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Re: Major John OVENS 1788-1825 ; Lt John OVENS 1811-1849 later Captain OVENS from Fermanagh Ireland

toshea60 — 2012-01-27 18:00:55Z

Hi Tom!

Thanks for the further information. It's interesting to me to similar patterns. My Mary Ann, who was born in Ireland in 1835 and moved with her family to Ontario in before 1837, had a brother who moved to Washington state.

I suspect that the families who ended up in Canada were probably cousins. So, we might be related! Very distantly... :-)

Re: Major John OVENS 1788-1825 ; Lt John OVENS 1811-1849 later Captain OVENS from Fermanagh Ireland

tomwdcraftr — 2012-01-24 03:21:07Z

Hi Maureen

One of my Great Great Grandfather's Thomas Ovens' Daughter's was named Mary Ann Ovens. She was born in Durham County, Ontario in 1853. Also, the first Son was William John Ovens. Another Ovens in the Durham County area had a first Son named William John. With the naming patterns used back then I thought a good possibility Thomas' Father's name could have been William I did find a William Ovens in the Durham County area who would seem to have been the right age to be Thomas' Father. My Ovens family relocated to Simcoe County, Ontario in the 1860's.

When I studied it I thought Irishmacsaint may have been part in Donegal and part in Fermanagh in Ireland. A land record for Ontario, is my only clue that our family came from Fermanagh County.

After my Grandfather's first marriage, his first wife and 2 Ovens children moved to California. They were Wilfred Ovens and Mildred Ovens, both deceased in the 1990's I think. Wilfred never had children.

Wish I knew more. I was named after my Grandfather, Thomas Wilfred Ovens, and he was a very kind and special person.

Thanks!! Tom McMillan (Washougal, WA)

Re: Major John OVENS 1788-1825 ; Lt John OVENS 1811-1849 later Captain OVENS from Fermanagh Ireland

toshea60 — 2012-01-23 23:23:58Z

My ggg/father James Ovens was born in Ireland and moved to North Marysburg, Ontario in 1860 with his wife Emily and his oldest daughter Mary Ann (my gg/grandmother). He was a farmer.

We think his father was William Ovens b. 1773 in Tulnagoan, Inishmacsaint, Donegal, Ireland.

I'm interested in all things Ovens. I would appreciate any information others might have about the Ovens family.

Maureen Shea

I live in California. My gg/grandmother Mary Ann Ovens was born in Ireland, married in Ontario, and died in California!

Major John OVENS 1788-1825 ; Lt John OVENS 1811-1849 later Captain OVENS from Fermanagh Ireland

kimelle_1 — 2011-06-03 11:03:59Z

I'm also researching OVENS and have been trying to determine if there is a connection.

Major John OVENS was born 1788 St Catherine, County Fermanagh, Ireland and died 1825 Sydney Australia. He never married.

Lt John OVENS was born abt 1811 Corcloon, Fermanagh, Ireland. He married Georgina GREEN 7 Jan 1830 Sydney Australia. Georgina died 21 July 1830

On 9 Sept 1837 Lt OVENS was promoted to Captain. He married a Louisa (date unknown). Issue Emily OVENS born 28 Jan 1845 Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland.

Notice for Emily's marriage
Alcock – OVENS at Clifton, Capt. G.B.P. Alcock Bengal Army to Emily, daughter of the late Capt. OVENS, H.M.’s 57th Regt., AT Christ Church, Clifton Oct 7 1871 The Pall Mall Gazette (London, England), Saturday,October 14, 1871

Would like to hear from other OVENS reseachers

Re: Ovens of Scotland

valeriewkenny — 2010-09-14 21:18:51Z

hi sorry, just discovered your note. i thought ancestry made us aware of a reply so i must have missed this one.
yes your tree is complicated but if you get in touch with sid james at ec@jamesec.com that is his branch his father ? granfather was walter hesketh. so he is the man to help you.
regards

valerie

Re: Thomas Ovens & Margaret Guthrie of Fermanagh Immigrate to Canada Abt 1847

Lisa733 — 2010-08-07 18:54:14Z

Hi Annette:

I had never heard of the facts you provided for that time frame and for Ireland. Thank you very much for taking the time to write and explain. I will certainly keep this in mind for my Ovens ancestor and a couple of other ancestors who arrived in Ontario prior to the main Irish famine. (I had read about "promotions" the Canadian government issued to those in England during the 1860s or 1870s; I didn't consider the same thing may have been done for an earlier time and place.)

