Descendants of John & Mary ABBS



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23. William Thomas ABBS (William15, Francis2, John1) was born on July 2, 1817 in Aylmerton, , Norfolk, England5,11,12 and was christened on July 6, 1817 in Aylmerton, , Norfolk, England.11

Events

• William resided at home in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada in 1851.

• He worked as a mason in 1871 in North Gwillimbury, York Co, Ontario, Canada.

William married Rachel (__?__), daughter of Robert (__?__) and Hannah (__?__). Rachel was born in 1824.

Children from this marriage were:

   36 F    i. Elizabeth Francis ABBS was born in 1857 in North Gwillimbury, York Co, Ontario, Canada.12

Elizabeth married Thomas GOWER, son of Michael GOWER and Elizabeth (__?__), on March 4, 1883 in Keswick, York Co, Ontario, Canada.16 Thomas was born in 1853 in Whitchurch Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada.16

Events

• He worked as a mechanic in 1883 in Whitchurch Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada.

+ 37 M    ii. Albert Jessie ABBS was born in 1860 in North Gwillimbury, York Co, Ontario, Canada.12

24. Mary Ann ABBS (William15, Francis2, John1) was born on September 29, 1819 in Aylmerton, , Norfolk, England,11 was christened on October 3, 1819 in Aylmerton, , Norfolk, England,11 and died in 1862 in Blenheim Twp, Oxford Co, Ontario, Canada11 aged 43.

Mary married John LINK, son of Mathias LINK and Elizabeth SMITH, about 1840. John was born in 1816 in , , Lower Canada and died in 1875 in Blenheim Twp, Oxford Co, Ontario, Canada aged 59.

The child from this marriage was:

   38 M    i. Nine Children LINK

26. Rev. George ABBS (William15, Francis2, John1) was born on December 6, 1822 in Aylmerton, , Norfolk, England,5,13 was christened on December 8, 1822 in Aylmerton, , Norfolk, England,11 died on November 24, 1904 in Trenton, Hastings Co, Ontario, Canada13 aged 81, and was buried in Palermo, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada.

50th Anniversary - from Palermo (Social Notes - found in Herbert Inglehart's scrapbook)
Fifty years ago, young Rev. Geo. Abbs married Miss Susannah Inglehart, daughter of the late John Inglehart, of Palermo, Ontario Since then, he has been preaching steadily until a few years ago, he superannuated at Port Perry, Ontario County. He is now nearing his eightieth year. Frequently Mr. And Mrs. Abbs have visited Palermo and he preached to the Methodist people here. Many old friends remember them for years and they wish the couple many more years of strength, health and happiness. The Port Perry Observer of September 26th says: " On Tuesday, September 17th, the Rev. and Mrs. George Abbs celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage at the residence of their son-in-law, F.W. Barry, here. The event was of considerable interest to their many friends who gathered from Toronto, Hamilton, St. Catherines, Palermo, Queensville,and other places to offer congratulations to the worthy and happy bride and groom. The dinner was largely a family affair. W.C., H.H. and P.J. Inglehart, brothers of the bride, with their wives, were present, also three sons of Mr. Abbs accompanied by their wives, and a married daughter and son-in-law , as well as many others. A reception in the evening from five-thirty until ten p.m. was attended by many of the friends of the venerable couple. After refreshments, impromptu speeches were made by Revs. Copeland and Whitlock, Wm. Ross, M.P., W.C. Inglehart and C.W. Jones,the latter presenting an address together with a purse of gold. The venerable recipient made a suitable reply, his remarks being happy And judicious, were well received and enthusiastically applauded. During the evening a telegram of congratulations was received and read from the Hon. E.J. Davies, a lifelong friend of Mr. and Mrs. Abbs. The proceedings were brought to a close by music appropriate to the occasion. Many beautiful and valuable presents were received and a delightful evening spent. "

Events

• He emigrated from , , , England in 1838.

• He worked as a Preacher in 1851 in Thorold, Welland Co, Ontario, Canada.

• He worked as a Clergyman in 1881 in Port Perry, Ontario Co, Ontario, Canada. 12

• George resided in Georgetown, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada in 1885 .

