Lee Harlan Abernathy

Notes:

1880 Census Walnut, Madison, Iowa as Lee ABERNETHY
1900 Census Precinct 4, Montrose, Colorado as Lee ABERNATHY
1910 Census Round Mountain, Nye, Nevada as Lee ABERNATHY
1920 Census Tonopah, Nye, Nevada as Lee ABERNATHY; occupation: Electrician at Silver Mine
1930 Census Tonopah, Nye, Nevada as Lee H ABERNATHY; occupation: Electrical Engineer with Power Company.
1940 Census Manhattan, Nye, Nevada as Lee H ABERNATHY; occupation: Electrician, Superintendant of Power House

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Lee Harlan Abernathy


Name:Lee Harlan Abernathy
County:Nye
State:Nevada
Birth Date:26 Aug 1878
Race:White
FHL Roll Number:1711536
DraftBoard:0
Occupation: Electrician
Employer: West End Consolidated Mining Company

Lee — Clara Unknown. Clara was born Abt 1885, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

1. Robert Earl Abernathy was born 16 Oct 1909, Round Mountain, Nye County, Nevada; died Jan 1979, Round Mountain, Nye County, Nevada.
2. Clarice M Abernathy was born Abt 1921, Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada.

Notes:

1860 Census Wabash, Parke, Indiana as Abijah ABENETHY
1870 Census Walnut, Madison, Iowa as Abijah ABERNATHY
1880 Census Walnut, Madison, Iowa as Abigah ABERNETHY
1900 Census Precinct 4, Montrose, Colorado as Abigo ABERNATHY


U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about Abijah Abernathy
Name: Abijah Abernathy
Residence: Parke County, Indiana
Enlistment Date: 8 Jan 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Indiana
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company C, Indiana 78th Infantry Regiment on 01 Aug 1862.
Mustered out on 03 Oct 1862 at Evansville, IN.
Sources: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana
National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records


Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934 about Abijah Abernathy
Name: Abijah
State Filed: Colorado
Widow: Mary C Abernathy
Roll Number: T288_1


American Civil War Soldiers about Abijah Abernathy
Name: Abijah Abernathy
Residence: Parke County, Indiana
Enlistment Date: 1 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Indiana
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 1 August 1862.
Enlisted in Company C, 78th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 1 Aug 1862.
Mustered Out Company C, 78th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 3 Oct 1862 at Evansville, IN.
Sources: 76,42

Abijah — Mary Caroline Harlan. Mary (daughter of George B Harlan and Sarah Orchalison) was born 4 Sep 1845, Peoria County, Illinois; died 28 Oct 1920, Dunlap, Peoria County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1870 Census Aurora, Kane, Illinois as Mary EY, parents Joseph and Caroline EYE (father born in Prussia)
1880 Census Walnut, Madison, Iowa as Mary ABERNETHY
1900 Census Precinct 4, Montrose, Colorado as Mary ABERNATHY. States had 4 children with 4 living.

Notes:

1840 Parke County, Indiana
1850 Wapello County, Iowa
1860 Parke County, Indiana
1870 Madison County, Iowa
1880 Clarke County, Iowa
1900 Clarke County, Iowa

The obituary for William Abernathy comes from the Murray newspaper, October, 1900:
Wm. Abernathy was born in Ross Co, OH June 15, 1819. When six years old he moved with his parents to Park county Indianna. In his 20th year he was united in marriage to Ellen Clark. A few years later he, with his family, moved to Wappelo county, Iowa, thence to Madison county. After the death of his wife he removed to Murray where he remained until his death, September 19, 1900 at 8 o'clock a.m. The funeral services were held at the house conducted by Rev. W. L. Douglas assisted by a number of singers of the M.E. church after which the remians were laid to rest in their last resting place in the Murray cemetery. He leaves a companion, two brothers and two sisters and numerous other relatives. In conversation with his wife and others the last few days of his life he said that he was ready to go and it was his desire to be in peace with his God.
Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take him at his word;
Just to rest upon his promise,
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord."

From Kansapedia, Kansas Historical Society

One of the Kansas' earliest and most successful businesses was the furniture company established in 1856 by James Abernathy and siblings William and John. Abernathy Brothers Furniture of Leavenworth became a highly visible regional business that lasted nearly a century.

James Abernathy was the most prominent of the three brothers, apparently made successful by personal ambition and (like others of his generation) service in the Civil War. Born in 1833 in Warren County, Ohio, he settled in Leavenworth in 1856. James and brother William opened a retail furniture business in the thriving city on the Kansas side of the Missouri River.

During the Civil War, James became captain of a company of the Eighth Kansas Volunteer Infantry, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel. William expanded the business during the war, operating a wholesale and retail furniture store in Kansas City. James took control of William's interests when the latter died in 1869. Brother John also became a partner, although the dates of his involvement are unclear.

James clearly dominated the business. In addition to the furniture operation, he was involved in banking and insurance, served as mayor of Leavenworth, and was on the committee to place Kansas monuments on Civil War battlefields at Chattanooga and Chickamauga. He died in Leavenworth in 1902.

Abernathy Brothers continued to operate its plants at Leavenworth into the 1940s, and in the West Bottoms of Kansas City into the early 1950s. Buildings from both plants still stand today. The furniture manufactured by the Abernathy plants is of good quality and serviceable, although not particularly innovative.

