Eben Davies
Eben Davies was born about 1848 in New York, and died Unknown at age Unknown. He is the son of John Davies of New York, and Martha Unknown of New York.
Chloe Elizabeth Butterfield was born March 19, 1851, in Illinois, and died September, 1879, in Unknown at age 28. She is the daughter of Hiram Ebenezer Butterfield (born February 12, 1824, in Benson Twp., Rutland Co., VT; died August, 1880, in Roscoe, KS), and Alma Lewis (born November 1, 1820; died December 30, 1884, in Grafton, Fillmore Co., NE) of New York.
Eben Davies and Chloe Elizabeth Butterfield were married March 19, 1873, in Rock Co., WI.
Eben Davies and Chloe Elizabeth (Butterfield) Davies had at least one child:
Eunice Adelle Davies: Born June 21, 1879, in Nebraska; Died May 1, 1955, in Solana Beach, San Diego Co., CA (age 75). Buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, San Diego Co., CA. She is the daughter of Eben Davies of Wisconsin, and Chloe Elizabeth Butterfield of Illinois. She was adopted 1880 in Sutton, Clay Co., NE, by Orrin Abbey of Port Hope, Durham Co., Canada West, and Adella Corey of Randolph Twp., Crawford Co., PA. Married April 3, 1912, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, to Spencer Ward: Born October 1, 1880, in New Home Twp., Bates Co., MO; Died October 11, 1960, in San Diego Co., CA (age 80). Buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.
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Alma Lewis was born November 1, 1820, in New York.
Ebenezer Butterfield was born February 12, 1824, in Benson Twp., Rutland Co., VT.
Ebenezer Butterfield Birth Records.
Eben Davies was born about 1848 in New York.
Chloe Elizabeth Butterfield was born March 19, 1851, in Illinois.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1860, shows Reuben Butterfield (30) born in Ohio, is a Farm Laborer, and is living in Lafayette Twp., Ogle Co., IL. Living with him are: Mary Butterfield (age 28) born in Ohio; Cloe Butterfield (age 10) born in Illinois; Nathan Butterfield (age 8) born in Illinois; Ruben Butterfield (age 6) born in Illinois; and Charles Butterfield (age 7) born in Illinois.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on September 5, 1870, shows Alvin Dodge (age 34) born in Ohio, and with real estate of $2,400 and personal estate of $1,000 is a Farmer, and is living in Roscoe Twp., Winnebago Co., IL. Living with him are: Elisabeth Dodge (age 30) born in New York, a House Keeper; Emma Dodge (age 10) born in Illinois; Chester Melanethon (age 28) born in New Jersey, a Clerk in a Store; and Chloe Butterfield (age 22) born in Illinois.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 31, 1870, shows E. Butterfield (age 46) born in Vermont, and with personal estate of $200 is a Farm Laborer, and is living in Roscoe Twp., Winnebago Co., IL. Living with him are: Alma Butterfield (age 49) born in New York, who is Keeping House; Nathan Butterfield (age 17) born in Illinois; Ansel Butterfield age (15) born in Illinois; Orrin Butterfield (age 12) born in Illinois; Arthur Butterfield (age 9) born in Illinois; and Alma Butterfield (age 5) born in Illinois.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on September 5, 1870, shows Alvin Dodge (age 34) born in Ohio, and with Real Estate worth $2,400 and Personal Estate worth $1,000 is a Farmer, and is living in the Town of Roscoe, Winnebago Co., IL. Living with him are: Elisabeth Dodge (age 30) born in New York; Emma Dodge (age 10) born in Illinois; Chester Melanethon (age 28) born in New York, who Works in a Store; and Chloe Butterfield (age 22) born in Illinois.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1870, shows Eben Davis (age 22) born in New York, and who Works at Hotel, and is living in the 2nd Ward, City of Beloit, Rock Co., WI.
The Rockford Gazette, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Thursday, March 27, 1873
ROSCOE ITEMS.
