Abbott
From Seary:
ABBOTT, a surname of England, Ireland and Scotland, from Old English abbod later abbott , the head of an abbey of monks. Some Abbotts believe their name to be derived from MACNAB. (Reaney, Cottle, Black, MacLysaght).
Traced by Guppy in Devon, Dorset, Essex, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire ansd Suffolk, and by MacLysaght in Dublin.
Early instances: -----
of St. John’s killed by the French of St. John’s of St. John’s or Petty Harbour
son of Elizabeth Abbot of Bonavista
1705. 1706. 1739-43. 1765.
Thomas William Richard
Richard Matthew James Richard James of Bay Bulls of Trinity of Harbour Grace
Bayley’s Cove, Bonavista
of Careless Harbour (now Kerleys) 1820
1793 1800. 1817. 1817. Ragged Harbour 1822.
William James George Thomas John
- of Catalina
- 1823.
1832. 1835. 1848. 1858. 1860. of British Harbour of Millers Passage of Carbonear of Doting Cove of North West Arm (now Lockston)
John John John of Rose Blanche
of Robinson’s Head (St. George’s 1870.
1861.
Bay)
William William Jeremiah John John Thomas XXXXXX of Bay de Verde of Burin of Port au Bras of Port au Bras of Springfield (Brigus district) of Springfield (Brigus district)
1871. 1871. 1871. 1871. 1871. 1871.
Bonavista Newfoundland – SPG Petitioners 1791: Stephen Joseph Hugh XXXXXX
Bonavista Newfoundland – SPG Petitioners 1792: John Sr. Stephen Hugh John Jr. James XXXXXX
Bonavista Newfoundland 1793 – SPG Petitioners: Stephen XXXXXX
Bryantson, Dorset Mormon Reel: John Abbott from Shippington/ Lillington?? parish of -nnvil?? = Elizabeth Hode? 15 Mar 1750. XXXXXX Fishing Rooms of Bonavista, 1806
John Abbott’s room, Bayley’s Cove, claimant John Abbott of Bonavista, originally built by claimant’s
family, occupied by John Abbott of Bonavista in right of inheritance, entry Aug 9, 1805.
Stephen Abbott’s room, Bayley’s Cove, claimant Sarah Abbott, left by claimant’s husband, occupied by
Sarah Abbott of Bonavista in right of inheritance, entry Aug 9, 1806.
Slate’s room, Bayley’s Cove, claimant John Abbott of Bonavista, occupied by William Hicks & Co. of
Bonavista by lease, entry Aug 9, 1806. XXXXXX 1819 Subscriptions for Abbotts: Bonavista Methodist from Lench. Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott XXXXXX
Hugh Joseph Sarah Richard 1 Richard 2 Richard Jr. William
From Lench: The Abbott Family: No history of Bonavista Methodism would be complete without a reference to one of the most numerous family names in the whole community. On the first list of membership we find the name of Abbott as leader and members. Joseph Abbott led the way in the first decade of Methodism and the Abbotts have already had their representatives in church life. In 1822 Joseph Abbott had 22 members, and thirty- five years later, in 1857, he still retained 26 names on his Class book. It appears that the Abbotts sprang from two stocks, one came direct from England and the other from a northern settlement.
Abraham Abbott may be regarded as a celebrity in his way. He was Exhorter and Class Leader. On one occasion he was brought into court for some remark made in the pulpit. Before the verdict was given Mr. Abbott was asked for his defense, according to British fair play, and his accusers were put to silence and Abraham, though "severely tried" walked triumphantly from the Court Room. He was still at his post of duty in 1866. Having served his generation by the will of God, he fell asleep on March 1, 1876 in his 81st year. "The memory of the just is blessed."
James Abbott, another of the noble standard bearers in 1857, had 26 names on his register. Roger Abbott has for many years been a strong man in the Loyal Orange Association. Hezekiah Abbott is a worthy successor of a good stock. He has charge of over forty members and they all love him. He is a valuable member of the various Church Boards. No man has rendered more loving, faithful and willing service. May he live long to continue his cheerful services as trustee, class- leader, exhorter and collector of minister's stipend. His godly wife after a long and painful affliction has passed over the Jordan triumphantly.
