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Elizabeth Lucinda "Linda" Abbey was born July 30, 1860, in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, and died Unknown. She was the daughter of Oliver Nathaniel Abbey of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada and Elizabeth Jones of Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.
Unklnown and Elizabeth Lucinda "Linda" Abbey were married September 29, 1887, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.
James Albert Wright and Elizabeth Lucinda "Linda" (Abbey) Wright had four children:
- Florence L. Wright: Born October 4, 1891, in Manitoba, Canada; Died Unknown.
- James H. Wright: Born August 16, 1895, in Manitoba, Canada; Died Unknown.
- Edith Kathleen Wright: Born May 3, 1896, in Manitoba, Canada; Died Unknown.
- Earl Frederick Wright: Born November 13, 1898, in Manitoba, Canada; Died Unknown.
TIMELINE
Ontario was known as: Upper Canada from 10 Jun 1791 to 10 Feb 1841; Canada West from 10 Feb 1841 to 1 Jul 1867; and Ontario after 1 Jul 1867.
A History of Manitoba: Its Resources and People, Prof. George Bryce, The Canadian History Company, 1906.
This profile was written by Gordon Goldsborough.
James Albert Wright (1857- )
Pharmacist, municipal official.
Born in Durham County, Ontario, on 14 November 1857, son of Charles and Elizabeth Wright, the family emigrated to Canada and settled on a farmstead at Durham about 1850. He family moved to Brussels, Ontario about 1860 and, after finishing his education, clerked in drug stores at Durham and Port Elgin. He graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1882. He came to Manitoba in 1882 and opened a drug store at Manitou, moving a year later to Boissevain. He operated a store there until 1901 when he was appointed accountant in the Land Titles Office. In 1890 he was appointed clerk of the Rural Municipality of Morton. In 1887 he married Eliza L. Abbey of Durham County, Ontario. They had four children: Florence, James, Kathleen Edith, and Frederick. He was a member of the IOOF, the Knights of Pythias, COF and AF & AM (Doric Lodge No. 36). He was a warden in the Anglican church.
Elizabeth Lucinda "Linda" Abbey was born July 30, 1860, in Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West.
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 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.
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. |
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 |
|---|---|
| Age: | 42 |
| Estimated Birth Year: | abt 1829 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birth Place: | Ontario |
| Residence District: | Durham East |
| Residence Location: | Hope |
| Ethnic Origin: | Dutch |
| Religion: | Wesleyan Methodist |
| Occupation: | Laborer |
| Division: | 3 |
| Microfilm Roll: | C-9979 |
| Page: | 30 |
| Head of Household Comment: | This person is listed as a head of household. |
| Name: | |
|---|---|
| Event: | Living |
| Year: | 1874 |
| Province: | Ontario |
| 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. |
Maria Ingram was the first child born in Vernlain, Victoria Co., Canada West.
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).
James Albert Wright and Elizabeth Lucinda "Linda" Abbey were married September 29, 1887, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.
The 1901 Canadian Census shows James A. Wright (age 43) born November 14, 1857, in Ontario is a Dentist and is living in the Village of Boissevain, Brandon Dist., Manitoba, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Eliza L. Wright (age 40) born July 13, 1861, in Ontario. Also living there are his four children, all born in Manitoba, Canada: Florence L. Wright (age 9) born October 4, 1891; James H. Wright (age 7) born August 16, 1895; Edith K. Wright (age 4) born May 3, 1896; and Erle F. Wright (age 2) born November 13, 1898. Also living there is his unmarried niece, Angeline Wright (age 15) born March 22, 1886, in Manitoba, Canada.
The 1911 Canadian Census shows James Alfred Wright (age 53) born November 1857 in Ontario is a Civil Lawyer in a Land and Title Office and is living in Boissevain, Souris Dist., Manitoba, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Eliza Wright (age 49) born July 1861, in Ontario. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Manitoba, Canada: Florence Wright (age 19) born October 1892; James Wright (age 17) born August 16, 1893; Kathleen Wright (age 4) born May 1896; and Frederick Wright (age 12) born November 1898.