Tom and Annette:
My mum remembers reading a family bible (sadly, no longer in our possession) stating Ovens names, years and places of birth. This lead our search to Co. Donegal and Co. Fermanagh during the 1960's. While we were in Ireland, my mum visited "Honora", whom she thought was a distant relative. They compared stories, family members leaving Ireland, and family resemblances and photos - it appeared that our families were distantly related.

Since my gggf had been living in New Jersey during the 1840s and settled in Ontario, Canada, I thought there might have been a connection with the Ovens who immigrated to Ontario c1847.

A very kind man who was living near Ottawa, Ontario (whom has since passed away) had a wealth of Ovens information. Within a couple of weeks I will find and go through his information to see if there might be something helpful for you, Tom.

Again, Annette, thank you for your help. It is greatly appreciated.

Lisa

Re: Thomas Ovens & Margaret Guthrie of Fermanagh Immigrate to Canada Abt 1847

AnnetteCode — 2010-08-07 03:23:05Z

Although I'm not searching this family myself I do get a notice when someone replies to the postings. My husband's family was from Ireland, leaving before the 1840's, many Protestant then later immigrants left Ireland long before the famine 1818 for the Codd's who became Code's in Canada.
We assumed that a David Code (first settler George Code) of Perth, Ontario and a William Code 1813 descendants from Smith Fall's Ontario would be related, we had DNA tests done to the surprise of all there was no match. The families lived 20 miles apart in Lanark Co. and 20 miles apart in Wicklow Ireland and attended the same church turned out not to match!! Many left Ireland especially if Protestant for being loyal to the British Crown during 1798 and subsequent years. Rather than becoming Catholic when lands started being returned to their original irish owners
the 'anglo-irish' chose to come to Canada for 100 acre Grants, provisions and equipment for 1 year, and improvements. The British Army had a big installation at Enniskillen or Inniskillen - you can see more just be googling the name.Annette

Re: Thomas Ovens & Margaret Guthrie of Fermanagh Immigrate to Canada Abt 1847

Lisa733 — 2010-08-07 02:10:36Z

Hi Tom:

I would prefer to reply offline; thank you for your email address.

Note:
We visited Ireland when I was young and my mum found whom we thought was a distant relative. It's a long story (one that I can explain in an email) but apparently whom we thought was our ancestor is actually distantly related to one of the Ovens whom Annette found (the military fellow, living in Enniskillen). We are now finding a bit of information that once again may link us to the lady in Ireland. I have a feeling that the Ovens in Ontario were perhaps cousins who left Ireland within a few years of each other.

Thank you again for replying to my message. I look forward to corresponding and sharing photos.

Kind regards,
Lisa

Re: Thomas Ovens & Margaret Guthrie of Fermanagh Immigrate to Canada Abt 1847

tomwdcraftr — 2010-08-05 21:29:07Z

Hi Lisa

Thanks so much for the message!! I continue also to seek information for my Ovens ancestors. I believe my Great Great Grandfather Thomas Ovens and my Great Grandfather William John Ovens were both farmers (likely fruit) in Ontario. My understanding is that Thomas and his wife Margaret immigrated to Canada about 1847 (likely during the potato famine). Annette did give some excellent info. I think until I can find a marriage record or something showing the parentage of each, I'm stuck, but I keep searching.

I'm not aware of my Ovens ancestors being in Toronto, but I believe my Great Grandfather's wife Sarah McAllister and/or her parents may have lived in Toronto for a time. Some of my other side of McMullan's did live in Toronto for a time. I believe my Ovens did live in Hope (or New Hope) which isn't far from Toronto for a time.

