognized that his judgment was unusually sound and it was well-known that no movement that was in any way detrimental to the best interests of the community would receive his endorsement. Any goods work done in the name of charity or religion was sure to find him a cooperant factor. Kindness and geniality were among his strongly developed characteristics, and his life was a proof of the Emersonian philosophy. "the way to win a friend is to be one." It has been said, "Not the good that comes to us but the good that comes to the world through us is a measure of our success," and judging in this way the life record of Edward Connell Abdill, who passed away in Danville, Feb. 20, 1901, was a most successful one."" (The Past & Present of Vermilion County, Illinois - The S. J. Clarke Publication Company, Chicago, IL, 1903, Page 983)
"Edward C. Abdill of Danville, IL, died on Tuesday of last week. He was a former resident of Perrysville, this county, where he was born on May 14, 1840, and where he was well known by many of the older citizens. He was an ex-Union soldier, having served under General Lew Wallace in Co. B of the 11th Indiana. His funeral occurred at Danville at 3 o'clock last Thursday afternoon. Three children survive him." - Newport Hoosier State, Wednesday, February 27, 1901 (Obituary provided by Carolyn Schwab)
He married Anna Bell Peters on August 13, 1863 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
"Among the men who, while active factors in the world's work, left their impress upon the history of Danville, their labors proving a potential force for good in the upbuilding and development of the city, Edward Connell Abdill was numbered. His life record had its beginning in Perrysville, Indiana, May 14, 1840, his parents being Irad and Rebecca Ann (Watson) Abdill. The former was born in Cadiz, Ohio, in 1811, and the latter's birth occurred in Maryland in 1812. The father devoted his life to the conduct of a hardware business, being proprietor of a store for a number of years in Perrysville.
Edward Connell Abdill was one of a family of four sons to reach maturity. He spent his youthful days in his native city and largely acquired his education in the public schools there, although for a brief period he was a student in Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He celebrated the attainment of his majority only a short time prior to his enlistment for service in the Civil war. In August, 1861, his patriotic spirit being aroused by the continued attempt of the south to overthrow the Union, he joined Company B, Eleventh Indiana Volunteer infantry, Colonel Lew Wallace (afterward General) then commanding the regiment. He participated in a number of hotly contested battles, including two which resulted in the capture of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. He was afterward detailed for special mail service, having charge of the mails and dispatches at General Grant's headquarters. This service he rendered so efficiently that in December, 1863, after the fall of Vicksburg, he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and adjutant of the One Hundred and Twentieth Indiana Infantry, and was designated by General Grant to bear to the north the official dispatches announcing the great victory. He was afterward made assistant adjutant general of the First Brigade, First Division, Twenty-third Army Corps. He took part in the battle of Vicksburg, was in the Atlanta campaign and in August, 1864, was honorably discharged because of physical disability. His record as a soldier was a most creditable one. He never faltered in the performance of any duty although he was often in most hazardous positions and his bravery and loyalty no one questioned. Mr. Abdill became a resident of Illinois following the close of the war in 1865 and opened a hardware store in Fairmount, where he carried on business for three years. Seeking a broader field of labor, he removed to Danville in 1868 and entered into partnership with his older brother under the firm name of Abdill Brothers, dealers in hardware. He continued in business to the time of his death and was numbered among the leading merchants of the city. Careful analyzation of the methods he followed displayed not a single esoteric phase. He was straightforward and honorable in all that he did and saw success in the legitimate lines of trade, gaining his patronage by reason of his progressive methods and his unquestioned business integrity.
While the Civil war was in progress Mr. Abdill was married on the 13th of August, 1863, to Miss Anna Peters, a daughter of Joseph Peters, one of Danville's oldest pioneer residents, who came to the city in 1833. A contemporary biographer in writing of him said: "He made his way here an entire stranger. he had no capital and was without influential friends or acquaintances at this place and from an obscure position he rose to one of eminence, leaving the ranks of the many to stand among the successful few. Soon after his arrival he took up the study of law and in order to support himself while pursuing his law studies he engaged in driving a team and followed other occupations that would yield him an honest living. During this time he devoted all his leisure to the mastery of jurisprudence and eventually was admitted to the bar. He then entered upon the practice of his profession and soon gave proof of his marked ability as a lawyer. He was strong in argument, logical in his deductions and prosecuted his cases with great clearness. His devotion to his clients' interests was proverbial, and he prepared his cases with great clearness. At an early age, such was his marked ability in his profession, he was elected county judge of Vermilion county and served two terms. Other public honors were conferred upon him, including election to the office of state senator, and he left the impress of his individuality upon the legislation enacted during his membership in the upper house. While serving in the senate he contracted a cold which greatly undermined his health. He went to Denver, Colorado, hoping that he would be benefited by the change but it was of no avail and he died at the comparatively early age of forty-seven years. In his political affiliations he was a republican. He studied closely the questions and issues of the day and had a statesman's grasp of public affairs. "During his association in Vermilion county he was known as the wit of the Vermilion county bar. He was serving as state senator from his district at the time of his death, which occurred on the 4th of July, 1866, when he was forty-seven years of age. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church. contributing most generously to its support, and did all in his power to promote the growth and extend the influence of Christianity. He married Henrietta Blakely, a native of Kentucky, who died at Danville at the age of fifty-six years. Their family numbered four children including Mrs. Abdill who by her marriage became the mother of four children: Charles P., who married Flora Foster of Covington, Indiana, and is now in business in Chicago; Bertha W., who married Ernest English, now a resident of Memphis, Tennessee; Harry B., of Chicago; and Kate, who married Philip B. Voorhees, of Danville.