The last two weeks are productive of weddings. Mr. Harris Hardy and Miss Martha Moore were married at the home of the bride, near Watertown. Mr. Davis and Miss Chloe Butterfield next followed suit. And not lastly, Mr. Lewis Cross and Miss Lydia Boone. Mr. Cross thinks of making Nebraska his future home.
The Rockford Daily Register, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Tuesday, October 7, 1873
Personal Paragraphs.
Eben Davis, Beloit, at the Holland House.
Eunice Adelle Davies was born June 21, 1879, in Nebraska.
Chloe Elizabeth (Butterfield) Davies died September, 1879, in Unknown, at age 28.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on July 7, 1880, shows Ebenezer Davis (age 38) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, is a divorced or widower Wanderer, and is living in the farmer residence of George Bzrczynski household, Dubois Pct., Washington Co., IL.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880, shows Alma Butterfield (age 59) born in New York to Vermont and Connecticut-born parents, is a married Head of Household and is living in Roscoe, Winnebago Co., IL. Living with her are: her unmarried son, Orin E. Butterfield (age 22) born in Illinois to Vermont and New York-born parents, a Farmer; her unmarried son, Arthur Butterfield (age 18) born in Illinois to Vermont and New York-born parents, a Laborer; and her unmarried daughter, Alma A. Butterfield (age 17) born in Illinois to Vermont and New York-born parents.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1880, shows E. Butterfield (age 56) born in Vermont to New Hampshire and New York-born parents, and with a collapsed right lung, is a married Physician, and is living in Graham Twp., Graham Co., KS. Living with him is his married son, Nathan Butterfield (age 28) born in Illinois to Vermont and New York-born parents, a Farmer.
Hiram Ebenezer Butterfield died August, 1880, in the Village of Roscoe, Graham Twp., Graham Co., KS.
Eunice Adelle Davies was adopted 1880 by Orrin Abner Abbey in Sutton, Clay Co., NE.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 14, 1910, shows Eben Davis (age 63) born in New York to New York-born parents, is an unmarried Head of Household Odd Jobs Laborer, and who rents his house, and is living in Willow Twp., Richland Co., WI.
Eben Davies died Unknown.
Ebenezer Butterfield was probably the youngest of the three males aged 15-20 in Nathan Butterfield's 1840 U.S. Census household in Pomfret Township, Chautauqua County, NY. A FamilySearch extract of vital records for the state of Vermont says Ebenezer was born 12 Feb 1824 (in Benson, Rutland County, NY), and that his older brothers Nathan and William had been born 10 Oct 1820 and 21 Dec 1821 respectively. Ebenezer Butterfield and Alma Lewis were reportedly married in 1845 in Erie County, PA, but had moved to Illinois by the time their third child, Chloe, was born in March of 1851. Five more children were born in Illinois between 1853 and 1865.