TC Note: Abraham (1790-1871) probably named after Abraham Akerman. TC Note: Lench did not mention church-stewart, Roger Abbott of 1824, nor church-stewart Malcolm
Campbell.
XXXXXX From 1823 Methodist Records at Bonavista (some names are repeated): Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott Abbott XXXXXX
Joseph Sr. Hugh; shared pew with W. Abbott Richard Reader and G. Little. Sarah Richard Joseph, Jr. William, Sr. Abigail James William,Jr. Stephen Martha, Jr. Abraham Hannah William Henry Hugh Honor Stephen Joseph - Leader Hannah Roger Richard John
Servants at Bird Island Cove (now Elliston) 1825: Abbott Abbott
Stephen John
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Newfoundland School Society contributors 1831-2 Bonavista:
- Abbott
- Joe
- Abbott
- Mr. R.
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Newfoundland School Society contributors 1832-3 Bonavista: JJJos
Abbott Sr. Abbott Jr. Abbott
Roger Solomom S
Abbott Abbott Abbott Jr.
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In 1833 Sarah Crewe (1815-) of George in Bird Island Cove (now Elliston) married Hugh Albert Abbott and had the following children in Bonavista: Benaiah, Elsie, George, James, Elizabeth and Joseph. After
the death of Hugh Albert Abbott, his widow Sarah married the widower Robert Crewe and moved back to Elliston along with some of her children, most notably Joseph who is the forerunner of the Abbott family there.
Hugh Albert Abbott died out on the Cape while birding, his faithful dog having laid there waitng! XXXXXX
Newfoundland School Society contributors 1835-6 Bonavista: Abbott, Mr. H. XXXXXX
Newfoundland School Society contributors 1836-7 Bonavista:
- Abbott
- Mr. R.
Abbott Abbott
Mr. Roger Mr. S.
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Newfoundland School Society contributors 1841-2 Bonavista: Abbott, Mr. R. XXXXXX
Obtained May 7, 1986 from Victoria College, Toronto: From Provincial Wesleyan Magazine- April 1869: MRS. MARY ABBOTT, BONAVISTA, N. F.
March 22nd, 1869, widow Mary Abbott, somewhat suddenly departed this life. About the year 1817, during a revival, when Rev. Jas. Hickson was stationed at Bonavista, she was converted to God, and continued a member of Society until the day of her death. The first Sabbath in March found her at the weekly class meeting. She was a widow about 36 years, and amidst the cares of life trusted in her God. Seized with pneumonia, an illness of a few days finished the mortal strife. Her departure was unexpected, and our hope is that she is now numbered with those before the throne.
J.D. [TC Note JD is James Dove. Mary was probably wife of John? The following is a list of Marys in 1823 Methodist classes: Mouland; Whiffen; Lander; Harrison; House; Wells, Philpott]. XXXXXX
Letter from Mrs. Harper containing Abbott information I had asked her to verify for me from the Trinity Register:
Port Hope, On. L1A 3Y5 Dec 19, 1989
Dear Thomas Cole, Would you believe that the Trinity Reel I ordered 27 Feb arrived a couple weeks ago!! I'm still waiting for the Bonavista/ Catalina one & St. John's (COE) Cathedral. The reel couldn't have come at a worse time really- & I guess I should have had the Bonavista/ Cat. one first. I'm not sure what names I should be looking for- other than Hancock, Greening, Lodge, Lethbridge, Quinton & Short (maybe). On the Trinity reel I found a few Hancocks: Thomas = 1761 Ann Pottle; James of Thomas & Ann = 1796 Elizabeth Pinhorn; James =1833 Elizabeth Fleet. There were a lot of Quinlans but only a couple of Quintons (maybe the minister forget to cross the t's?). Hopefully the Bonavista register will tie some of this in - then I'd like to go back over the Trinity register.
Meanwhile I didn't have time to look for all that you wanted but I did keep my eyes peeled for Abbott and the enclosed must be the citation you wanted -dated 1830 not 1810- but does mention William Wiltshire. Sorry, our PH Library doesn't have a copier but this is it, word for word.
