Columbus (Bartholomew County, Indiana) Republican, February 4, 1897, p. 8. NOTE: Consider Abbott as a spelling variant of Abbett. DEATH OF AN OLD RSIDENT Mrs. Louisiana Abbett Passed Away This Morning, Aged Eight-one Years Mrs. Louisiana Abbett, the oldest resident of Columbus, died Tuesday at 10:30 o'clock at her home, No. 925 Eighth Street. She was the wife of William C. Abbett who still lives. Mrs. Abbett was born in Henry County, Kentucky, October 19, 1815. She settled with her husband in Columbus more than 60 years ago. All that time she has been a faithful member of the Christian Church of this city. Seven children were born to them, and one still is living, Mrs. Thomas Turner of Martinsville. Her maiden name was Louisiana Moore, being named from the southern state. Her death was caused by brain trouble. The funeral services will take place from the residence on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. Z. T. Sweeney will conduct the services. The burial will be at city cemetery.