I thought Ovens was a fairly uncommon name, until I looked at some of the records for Fermanagh, Ireland. Seems that may have been one of the "breeding grounds" for them?

Thomas was born about 1824, so it's possible he could be a brother or maybe even a cousin of your ancestor. It was actually on a land record of Nottawasaga that I found Thomas was from county Fermanagh, Ireland.

My Grandfather was Thomas Wilfred Ovens and he was a Business College instructor, owner, principal, etc. He started and worked for quite a number of business colleges in Canada and across the United States. His Mother, maiden name Sarah McAllister was a teacher in Ontario before she married.

I'd love to see the photo of your Ovens ancestors. If you'd like to email off ancestry my email is tomwdcraftr@juno.com

I do have photos of my Great Grandfather William John Ovens and my Grandfather Thomas Wilfred Ovens here at my family tree. I'll send you an invite to my family tree so you can look at the photos I have.

My McMullan/McMillan ancestry is also from Ireland, and that has also been quite a project. I have found marriage information from County Down, but can't go back any further until I know more. I've had considerable help from a Yahoo County Down Group.

Thanks!!

Tom McMillan (Washougal, WA)

Re: Thomas Ovens & Margaret Guthrie of Fermanagh Immigrate to Canada Abt 1847

Lisa733 — 2010-08-05 18:36:28Z

Several years ago I was in contact with three people in Ontario who were trying to find the Irish birthplace of their Ovens' ancestors. At that time, we did not find a link between our ancestors (nor, I believe, their birthplaces), but we believed there was the possibility that our ancestors were related.

My gggrandfather was John Ovens, born c1809, Ireland. John was living in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1850 with his wife and children; he was a teacher. I do not know when he arrived in North America but it appears it was prior to 1842. He settled in Toronto in the early 1850's. He eventually owned a fancy goods establishment in Toronto which stayed in the family for decades.

On the 1881 Ontario Census, he is shown with his wife and children and Jennie Stinson, age 20, born in Ontario. We believe there is the possibility that John's parents were William Ovens and Elizabeth Stinson.

I would be very interested in hearing from you, Tom, should you wish to compare information. I also have a couple of photos of my Ovens ancestors should you wish to compare family features.

PS I was quite interested in the excellent research by Annette!

Kind regards,
Lisa
Living in California, born in Ontario

Re: Ovens family history

gabystewart66 — 2010-05-24 19:08:55Z

Hi My mothers maiden name is Ovens (now Carole Janssens) and she has just returned from 2 weeks in Ireland doing family history. She has a wealth of information including where the family home was and their links to other families in Ireland. Major John Ovens ended up being the Aide de Camp for governor Brisbane in the early days of Australia and is burried in Sydney. Not sure of the dutch connection but there is almost certainly a Scottish connection and there seems to have been a close link to the linen trade so this may be another reason for the name being in Northern Europe. My mum is really happy to share her info so if you want to get in touch with me I can put you in contact please feel free to emailing me direct
kind regards
Gaby Stewart email gabystewart66@yahoo.co.uk

Re: Thomas Ovens & Margaret Guthrie of Fermanagh Immigrate to Canada Abt 1847

AnnetteCode — 2010-02-07 19:11:55Z

On www.familysearch.org main page is:

William John Ovens died 09 Feb, 1923 74 yr. 6 mo. est. born 1848. Creemore, simcoe, Ontario
Father Thomas Ovens
Mother Margret Guthrie
GSU#1976692
Digital GSU #4171037
Image #1384

AC

Re: Thomas Ovens & Margaret Guthrie of Fermanagh Immigrate to Canada Abt 1847

AnnetteCode — 2010-02-07 17:18:50Z

Have fun. AC

Re: Thomas Ovens & Margaret Guthrie of Fermanagh Immigrate to Canada Abt 1847

tomwdcraftr — 2010-02-07 07:40:34Z

Hi Annette

Thanks so much for looking into all that!!

