Son of James Abbott & Susannah Slusser.
Husband of Emily V Compton, married May 13, 1858 Champaign Co, OH.
WJ ABBOTT, farmer; P0 Urbana; was born in Shelby Co, Ohio, Jan 13, 1836, and is a son of James and Susannah Abbott. He was born in Pennsylvania June 21, 1816, and came to Ohio about 1823. His occupation was farming, which he followed in the above-named county by renting farms till 1845 when he moved to Champaign Co, Ohio, and in 1848 purchased 40 acres of land in Johnson Township. His first marriage occurred in 1835 with Susannah Slusser. She was also a native of Pennsylvania, born Sept 3, 1816, and died Nov 17, 1838, the mother of two sons William J and John, the latter deceased. In 1840, he married Matilda Veach. She was born in Virginia, Oct 19, 1822. The fruits of this union were six chiidren of whom five survive, vis, Sarah C, now the Widow Carmony of Johnson Township; Jesse and Margaret (twins), residents of this county; Harriet, now the wife of Dr George Tate of Shelby Co, and David H residing near Millerstown, Johnson Township. James Abbott departed this life March 27, 1853. W J received a common school education and also attended the college at Delaware, Ohio, four terms in all. He commenced teaching in 1855 and followed that business about twelve years; a part of this time he carried on farming also. He has served several years as Township Clerk. In 1867, he purchased 79 acres of land in Sec 2 of Concord Township, and moved on it March 12, 1878. This was a very wet and rather wild piece of land, but by considerable draining and clearing, he has made it among the best in the vicinity. Although a cripple, he is a man of remarkable energy and perseverance, and one also who commands the respect and confidence of all around him. On the 13th of May, 1858, he married Emily V Compton, a native of Jefferson Co, Va, born Feb 5, 1840. She came to Ohio with her mother in 1852 ;her father died prior to that time. WJ and Emily V Abbott are the parents of nine children, seven of whom are yet living-Charles M, John H, Anna M, Minnie A, Emma Maude, Oma J and Oro.
Urbana Daily Democrat
Tuesday, 28 November 1922
Abbott, William J found Dead By His Daughter - Well Known Retired Farmer A Victim of Heart Trouble - Leaves Eight Children
William J Abbott, well known and highly respected Urbana resident, was found dead at his home, 466 Scioto street, Tuesday morning at six o'clock by his daughter, Mrs DH Taylor.
Coroner JF Stultz was called immediately and pronounced death due to heart trouble. The death had evidently come several hours before the discovery of the body was made. The deceased was the son of James and Susan Abbott and was born in Shelby county on January 13, 1836, being eighty-seven years of age at the time of his death. His wife preceded him in death six years ago.
Three sons, John, living on Lafayette avenue this city, Chester, living near Concord and Charles Abbott, of Chicago; five daughters, Mrs WS Wilson near Concord; Mrs WH Hinkle of DeGraff; Mrs CE Stadler of Lima; Mrs Dora Barger North Main Street this city and Mrs Taylor at home, survive together with one half-sister, Mrs Margaret Kessler of St Paris, and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services had not been completed at the time of going to press but will be announced through these columns at a later date.
Mr Abbott was one of the county's representative farmers but had lived a retired life for several years. He was from Pennsylvania stock, his grandfather William Abbott - having come as a pioneer to Shelby county from the Keystone state bringing his family including a son who later became the
father of the recently deceased. The latter taught school even before he had completed his own studies. Later he purchased an 80 acre farm in Concord township, improved it with drainage and clearing. At the time of his retirement he owned 278 acres in Concord township which he successfully
managed, oftimes taking in additional land for the season. He was a member and faithful attendant at Grace ME church, a Republican in politics and a representative citizen
Husband of Emily V Compton, married May 13, 1858 Champaign Co, OH.
WJ ABBOTT, farmer; P0 Urbana; was born in Shelby Co, Ohio, Jan 13, 1836, and is a son of James and Susannah Abbott. He was born in Pennsylvania June 21, 1816, and came to Ohio about 1823. His occupation was farming, which he followed in the above-named county by renting farms till 1845 when he moved to Champaign Co, Ohio, and in 1848 purchased 40 acres of land in Johnson Township. His first marriage occurred in 1835 with Susannah Slusser. She was also a native of Pennsylvania, born Sept 3, 1816, and died Nov 17, 1838, the mother of two sons William J and John, the latter deceased. In 1840, he married Matilda Veach. She was born in Virginia, Oct 19, 1822. The fruits of this union were six chiidren of whom five survive, vis, Sarah C, now the Widow Carmony of Johnson Township; Jesse and Margaret (twins), residents of this county; Harriet, now the wife of Dr George Tate of Shelby Co, and David H residing near Millerstown, Johnson Township. James Abbott departed this life March 27, 1853. W J received a common school education and also attended the college at Delaware, Ohio, four terms in all. He commenced teaching in 1855 and followed that business about twelve years; a part of this time he carried on farming also. He has served several years as Township Clerk. In 1867, he purchased 79 acres of land in Sec 2 of Concord Township, and moved on it March 12, 1878. This was a very wet and rather wild piece of land, but by considerable draining and clearing, he has made it among the best in the vicinity. Although a cripple, he is a man of remarkable energy and perseverance, and one also who commands the respect and confidence of all around him. On the 13th of May, 1858, he married Emily V Compton, a native of Jefferson Co, Va, born Feb 5, 1840. She came to Ohio with her mother in 1852 ;her father died prior to that time. WJ and Emily V Abbott are the parents of nine children, seven of whom are yet living-Charles M, John H, Anna M, Minnie A, Emma Maude, Oma J and Oro.
