Henry Abbey

Henry Abbey was born April 13, 1854, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, and died February 22, 1908, in Carberry, Manitoba, Canada, at age 53. He is the son of Oliver Nathaniel Abbey of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Upper Canada, and Elizabeth Jones of Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Upper Canada. Never married.

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Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.

Henry Abbey was born April 13, 1854, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West.

The 1861 Census for Durham Co., Canada West, shows Oliver Abby (age 34) is a Farmer and is living in Clarke Twp. Living with him are: his wife, Elizabeth Abby (age 34); and his children, Ellen Abby (age 9), Henry Abby (age 7), John Abby (age 6), Luis Abby (age 3) and Elizabeth Abby (age 1). All family members were born in Upper Canada.

The 1871 Census for Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, shows Alrien Abby (age 42) is a Farmer living in Hope Twp. Living with him are his wife Elizabeth Abby (age 43), and children: Ellen Abby (age 18), Henry Abby (age 16), John R. Abby (age 14), Levi Abby (age 13); Eliza Abby (age 10); Martha Abby (age 9); Mary Abby (age 7); Hattie Ann Abby (age 3) and Oliver Abby (age 1). All family members were born in Upper Canada.

The 1871 Census for Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, shows Alrien Abby (age 42) is a Farmer living in Hope Twp. Living with him are his wife Elizabeth Abby (age 43), and children: Ellen Abby (age 18), Henry Abby (age 16), John R. Abby (age 14), Levi Abby (age 13); Eliza Abby (age 10); Martha Abby (age 9); Mary Abby (age 7); Hattie Ann Abby (age 3) and Oliver Abby (age 1). All family members were born in Upper Canada.

The 1881 Census for Hope Sub-District, Durham East District, Ontario, Canada, shows Lucinda Irwin (age 73) born in Ontario, and with Bible Christian religion, is a widowed Head of Household. Living with her is an unmarried male, Henry Abbey (age 30) born in Ontario, a Labourer.

Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register

Vol Pg# Dist./Co. Area Given-name Surname Father Mother Residence Birthplace Birthdate Bapt-date Bapt-place Minister
3 500 Durham Clarke Twp. Oliver Abbey Isaac Lucinda Hope Hope 1828-04-28 1863-04-28 Clarke Brock, Rev. Thos.

3 500 Durham Clarke Twp. Eliza Lorinda Abby Oliver Elizabeth Clarke Clarke 1861-07-03 1863-04-28 Clarke Brock, Rev. Thos.
2 5 Home Toronto Circuit Esther Lane Abby Jonathan Mary Ann York Toronto 1846-03-16 1846-08-09 Toronto Rev.W.M.Harold
3 500 Durham Clarke Twp. Levi Abby Oliver Elizabeth Clarke Clarke 1858-05-24 1863-04-28 Clarke Brock, Rev. Thos.
3 500 Durham Clarke Twp. Lewis Abby Oliver Elizabeth Clarke Clarke 1858-05-24 1863-04-28 Clarke Brock, Rev. Thos.

 
3 500 Durham Clarke Twp. Martha C. Abby Oliver Elizabeth Clarke Clarke 1862-11-14 1863-04-28 Clarke Brock, Rev. Thos.
1 285 Gore Hamilton Sarah Abby     Hamilton Hamilton 1850-01-30 1851-04-13 Hamilton Wilkinson, Rev.H.
1 285 Gore Hamilton William Abby     Hamilton Hamilton 1847-06-28 1851-04-13 Hamilton Wilkinson, Rev.H.

Henry Abbey died February 22, 1908, in Carberry, Manitoba, Canada, at age 53.

The Province, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Saturday, February 22, 1908

VANCOUVER MAN'S BROTHER IS DEAD

Carberry, Man., Feb. 22. - (Special.) - Henry Abbey, a well known pioneer of this town, having lived here twenty years, was found dead in bed this morning. A brother, Levi Abbey, resides in Vancouver, and a sister, Mrs. James Wright, in Boissevain, Man.

The Calgary Herald, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Monday, February 24, 1908

Death of Carberry Pioneer.

Western Associated Press Service.

Carberry, Feb. 22. Henry Abbey, a well-known pioneer of this town, having lived here twenty years, was found dead in bed this morning, the cause being heart disease. His brother, Levi Abbey, lives in Vancouver, and a sister, Mrs. James Wright, lives in Boissevain Man. He located here when Carberry was merely a name on the map, and did much toward building up the town.