By 1861 Ebenezer Butterfield and his family were in the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area. Roscoe, Illinois, is a small town in Northern Illinois midway between Rockford, Illinois, and Beloit, Wisconsin. The following is his Civil War record; Ebenezer Butterfield served in the Civil War. He first enlisted from Roscoe (Winnebago County, IL) on 22 Apr 1861 (just days after the opening of the War) in Company F of Wisconsin's 1st Infantry Regiment, but was discharged from that regiment after only one month. He was about 38 years old. He then served five months in Company G of Illinois' 45th Infantry Regiment, enlisting from Roscoe, Illinois, on 17 Sep 1861 and serving from 20 November to 23 April, when he received a disability discharge. He enlisted again on 30 Sep 1864 in Company I of the 9th Illinois Cavalry and was mustered out on 15 Jun 1865. (Recruits to Company I of the 9th Illinois Cavalry were largely from Boone and Cook Counties. Ebenezer and one other recruit, George Bates, were the only members of the company whose residence was given as Roscoe, IL. Both were mustered in on 30 Sep 1864, and both were mustered out on 15 Jun 1865.) Joseph L. Fisher first enlisted as a private in Company F of the 1st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, a 90-day unit, on 22 Apr 1861 from Roscoe (Winnebago County), Illinois. (His brother Philip Fisher and cousin Ebenezer Butterfield enlisted in the same unit.) He received a disability discharge from the 1st WI Infantry on 22 July 1861. On 28 February 1862, he enlisted in Company A of the 12th Illinois Cavalry Regiment. His brothers, Philip and John, joined the same company on the same day. Joseph was promoted to full lieutenant on 27 January 1864 and mustered out on 2 Mar 1865. Service records retrieved by another researcher say that he first enlisted in the 1st Wisconsin Infantry on 19 Apr 1861, was discharged from that unit on 7 Sep 1861, then enlisted in the 12th Illinois Cavalry (Co. A) on 1 Dec 1861. He applied for an invalid pension on 7 May 1877, claiming that he had contracted rheumatism from exposure during the Red River campaign (on 15 May 1864?). Ebenezer and Alma and their family lived in Roscoe, IL, when the 1870 U. S. Census was taken. Nathan, Ansel, Orin and Alma were still at home. Their oldest surviving daughter, 22-year-old Chloe, lived in Roscoe as well, but boarded with the family of Alvin and Elizabeth Dodge.
In 1870, 22-year-old Chloe Butterfield lived in the household of Alvin and Elizabeth Dodge in Roscoe, Winnebago Co., IL. The Dodges had a 10-year-old daughter, Emma, and also boarded Chester Melanotho, 28, b NY or NJ, a clerk in a store.
By 1880, Ebenezer and Alma had separated. Alma and the three youngest children, Orin, Arthur and Alma, still lived together in Roscoe, IL. Ebenezer had become a physician and lived in the village of Roscoe in Graham Township, Graham County, Kansas. His son Nathan is listed as resident in the household as well, but as Nathan and his wife and baby boy are listed elsewhere in the 1880 U.S. census, it is possible that Nathan was just visiting his father at the time.
1880 census of Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, no date of enumeration: Goodall, Ira E., age 60, occupation Insurance Agent, born New Hampshire, father born Vermont, mother born New Hampshire. Goodall, Mary, age 57, wife, occupation Keeping Home, born New Hampshire, both parents born New Hampshire. Goodall, Luella, age 34, daughter, single, occupation is blank, born Wisconsin, both parents born New Hampshire. Butterfield, Alma, age 17, servant, single, occupation Servant, born Illinois, both parents born New York.
Ebenezer's wife, Alma Butterfield, is reported to have died in 1884, but she was listed as widowed/divorced in a Nebraska state census taken in early June, 1885. If she was divorced, rather than widowed, Ebenezer may have survived Alma.
Orin Ebenezer Butterfield was born February 6, 1858, in Harvard, McHenry Co., IL, and died July 15, 1942, at his home, Antigo, Langlade Co., WI, at age 84. He is buried in Plot: Block 3 Lot 65, Antigo Cemetery, Antigo, Langlade Co., WI.
In 1878, Orrin Abbey Petitioned for citizenship in Clay Co., NE. BOOK I - PETITION, Canada, Page 404.
Eunice A. Ward is buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, San Diego Co., CA. Spencer Ward is also buried there. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this photo available.
Nathan Byron "Nate" Butterfield and Martha Esther "Ettie" Hale (born February 7, 1861, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL) were married October 20, 1878, in Elk, KS. Ester Marie Griffs died June 28, 1943, in White Cloud, Newago Co., MI (age 82).
