Martha Abbott

Female, ID #7312, b. between 1809 and 1810, d. circa August 1887

Alternate Names

     Her married name was Glanfield.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Martha Abbott was born between 1809 and 1810 at Sourton, DEV, ENG. She was born between 1810 and 1811 at Sourton, DEV, ENG.
     She married John Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Susanna White, on 17 October 1830 at the Parish Church, Sourton, DEV, ENG, John Glanfield sojourner of this parish and Martha Abbott sojourner of this parish were married.
He signed the register, she made her mark.
Witnesses George Weekes, Jno Oswell (who witnessed other marriges.)
     She died circa August 1887 at Exeter registered, DEV, ENG; recorded age 81.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • As of 29 May 1831, Martha Abbott and John Glanfield lived at Okehampton, DEV, ENG, at baptism of son William.
  • As of 10 November 1833, Martha Abbott and John Glanfield lived at Rixton, Sourton, DEV, ENG, given at the baptism of their son.
  • As of 23 June 1839, Martha Abbott and John Glanfield lived at Holcombe Burnell, DEV, ENG, given at the baptism of their son.
  • Martha Abbott and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Parsonage, Holcombe Burnell, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 30.
  • Martha Abbott and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Britton Cottage, Dunsford, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 40, hers 41.
  • Martha Abbott and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Britton Cott, Dunsford, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 51.
  • Martha Abbott and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Britton Cot, Dunsford, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 62, her 63. With them granchild Alice Glanfield 9 born Dunford, a scholar.
  • Martha Abbott and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Coachhouse with rooms over, Kenn, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 70, hers 73. 19yr old granddaughter Alice Glanfield with them, servant born Dunsford.

Family

John Glanfield b. 30 Nov 1808, d. c Nov 1897
Children