Obit for ABBOTT, William L. (b.1842), Redwood Co., MN

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Wm. L. Abbott



Deceased was born at Henrietta, Loraine County, Ohio, November 18, 1842 

where he resided until 1851, when his parents moved to Wisconsin.  Here 

he served an apprenticeship under his brother-in-law, William C. Webb, now 

Judge Webb, of Topeka.  When the war broke out he enlisted in the Seventh 

Wisconsin regiment and acted in the capacity of Colonel's Orderly. 

Was later a wounded at Arlington Heights. In 1863 he was married to Clara 

M. Durfoe, of Nunda, N.Y. , and shortly after reenlisted in the 52nd 

regiment.    



During his life Mr. Abbott had a wide and varied newspaper experience and 

was at different times editor of the following papers: 



Adams County Press, Douglas Chronicles, Darlington Republican, Clark County 

Reporter, Wisconsin.  Then in 1874 served a short term as deputy United 

States marshal, before emigrating to Minnesota where he was employed in 

canvassing and proof-reading upon the Pioneer Press.  Was also employed in 

managing the Stillwater Star and Times and proofreader upon the Minneapolis 

Tribune, Evening Wisconsin and other papers.  



With the issue of the Revielle of September 8th, 1888, deceased took charge 

of this paper, his family joining him here soon after.  After years worked 

as editor he laid down his pen to accept a position in the Government 

Printing Office in Washington, where he was employed as a proofreader for 

the next five years.  The family residence was maintained here until last 

fall with Mr. Abbott returned home feeble health and shortly after removed 

with his family to St. Paul where his son, W. L. Abbott, Jr. resides.  

Since his removal to St. Paul he has grown gradually weaker, his main 

ailment being throat trouble, until death relieved him of further 

sufferings as above stated.  



Deceased leaves a widow and five children to mourn his death, all of 

whom are well and favorably known here, and who have a host of 

sympathizers in their sad bereavement.  



The news of his death was received with sincere regret by all who knew 

him, and who will ever remember him as an upright and honest citizen, 

ever ready and willing to lend all possible assistance to his fellow man.  

In his home life he was generous and indulgent, and leaves behind many kind 

remembrances of his true worth in this family.  



Mrs. Abbott, the widow of W. L.  Abbott Jr. and Mrs. L. G.  Buxton, of 

this city, a daughter, and the Mrs. Mara, Susie and Grace Abbott, were 

present at the deathbed and the Hon. S. J. Abbott of Dolavan, brother 

of the deceased, were present at the burial.  



The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the 

Presbyterian Church, where a very large congregation was present to pay 

their last respects to the dead.  Rev. John Sinclair conducted the service 

since.  The remains were interred in the Redwood Falls cemetery.  



Upon the arrival of the remains at the Church Redwood Falls Lodge 

I.O.O.F. took charge of the services, and not withstanding the bad 

conditions of the roads marched to the cemetery to pay their last 

respects to a fallen brother.  John S. Marsh Post, G.A.R. and the of 

W.R.C. also turned out in force.  



A fine floral offering-- anchor design-- was sent to the family by the 

Flour City Camp of Modern Woodmen, No. 630, of which Mr. Abbott was a 

charter member.  The same Paul Lodge of odd fellows also presented a 

finely engraved silver casket plate, with the wording 

"Our Brother, Wm. L. Abbott," 

and contain that emblems of the order.  

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