Oliver Nathaniel Abbey
Oliver Nathaniel Abbey was born April 28, 1828, in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Upper Canada, and died October 23, 1898, in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada, at age 70. Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Lot 7, Concession 2, of the former Clarke Township, Newtonville, Ontario, Canada. He is the son of Isaac Phineas Abbey of the Province of New York, and Lucinda "Sandy" Bradley of Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada. Oliver was a carpenter and also a farmer.
Elizabeth "Eliza" Jones was born August 3, 1828, in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Upper Canada, and died March 10, 1917, in Newcastle, Hope Twp., Durham Co., Newcastle District, Ontario, Canada, at age 88. Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Lot 7, Concession 2, of the former Clarke Township, Newtonville, Ontario, Canada. She is the daughter of Robert Jones of Ireland, and Jane Gilmore of Ireland.
Oliver Nathaniel Abbey and Elizabeth Jones were married December 6, 1851, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West.
Oliver Nathaniel Abbey and Elizabeth (Jones) Abbey had ten children:
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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.
The following nine pages of recollections and thoughts were compiled by Rowena Jane Bragg, who died in the early 1990s at age 103. Some mention is made of the Abbey branch. This information was forwarded by Eleanor Whyley, a descendant of Lucinda Bradley.
Oliver Nathaniel Abbey was born April 28, 1828, in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Upper Canada.
Elizabeth Jones was born August 3, 1828, in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Upper Canada.
Oliver Nathaniel Abbey and Elizabeth Jones were married December 6, 1851, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Dec. 6, 1851 Abby, Oliver - Hope Jones, Elizabeth - Clarke license witnesses Henry Jones & Martha Jones.
Oliver Nathaniel Abbey and Elizabeth Jones Marriage Record.
The 1851 Census for Durham Co., Canada West, shows Oliver Abby (age 23) born in Canada is a Carpenter living in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West. Living with him is his wife, Elizabeth Abby (age 22) born in Canada. This is the PDF link to the 1851 Canadian Census for Oliver Nathaniel Abbey in Hope Twp., Durham Co.
The 1861 Census for Durham Co., Canada West, shows Oliver Abby (age 34) is a Farmer living in Clarke Twp. Living with him are his wife Elizabeth Abby (age 34), and 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 1861 Census for Durham Co., Canada West shows Robert Jones (age 63) is a Farmer living in Clarke Twp. Living with him is Jane Jones (age 54) born in Ireland. Also living there the following Jones members, all unmarried and born in Upper Canada: Thomas Jones (age 23); John Jones (age 21); Alexander Jones (age 13); Martha Jones (age 25); Jane Jones (age 17); and Ellen Jones (age 12).
The 1871 Census for Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, shows Oliver Abbey (age 42), born in Ontario, is a married Labourer, and is living in Hope Twp., Durham East District, Ontario, Canada. Living with him are: his wife Elizabeth Abbey (age 43) born in Ontario; an unmarried female, Ellen Abbey (age 18) born in Ontario; an unmarried male, Henry Abbey (age 16) born in Ontario, a Labourer; John R. Abbey (age 14) born in Ontario; Levi Abbey (age 13) born in Ontario; Eliza Abbey (age 10) born in Ontario; Martha Abbey (age 9) born in Ontario; Mary Abbey (age 7) born in Ontario; Hattie Ann Abbey (age 3) born in Ontario; and Oliver Abbey (age 1) born in Ontario.
In 1879 the Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of Huron, Ontario shows Oliver Abbey is living in Morris Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
The 1881 Census of Morris, Huron North, Canada West shows Olivar Abby (age 53) born 1828 in Ontario is a Farmer of Irish origin and a C. Methodist. Living with him are his wife Elizabeth Abby (age 52) born 1829 in Ontario and of Irish origin and a C. Methodist. Also living there are their children, all C. Methodist and born in Ontario, Canada: Lewis Abby (age 22) a Lawyer; Linda Abby (age 19); Martha Abby (age 18); and Hattie Abby (age 13).
The 1891 Census for Newcastle Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada, shows Elisabeth Abby (age 62) born in Ontario is a widow.
The 1891 Census for St. Marks Ward, City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, taken on May 2, 1891, shows Hattie Abby (age 23) born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents is an unmarried Bookkeeper.
Oliver Nathaniel Abbey died October 23, 1898, in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada, at age 70. The cause of death was listed as heart disease of one year. Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Lot 7, Concession 2, of the former Clarke Township, Newtonville, Ontario, Canada.
Oliver Nathaniel Abbey Death Record.
The 1901 Canadian Census shows Elizabeth Abby (age 72) born August 3, 1828, in Ontario, and who can read but not write, is a widow living alone in the Village of Newcastle, Durham West, Ontario, Canada.
Charles Henry Armstrong and Mary L. Abbey were married June 21, 1907, in York, Ontario, Canada.
Charles Henry Armstrong and Mary L. Abbey Marriage Record.
The 1911 Canadian Census taken on June 15, 1911, shows Elizabeth Abby (age 82) born August 1828 in Ontario who can read and write is a widow living alone on Caroline Street, West Ward, Village of Newcastle, East Durham, Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth (Jones) Abbey died March 10, 1917, in Newcastle, Hope Twp., Durham Co., Newcastle District, Ontario, Canada, at age 88. Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Lot 7, Concession 2, of the former Clarke Township, Newtonville, Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth (Jones) Abbey Death Record.
The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, Thursday, March 15, 1917
DEATHS
ABBEY - In Newcastle, March 11, Elizabeth Jones, relict of the late Oliver Abbey, in her 88th year. Mother of Mrs. S. S. Bragg, Providence.
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
1828-04-28
1863-04-28
Clarke
Brock, Rev. Thos.
Eliza Lorinda
Abby
Elizabeth
1861-07-03
2
5
Home
Toronto Circuit
Esther Lane
Jonathan
Mary Ann
York
Toronto
1846-03-16
1846-08-09
Rev.W.M.Harold
Levi
1858-05-24
Lewis
Martha C.
1862-11-14
1
285
Gore
Hamilton
Sarah
1850-01-30
1851-04-13
Wilkinson, Rev.H.
William
1847-06-28
ABBY 1861 census 044 page 081 line 02 @ca.on.durham.clarke_township section 4 2 ABBY Oliver m 34 Ont none farmer married 3 ABBY {?} Elizabeth f 34 Ont none married 4 ABBY Ellen f 9 Ont none 5 ABBY Henry m 7 Ont none 6 ABBY John m 6 Ont none 7 ABBY Luis m 3 Ont none 8 ABBY Elizabeth f 1 Ont none
Death Certificate for Alexander Jones, brother of Elizabeth Jones, showing parents to be Robert Jones of Ireland and Jane Gilmore of Ireland:
Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871 Record
"Oliver" Abbey
Name:
Aliren Abbey
Age:
42
Estimated Birth Year:
abt 1829
Gender:
Male
Birth Place:
Ontario
Residence District:
Durham East
Residence Location:
Ethnic Origin:
Dutch
Religion:
Wesleyan Methodist
Occupation:
Laborer
Division:
Microfilm Roll:
C-9979
Page:
30
Head of Household Comment:
This person is listed as a head of household.
Oliver Abbey
Event:
Living
Year:
1874
Province:
County:
Huron
Place:
Morris Township
Source:
Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of Huron, 1879, Cumming Atlas Reprints, Port Elgin, 1920.
Volume/Page:
95
Note:
The province and county are associated with the location of the record source and in some cases may not be the same as the place where the event occured.
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Extracts from the 1891 Federal Census of Assiniboia West, Microfilm #T6426-T6427, National Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
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