Compiled from 1880 MN federal census (Cass Co) and 1885 MN state census, and Park Rapids Enterprize articles through 1883, with some additions from secondary sources, by Peter Wilson, 8 East 25 St, Minneapolis MN 55404. Ph 612-871-4807. E-mail at
[email protected]î A hard copy of the 1989 history, with bibliography, and notes on state and natural history, is in Park Rapids public library. Please send additions and corrections to Hubbard Co. Genealogical Society, to update this record. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF SETTLERS IN THE 1880'S A. H. Abbott was born in 1859 in Illinois. His wife, Lilly, was born in 1864 in Illinois. Children: Irene was born in 1889 in Minnesota; Vianna (sp?) was born in 1892 in Minnesota; Ina was born in 1893 in Minnesota. Mr. Abbott was a farmer who moved directly to Todd Township in the spring of 1886. On June 18, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the Abbotts 39th in Todd Township. Cornelius A. Abbott was born in 1834 in Indiana. He was a carpenter and moved to Minnesota in February, 1885, and to the Hubbard Enumeration District in May 1895. On June 5, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated Corneluis 27th in Hubbard. George Abbot was born in 1817 in Tennessee. His wife, Abigail, was born in 1837 in Canada. The 1885 state census lists him as a Union veteran, distinguishing him from many of his Tennessee relations. Children: Moses was born in 1860 in Minnesota; Angelina was born in 1872 in Minnesota; George was born in 1877 in Minnesota; and Margaret was born in 1881 in Minnesota.