Eunice Adella Davies was born June 21, 1879, in Nebraska.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880, shows Orrin Abby (age 35) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents is a Farmer living in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS. Living with him is his wife Belle Z. Abby (age 35) born in Pennsylvania to New York-born parents. Della's brother, Ira Corey and his wife Mary lived in an adjacent house, and Della's sister, Sophronia Clark and her husband Ransom Clark lived next to the brother. All heads of household were farmers.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1880, shows Anson Titus (age 48) born in New Hampshire to New Hampshire-born parents is a Millwright living in West Blue, Fillmore Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Lucy Titus (age 45) born in York State to New York-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is his father, Enos Corey (age 80) born in York State to New York-born parents, who is a Farmer.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows Elbert Ward (age 46) born in New York to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents is a Farmer living in New Home Twp., Bates Co., MO. Living with him is his wife, Mary E. Ward (age 33) born in Kentucky to Pennsylvania and Kentucky-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his three children, all born in Missouri to New York and Kentucky-born parents: Cora Bell Ward (age 7); Edith Ward (age 4); and Trum Ben Ward (age 2).
Hiram Ebenezer Butterfield August, 1880, in Roscoe, Graham Co., KS, at age 56.
The Roscoe Tribune, Roscoe, Graham Co., KS, Friday, August 13, 1880
Last Tuesday evening the people of Roscoe were startled on hearing the report that one of our citizens, Mr. E. Butterfield, had been found dead in the street. He had been in feeble health for a long time, but was not thought to be dangerously ill. He had been boarding with Mr. Kincaid for several days, and had frequently talked to them of dying. Deceased was a member of the M. E. Church, 70 years of age, and leaves a wife and six children.
Eunice Adella Davies was adopted 1880 in Sutton, Clay Co., NE.
Spencer Ward was born October 1, 1880, in New Home Twp., Bates Co., MO.
The 1885 Kansas State Census shows Orrin Abby (age 40) born in Canada and previously lived in Nebraska is a married Farmer and is living in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS. Living with him are: a married female, Dele Abby (age 40) born in Pennsylvania and previously lived in Nebraska; Mary Abby (age 8) born in Wisconsin and previously lived in Nebraska; and Eunice Abby (age 6) born in Nebraska and previously lived in Nebraska. Orrin's military record shows serving in Co. E, 38th Wis. Infantry.
The 1885 Kansas State Census shows R. B. Ward (age 32) born in England and previously lived in Iowa is a married Farmer and is living in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS. Living with him are: a married female, M. A. Ward (age 26) born in New York and previously lived in Missouri; Guy Ward (age 5) born in Kansas; J. N. Ward (age 3) born in Kansas; and Walter Ward (age 23) born in Kansas. Leigh Larson note: Spencer Ward would eventually marry Eunice Adella Abbey. Orrin Abbey and R. B. Ward are living on adjacent farms in 1885.
The Belleville Telescope, Belleville, Republic Co., KS, Thursday, March 18, 1886
Mr. H. M. Davies, of Byron, Wisconsin, an old friend of Orrin Abbey, of Freedom tp., was in this city with the latter last week. He is looking over the country with a view to locating, and is very much pleased with what he has seen. He has gone farther west, but will probably visit Belleville again before buying land. Leigh Larson note: Eunice Adella Davies was adopted by Orrin Abbey in 1880. H. M. Davies may be related.
Frederick Kneale Garrett was born April 4, 1888, in the town of Ramsey, Isle of Man, England.
In the November 1891 Election for Republic Co., KS, Orrin Abbey (Populist Party) came in second place for the office of Register Of Deeds.
Mary Garrett (age 35) and Fred Garrett (age 4) emigrated from England, departing Liverpool aboard S. S. Umbria, arriving in the Port of New York on October 3, 1892. Their intended destination is California.
Adelia "Della" (Corey) Abbey died November 20, 1892, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 47.
Orrin Abbey then married a widow, Margaret Ann (Kneale) Garrett, on January 25, 1894.