Urbana Daily Democrat
Tuesday, 28 November 1922
Abbott, William J found Dead By His Daughter - Well Known Retired Farmer A Victim of Heart Trouble - Leaves Eight Children
William J Abbott, well known and highly respected Urbana resident, was found dead at his home, 466 Scioto street, Tuesday morning at six o'clock by his daughter, Mrs DH Taylor.
Coroner JF Stultz was called immediately and pronounced death due to heart trouble. The death had evidently come several hours before the discovery of the body was made. The deceased was the son of James and Susan Abbott and was born in Shelby county on January 13, 1836, being eighty-seven years of age at the time of his death. His wife preceded him in death six years ago.
Three sons, John, living on Lafayette avenue this city, Chester, living near Concord and Charles Abbott, of Chicago; five daughters, Mrs WS Wilson near Concord; Mrs WH Hinkle of DeGraff; Mrs CE Stadler of Lima; Mrs Dora Barger North Main Street this city and Mrs Taylor at home, survive together with one half-sister, Mrs Margaret Kessler of St Paris, and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services had not been completed at the time of going to press but will be announced through these columns at a later date.
Mr Abbott was one of the county's representative farmers but had lived a retired life for several years. He was from Pennsylvania stock, his grandfather William Abbott - having come as a pioneer to Shelby county from the Keystone state bringing his family including a son who later became the
father of the recently deceased. The latter taught school even before he had completed his own studies. Later he purchased an 80 acre farm in Concord township, improved it with drainage and clearing. At the time of his retirement he owned 278 acres in Concord township which he successfully
managed, oftimes taking in additional land for the season. He was a member and faithful attendant at Grace ME church, a Republican in politics and a representative citizen
Son of James Abbott & Susannah Slusser.
Husband of Emily V Compton, married May 13, 1858 Champaign Co, OH.
WJ ABBOTT, farmer; P0 Urbana; was born in Shelby Co, Ohio, Jan 13, 1836, and is a son of James and Susannah Abbott. He was born in Pennsylvania June 21, 1816, and came to Ohio about 1823. His occupation was farming, which he followed in the above-named county by renting farms till 1845 when he moved to Champaign Co, Ohio, and in 1848 purchased 40 acres of land in Johnson Township. His first marriage occurred in 1835 with Susannah Slusser. She was also a native of Pennsylvania, born Sept 3, 1816, and died Nov 17, 1838, the mother of two sons William J and John, the latter deceased. In 1840, he married Matilda Veach. She was born in Virginia, Oct 19, 1822. The fruits of this union were six chiidren of whom five survive, vis, Sarah C, now the Widow Carmony of Johnson Township; Jesse and Margaret (twins), residents of this county; Harriet, now the wife of Dr George Tate of Shelby Co, and David H residing near Millerstown, Johnson Township. James Abbott departed this life March 27, 1853. W J received a common school education and also attended the college at Delaware, Ohio, four terms in all. He commenced teaching in 1855 and followed that business about twelve years; a part of this time he carried on farming also. He has served several years as Township Clerk. In 1867, he purchased 79 acres of land in Sec 2 of Concord Township, and moved on it March 12, 1878. This was a very wet and rather wild piece of land, but by considerable draining and clearing, he has made it among the best in the vicinity. Although a cripple, he is a man of remarkable energy and perseverance, and one also who commands the respect and confidence of all around him. On the 13th of May, 1858, he married Emily V Compton, a native of Jefferson Co, Va, born Feb 5, 1840. She came to Ohio with her mother in 1852 ;her father died prior to that time. WJ and Emily V Abbott are the parents of nine children, seven of whom are yet living-Charles M, John H, Anna M, Minnie A, Emma Maude, Oma J and Oro.
Urbana Daily Democrat
Tuesday, 28 November 1922
Abbott, William J found Dead By His Daughter - Well Known Retired Farmer A Victim of Heart Trouble - Leaves Eight Children
William J Abbott, well known and highly respected Urbana resident, was found dead at his home, 466 Scioto street, Tuesday morning at six o'clock by his daughter, Mrs DH Taylor.
