Background
Abernethy, Francis Edward was born on December 3, 1925 in Altus, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Talbot and Aileen (Cherry) Abernethy.
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Abernethy, Francis Edward was born on December 3, 1925 in Altus, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Talbot and Aileen (Cherry) Abernethy.
Bachelor, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1949. Postgraduate, University Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1949. Master of Arts, Louisiana State University, 1951.
Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1956.
Teacher, Woodville (Texas) H.S., 1951-1953; graduate instructor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1953-1956; associate professor, Lamar State College, Beaumont, Texas, 1956-1965; Professor of English, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, since 1965. Editorial board UNT Press, Denton, Texas.
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Board directors Texas Committee for Humanities, Austin, Texas Committee for the Arts, Austin, Big Thicket Association, Beaumont, Texas. Chairman LaNana Creek Trail Committee, Nacogdoches, since 1976. Actor Lamp Lite Theatre Productions, Nacogdoches.
Bass fiddle player East Texas String Ensemble, Nacogdoches. With United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member Texas Folklore Society (secretary-editor since 1971), Texas Institute Letters, Texas State History Association, Texas Humanities Alliance, Big Thicket Conservation Association, East Texas History Association.
Married Hazel Marian Shelton, June 12, 1948. Children: Luanna Cole, Robert, Sarah Blackley, Margaret Duffin, Benjamin.