The Kansas Museum of History collections include a few pieces of Abernathy furniture:

Oak sofa bed in the Mission style (top, right). View the mattress and the patent plate. Purchased by the Cinzell family of McLouth in 1918, and later used in the offices of Jay Cross Masonry, also of McLouth, before being donated in 1984.
Maple crib that held the infant daughter of Dr. F.N. and Edna Stephens of Parsons in 1937. Virginia Stephens Peak later donated her childhood crib to the museum.
Office chair dating from the early 20th century. Originally purchased by the LaRosh family and later used by LaVern Noyes in his insurance office, both locations in Osborne County. Donated by LaVern's grandson, Brad Noyes.


From:
http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/leavenworth/leavenworth

Abernathy, Doughty & Hall, wholesale and retail furniture manufacturers and dealers in carpets, Nos. 227 and 231 Delaware street. In 1856, J. L. Abernathy, the senior member of the above firm, established his business in Leavenworth. A few years afterward he admitted John N. into partnership, and under the firm name of Abernathy Bros., they conducted the business for twelve years. In April, 1880, E. L. Doughty and J. C. Hall were admitted into partnership with J. L. Abernathy, forming the firm as above named, J. N. Abernathy giving his entire time and attention to the furniture factory. This establishment, corner of Second and Seneca streets, is conducted by Abernathy Bros. & Co., and supplies the house with the different styles of substantial, rich and elegant furniture, displayed and stored in the fine three-story brick structure on Delaware street. The store is 75 x 120 feet, three stories and basement. The ground floor is divided into two compartments, one being for storing unfinished furniture, the other used for office purposes, and sales and sample room for different styles of chamber sets, book cases, sideboards, wardrobes, etc. The second floor is the salesroom for parlor furniture, carpets, lace curtains and oil cloth. The third floor is used for finishing all grades of furniture and for upholstering, and the basement for storage and packing purposes. The goods of the house are distributed throughout the West. Some idea of the magnitude of its transactions may be obtained when it is stated that the firm employ 125 men, and transact and annual business amounting to $225,000

William married Eleanor T Clark 12 Jun 1839, Parke County, Indiana. Eleanor was born 25 Jan 1822, Indiana; died 20 Jun 1877. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1840 Parke County, Indiana
1850 Wapello County, Iowa
1860 Parke County, Indiana
1870 Madison County, Iowa

George — Sarah Orchalison. Sarah was born Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1840 Park County, Indiana
1850 Census District 13, Wapello, Iowa as John ABERNATHY
1860 Census Richland, Wapello, Iowa as John ABENATHY
1870 Census Richland, Wapello, Iowa as John ABERNATHY

John A. Abernathy was born on Oct. 9, 1796 near Warm Springs, Virginia. He died on May 11, 1871 in Richland, Wapello Co., Iowa. He is buried in Burns Cemetary, Center TWP, Wapello, Iowa. He moved with his family in 1808 to Ross County, Ohio. A few members of his family were captured by Indians and covered with splinters which were set on fire, causing great scars. In the spring of 1828 John moved to Parke Co., Indiana. (From 'Bibliographic & Historical Recor d, Clarke Co., Iowa', pg . 241, published 1886 and found in Osceola, Iowa Library.)

Facts about this person:
Burial May 1871
Burns Cemetary, Center TWP, Richland, Wapello Co., Iowa




From Farm Girl From MO. in Find A Grave:

From the 1914 History of Wapello County, Iowa, parts of pages 462-468.
---John A. Abernathy was the son of John and Mary "Polly" (Brouse) Abernathy and was born in Virginia, October 9, 1796, and when seven years of age went to Ohio with his parents. He afterward made his way to Indiana and subsequently to Iowa, arriving in this state in 1848, the family home being established at Agency. In 1850 he removed to Richland township, settling upon the farm where the birth of his son J. M. occurred. There he continued to reside throughout his remaining days, passing away when in his seventy-fifth year. The mother was born in Virginia and died at the age of fifty-five. She came to Iowa with her parents about 1845 and settled in Richland township, where her remaining days were passed. On the 12th of October, 1851, she became the wife of John Abernathy, who had been previously married. His first wife was Catharine Nonkester, who he wedded on the 12th of May, 1818, and who died on the 2nd of August 1851. The children of his first marriage were: Catharine, William, George, John, Mary, Lydia, Martin, Martha, James, Henry and Andrew. By the second marriage there were born five children; J. M.; Elias, living in Washington; Mrs. Sarah Catharine Warren, of Missouri; Francis Marion, whose home is in Chariton, Iowa; and Randolph, living in Kansas.

John married Catharine Lancaster or Nonkester or Nonchester or Nungesser 12 May 1818, Ross County, Ohio. Catharine was born May 1803, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; died 2 Aug 1851, Agency, Wapello County, Iowa; was buried Agency Cemetery Agency, Wapello County, Iowa. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1850 Census District 13, Wapello, Iowa as Catharine ABERNATHY

Proposed Change: Catherine Lancaster (I543664091)


Description: Is the "A" in John Abernathy really stand for Andrew?
Also, the marriage license for Catherine says "Sandcaster", but according to her two sons, the name is Nunchester, or Nuncaster, I've also found it as Nungesser. Who knows for sure. I have a copy of her son George's death record and it says Nunchester. I the history of Wapello Co., Iowa it says Nuncaster.

Sue Emler
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