O.H.P. Abbett married Emeline Staten, Jan. 15, 1838, in Henry Co., Kentucky. They came to Bartholomew Co. about 1846. His parents remained in Kentucky.
The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Thursday, January 13, 1898
Oliver Hazard Perry Abbett, an old and well known resident of this county almost forty years, died this morning at 7:45 o'clock at his home in Indianapolis. The deceased was seventy- eight years and three months and nine days of age. Death was caused by paralysis, which had been brought on by old age and general debility. He was stricken with the disease about one year ago and since then has been almost helpless.
O. H. P. Abbett was born in Henry county, Kentucky, October 4, 1819. His father's name was James Abbett. His only schooling was received at a log school house in Henry county, Ky., where he attended for a short length of time and as soon as he was strong enough, he "hired out" to neighbors and at times worked on his father's farm. At about the age of twenty he married a Miss Stanton, who resided near his home in Kentucky. In about 1844 or 1845, Mr. Abbett moved with his family to [this] county. He settled on a farm about four miles west of this city which is now owned by F. M. Stevens. On this farm he resided, for about thirty-six years. He was a close observer and a hard student and had acquired a good education. Soon after locating here, O. H. P. Abbett began "exhorting," preaching at various religious meetings about the neighborhood, and gained quite a reputation and much popularity as a clergyman. A few years later he entered into the regular ministry of the Methodist church. He was an earnest worker, an eloquent preacher and model man. He was of decided opinions and strong in his convictions. He had great ability as a preacher and won a wide repute. He had excellent judgment in all matters and had a well-developed mind. Several years afterward he took up the faith of the Christian Union denomination and spent some time in the work of that church. About 1880 he retired from active church work and sold his farm near here and moved to Indianapolis, where he had since resided.
In 1884 he was appointed stamp clerk by Aquilla Jones at the Indianapolis office and served four years. He then retired tom active work. Since then he has preached from different pulpits throughout the middle section of the State many times. On several occasions during the; past few years he has preached in this county.
During the sixties he was elected representative to the legislature from this county for two terms. He filled the office well and was a conscientious servant for the people. During his life he was comfortably situated but several years ago he lost some money in a bank failure at Indianapolis. During his illness he became almost blind and it was with great difficulty that he could be made to hear. Since being paralyzed he had used crutches and could not then leave his house.
He was a [father] to Smith Abbett of this city, and William Abbett, Jr., who resides a short distance west of here. Squire (William A., Sr.) Abbett who also resides a short distance west of this city, was a cousin to O. H. P. Abbett.
The remains will be brought here and the funeral win occur to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Odd Fellows will have charge of the burial service.
The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Thursday, January 13, 1898
Oliver Hazard Perry Abbett, an old and well known resident of this county almost forty years, died this morning at 7:45 o'clock at his home in Indianapolis. The deceased was seventy- eight years and three months and nine days of age. Death was caused by paralysis, which had been brought on by old age and general debility. He was stricken with the disease about one year ago and since then has been almost helpless.
O. H. P. Abbett was born in Henry county, Kentucky, October 4, 1819. His father's name was James Abbett. His only schooling was received at a log school house in Henry county, Ky., where he attended for a short length of time and as soon as he was strong enough, he "hired out" to neighbors and at times worked on his father's farm. At about the age of twenty he married a Miss Stanton, who resided near his home in Kentucky. In about 1844 or 1845, Mr. Abbett moved with his family to [this] county. He settled on a farm about four miles west of this city which is now owned by F. M. Stevens. On this farm he resided, for about thirty-six years. He was a close observer and a hard student and had acquired a good education. Soon after locating here, O. H. P. Abbett began "exhorting," preaching at various religious meetings about the neighborhood, and gained quite a reputation and much popularity as a clergyman. A few years later he entered into the regular ministry of the Methodist church. He was an earnest worker, an eloquent preacher and model man. He was of decided opinions and strong in his convictions. He had great ability as a preacher and won a wide repute. He had excellent judgment in all matters and had a well-developed mind. Several years afterward he took up the faith of the Christian Union denomination and spent some time in the work of that church. About 1880 he retired from active church work and sold his farm near here and moved to Indianapolis, where he had since resided.
In 1884 he was appointed stamp clerk by Aquilla Jones at the Indianapolis office and served four years. He then retired tom active work. Since then he has preached from different pulpits throughout the middle section of the State many times. On several occasions during the; past few years he has preached in this county.
During the sixties he was elected representative to the legislature from this county for two terms. He filled the office well and was a conscientious servant for the people. During his life he was comfortably situated but several years ago he lost some money in a bank failure at Indianapolis. During his illness he became almost blind and it was with great difficulty that he could be made to hear. Since being paralyzed he had used crutches and could not then leave his house.
He was a [father] to Smith Abbett of this city, and William Abbett, Jr., who resides a short distance west of here. Squire (William A., Sr.) Abbett who also resides a short distance west of this city, was a cousin to O. H. P. Abbett.
The remains will be brought here and the funeral win occur to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Odd Fellows will have charge of the burial service.