The 1895 Kansas State Census dated March 1, 1895, shows Orrin Abbey (age 48) born in Canada and having come to Kansas from Nebraska is a Farmer and is living in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS. Living with him are: Maggie Abbey (age 38) born in Isl of Man and having come to Kansas from California; Eunice Abbey (age 15) born in Nebraska and having come to Kansas from Nebraska; Fred Abbey (age 7) born in Isl of Man and born in Isl of Man and having come to Kansas from California; and a male, E. Abbey (age 4 months) born in Kansas. Orrin's military record shows honorably discharged from serving in Co. E, 38th Wis. Infantry.
The 1895 Kansas State Census dated March 1, 1895, shows R. B. Ward (age 43) born in England and previously lived in Iowa is a married Farmer and is living in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS. Living with him are: a married female, M. Ward (age 36) born in New York and previously lived in Missouri; Guy Ward (age 15) born in Kansas; Nelson Ward (age 13) born in Kansas; Walter Ward (age 11) born in Kansas; Mary Ward (age 8) born in Kansas; Richard Ward (age 6) born in Kansas; Roscoe Ward (age 3) born in Kansas; and Hannes Heatley (age 30) born in Scotland and previously lived in England.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1900, shows Orrin Abbey (age 54) born April 1846 in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1852 is a Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and living in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS. Living with him is his wife of six years, Maggie A. Abbey (age 43) born February 1857 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1892, with all 3 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two daughters, both born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents: Mary E. Abbey (age 5) born November 1894; and Ethyl M. Abbey (age 3) born January 1897. Also living there is his stepson: Fred K. Garrett (age 12) born April 1888 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1892.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 23, 1900, shows Richard Ward (age 47) born July 1852 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1864 and a Naturalized citizen is a Hardware Merchant owning his farm free of a mortgage and living in the 2nd Ward, City of Belleville, Republic Co., KS. Living with him is his wife of 21 years, Margaret A. Ward (age 40) born March 1860 in New York to New York-born parents, with all 6 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his six unmarried children, all born in Kansas to English and New York-born parents: Guy Ward (age 20) born January 1880; Nelson G. Ward (age 18) born January 1882; Walter Ward (age 15) born October 1884; Mary B. Ward (age 13) born November 1886; Richard B. Ward (age 11) born December 1888; and Roscoe C. Ward (age 9) born February 1891.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on July 5, 1900, shows Elbert Ward (age 66) born March 1834 in New York to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Bernardo Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 29 years, Mary Ellen Ward (age 53) born October 1846 in Kentucky to Pennsylvania and Kentucky-born parents, with 5 of the 7 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his five children, all unmarried and born to New York and Kentucky-born parents: Cora Belle Ward (age 27) born September 1872 in Missouri; Lucy E. Ward (age 24) born October 1875 in Missouri; Trum Ben Ward (age 22) born November 1877 in Missouri, a Farm Laborer; Spencer Ward (age 19) born October 1880 in Missouri, a Farm Laborer; and Ray Ward (age 12) born November 1887 in California.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Frank B. Johnson (age 41) born March 1859 in Illinois to Connecticut-born parents is a Conductor owning his own home with a mortgage and living at 617 Logan Avenue, 9th Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 16 years, Elta Johnson (age 36) born June 1863 in Wisconsin to New York-born parents, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his son: Forest Johnson (age 10) born October 1889 in California to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried cousin: Eunice Abbey (age 20) born June 1879 in Nebraska to English Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, who is a School Teacher. Leigh Larson note: Elta Estella Johnson was born June 26, 1863, in Wisconsin and died January 31, 1949, in San Diego Co., CA, at age 86. Her mother's maiden name was Corey.
