Susannah Hodge1,2

#20347, (1809 - 1889)
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Life Events

BirthSusannah Hodge was born on 3 Aug 1809 in Colyton, Devon.2
 
BaptismShe was baptized on 14 Sep 1809 in Colyton. She was noted to be the daughter of Edward & Rebecca Hodge.2 
1861 CensusShe and Richard Oliver appeared on the 1861 Census of Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario. Richard was an Inn Keeper, born in England, religion Church of England, age 59, and single. Also in the household were Susan Hodge (45, single, born England), Cora Hodge (10, born in Upper Canada, attended school), Jonathan Wessels (15, UC), and Henry Tuttle (16, UC, laborer). They were all recorded as family members and lived in a two story frame house. [Note: in the 1861 census, age is as of the next birthday].3 
MarriageSusannah Hodge married Richard Oliver on 20 Mar 1867 in Trenton, Hastings County, Ontario.
Details from registration: Richard Oliver, age 65, residence Sidney, born Cheriton Fitzpaine Devon England, son of Richard & Sarah Oliver;
Susannah age 52, residence unclear, born Cobton Devon England, daughter of Edward & Rebecca Hodges;
Witnesses were John & Caroline Hodges of Belleville; married by W Bleasdell, minister of the United Church of England & Ireland.1 
1871 CensusRichard and Susan Oliver appeared on the 1871 Census of Brighton Township, Northumberland County, Ontario. Richard was 61 and a farmer. Susan was 55. They were both born in England and their religion was Church of England. With them were Cora E and John Dame.4 
1881 CensusRichard and Susan Oliver appeared on the 1881 Census of Sidney, Hastings County, Ontario. Susan was 70 and Richard 79, both of English origin, and Episcopal Methodist. Richard was a Farmer, and the head of the household was Alured F Bartlette.5 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband Richard died on 18 Jan 1888.6,7 
DeathSusannah died on 4 Apr 1889 in Sidney Township, Hastings County, Ontario.
Information from registration: Susan Oliver, age 80, Pauper, born England, cause of death old age 6 months, Dr J.B. Moran, informant Samual Carr of 2nd Con Sidney, registered 4 April 1889, religion Church England.8 
Last Edited5 Jul 2016

Citations

  1. Province of Ontario Marriage Registers: Richard Oliver & Susannah Hodges, Family History Library.
  2. Colyton, Devon, Parish Register. Image viewed at FindMyPast. Susannah Hodge, 1809.
  3. 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Northumberland, Murray Township, Page 72.
  4. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East, Brighton Township, Page 55.
  5. 1881 Census for Canada "Ontario, Hastings West (121), Sydney (a-2), page 9."
  6. Ontario Death Registration. Richard Oliver, #006877-88.
  7. Notebook of Thomas Oliver, Devon and Ontario, held by a descendant.
  8. Ontario Death Registration. Susan Oliver, #006708-89.