The 1881 Canada census for the Thomas & Margaret Ovens in Nottawasaga you show would be my Great Great Grandparents. In 1881 my Great Grandfather William John Ovens would have been married and on his own, so the one for William and Sarah Ovens would be them (but, I believe Sarah was actually born in Ontario and not Scotland---her McAllister parents were from Scotland though, so perhaps a mistake of the census taker).The 2 year old Thomas is my Grandfather. I do have most of the Canada census info.

I'll be looking through the information you provided.

Very much appreciated!!

Tom McMillan (Washougal, WA)

Re: Thomas Ovens & Margaret Guthrie of Fermanagh Immigrate to Canada Abt 1847

AnnetteCode — 2010-02-07 06:55:16Z

Using the Griffith Valuations for Ireland and Fernmanagh in 1862. There were 21 Ovens in Fermanagh 1862, and 5 Guthrie's
The Parish they have in common was Parish Inishmacsaint where there were 9 Ovens and 3 Guthrie's. Various townlands.

There is one William Guthrie of Inishmacsaint Parish, Croaghan Townland but the other names are Thomas Guthrie, John Guthrie and James Guthrie of Glenwilly Townlands. Only 1 William Ovens but not of these Parishes.

Most Griffith Valuations were done in the 1850's so the above is quite late and almost 20 years after Thomas and Margaret left Ireland.
You can see Griffiths Valuations at www.failteromhat.com or www.askaboutireland.com

eg: Property 1A Thomas Guthrie, Glenwilly, house,land 21 Acres.15.0
also land 1A.1.4
2A John Guthrie, Glenwilly, land 10A.2.15
also 2B land 14.1.15
3 James Guthrie, Glenwilly, land 23A.3.3

There are some resources which may have Parish records and other information about Fermanagh:
www:censusfinder.com United Kingdom+Ireland+County
www:igp-web.com + county

On Census finder/igp-web Parish records here are some examples they are earlier than the dates you want but I only did a bit to give an example of what you could find.

Tithe Records 1824-1826 on censusfinder.com
There are no OVENS LOTS OF OWENS or may not have been in Fermanagh yet? except Thomas was born in 1818or1825 Enniskillen records might be the next county as on the border, just can't remember which Co. at the moment
GUTHRIE there are three in 1834 in Inishmaacsaint Parish and Glanwinney Townland (different spelling from Griffiths Valuation)John, Thomas and George.

Sept 11, 1803 Alexr.born to William Ovens and Elizabeth Stinson of Corcloon, Fermanagh

Oct 4, 1807 dau Catherine born to John Guttry&Susan Armstrong Glenlevin,Ferm.

May 1, 1808 son Robert born to Thomas Guttry & Anne Skales,
Glenlevin, Ferm.

On a online bmd website the only birth/baptism records start in 1864 for name Ovens and 1865 for the name Guthrie

Wills Index:
George Ovens 1837 J. Ovens no County
Jane Ovens, Widow, Enniskillen (usually army)border town
John Ovens, Rahalton, Fermanagh 1801

Only 1 Guthrie in the 1881 Directory for Fermanagh a John who was the school master in Pettigoe

1824 Directory:
Heading: Nobility, Gentry & Clergy Churchhill, Fermanagh
Lieut. John Oven 27th. HP, Corcloon Cottage

also William Oven, Esquire, Rahalton, Fermanagh

www.familysearch.org has a couple of Fermanagh records but 1875+ however, there are Thomas Ovens and Margret in the 1881 Census:
Thomas born 1818 age 63 Farmer born Ireland, Church of Scotland, Dorchester N. Middlesex East Ontario and Margret age 55.
1881 born 1824 Ireland age 57 Farmer, Margaret 55 born Ire.
Nottawasaga, Simcoe N.
children Henry Edward 21, Charlotte Amelia 18, George Alford 16.

also William Ovens, Farmer,32 born Ontario 1849 and wife Sarah 30 born Scotland, children Mary A.5, Archibald 3,
Thomas 2, Evaline born January.
There are 1871 and 1851 Canadian Census on www.collectionscanada.gc or other websites

www.familysearch.org 2/09 PILOT

several Thomas Ovens, Fermanagh but one married in 1848 Enniskillen #101242 Vol.5 Pg.754 but no matching Margret Guthrie or Guttry. See also just Ireland for some Canadian records also US by just entering Thomas Ovens.