O.H.P. Abbett married Emeline Staten, Jan. 15, 1838, in Henry Co., Kentucky. They came to Bartholomew Co. about 1846. His parents remained in Kentucky.
The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Thursday, January 13, 1898
Oliver Hazard Perry Abbett, an old and well known resident of this county almost forty years, died this morning at 7:45 o'clock at his home in Indianapolis. The deceased was seventy- eight years and three months and nine days of age. Death was caused by paralysis, which had been brought on by old age and general debility. He was stricken with the disease about one year ago and since then has been almost helpless.
O. H. P. Abbett was born in Henry county, Kentucky, October 4, 1819. His father's name was James Abbett. His only schooling was received at a log school house in Henry county, Ky., where he attended for a short length of time and as soon as he was strong enough, he "hired out" to neighbors and at times worked on his father's farm. At about the age of twenty he married a Miss Stanton, who resided near his home in Kentucky. In about 1844 or 1845, Mr. Abbett moved with his family to [this] county. He settled on a farm about four miles west of this city which is now owned by F. M. Stevens. On this farm he resided, for about thirty-six years. He was a close observer and a hard student and had acquired a good education. Soon after locating here, O. H. P. Abbett began "exhorting," preaching at various religious meetings about the neighborhood, and gained quite a reputation and much popularity as a clergyman. A few years later he entered into the regular ministry of the Methodist church. He was an earnest worker, an eloquent preacher and model man. He was of decided opinions and strong in his convictions. He had great ability as a preacher and won a wide repute. He had excellent judgment in all matters and had a well-developed mind. Several years afterward he took up the faith of the Christian Union denomination and spent some time in the work of that church. About 1880 he retired from active church work and sold his farm near here and moved to Indianapolis, where he had since resided.
In 1884 he was appointed stamp clerk by Aquilla Jones at the Indianapolis office and served four years. He then retired tom active work. Since then he has preached from different pulpits throughout the middle section of the State many times. On several occasions during the; past few years he has preached in this county.
During the sixties he was elected representative to the legislature from this county for two terms. He filled the office well and was a conscientious servant for the people. During his life he was comfortably situated but several years ago he lost some money in a bank failure at Indianapolis. During his illness he became almost blind and it was with great difficulty that he could be made to hear. Since being paralyzed he had used crutches and could not then leave his house.
He was a [father] to Smith Abbett of this city, and William Abbett, Jr., who resides a short distance west of here. Squire (William A., Sr.) Abbett who also resides a short distance west of this city, was a cousin to O. H. P. Abbett.
The remains will be brought here and the funeral win occur to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Odd Fellows will have charge of the burial service.
The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Thursday, January 13, 1898
Oliver Hazard Perry Abbett, an old and well known resident of this county almost forty years, died this morning at 7:45 o'clock at his home in Indianapolis. The deceased was seventy- eight years and three months and nine days of age. Death was caused by paralysis, which had been brought on by old age and general debility. He was stricken with the disease about one year ago and since then has been almost helpless.
O. H. P. Abbett was born in Henry county, Kentucky, October 4, 1819. His father's name was James Abbett. His only schooling was received at a log school house in Henry county, Ky., where he attended for a short length of time and as soon as he was strong enough, he "hired out" to neighbors and at times worked on his father's farm. At about the age of twenty he married a Miss Stanton, who resided near his home in Kentucky. In about 1844 or 1845, Mr. Abbett moved with his family to [this] county. He settled on a farm about four miles west of this city which is now owned by F. M. Stevens. On this farm he resided, for about thirty-six years. He was a close observer and a hard student and had acquired a good education. Soon after locating here, O. H. P. Abbett began "exhorting," preaching at various religious meetings about the neighborhood, and gained quite a reputation and much popularity as a clergyman. A few years later he entered into the regular ministry of the Methodist church. He was an earnest worker, an eloquent preacher and model man. He was of decided opinions and strong in his convictions. He had great ability as a preacher and won a wide repute. He had excellent judgment in all matters and had a well-developed mind. Several years afterward he took up the faith of the Christian Union denomination and spent some time in the work of that church. About 1880 he retired from active church work and sold his farm near here and moved to Indianapolis, where he had since resided.
In 1884 he was appointed stamp clerk by Aquilla Jones at the Indianapolis office and served four years. He then retired tom active work. Since then he has preached from different pulpits throughout the middle section of the State many times. On several occasions during the; past few years he has preached in this county.
During the sixties he was elected representative to the legislature from this county for two terms. He filled the office well and was a conscientious servant for the people. During his life he was comfortably situated but several years ago he lost some money in a bank failure at Indianapolis. During his illness he became almost blind and it was with great difficulty that he could be made to hear. Since being paralyzed he had used crutches and could not then leave his house.
He was a [father] to Smith Abbett of this city, and William Abbett, Jr., who resides a short distance west of here. Squire (William A., Sr.) Abbett who also resides a short distance west of this city, was a cousin to O. H. P. Abbett.
The remains will be brought here and the funeral win occur to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Odd Fellows will have charge of the burial service.
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