Nathan Byron "Nate" Butterfield and Birdie E. Southward were married December 22, 1907, in Beaver City, Furnas Co., NE.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910, shows Margaret A. Abbey (age 53) born in England to English-born parents with all 4 of the children born to her still alive is a widowed Head of Household owning her own home free of a mortgage and living at 3924 University Boulevard, 1st Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with her is her five unmarried children: Eunice A. Abbey (age 30) born in Nebraska to English Canadian and English-born parents, who is a Clerk in the Post Office; Fred K. Garrett (age 22) born in England to English Canadian and English-born parents, who is a Home Carpenter; Mary E. Abbey (age 15) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents; Ethel M. Abbey (age 13) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents; and Lucy M. Abbey (age 9) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents. Leigh Larson note: Elta Estella Clark (her mother's maiden name was Corey) Johnson was born June 26, 1863, in Wisconsin and died January 31, 1949 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA at age 85. Frank Bishop Johnson was born March 2, 1859, in Illinois and died May 17, 1942, in San Diego Co., CA at age 83. His mother's maiden name was Warner. Forrest Clark Johnson was born October 6, 1889, in Tiajuana, CA, and died July 30, 1973.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910, shows Spencer Ward (age 29) born in Missouri to New York and Kentucky-born parents is an unmarried Court House Accountant rooming at 1807 A Street, 4th Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1910, shows Frank B. Johnson (age 51) born in Illinois to Connecticut-born parents is a Carpenter Working Out and owning his own home with a mortgage and living at 633 Logan Avenue, 9th Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 25 years, Elta E. Johnson (age 47) born in Wisconsin to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his unmarried son: Forrest C. Johnson (age 20) born in California to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents, who is a Student.
Spencer Ward and Eunice Adelle Davies/Abbey were married April 3, 1912, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Spencer Ward and Eunice Adelle Davies/Abbey Marriage License and Marriage Certificate.
The WWI Draft Registration Card dated September 12, 1918, shows Spencer Ward (age 37) born October 1, 1880, in an unemployed Cook living at 3930 Prosemal Street, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. His nearest relative is his wife, Eunice Adella Ward, at the same address.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920, shows Margret A. Abbey (age 62) born in Isle of Man, England to Isle of Man, England-born parents and having emigrated in 1892 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1894 is a head of household widow living at 3930 Normal Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with her were: divorced son, Fred K. Garrett (age 31) born in Isle of Man, England to Isle of Man, England-born parents and having emigrated in 1892 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1913, who is a Ship Carpenter; and married daughter, Mary E. Bunker (age 25) born in Kansas to Canadian and Isle of Man, England-born parents, who is a Seamstress. Also living there are two grandsons, both born in California to Ohio and Kansas-born parents: Kenneth Bunker (age 7); and Robert O. Bunker (age 4).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows Eunice A. Ward (age 40) born in Nebraska to United States-born parents and a married Head of Household is a Cannery Packer renting her room at 2330 Union Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 12, 1920, shows Frank B. Johnson (age 60) born in Illinois to Connecticut-born parents is a Proprietor of an Apartment House living at 312 Cedar, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 25 years, Elta E. Johnson (age 60) born in Wisconsin to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents, who is a Proprietor of an Apartment House. Also living there is her unmarried son: Forrest C. Johnson (age 30) born in California to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents, who is a Foreman at a Plant. Numerous boarders also live there.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 26, 1920, shows Ben Ward (age 42) born in Missouri to New York and Kentucky-born parents is an unmarried General Jobs Photographer renting his home in San Pasqual, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his married brother, Spencer Ward (age 40) born in Missouri to New York and Kentucky-born parents, a General Farm Tractor Driver. Also living there are another brother and that brother's wife and daughter: Ray Ward (age 32) born in California to New York and Kentucky-born parents, a General Farm Laborer; Maria Pauline Ward (age 19) born in Russia to German-born parents; and Enid E. Ward (age 8/12) born in California to California and Russian-born parents.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Margaret Abbey (age 73) is a widow born in England to England-born parents is living alone in her own home valued at $7,500 at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. She does not own a radio.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Fred K. Garrett (age 42) born in England to English-born parents and first married at age 32 and having emigrated in 1892 and a Naturalized citizen is a Carpenter for the Gas and Electric Co. who owns his own home valued at $5,500 at 1620 Monroe Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Edith B. Garrett (age 41) born in North Dakota to Michigan and Kansas-born parents, and first married at age 32. Also living with him are his two children, both born in California to England and North Dakota-born parents: Phyllis M. Garrett (age 8); and Duane L. Garrett (age 5).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Spencer Ward (age 49) born in Missouri to New York and Kentucky-born parents and first married at age 31 with real estate of $10,000 is a Farmer owning his own farm and is living in Solana Beach, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Eunice Ward (age 50) born in Nebraska to Wales and Kentucky-born parents and first married at age 32, a Public School Teacher.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Frank B. Johnson (age 71) born in Illinois to Connecticut-born parents and first married at age 25 has no occupation with real estate worth $4,000 is living at 730 Beach Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Elta E. Johnson (age 65) born in Wisconsin to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 20, who has no occupation. Also living there are two lodgers and numerous renters.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1940, shows Spencer Ward (age 59) born in Missouri, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of High School, is a married Farmer who owns his farm worth $5,000 and is living on Nardo Street, Solana Beach, Encinitas Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Eunice Ward (age 60) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of College.