George married Suzanna INGLEHART, daughter of John Peter INGLEHART and Elizabeth FISHER, on September 17, 1851. Suzanna was born on October 8, 1832 in Palermo, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada17 and died on June 14, 1924 in , Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada17 aged 91.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 39 F    i. Emma Elizabeth ABBS was born on October 4, 1852 in St. Davids, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada12 and died on September 11, 1921 in Beamsville, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada aged 68.

   40 F    ii. Helen Caroline ABBS was born in 1859 in , Ontario Co, Ontario, Canada.12

Events

• She worked as a School Mistress in 1881 in Port Perry, Ontario Co, Ontario, Canada. 12

   41 M    iii. John A. ABBS was born in 1863 in , Ontario Co, Ontario, Canada.12

Events

• He worked as a clerk in 1881 in Port Perry, Ontario Co, Ontario, Canada. 12

• He worked as a druggist in 1907 in St. Catherines, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada.

John married Mary PARNELL, daughter of Theodore PARNELL and Margaret HARPER, on January 17, 1907 in St. Catherines, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada.16 Mary was born in 1882 in , , Ontario, Canada.16

Events

• She worked as a school teacher in 1907 in St. Catherines, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada.

   42 M    iv. Walter J. ABBS was born in 1866 in , Ontario Co, Ontario, Canada.12

   43 M    v. Frederick Reid ABBS was born in 1866 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada.12,16

Events

• He worked as a clerk in 1895 in Beamsville, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada. 16

Frederick married Henrietta C R WALKER, daughter of George WALKER and Mary C. (__?__), on July 10, 1895 in Beamsville, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada.16 Henrietta was born in 1875 in , Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada.16

27. James ABBS (William15, Francis2, John1) was born on January 17, 1825 in Aylmerton, , Norfolk, England,5,11 was christened on January 23, 1825 in Aylmerton, , Norfolk, England,11 and died on August 10, 1898 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada8 aged 73.

Events

• James resided at home in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada in 1851.

• He worked as a stonemason in 1871 in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada.

• He resided in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1891 .

James married Nancy TRAVIS, daughter of Daniel TRAVISS and Grace PEGG, about 1856 in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada.5 Nancy was born in 1825 in , , Upper Canada.18 Another name for Nancy was TRAVISS.

• Marriage witnessed by Ezekial Abbs and Agnes Sutherland.

Events

• Nancy resided in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1891 .

Children from this marriage were:

+ 44 F    i. Emma Elizabeth ABBS was born on March 8, 1856 in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada5,19 and died on September 13, 1916 in Stouffville, York, Ontario, Canada8,20 aged 60.

   45 M    ii. George Albert ABBS was born in 1858 in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada5 and died on January 9, 1876 in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada8 aged 18.

+ 46 M    iii. Ezekial ABBS was born on November 24, 1860 in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada,5,8 died on September 29, 1932 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada5,8 aged 71, and was buried in Baie De Dore Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   47 M    iv. James Wilmot ABBS was born on December 19, 1863 in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada.5,19

Events

• James resided in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada in 1871 .

• He resided at the home of his brother Wilfred in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1901. 19

• He worked as a tinsmith and lived with his brother Wilfred in 1911 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.

   48 M    v. Wilfred ABBS was born on August 3, 1866 in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada.5,19

Events

• Wilfred resided in East Gwillimbury, York County, Ontario, Canada in 1871 .

• He worked as a tinsmith in 1901 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. 19

35. Elizabeth ABBS (Francis Adcock20, Richard3, John1) was born on October 15, 1831 in Runton, , Norfolk, England9 and died on January 22, 1905 in , , Norfolk, England aged 73.

Elizabeth married Ephraim BLAKE in October 1850 in Erpingham, , Norfolk, England.9 Ephraim was born about 1823 in Bury Saint Edmunds, , Suffolk, England9 and died in October 1906 in Gorleston, , Norfolk, England aged about 83.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 49 F    i. Emma Maria BLAKE was born in April 1855 in Wangford, , Suffolk, England21 and died on August 2, 1919 in Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada21 aged 64.

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