Henry Lamont Abbey

Male11 July 1842–7 June 1911

Brief Life History of Henry Lamont

When Henry Lamont Abbey was born on 11 July 1842, in Rondout, Kingston, Ulster, New York, United States, his father, Stephen Abbey, was 28 and his mother, Caroline Vail, was 26. He married Mary Louise Du Bois on 26 December 1865. He died on 7 June 1911, in Kingston, Ulster, New York, United States, at the age of 68, and was buried in Kingston, Ulster, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

Henry Lamont Abbey
1842–1911
Mary Louise Du Bois
1842–1889
Marriage: 26 December 1865

Sources (7)

  • Henry Abbey in household of Stephen Abbey, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Henry Abbey, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Henry Abbey, "New York State Census, 1875"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    26 December 1865
  • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (3)

    World Events (7)

    1846

    Age 4

    U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

    1863

    Age 21

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    Age 21

    The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

    Name Meaning

    English:

    from Anglo-Norman and Middle English abbeye, abbaye ‘abbey’, i.e. a community of monks under an abbot or of nuns under an abbess (Old French abeie, Late Latin abbatia ‘priest's house’), applied as a topographic name for someone living in or near an abbey, or an occupational name for someone working in one.

    (of Norman origin): nickname from Anglo-Norman French abé, abbé ‘priest’. See also French Labbe .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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    Henry Abbey Henry Abbey was born at Rondout, now the Eastern District of Kingston, New York, on July 11, 1842. His father was Stephen Abbey. His mother's maiden name was Caroline Vail. Stephen Abbey’ …

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