I tried the www.theshipslist.com but only one possibility a bit early was J.Owens or Ovens, wife & 3 children July 1820 Steamship from Quebec to Montreal (these steamships then went from Montreal to Upper Canada) there are lists of them but too many to go through. The only other ovens were ovens!

Hopefully some of the Irish information will help you find more parish records.

Annette Code
'genealogy for fun'

Thomas Ovens & Margaret Guthrie of Fermanagh Immigrate to Canada Abt 1847

tomwdcraftr — 2010-01-26 22:42:25Z

I'm looking for information about my Great Great Grandparents Thomas Ovens and Margaret Gurthrie. I believe Thomas was born about 1824 and Margaret perhaps between 1824 and 1828? At this point I assume they married in Ireland before immigrating to Ontario about 1847. Indications are they had my Great Grandfather William John Ovens in Ontario about 1849 and he was the first child.

From the Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid (OCFA) it appears they are both buried in the Stayner Union Cemetery in Nottawasage, Simcoe, Ontario.

Am hoping to possibly find information on births, marriage, immigration, family info in Ireland, etc.

In 1861 they were in Hope, Durham, Ontario, and later I know they were in Nottawasaga, Simcoe, Ontario.

Thanks so much!!

Tom McMillan (Washougal, WA)

Re: Ovens of Scotland

albertsgrandchild — 2010-01-17 23:04:19Z

Hi, bit of a long shot this, but have just discovered that my great grandmother who had birth cert name Agnes Boyd Thomson also sometimes was recorded as Ovens Thomson. She was born Langholm I think. I have been informed that family who remained in Scotland went by Ovens Thomson rather than the Boyd Thomson. Can't make head nor tail of things, any help appreciated. Her first marriage was to a Heskett, James I believe.

thanks g

Re: Ovens, Hugh, Durham, Ontario, Canada

tomwdcraftr — 2009-12-03 23:21:41Z

I should have mentioned that by the 1871 census Thomas and family were farming in Nottawasaga, Simcoe, Ontario and the family remained there for many years.

Tom McMillan (Washougal, WA)

Re: Ovens, Hugh, Durham, Ontario, Canada

tomwdcraftr — 2009-12-03 23:19:07Z

My Great Great Grandfather was Thomas Ovens born about 1824 I believe in Fermanagh Co., Ireland. I did find him on the 1861 census in Hope, Durham, Ontario. He was married to Margaret Guthrie who was also from Ireland and they may have married there before immigrating.

Their oldest Son was William John Ovens (my Great Grandfather) born in Canada about 1848, so they apparently immigrated some time before that.

Would seem Thomas could have been related to Hugh?

Thanks, Tom McMillan (Washougal, WA)

John OVENS b 1854 Fermangh. Migrated to New York then New South Wales

kimelle_1 — 2009-09-28 04:14:35Z

John OVENS was born 4 Dec 1854 Enniskillen, Fermanagh

He married Fanny Matila born 1859 Manchester, Lancashire date unknown

He was living in New York from 1867 to 1919.

He arrived New South Wales Australia on the "Ventura" 06/01/1920.

Would like to learn about his ancestors

Re: Ovens of Scotland

dacmack — 2009-08-16 01:30:58Z

I am researching Ovens From East Lothian/ Midlothian
Andrew Ovens M Elesabeth Baillie, 1829
Abner Ovens (Andrew's Son) marries Ann Sinclair
Andrew (son of Abner) married Catherine Dalgleish Thomson
Any connection
Christine

Ovens from Norton,Derby.

