I am looking for information on Thomas J Abbott (b. Mar 1858, d. 1938 -
buried in Silver Creek Cemetery).
He was married twice. His first marriage was to Penelope Elliott (or Ellet)
on 8/30/1883 in Clark County. Thomas and Penelope had three sons (Charles,
Clarence, and Thomas) and one daughter (Bertha). Penelope was born Apr 1863
and died between 1900 and 1902.
His second marriage was to Penelope's sister Dialtha (or Delatha) Elliott
(or Ellet) about 1901. Thomas and Delatha had one son, Robert. Dialtha was
born in 1866, died in 1942 and is also buried in the Silver Creek Cemetery.
Both of the wives were daughters of George and Elizabeth Ellet who resided
in Lafayette, IN.
I am interested in any information about the identity and birthplace of the
elder Thomas's parents, and their relationship to other Abbotts in the
Clark/Scott county areas. I am also interested in any available information
concerning Penelope and Dialtha Elliott (or Ellet), including the burial
place of Penelope.
I hope this is an appropriate e-mail for this list and apologize if it is
not. If you believe that you have information that might be helpful (or
know of inaccuracies in the above information), please contact me. I am
fairly new to genealogy, so you will not offend me with what you consider to
be "obvious" suggestions. I have reviewed census records and have sent for
copies of death certificates. However, I'm hoping someone familiar with the
area may have more information about the families.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions. Please contact me directly at the
e-mail address below.
Jeff Gromowsky, Elkhorn, NE
jgromowsky(a)hotmail.com