Thanks for all your help. Sincerely, Ruth Harper See Wiltshire file for above Wiltshire citation.
Mrs. Harper's Abbott information from Trinity Register which verifies my earlier findings: Baptisms: 1761 1796
Oct 30 Aug 06 a son, Matthew, of Matthew & Grace Abbott. one daughter (Martha 6 years); 2 sons (William 2 years 6 months) (Henry 10 weeks) of Stephen & Sarah Abbott. (Bapt at Bonavista but registered at Trinity).
- 1796? Oct 20
- a son James of Matthew & Ann Abbott.
1799 1802 1804 1807 1809
May 06 Jun 04 Apr 23 May 31 Sep 29 a son, William, of Matthew & Ann Abbott. a son, John to Matthew & Ann Abbott of this Harbour. a daughter Grace to Matthew & Ann Abbott. a daughter Harriett? Olivia of Stephen & Martha Abbott of Bonavista. a son Benjamin to Stephen Jr. & Martha Abbott of Bonavista b 2 Nov 1807.
1844 1847 1850 1854
Feb 27 Mar 18 May 14 Sep 17 a son William to John & Mary Abbott, a fisherman, Trinity. a son John to John & Mary Abbott (paper/ Pauper?) Trinity. a son James to John & Mary Abbott fisherman Trinity. Arthur, to Edward & Grace Gardiner, Fisherman, nee Abbott, British Harbour.
1860
1856 1861 1861 1863
Feb 23 Dec 01 Mar 01 May 20 Oct 28
Abraham, to John & Mary Abbott, fisherman nee Cooper b 22 Feb 1860, NW Arm Trinity. James, to Edward & Grace Gardiner, fisherman nee Abbott British Harbour b Nov 20, 1856. William to Augustus & Mary Tibbs fisherman nee Abbott b 16 Feb 1861- Trinity. Matthew to John & Mary Abbott- fisherman- nee Cooper 16 Apr 1861- NW Arm Trinity. James to Augustus & Mary Tibbs fisherman nee Abbott b 14 Oct 1863.
1864 1866
Mar 26 Jul 15
Emma to John & Mary Abbott fisherman nee Cooper b 7 Jan 1864. John to Augustus & Mary Tibbs fisherman nee Abbott b 4 Mar 1866 Trinity.
- 1860
- Feb 23
- Abraham to John & Mary Abbott fisherman nee Cooper NW Arm
Trinity.
Burials:
- 1771
- Oct 13
- Grace Abbott, spouse to Matthew Abbott, Planter, this Harbour Age 31
years.
1794 1854 1856
Apr 22 Dec 23 Jul 19
Matthew Abbott Sr. of this Harbour Age 72. Abraham Abbott 1 1/2 yrs N Side Trinity. Charles Abbott 5 months N Side Trinity.
Marriages: 1760 1782 1783
Oct 24 Oct 09 Oct 16
Matthew Abbott = Grace Gillett. William Miller = Mary Abbott Trinity. James Ivymy from Bonaventura = Jean/ Joan Abbott, daughter of Matthew Abbott, Trinity.
1795 1802
Oct 01 Dec 28
Matthew Abbott = Ann Fowloe both of this parish. Stephen, son of Stephen & Sarah Abbott of Bonavista, to Martha, daughter of James & Joan Ivamy of English Harbour. Richard, son of John & Mary Abbott of Bonavista, to Elizabeth daughter of James & Joan Ivamy of English Harbour. Joseph Abbott, batchelor = Amy Ivamy spinster (of Bonavista).[ie Joseph Abbott from Bonavista?].
1808 1826
Dec 20 Apr 21
1842 1842 1857 1857
Oct 18 Oct 22 Jan 01 Nov 24
Edward Gardiner = Grace Abbott of British Harbour. John Abbott = Mary Cooper of New Harbour. William Abbott of Bonavista = Martha Barnes of English Harbour. Augustus Tibbs of Trinity = Mary Abbott of British Harbour.
