Eunice Adella Davies

Spencer Ward was born October 1, 1880, in New Home Twp., Bates Co., MO, and died October 11, 1960, in San Diego Co., CA, at age 80. He was the son of Elbert Ward of New York and Mary Ellen Lebo of Kentucky.

Eunice Adella Davies was born June 21, 1879, in Nebraska, adopted 1880 in Sutton, Clay Co., NE, and died May 1, 1955, in Solana Beach, San Diego Co., CA, at age 75. She was the daughter of Unknown Davies and Unknown Butterfield. She was the adopted daughter of Orrin Abbey of Port Hope, Durham Co., Canada West, and Adella Corey of Randolph Twp., Crawford Co., PA.

Spencer Ward and Eunice Adella (Davies) Abbey were married April 3, 1912, in Los Angeles Co., CA.

Unknown Ward and Eunice had no children.

Eunice A. Ward was buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, San Diego Co., CA. Spencer Ward was not buried there.

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In 1878 Orrin Abbey Petitioned for citizenship in Clay Co., NE. BOOK I - PETITION, Canada, Page 404.

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).

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 is very likely 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.

Adella (Corey) Abbey died about 1893 in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS, at about age 48.

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.

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 Adella (Davies) Abbey were married April 3, 1912, in Los Angeles Co., CA.

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 Solano 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.

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, in Solana Beach, San Diego Co., CA, at age 75.

Spencer Ward died October 11, 1960, in San Diego Co., CA, at age 80.