Harvey Smith Abbey, b. July 27, 1844, in Reading, N. Y. ; resides in Watkins, where he is freight clerk.
Married June 16, 1870, Celestia A. Frost, b. Oct. 9, 1844, daughter of George and Catharine (Sherman) Frost of Watkins.
Children:
i. (Son), b. and d. April 21, 1872 (b and d in Watkins Glen)
ii. Frank Humphrey, b. March 17, 1876. in Watkins, graduate of Cook Academy, and of Cornell University (M. E., 1901), mechanical engineer in Boston, m. May 18, 1916, in Palo Alto, Cal., Caroline Elizabeth Squires of that place.
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OBIT - Watkins Glen - The Funeral of Harvey S Abbey, who died Friday, was held today at 2pm. Interment was in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr Abbey had been in failing health since last January. He was born in Reading Center, July 22, 1844, was a life-long resident of this section and for many years was Freight Agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a member of the Veteran's Association and the local fire department. For a number of years, he served on the official board of the Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by one son, Frank H Abbey of Boston
Sister: Miss Julia A Abbey of Watkins Glen
Brother, Rev Elwood W Abbey, D.D. of Smithtown, L.I.
Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York) · 19 Oct 1931, Monday
Harvey Smith Abbey, b. July 27, 1844, in Reading, N. Y. ; resides in Watkins, where he is freight clerk.
Married June 16, 1870, Celestia A. Frost, b. Oct. 9, 1844, daughter of George and Catharine (Sherman) Frost of Watkins.
Children:
i. (Son), b. and d. April 21, 1872 (b and d in Watkins Glen)
ii. Frank Humphrey, b. March 17, 1876. in Watkins, graduate of Cook Academy, and of Cornell University (M. E., 1901), mechanical engineer in Boston, m. May 18, 1916, in Palo Alto, Cal., Caroline Elizabeth Squires of that place.
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OBIT - Watkins Glen - The Funeral of Harvey S Abbey, who died Friday, was held today at 2pm. Interment was in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr Abbey had been in failing health since last January. He was born in Reading Center, July 22, 1844, was a life-long resident of this section and for many years was Freight Agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a member of the Veteran's Association and the local fire department. For a number of years, he served on the official board of the Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by one son, Frank H Abbey of Boston
Sister: Miss Julia A Abbey of Watkins Glen
Brother, Rev Elwood W Abbey, D.D. of Smithtown, L.I.
Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York) · 19 Oct 1931, Monday
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