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IGI May 16/1990: Dorset Stephen Abbott=Ann Valens John Abbott=Mary Williams
02 Dec 1790, Dorchester AS. 09 May 1727, Wimborne Mins.
William Abbott=Ann Bidlecombe 21 Jan 1755, Wimborne Mins. XXXXXX
POOR LAW SETTLEMENT EXAMINATION DORSET RECORD OFFICE P204/OV91,1758 Matthew Abbott (b-1722) Wimborne Minister, examined in Poole 9 1758. At age 11 he was hired as a servant (1733-1739) with 2 different masters and then moved to Christchurch. There he was hired by James Perkins, {to serve him in Newfoundland} and went accordingly {then age 17}. He was examined on his arrival back in Poole, age 36. {This is Matthew Abbott, Trinity ; he returned again to settle in Trinity.}
Reported in Soe Longe as There Comes no Women by Gord Handcock:
XXXXXX Feb/91 Abbott family from Wimborne Minster (Dorset) Births IGI: [ no name] Aaron Ann son of Thomas son of Thomas daughter of Thomas daughter of Thomas son of Chicester son of William son of John
16/Aug/1724 10/Sep/1754 07/Nov/1721 24/Apr/1764 02/May/1740 28/Feb/1757 ??/Oct/1729 27/Jul/1731 23/May/1743 12/May/1761 04/May/1770 02/Mar/1737 31/Dec/1727
Ann Charles Charles John John John John John Jon Thomas son of John son of Chicester son of Thomas son of William son of Thomas son of Thomas
Thomas William William William son of Thomas son of John son of Thomas son of William
15/Dec/1730 29/Feb/1728 23/Dec/1750 26/Jul/1759
Feb/91 Abbott- Wimborne Minster (Dorset) Marriages IGI: John=Mary Williams Thomas=Mary Curtis
09/May/1727 14/Jun/1747
XXXXXX Abbott- Blandford St. Mary (Dorset) Marriages IGI: Charles= Jane Brine 10/Jul/1760 XXXXXX
Abbott- Sturminster Marshall (Dorset) Baptisms IGI:
- Ann daughter of William
- 01/Jan/1623
Catheren daughter of John 18/Mar/1594
Abbott- Sturminster Marshall (Dorset) Marriages IGI: John = Elizabeth Baker 18/Dec/1593 XXXXXX
Abbott- Broadwinsor (Dorset) Marriages IGI. John John
==
Mary Baker Betty Baker
27/Jan/1763 27/Jan/1763 ie same day??
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Stalbridge (Dorset) Register from Mrs. Tatler: M 30 Apr 1744 Matthew Abbott & Mary Cook. XXXXXX
BTs- Beer Hackett, Dorset from Rene Tatler:
- M 10 Jan 1754
- Shadrack Hobbs = Susanna Bosgrow.
M 06 Dec 1762 M 07 Apr 1762 M 04 Jul 1763 by Licence. XXXXXX
Stephen Abbott = Love Gould. Adam Abbott = Betty Bartlett. Stephen Abbott = Sarah Linnard.
From Mrs. Tatler- Purse Caundle Dorset) Register: M 13 Mar 1823 M 08 Jul 1792 M 02 May 1821 M 11 Jun 1821 M 26 Dec 1826
George Abbott = Eliza Burgess. John Abbott = Sarah Clerk (Clark). John Abbott = Margaret Moors (Moore?). Maria Abbott = Joseph Toogood. Sarah Abbott = William Moore. Wit: George Abbott & Eliza Abbott.
From Mrs. Tatler- There are many Abbotts between 1561- 1666 in Horsington, Somerset. Plenty of bbotts from 1601 but none later in the 1700s at Sturminster Marshall, Dorset. XXXXXX
Sturminster Newton (Dorset) Marriages from Mrs. Tatler: James White = Jane Abbott XXXXXX
19 Jan 1685.
Wimborne Minster (Dorset) Marriage Register Mrs. Tatler: Abbott Elizabeth Abbott Henry Abbott Henry Abbott John Abbott John Abbott John
14 Jan 1719 09 Apr 1668 14 Jan 1719 03 Feb 1640 03 Nov 1650 12 Feb 1683 06 Mar 1716
Abbott Henry. Coash/Coish? Joane. Abbott Elizabeth. Tomes, Elizabeth. Stane/Stone? Penelope. Petty, Margaret.