In early days before the Civil war Mr. Abdill was a supporter of the democratic party but when the republican party became the avowed advocate of the Union cause he joined its ranks and was ever afterward one of its stalwart champions. He was a most public-spirited man, and any movement tending benefit the community received his endorsement and many times his substantial support. He was one of the founders of the Lake View Hospital and his efforts were an element in its substantial development. He was likewise one of the organizers of the Kimber Methodist Episcopal church and served as chairman of the building committee at the time of the erection of the present house of worship. Purchasing property, he rebuilt a residence thereon transforming it into a modern home, which he occupied for thirty-five years. He was officially connected with the Spring Hill Cemetery Association as its secretary and treasurer, and he belonged to the Loyal Legion and was largely interested in locating the soldiers monument at Danville. His support of any movement was always sure to secure for it other followers for he was a man of influence in the community. It was recognized that his judgment was unusually sound and it was well-known that no movement that was in any way detrimental to the best interests of the community would receive his endorsement. Any goods work done in the name of charity or religion was sure to find him a cooperant factor. Kindness and geniality were among his strongly developed characteristics, and his life was a proof of the Emersonian philosophy. "the way to win a friend is to be one." It has been said, "Not the good that comes to us but the good that comes to the world through us is a measure of our success," and judging in this way the life record of Edward Connell Abdill, who passed away in Danville, Feb. 20, 1901, was a most successful one."" (The Past & Present of Vermilion County, Illinois - The S. J. Clarke Publication Company, Chicago, IL, 1903, Page 983)
"Edward C. Abdill of Danville, IL, died on Tuesday of last week. He was a former resident of Perrysville, this county, where he was born on May 14, 1840, and where he was well known by many of the older citizens. He was an ex-Union soldier, having served under General Lew Wallace in Co. B of the 11th Indiana. His funeral occurred at Danville at 3 o'clock last Thursday afternoon. Three children survive him." - Newport Hoosier State, Wednesday, February 27, 1901 (Obituary provided by Carolyn Schwab)
"Among the men who, while active factors in the world's work, left their impress upon the history of Danville, their labors proving a potential force for good in the upbuilding and development of the city, Edward Connell Abdill was numbered. His life record had its beginning in Perrysville, Indiana, May 14, 1840, his parents being Irad and Rebecca Ann (Watson) Abdill. The former was born in Cadiz, Ohio, in 1811, and the latter's birth occurred in Maryland in 1812. The father devoted his life to the conduct of a hardware business, being proprietor of a store for a number of years in Perrysville.
Edward Connell Abdill was one of a family of four sons to reach maturity. He spent his youthful days in his native city and largely acquired his education in the public schools there, although for a brief period he was a student in Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He celebrated the attainment of his majority only a short time prior to his enlistment for service in the Civil war. In August, 1861, his patriotic spirit being aroused by the continued attempt of the south to overthrow the Union, he joined Company B, Eleventh Indiana Volunteer infantry, Colonel Lew Wallace (afterward General) then commanding the regiment. He participated in a number of hotly contested battles, including two which resulted in the capture of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. He was afterward detailed for special mail service, having charge of the mails and dispatches at General Grant's headquarters. This service he rendered so efficiently that in December, 1863, after the fall of Vicksburg, he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and adjutant of the One Hundred and Twentieth Indiana Infantry, and was designated by General Grant to bear to the north the official dispatches announcing the great victory. He was afterward made assistant adjutant general of the First Brigade, First Division, Twenty-third Army Corps. He took part in the battle of Vicksburg, was in the Atlanta campaign and in August, 1864, was honorably discharged because of physical disability. His record as a soldier was a most creditable one. He never faltered in the performance of any duty although he was often in most hazardous positions and his bravery and loyalty no one questioned. Mr. Abdill became a resident of Illinois following the close of the war in 1865 and opened a hardware store in Fairmount, where he carried on business for three years. Seeking a broader field of labor, he removed to Danville in 1868 and entered into partnership with his older brother under the firm name of Abdill Brothers, dealers in hardware. He continued in business to the time of his death and was numbered among the leading merchants of the city. Careful analyzation of the methods he followed displayed not a single esoteric phase. He was straightforward and honorable in all that he did and saw success in the legitimate lines of trade, gaining his patronage by reason of his progressive methods and his unquestioned business integrity.
