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Cornelia <I>Posson</I> Abrams

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Cornelia Posson Abrams

Birth
Middleburgh, Schoharie County, New York, USA
Death
26 Jan 1914 (aged 74)
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map
Plot
R76/289
Memorial ID
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From the Cemetery archives --
Death Notice:
Abrams. On January 26, 1914 at 7 a.m., Cornelia, beloved wife of George B. Abrams. Funeral Wednesday, January 28 at 11 o'clock, from the residence of her son-in-law, Henry D. Dickson, 1445 Girard street n.w.

The Evening Star, November 15, 1907, p. 5
The World of Society
A Golden Wedding Day Happily Marked
Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Abrams celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage last evening at their home, 1330 Corcoran street. They are both descendants of old New York families, and were married at Middleburgh, N.Y., November 14, 1857, by Rev. Edwin Vedder. The family moved to this city in the early seventies. Mr. Abrams was connected with the board of public works, and laid the first concrete pavement in this city in front of the Arlington Hotel in 1871. He is a member of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association and a veteran of the civil war. The surviving children, Mr. G.G. Abrams and Mrs. H. D. Dickson were present last evening, as were also the grandchildren, G. Raymond Dickson, Jessie L. Dickson and George Abrams, jr. After a pleasant social evening all adjourned to the dining room where a bountiful collation was served. The couple received many beautiful gifts. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Piper, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Cashell, Ewell Cashell, Miss Flora Smith of Waterfall, Va., Miss Nora Clowe, Miss Marie Prince, Dr. Eslin, Mr. Rheese, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Tracy, Mr. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Abrams, Mrs. G.G. Abrams and Mr. H.D. Dickson.
From the Cemetery archives --
Death Notice:
Abrams. On January 26, 1914 at 7 a.m., Cornelia, beloved wife of George B. Abrams. Funeral Wednesday, January 28 at 11 o'clock, from the residence of her son-in-law, Henry D. Dickson, 1445 Girard street n.w.

The Evening Star, November 15, 1907, p. 5
The World of Society
A Golden Wedding Day Happily Marked
Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Abrams celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage last evening at their home, 1330 Corcoran street. They are both descendants of old New York families, and were married at Middleburgh, N.Y., November 14, 1857, by Rev. Edwin Vedder. The family moved to this city in the early seventies. Mr. Abrams was connected with the board of public works, and laid the first concrete pavement in this city in front of the Arlington Hotel in 1871. He is a member of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association and a veteran of the civil war. The surviving children, Mr. G.G. Abrams and Mrs. H. D. Dickson were present last evening, as were also the grandchildren, G. Raymond Dickson, Jessie L. Dickson and George Abrams, jr. After a pleasant social evening all adjourned to the dining room where a bountiful collation was served. The couple received many beautiful gifts. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Piper, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Cashell, Ewell Cashell, Miss Flora Smith of Waterfall, Va., Miss Nora Clowe, Miss Marie Prince, Dr. Eslin, Mr. Rheese, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Tracy, Mr. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Abrams, Mrs. G.G. Abrams and Mr. H.D. Dickson.


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  • Created by: Paul Hays
  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89166424/cornelia-abrams: accessed ), memorial page for Cornelia Posson Abrams (3 Nov 1839–26 Jan 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 89166424, citing Congressional Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by Paul Hays (contributor 47393402).