Victoria,
I think that you and I knew each other from scouting.
I hope you have found the Abe book because it really is worthwhile. The pictures and the bios alone make it a great book. It has over 2000 decendents of Nicholas Abe listed.If you have not found it yet Michael Abe just started a website abefamilyheritage.com that has info on obtaining the book,pictures,blogs, and other links.
You should check out the site and at least give Michael Abe any updates for your family. I looked at the book to see if you were in there and fit the age for the girl I knew from girlscouts. You and your sister were listed but there is nothing but birth dates. He adds marriages, occupations, and births. He also updates any death dates and adds pictures and even bios or reflections of family members. Check it out and feel free to e-mail me at larajd@comcast.net