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Ruel Ensign Abbe

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Birth	:	28 Aug 1844 Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	15 Mar 1922 Thompsonville, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Burial	:	Enfield Street Cemetery, Enfield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9844017, -72.5916977
Description	:	Son of Timothy Harlow & Elizabeth (Ensign) Abbe and husband of Sarah Ann Converse, whom he m. 3 Jun 1884. He was an apple dealer in Enfield, CT. Local newspapers in March of 1895 had several articles about his mysterious several week disappearance and reappearance. Apparently he had been in Washington, DC, Norfolk, VA, New York City and Hartford, CT with no real explanation of a reason. He was deemed to be rational and not insane upon his return to Enfield. Obituary from the Springfield (MA) Republican newspaper of 16 Mar 1922: CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES AT... Read More	Son of Timothy Harlow & Elizabeth (Ensign) Abbe and husband of Sarah Ann Converse, whom he m. 3 Jun 1884. He was an apple dealer in Enfield, CT. Local newspapers in March of 1895 had several articles about his mysterious several week disappearance and reappearance. Apparently he had been in Washington, DC, Norfolk, VA, New York City and Hartford, CT with no real explanation of a reason. He was deemed to be rational and not insane upon his return to Enfield. Obituary from the Springfield (MA) Republican newspaper of 16 Mar 1922: CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES AT HIS HOME ______ Ruel Ensign Abbe Succumbs to Illness--Lifelong Resident Thompsonville, March 15--Ruel Ensign Abbe, 77, a prominent citizen of this town and a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home on Enfield street this afternoon after a long illness. He was a son of the late Timothy Harlow Abbe and Elizabeth Ensign and was born in Enfield August 28, 1844. He spent his whole life in this village. After attending the public schools he took up the occupation of farmer, following in the footsteps of his father, and later in life he engaged in the business of tobacco buyer and salesman, which he combined with his farm work. He made annual visits to the southern states and one of his favorite pastimes when in the South was to visit the battlefields. Soon after the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in Co. F, 23d Connecticut volunteer infantry. The principal engagement in which his company figured was at the siege of Suffolk and after a nine-months' service he received his honorable discharge July 7, 1863. He immediately returned to his farm work, which he continued until a few years ago. He was an active member of Samuel Brown Grand Army post and during the past 10 years he had been chaplain of the post. Before that he had held various other offices in the post. Mr. Abbe was twice married, his first wife having been Mary M. Payne, who died May 31, 1880. On June 23, 1884, he was married to Sarah, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Converse, by whom he is survived. Two half-sisters, Mrs. Brook and Mrs. James Guthrie of Springfield, also survive. Mr. Abbe was a close friend of Attorney J. Warren Johnson of Enfield street and the two men made it a practice almost daily to drive to this village. The death of Mr. Abbe reduces the membership in the local Grand Army post to 15. At one time it had an enrolment of more than 100. The funeral will be held at the home on Enfield street at 2:30 Friday afternoon, Rev Mr French officiating. Members of the Samuel Brown post will attend the funeral and the burial service in the Enfield-street cemetery will be in accordance with the Grand Army ritual.

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Where is Ruel Ensign Abbe's memorial?
Ruel Ensign Abbe's memorial is located at: Enfield Street Cemetery, Enfield, Hartford County, USA.
When did Ruel Ensign Abbe death?
Ruel Ensign Abbe death on 15 Mar 1922 in Thompsonville, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
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Latitude: 41.9844017
Longitude: -72.5916977

Family Members:

Parent

Timothy Harlow Abbe

(1815 - 1904)

Elizabeth Ensign Abbe

(1824 - 1854)

Spouse

Mary Elizabeth Payne Abbe

(1847 - 1880)

Siblings

James Buchanan Abbe

(1847 - 1864)

Children

Louie C Abbe

(1868 - 1869)

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