- Hayter Alice.
- Abbott Matthew
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Wimborne Minster (Dorset) Marriages from Mrs, Tatler Dec 1991: Abbott Chicester= Barfitt Eliz; Abbott George= Penny Susanna; Abbott Henry= Coash Jeane(wid) Abbott Henry=Witt, Mary
21 Jul 1723.
29 Oct 1662. 09 Apr 1668. 11 Aug 1678.
- Abbott Henry=James, Eliz.
- 16 Apr 1715.
Abbott John=Tomes?James Eliz, Abbott John=Williams, Mary Abbott John=Williams, Eliz; Abbott Matthew=Hayter, Alice Abbott Richard=Sperry? Sarah Abbott Thomas=Hancocke, Mary
03 Feb 1641. 09 May 1727. 19 Oct 1729. 06 Mar 1716. 08 Apr 1684. 03 May 1625. Married by Licence- Thomas Abbott a Husbandman from Barnsley & Mary Hancocke spinster, William Handcock, Bondsman from Hampreston.
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Baptisms from Mrs. Tatler Dec 1991 Wimborne Minster (Dorset): Abbott Abbott Abbott
Ellionor Mary Thomas d of Francis/Ann d of Thomas s of John
26 Oct 1657. 08 Jun 1635. 22 Jan 1658/9.
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From Mrs. Tatler Dec 1991 Poole Wesleyan (Dorset) Baptisms:
- Abbott
- Eliz;
- d of Thomas
- 1834.
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Lydlinch (Dorset) Register from Mrs. Tatler Jan 2, 1992: CCBCC
10 Apr 1654 26 Jan 1656 15 Jul 1655 10 Jan 1647 10 Mar 1650/1
Joan d of Walter Abbat. John s of Thomas Abbat of Bagber. Margery Abbat. Mary d of Thomas Abbat of Bagber. Thomas s of Thomas Abbat of Bagber.
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From Mrs. Harper March 1992: The following inscriptions are found on gravestones located in a cemetery in Summerville, Bonavista Bay. This cemetery is located on the eastern side of the same road that the Anglican church is located. "Erected by" is abbreviated to "EB". Inscriptions were recorded Oct 20, 1990. I claim no responsibility for any errors or omissions in recording these inscriptions.
- Name
- Birth
- Death
- Age
- Notes.
Abbott, Abel Abbott, Abel Abbott, Clara Abbott, Elizabet Abbott, Emma Jane
Feb 26,1838 1907 Aug 20,1936
- 82 yrs
- EB son Samuel.
EB by wife and family. Wife of Abel. EB sister Eliza.
1980
73 yrs
- 84 yrs
- Aug 24,1959
- 1974
- 1889
- EB May, Harold & Amelia.
Abbott, Eva Abbott, Harold Dec 9, 1911 Abbott, Isaac
Aug 13,1970 Nv 22,1974 Nov 28,1971 Jul 14,1968
- 67 yrs
- Wife of Isaac.
EB wife & family. EB daughter. Husband of Emmie Ann (EB wife & family).
77 yrs
- 65 yrs
- Abbott, James
XXXXXX From Max Taylor Apr 1992: From "Diocesan Magazine" no date:
OLD REGISTERS- The following extracts from the Bonavista Church Register will be of interest to many of our readers:-Year 1786.
- Jan'y 15
- Edward White and Elizabeth Greenan.
William and Thomas, sons of William and Charity Pardy.
Hugh Abbott, aged 60 years.
Feb'y 10 Feb'y 15 XXXXXX
From Mrs. Tatler March 1992 Burial at Wareham (Dorset): 04 May 1836 Thomas Abbott, age 70.
Christening at Wareham: 20 Jul 1759 Joseph Norman s of Jane Abbott. XXXXXX
July 1992. Bonavista Museum: Mary Mesh daughter of Richard & Ann bapt 2 Mar 1815 COE. [TC Note- Mary Marsh = Robert Tucker, was she Mary Mesh, daughter of Richard Mesh & Rose (Ann) Abbott?? Most likely!!].
