Abbey, Dr. Nelson R.

  • According to 1860 Clarkston census records Nelson was born in 1820 in New York.
  • Married Phoebe/Phebe J. Clark, daughter of Jeremiah Clark was born in 1826 in New York according to 1860 records.
  • Son, Blanchard J. Abbey was born in 1849 in Michigan according to 1860 census records.
  • Listed in the household in 1860 census records were Rosa Parish, a 16 year old domestic who was born in Michigan and Charles H. Penny, a 17 year old student who was born in Ohio.
  • Nelson was one of Clarkston's early doctors. He served as Clarkston's Post master 1869 -1873.