Mary Ellen (Leabo) Ward died at the home of her daughter, San Pasqual, San Diego Co., CA, at age 94.
The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Monday, June 2, 1941
Mrs. Mary E. Ward
ESCONDIDO, June 1, (Special) - Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 in the Alhiser mortuary chapel for Mrs. Mary Ellen Ward, 94, a resident of San Pasqual valley for more than half a century. Interment will be in Oak Hill Memorial park. She died Friday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Webb, of San Pasqual. Mrs. Ward was born in Herrodsburg, Ky., Oct. 14, 1846. She heard the guns of the southern and northern armies in the Civil war and, with an active mind to the last, recalled many of the history-making events of that period. Three sisters remain in a family of eight children, Mrs. Ward being the oldest. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Cora Ober and Mrs. Belle Price of San Diego, and Miss Laura Leabo, of Los Angeles. Mrs. Ward moved with her parents from Kentucky to Richhill, Mo., in 1869. She married Elbert Ward there in 1871. They moved to California in 1881, taking the historic vessel Ancon from San Francisco to San Diego. They resided in San Diego and moved to Julian, where they spent two years. In 1884 the family became established in San Pasqual and has been there since. There were six children, one dying in infancy. Surviving children are Mrs. Webb of San Pasqual; Mrs. Edith Francis, of Descanso; Ben Ward of San Pasqual; Spencer Ward. of Solana Beach, and Ray Ward of Escondido. She also leaves two grandchildren, Emerson Francis, of Glendale, and Mrs. Enid Peebles, of San Diego, and a great-granddaughter, Bonnie Lee Peebles, of San Diego.
Margaret Ann (Kneale) (Garrett) Abbey died February 10, 1947, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 89.
Eunice Adella (Davies) (Abbey) Ward died May 1, 1955, at her home in Solana Beach, San Diego Co., CA, at age 75.
The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Tuesday, May 3, 1955
EUNICE A. WARD
Mrs. Eunice A. Ward, 75, a former elementary school teacher in South San Diego, died Sunday at her Solana Beach home. Services are pending at Alhiser-Wilson Mortuary, Escondido. She is survived by her husband, Spencer Ward, a brother, Fred K. Garrett, San Diego, and two sisters living elsewhere.
Spencer Ward died October 11, 1960, at his home in Solana Beach, San Diego Co., CA, at age 80.
The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Friday, October 14, 1960
Spencer Ward
Services for Spencer Ward, 80, who died Tuesday at his home in Solana Beach, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Alhiser-Wilson Mortuary, Escondido. Burial will be in Oak Hill Memorial Park there. Ward was a resident of San Diego County 79 years. He moved to Solano Beach from Escondido 30 years ago. A retired citrus grower, Ward lived on Nardo avenue. A brother, Ray of Solano Beach, survives.
Ray Ward of San Pasqual married Miss Marie P. Wedel of Escondido at Coronado July 15, 1922.