While the Civil war was in progress Mr. Abdill was married on the 13th of August, 1863, to Miss Anna Peters, a daughter of Joseph Peters, one of Danville's oldest pioneer residents, who came to the city in 1833. A contemporary biographer in writing of him said: "He made his way here an entire stranger. he had no capital and was without influential friends or acquaintances at this place and from an obscure position he rose to one of eminence, leaving the ranks of the many to stand among the successful few. Soon after his arrival he took up the study of law and in order to support himself while pursuing his law studies he engaged in driving a team and followed other occupations that would yield him an honest living. During this time he devoted all his leisure to the mastery of jurisprudence and eventually was admitted to the bar. He then entered upon the practice of his profession and soon gave proof of his marked ability as a lawyer. He was strong in argument, logical in his deductions and prosecuted his cases with great clearness. His devotion to his clients' interests was proverbial, and he prepared his cases with great clearness. At an early age, such was his marked ability in his profession, he was elected county judge of Vermilion county and served two terms. Other public honors were conferred upon him, including election to the office of state senator, and he left the impress of his individuality upon the legislation enacted during his membership in the upper house. While serving in the senate he contracted a cold which greatly undermined his health. He went to Denver, Colorado, hoping that he would be benefited by the change but it was of no avail and he died at the comparatively early age of forty-seven years. In his political affiliations he was a republican. He studied closely the questions and issues of the day and had a statesman's grasp of public affairs. "During his association in Vermilion county he was known as the wit of the Vermilion county bar. He was serving as state senator from his district at the time of his death, which occurred on the 4th of July, 1866, when he was forty-seven years of age. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church. contributing most generously to its support, and did all in his power to promote the growth and extend the influence of Christianity. He married Henrietta Blakely, a native of Kentucky, who died at Danville at the age of fifty-six years. Their family numbered four children including Mrs. Abdill who by her marriage became the mother of four children: Charles P., who married Flora Foster of Covington, Indiana, and is now in business in Chicago; Bertha W., who married Ernest English, now a resident of Memphis, Tennessee; Harry B., of Chicago; and Kate, who married Philip B. Voorhees, of Danville.
In early days before the Civil war Mr. Abdill was a supporter of the democratic party but when the republican party became the avowed advocate of the Union cause he joined its ranks and was ever afterward one of its stalwart champions. He was a most public-spirited man, and any movement tending benefit the community received his endorsement and many times his substantial support. He was one of the founders of the Lake View Hospital and his efforts were an element in its substantial development. He was likewise one of the organizers of the Kimber Methodist Episcopal church and served as chairman of the building committee at the time of the erection of the present house of worship. Purchasing property, he rebuilt a residence thereon transforming it into a modern home, which he occupied for thirty-five years. He was officially connected with the Spring Hill Cemetery Association as its secretary and treasurer, and he belonged to the Loyal Legion and was largely interested in locating the soldiers monument at Danville. His support of any movement was always sure to secure for it other followers for he was a man of influence in the community. It was recognized that his judgment was unusually sound and it was well-known that no movement that was in any way detrimental to the best interests of the community would receive his endorsement. Any goods work done in the name of charity or religion was sure to find him a cooperant factor. Kindness and geniality were among his strongly developed characteristics, and his life was a proof of the Emersonian philosophy. "the way to win a friend is to be one." It has been said, "Not the good that comes to us but the good that comes to the world through us is a measure of our success," and judging in this way the life record of Edward Connell Abdill, who passed away in Danville, Feb. 20, 1901, was a most successful one."" (The Past & Present of Vermilion County, Illinois - The S. J. Clarke Publication Company, Chicago, IL, 1903, Page 983)
"Edward C. Abdill of Danville, IL, died on Tuesday of last week. He was a former resident of Perrysville, this county, where he was born on May 14, 1840, and where he was well known by many of the older citizens. He was an ex-Union soldier, having served under General Lew Wallace in Co. B of the 11th Indiana. His funeral occurred at Danville at 3 o'clock last Thursday afternoon. Three children survive him." - Newport Hoosier State, Wednesday, February 27, 1901 (Obituary provided by Carolyn Schwab)
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