Born in Chicopee_Son of Abner B. Abbey_By occupation a Farmer_Married_At the age of 20 years, on 11 August, 1862, enlisted for 3 years in 1st Reg. Massachusetts Vol. Cavalry_Mustered same date and assigned to Company “F”.
Except for four months when he was on detailed duty with the Regimental Quarter-Master, he participated in all the operations of his Command. Was never wounded seriously and received but one furlough, in March 1863, for 10 days.
Enlisting with the understanding that he would be discharged on the expiration of service of his Regiment, he was discharged with such {???} as did not reenlist of 31st October 1864.
Died in Chicopee May 4, 1877]]>