Bab_Gregg — 2009-07-07 13:14:08Z

I am looking for info on William Oven born in Norton,Derbyshire in 1655.
His father was William Oven.
His mother was Dorcas Stone.

Re: Ovens, Hugh, Durham, Ontario, Canada

greenfieldboxer — 2009-05-11 23:21:47Z

Email me privately at greenfieldboxer@juno.com and I will send you what I have on the Onens.

looking for family of elmer howard ovens born in iowa in 1913

pinklexi101 — 2009-05-11 06:28:32Z

looking for grandfathers family his name was elmer howard ovens he was born in davenport iowa sep 15th 1913. he was entered into rest 06-7-1977 in boise idaho

Re: Ovens, Hugh, Durham, Ontario, Canada

pinklexi101 — 2009-05-11 06:09:48Z

looking for family my grandfather was born in iowa sep 15th 1913 his name was elmer howard ovens

Re: Ovens, Hugh, Durham, Ontario, Canada

pinklexi101 — 2009-05-11 06:04:47Z

Looking for grandfathers family he was born in davenport iowa sep 15th 1913 his name was elmer howard ovens

Re: Ovens of Scotland

valeriewkenny — 2008-11-29 22:50:19Z

hi i also have john ovens and mary hadden. my e-mail is valeriewkenny@msn.com

Re: Ovens of Scotland

Aassenbruck4370 — 2008-09-19 00:47:05Z

Hi Gail,
Sounds good. My email is crajassen@bigpond.com will look forward to hearing from you.
Amanda

Re: Ovens of Scotland

Gail_Riddell — 2008-09-12 10:17:24Z

Your question is 3 years old and so I am wondering if you will get this. I have the same people as you are enquiring about, namely George Vaughn OVENS married to Marion THOMSON (both of Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland. George was the youngest of 8 children born to James OVENS and Mary HADDEN.

George and Marion had 7 children, the youngest of whom was Euphemia, who married Samuel WELLS and they went to Queensland, Australia. You might like to contact me.

Re: William & Sara (or Sarah) Ovens Ontario, Canada

tomwdcraftr — 2008-08-27 18:46:42Z

Oops, I believe it should be Nina and Gertrude. Thanks!! Thomas W McMillan

William & Sara (or Sarah) Ovens Ontario, Canada

tomwdcraftr — 2008-08-27 18:44:23Z

I'm looking for information on heritage about my Great Grandparents---William (John I belive) Ovens and his wife maiden name Sara or Sarah McAlister. From the 1881 census it appears William was born approx. 1849 and Sarah about 1847. I belive their children were: Mary Amelia, Archibald, Thomas Wilfred (my Grandfather), Florence, Nina Gertrude, and Mabel (maybe others?--I know a twin of my Grandfather died early possibly at birth). In 1881 the census place shows Nottawasage, Simcoe North, Ontario and I know my Grandfather lived in Barrie, Ontario before moving to the states in the early 1900's. I'd like to know more about my Great Grandparents---if the immigrated---the census shows William of Irish Ancestry and Sarah of Scottish ancestry---but, shows born in Ontario and I was of the impression they immigrated? Also, am very interested in more information about their children and decendents of all. My Grandfather (Thomas Wilfred Ovens (note--some online info shows his middle name incorrectly as Wilford-- born Jan. 8, 1879 and died April 1964) started and taught in a number of Business Colleges---I know he was in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Alberta, Canada, Vancouver, WA, Portland, OR and Camas, WA where I hail from. Thanks so much!!! (My name is Thomas Wilfred McMillan)

Re: William and Thomas OVENS b Biggar Scotland

willobywallaby — 2008-08-17 12:14:48Z

Hi Carolyn

It was a nice surprise to get your email. Thanks for the info about Thomas. I do have some of the info about his trial but didn't know a lot about who he was assigned to. You message came at a good time as I am off to the Scotland and England on Wednesday and hope to find out some more info on him. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any info about him prior to coming to Australia. It you want to email me direct at webers@jwc.net.au it might be easier to make contact. Which one of the Ovens' are you descended from.

