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 1705. Thomas of St. John’s 1706. William of St. John’s or Petty Harbour 1739-43. Richard son of Elizabeth Abbot of 1765. Bonavista Richard of Bay Bulls 1793 Matthew of Trinity 1800. James of Harbour Grace 1817. Richard Bayley’s Cove, Bonavista 1817. James of Careless Harbour (now Ragged Harbour 1822. Kerleys) 1820 William of Catalina 1823. James of British Harbour 1832. George of Millers Passage 1835. Thomas of Carbonear 1848. John of Doting Cove 1858. John of North West Arm (now 1860. Lockston) John of Rose Blanche 1861. John of Robinson’s Head (St. George’s 1870. Bay) William of Bay de Verde 1871. William of Burin 1871. Jeremiah of Port au Bras 1871. John of Port au Bras 1871. John of Springfield (Brigus district) 1871. Thomas of Springfield (Brigus district) 1871. XXXXXX 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 Hugh Abbott Joseph Abbott Sarah Abbott Richard 1 Abbott Richard 2 Abbott Richard Jr. Abbott William XXXXXX 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 Joseph Sr. Abbott Hugh; shared pew with W. Abbott Richard Reader and G. Little. Abbott Sarah Abbott Richard Abbott Joseph, Jr. Abbott William, Sr. Abbott Abigail Abbott James Abbott William,Jr. Abbott Stephen Abbott Martha, Jr. Abbott Abraham Abbott Hannah Abbott William Abbott Henry Abbott Hugh Abbott Honor Abbott Stephen Abbott Joseph - Leader Abbott Hannah Abbott Roger Abbott Richard Abbott John XXXXXX Servants at Bird Island Cove (now Elliston) 1825: Abbott Stephen Abbott John XXXXXX Newfoundland School Society contributors 1831-2 Bonavista: Abbott Joe Abbott Mr. R. XXXXXX Newfoundland School Society contributors 1832-3 Bonavista: J Abbott Sr. J Abbott Jr. Jos Abbott Roger Abbott Solomom Abbott S Abbott Jr. XXXXXX 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 Mr. Roger Abbott Mr. S. XXXXXX 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 Oct 30 a son, Matthew, of Matthew & Grace Abbott. 1796 Aug 06 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 May 06 a son, William, of Matthew & Ann Abbott. 1802 Jun 04 a son, John to Matthew & Ann Abbott of this Harbour. 1804 Apr 23 a daughter Grace to Matthew & Ann Abbott. 1807 May 31 a daughter Harriett? Olivia of Stephen & Martha Abbott of Bonavista. 1809 Sep 29 a son Benjamin to Stephen Jr. & Martha Abbott of Bonavista b 2 Nov 1807. 1844 Feb 27 a son William to John & Mary Abbott, a fisherman, Trinity. 1847 Mar 18 a son John to John & Mary Abbott (paper/ Pauper?) Trinity. 1850 May 14 a son James to John & Mary Abbott fisherman Trinity. 1854 Sep 17 Arthur, to Edward & Grace Gardiner, Fisherman, nee Abbott, British Harbour. 1860 Feb 23 Abraham, to John & Mary Abbott, fisherman nee Cooper b 22 Feb 1860, NW Arm Trinity. 1856 Dec 01 James, to Edward & Grace Gardiner, fisherman nee Abbott British Harbour b Nov 20, 1856. 1861 Mar 01 William to Augustus & Mary Tibbs fisherman nee Abbott b 16 Feb 1861- Trinity. 1861 May 20 Matthew to John & Mary Abbott- fisherman- nee Cooper 16 Apr 1861- NW Arm Trinity.