Julia Abernethy

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Abernethy-Gilbert

On Sunday, Oct 17th, 1880, at the residence of Mr. J. L. Lunt, uncle of the bride, by Judge Cummings, Mr. Geo. Abernethy, of Elk Creek, Neb., to Miss Julia Gilbert, of Astoria

One by one the fair daughters of Astoria desert the barren realm of maidenhood and take their stand in the golden galaxy of happy wives. The marriage of Mr. Abernethy to Miss Gilbert took place in a quiet manner Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Lunt, one mile west of town, there being but a few intimate friends in attendance. Mr. Abernethy has secured a prize in the matrimonial lottery as the many friends of the bride in this city attest, and we trust his appreciation of it will be shown by a long life of devotion and love. The happy couple left Friday for the home of the groom in Elk Creek, Neb., where they will reside in the future, and where they will be followed by the best wishes for their future happiness of host of friends in Astoria, where the bride has been so long and favorably known.

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Married widower George Abernethy 10/17/1880

Part of a long line of Abernethy teachers.

Julia Gilbert was born to Angelina Durrell and Charles Gilbert 11/9/1845. Julia and Helen (born 5/11/1841) were the only children of Angelina and Charles. 80th were born in Illinois. Angelina and Charles moved to St. Louis. MO, and there the girls lived for awhile, but, in 1851, both parents died in a cholera epidemic. The girls were taken to raise by Angelina's sister, Jane Durrell, and her husband Jason Langdon Lunt, who had no children of their own. Probably because of the early death of the parents, we have more Durrell-Gilbert possessions and information then might have been the case. Julia and Helen were very close, as could be expected. The Lunts gave them a loving home and were greatly loved by the girls. Helen had a millinery shop, and "kept company" with Stephen Cummings for 17 years before they were married. Helen lived only three years after her marriage, having no children. Julia's fondness for the Lunt's led her to name her only son "Jason Lunt Abernethy." Julia taught school for a number of years until she went to Nebraska to mother George's four children and, later, to have her own son. Our remembrances are only of her kindness, gentleness, and loving attention to her children and grandchildren. She lived on the farm, after Grandpa's death until 1910, when she had a house built in Ord, and moved there. She was lovingly attended by Aunt Laura and Uncle Harry, neither of whom married. They sold the farm on which they had lived, but another farm had been given to Jason, who remained living there for a number of years. Julie lost her sight in her later years, and passed away from complications of diabetes. She is the link through which her descendants are eligible for membership in the DAR, as she became a member in 1910. She started the Gilbert-Abernethy family Bible, and in 1946 it passed from Jason's hands to Ray's. Bruce is next in line for custody, being the last of this branch of the Abernethy line.

Obit---------------------

Mrs. Julia Abernethy Called To Final Rest

Friends were grieved and shocked to learn last Friday morning that Mrs. Julia Abernethy had passed away. While she suffered under afflictions that would have broken the spirit of most women, Mrs. Abernethy was always cheerful and gave a ready sympathy to those far less afflicted than herself. She will be missed greatly by a host of friends and neighbors who sympathize with the family and especially the son and daughter who have made her comfort and happiness her mission in life.

The funeral ceremony was conducted at her late home Sunday afternoon. The program was somewhat different from such occasions but entirely in keeping with her quiet, enrgetic, impressive spirit and expressed wishes. Miss Bond at the piano, rendered an improvisation of "Lead Kindly Light." Rev. Bothwell presented several scripture references, using as a basis Psalm 1 16:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.". Mr. Ora Taylor sang appropriate solos preceding and following the address.

Banks of flowers of rare beauty indicated the tender memories and sentiments of her many friends assembled. A great character has passed into the silence of the shadows and there awaits the arrival of loved ones who still linger on the shores of time.

Julia Gilbert was born in St. Louis, Missouri, November 9, 1845. While she was but an infant her parents moved to Astoria, Illinois, where she lived until the time of her marriage. She was left an orphan at the age of six years, the death of parents occurring only a week apart. Following this she made her home with an aunt and ucnle, and being always of a studious nature, she early prepared herself for teaching, which profession she followed until her marriage to George Abernethy on October 17,1880.

Coming west immediately she cheerfully took up the duties incident to what might be termed the hard life of those earlier days, being always faithful in the care and devoted to the interest of four children, the fruit of her husband's former marriage.

A few years later, her own son was born and he with the four other children survive her, her husband passing away in August 1906.

in 1910 she established her home in Ord and until the loss of her sight some five years ago, felt the keenest interest in club and church work, or in any movement having for its aim the promotion and advancement of her fellow beings.

Faithfulness may be said to have been the keynote in her life, for no opportunity possible of fulfillment was ever passed by.

During the last few years, the failure of her health was gradual and constant, and the end came very quietly on Friday morning, August 1922.