Rose Abbott = Richard Mesh, Jr. 13 Dec 1809.
[TC Note- Rose Abbott baptised 1784, Bonavista, daughter of James & Elizabeth/ Rose Mesh buried
December 1, 1848, Bonavista C of E, described as aged, wonder why!, if this is the same Rose Mesh then she was only 62! certainly not aged. I suppose it depends on the age of the person making the notation!]. XXXXXX
Dorset Marriage Index, Jan/1993- NTA. Matthew Abbott = Alice Hayter 06 Mar 1716- Confirmed, NTA. XXXXXX
Feb 1993: For British Deportees to America (1760-1775), by Clifford Neal Smith. [4600 names in this index - many of the surnames were familiar in Bonavista and in our family research:
The record for Mary Abbott is used as a sample: Name of Convict- ABBOT, Mary; Date of Appellate action 1762 Jun 26; Crime for which convictedshoplifting; Original sentence (mandatory)- death; Where tried- Shrewsbury; Mitigation to transportation for 14 years- Disposition of case upon appeal; Manuscript source A-131, A = Criminal Papers, volume 10 (1760-1766), 131 = page 131.
[TC Note - Newfoundland was never a penal colony; they would have been transported to Virginia. XXXXXX
Jan 1994: From Burnham Gill records: 1755/6 Richard Abbott & Joseph Randall both claim plantation at Bayley's Cove. Thomas Slate is Abbott's uncle. [TC NOTE- Richard Abbott's Uncle]. Mary Lamb [TC Note Mary Lane?] Heir at Law (to Randall). Vol 3, pg 29. XXXXXX
B. Gill references are to the CO194? The 1758/9 ref to Rich Abbott, son of Elizabeth XXXXXX
The Northern District Court Records. (1) 1749 vol 1 pg 37? re: Jno Sheppard owes Josiah Steed? 28.3 pounds. (2) 1755/6 Richard Abbott & Joseph Randall both claim plantation at Bayley's Cove. Thomas Sleat/Slate said to be Abbott's father????. Mary Lamb [TC Note Mary Lane?] Heir at Law. Vol 3, pg 29.
(3) 1768 vol 4, pg 97, re; Timothy Martin shot a man. (4) 1767 vol 4, pg 31/2 re: not on French Shore, 4 miles south of Cape. XXXXXX
Colonial Secretary's Office, Outgoing Correspondence, PANL G.N.2/1/a: Vol 2, pg 231, 15 Sep 1755. Bonavista.
Hugh Abbott Sr. indebted to Thomas Webb.
pg 394 13 Oct 1757 Bailey's Cove Bonavista- Elizabeth Abbott, daughter of the late James Newell and grand daughter of Thomas Newell. Elizabeth Abbott vers Jonas Newell of Jonas.
pg 396 03 Oct 1757- Thomas Slate of Bonavista leaves property to his nephew Richard Abbott at Bailey's Cove. Joseph Randall vers Richard Abbott- Abbott won!
pg 454 Randell ordered to remove from Abbott's property. Vole 3, pg 29, 27 Sep 1759. Randall's counter claim. He claims that since Thomas Slate was illegitimate then the property was not Slate's to bequeath to anybody. This Thomas Slate (Jr.) was illegitimate son of Thomas Slate (Sr.) begat by Elizabeth, wife of William Newell.
Mary Lane mentioned as Heir at Law to Randall. pg 55- Elizabeth Abbott put in possession of her property. Vol 4, pg 61, 17 Sep 1762, George Rider debtors: Tilley House & Cotteral Poor
William Messrs Newlass
- Hugh
- Abbott
Porter Tilley Bartlett
Thomas Robert Lewis
Stafford XXXXXX
William
This is not the same case as above wherein Abbott is in dispute with Randall.
CO 194/16 [Reel B-212]
This letter concerns a family (descendants of Thomas Newell) inheritance dispute over ownership of land in Bonavista. Abbott is Newell's grandson and is appealing a decision made by Governor Palliser to grant the inheritance to another grandson of Newell. Abbott is appealing to the Board in hopes that they will side with him and not with Palliser.
222 B 223
The Board of Trade and Plantations
1766?