Kellie-ann

Re: William and Thomas OVENS b Biggar Scotland

covens2 — 2008-08-17 07:10:54Z

Dear Kelie-ann

I am related to your Thomas Ovens - I have heaps of information on him as he is a convict - his trial document etc. He was assigned with his wife to Hassall's farm at Cobbitty, Matavai named for the Bay in Tahiti where the Hassalls were missionaries previous to settling in Australia and by the next generation his first son, John Ovens owns land at Burrowa, NSW near Canberra. I am intending to go there before the end of the year. I have the connections to my own generation. Hope that helps. Hassal's family history is on the web as they are really a "first" family and their early history parallels Thomas's as he went to Burrowa as a servant to Hassal's son who was given land by Gov. Macquarie. His wife Elizabeth, younger than him of course was assigned for 14 years when he was assigned 7 years. So she as still a convict when he had hos ticket of leave.

all the best with your search - if I can be of any assistance just let me know.

Carolyn (Ovens)

Ovens Imigrated to PA around 1881

balunatick — 2008-06-01 03:55:01Z

I am trying to track the Scotish Origons of Henry Ovens born in Scottland in 1867. According to Marriage Licence to Mary Ann Pembridge (1889) His parents names were Alick and Martha. Family has said he Sailed from Glasglow Scotland and landed In Philadelphia. 1900 Cencus shows he Came to America in 1881. I know he was in Lackawana County (near Scranton)PA in 1889 from Marriage Licence. Haven't been able to trace him or his parents back to Scotland. Looking for any information about him or his parents/ relatives in Scotland. Please help if you can. I can provide information about his decendants in Pennsylvaina.

Re: Ovens

peterpanne — 2008-03-13 17:20:30Z

Thank you for the message.

The one you forwarded, is actually my own.

Re: Ovens

valeriewkenny — 2008-03-05 22:21:59Z

hi, i was sent this throgh genes reunited don't know if it is of any help...........................
I am sorry, but I do not have any more information about Janet Ovens, or any siblings.

In the 1841 Census, living at Cappuck, there is a family which may be my Robert Wilson and his wife Janet Ovens, but I am not sure. It reads:-

Caroline Wilson Abt 1827 Birthplace -Roxburghshire Civ. Parish Oxnam, Roxb.

Janet Wilson Abt 1796 Birthplace - Roxburghshire Civ. Parish Oxnam, Roxb.

Janet Wilson Junr. Abt 1826 Birthplace - Roxburghshire Civ. Par. Oxnam, Roxb.

Mary Wilson Abt 1835 Birthplace -
Roxburghshire Civ. Parish. Oxnam, Roxb.

Robert Wilson Abt. 1781 Birthplace - Roxburghshire Civ. Parish. Oxnam, Roxb.

I shall have to keep hunting.

Anne

Re: ovens of newbattle midlothian scotland

Gail_Riddell — 2008-01-21 05:34:09Z

Your message is a few months old so I am wondering if you will see this and respond. I am hunting for the family of Gardiner (Gardner?) Ovens who allegedly married a lady by the surname of Marr. At some point Gardiner came to New Zealand but whether it was before (or after) marriage is still unsolved. Looking forward to hearing from you...
Gail

Re: William and Thomas OVENS b Biggar Scotland

willobywallaby — 2007-11-12 12:08:48Z

I also have a Thomas Ovens, a convict who was transported to Australia in 1816 who was caught stealing in the Biggar area. I don't have any more information about him and was wondering if he may be related to your Ovens family.

Kellie-ann

Re: family history

richieovens — 2007-09-03 04:50:58Z

Hello, My name Richard John Ovens, My Grandfather was Dick Ovens (Richard) i beleave, Grandmother Cathy Ovens,My Dad is John Ovens Sister Ann Ovens,All From Scottland and Irland,(Dublin) and in (Scott, Hamilton Glassc) They came to canada in 1949, And i always thought i was the last Ovens in my family to carry on the family name so i kinda hope im not, But if i can be of some help Email me pls,richie_ovens@hotmail.com

ovens of newbattle midlothian scotland

valeriewkenny — 2007-07-01 22:24:11Z

looking for anyone with ties to newbattle ovens

Re: Ovens of Scotland

valeriewkenny — 2007-07-01 21:45:14Z

hi amanda, i have your euphemia ovens in my tree. contact me on valeriewkenny@msn.com as i have quite a bit of info.