Coroner JF Stultz was called immediately and pronounced death due to heart trouble. The death had evidently come several hours before the discovery of the body was made. The deceased was the son of James and Susan Abbott and was born in Shelby county on January 13, 1836, being eighty-seven years of age at the time of his death. His wife preceded him in death six years ago.
Three sons, John, living on Lafayette avenue this city, Chester, living near Concord and Charles Abbott, of Chicago; five daughters, Mrs WS Wilson near Concord; Mrs WH Hinkle of DeGraff; Mrs CE Stadler of Lima; Mrs Dora Barger North Main Street this city and Mrs Taylor at home, survive together with one half-sister, Mrs Margaret Kessler of St Paris, and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services had not been completed at the time of going to press but will be announced through these columns at a later date.
Mr Abbott was one of the county's representative farmers but had lived a retired life for several years. He was from Pennsylvania stock, his grandfather William Abbott - having come as a pioneer to Shelby county from the Keystone state bringing his family including a son who later became the
father of the recently deceased. The latter taught school even before he had completed his own studies. Later he purchased an 80 acre farm in Concord township, improved it with drainage and clearing. At the time of his retirement he owned 278 acres in Concord township which he successfully
managed, oftimes taking in additional land for the season. He was a member and faithful attendant at Grace ME church, a Republican in politics and a representative citizen
Husband of Emily V Compton, married May 13, 1858 Champaign Co, OH.
WJ ABBOTT, farmer; P0 Urbana; was born in Shelby Co, Ohio, Jan 13, 1836, and is a son of James and Susannah Abbott. He was born in Pennsylvania June 21, 1816, and came to Ohio about 1823. His occupation was farming, which he followed in the above-named county by renting farms till 1845 when he moved to Champaign Co, Ohio, and in 1848 purchased 40 acres of land in Johnson Township. His first marriage occurred in 1835 with Susannah Slusser. She was also a native of Pennsylvania, born Sept 3, 1816, and died Nov 17, 1838, the mother of two sons William J and John, the latter deceased. In 1840, he married Matilda Veach. She was born in Virginia, Oct 19, 1822. The fruits of this union were six chiidren of whom five survive, vis, Sarah C, now the Widow Carmony of Johnson Township; Jesse and Margaret (twins), residents of this county; Harriet, now the wife of Dr George Tate of Shelby Co, and David H residing near Millerstown, Johnson Township. James Abbott departed this life March 27, 1853. W J received a common school education and also attended the college at Delaware, Ohio, four terms in all. He commenced teaching in 1855 and followed that business about twelve years; a part of this time he carried on farming also. He has served several years as Township Clerk. In 1867, he purchased 79 acres of land in Sec 2 of Concord Township, and moved on it March 12, 1878. This was a very wet and rather wild piece of land, but by considerable draining and clearing, he has made it among the best in the vicinity. Although a cripple, he is a man of remarkable energy and perseverance, and one also who commands the respect and confidence of all around him. On the 13th of May, 1858, he married Emily V Compton, a native of Jefferson Co, Va, born Feb 5, 1840. She came to Ohio with her mother in 1852 ;her father died prior to that time. WJ and Emily V Abbott are the parents of nine children, seven of whom are yet living-Charles M, John H, Anna M, Minnie A, Emma Maude, Oma J and Oro.
Urbana Daily Democrat
Tuesday, 28 November 1922
Abbott, William J found Dead By His Daughter - Well Known Retired Farmer A Victim of Heart Trouble - Leaves Eight Children
William J Abbott, well known and highly respected Urbana resident, was found dead at his home, 466 Scioto street, Tuesday morning at six o'clock by his daughter, Mrs DH Taylor.
Coroner JF Stultz was called immediately and pronounced death due to heart trouble. The death had evidently come several hours before the discovery of the body was made. The deceased was the son of James and Susan Abbott and was born in Shelby county on January 13, 1836, being eighty-seven years of age at the time of his death. His wife preceded him in death six years ago.
Three sons, John, living on Lafayette avenue this city, Chester, living near Concord and Charles Abbott, of Chicago; five daughters, Mrs WS Wilson near Concord; Mrs WH Hinkle of DeGraff; Mrs CE Stadler of Lima; Mrs Dora Barger North Main Street this city and Mrs Taylor at home, survive together with one half-sister, Mrs Margaret Kessler of St Paris, and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services had not been completed at the time of going to press but will be announced through these columns at a later date.
Mr Abbott was one of the county's representative farmers but had lived a retired life for several years. He was from Pennsylvania stock, his grandfather William Abbott - having come as a pioneer to Shelby county from the Keystone state bringing his family including a son who later became the
father of the recently deceased. The latter taught school even before he had completed his own studies. Later he purchased an 80 acre farm in Concord township, improved it with drainage and clearing. At the time of his retirement he owned 278 acres in Concord township which he successfully
managed, oftimes taking in additional land for the season. He was a member and faithful attendant at Grace ME church, a Republican in politics and a representative citizen
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