Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Kay, Abraham Lincoln 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Kay, Abraham Lincoln - England has contributed of her sturdy, reliable sons 
some of our best citizens, men who climb high in civic affairs, and attain 
prosperity in business circles.  One of these residing at Morris, is Abraham 
Lincoln Kay, who is proprietor of a large teaming and transfer business, and 
is alderman of the Fourth Ward.  He was born in Lancashire, England, October 
29, 1865, a son of Robert and Mary (Cryer) Kay.  The father died in 1878, and 
Abraham Lincoln Kay, with his mother came to Morris, in October, 1879.  After 
arrival in this city, Mrs. Kay married George Worth, and died in 1892.

Educated in the public schools of his native land, Mr. Kay is a well-informed 
man.  After arrival in Morris, he mined for two years, and then established a 
general teaming and transfer business, which he has since continued, now 
operating six teams.  In October, 1891, Mr. Kay married (first) Jennie May 
Leach, born in Kendall County, Ill.  The children of this marriage were:  
Vivian, Harold, Mary Ruth, and Irvin Lincoln, all at home.  Mrs. Kay died in 
September, 1901.  In October, 1902, Mr. Kay married (second) Della Adams, born 
at Greenville, Ill.  No issue.  Mrs. Kay died in March, 1904.  On January 16, 
1907, Mr. Kay married Lida Howe, born at Ober, Ind., and married at 
Medaryville, Ind.  Two sons were born of this marriage:  Earle Edward and 
Howard Glenn.  Mr. Kay belongs to the Free Methodists, of which he has been 
trustee since 1909.  In politics, he is a Republican, and is serving his 
second term as alderman of the Fourth Ward.  Fraternally, he belongs to the 
Modern Woodman of America and the K. O. T. M. both of Morris.  A man of energy 
and keen foresight, he has forged his way to the front, and is universally 
respected by his wide circle of acquaintances and friends.

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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