Re: OVENS- AUSTRALIA " Brickwall" Please Help

2006-12-05 09:03:16Z

JHello I was born Carole Ann Ovens. Parents John Leonard Ovens & Violet Bessie Woodcock. Grandfather John Lucas Ovens, born in the military barracks hospital in Weeldon, Warrickshire. Irish connection to the Ovens of County Fermanagh. Major John Ovens who was ADC to governor Brisbane in New South Wales was related to my great grandfather. He did not marry. The Ovens river and Ovens valley are named after him. He was an engineer and explorer and did much for the Governor in organising the convict work parties in clearing the land for farming. Lieutenant John Ovens who was in the same regiment, wife Georgina is probably a cousin of the Major. I have yet to visit Ireland to find out more, but know they were all military men. Maybe you are descended from John & Georgina? If so we are related!Kind regards Carole

Re: OVENS IN HEREFORDSHIRE

2006-11-21 09:58:49Z

Pity that the Oven name gets lost amongst all the rubbish of bakers Oven's etc. anyway just come across your OVEN message. My family is Oven (no s) and are from Tideswell in Derbyshire. I have gone back as far as about 1750 with my line. But I am very interested in all Oven in England.Did you get to open your website?
look forward to your reply.
Margaret (nee Oven).

Re: mary ann theobold (nee ovens)

2006-11-21 08:50:00Z

Are you looking for Oven? Ovens? or Owen?
My family tree is Oven (without the S) I will check my records for you. As I am interested in all Oven names.
Margaret

Ovens

peterpanne — 2006-10-05 14:51:47Z

Am looking for family of Janet Ovens, who married Robert Wilson 9 Jun 1820 at Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland. She was 'of Ednam' at marriage.

OVENS- AUSTRALIA " Brickwall" Please Help

delboynz — 2006-08-18 06:49:04Z

Hello,

Trying to locate any info the following union, especially and children that may have been born from this marriage.
Individual info on either bride or bridegro' helpfull also.

I have been unable to locate any info apart from this marriage, ANYTHING would be GREATLY appreciated, It is highly possible that this family may not have lived only in WA but other states. Other areas of possibility in WA are Coolgardie, Kookynie,Claremount,Karrakatta,

James Henry OVENS
Married
Susan Elizabeth SAUNDERS
1900, Menzies WA AUS

Regards

John OVENS & Sarah GARDENER - son William OVENS born abt 1835 Ireland

kimelle_1 — 2006-06-26 07:37:17Z

Seeking any information on John OVENS who was married to Sarah GARDENER. Their son William OVENS was born c1835 in Ireland. William emigrated to Australia some time before 1861. I am yet to locate the details.
William married Maria Lealer CRABB "Mary" on 9 May 1861 in St James Church (C of E), Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA William died 18 Jun 1874 in Queensland, Australia.

Re: Ovens family history - William, John, James, Emma

hansepw1 — 2006-06-25 04:30:33Z

I have an Ovens connection. A William Ovens B abt 1814 in Ireland married (I suspect) Emily Riddle abt 1840 in KY or TN. They had the following children:
Emma J, Eliza, James WIlliam, John A, Charles all born in the 1840s in TN and then Albert G born in the early 1850s in Indiana.
Emma never married. John and Charles seem to disappear in the 1860s (Civil war??) and it appears Albert and his wife Josephine didn't have any children. I also have reason to believe that the father William Ovens and his wife Emily Riddle died in the 1850s as their children were in my Riddle lines' census' in the 1860s.

roy ovens

tekapo — 2006-05-09 09:03:59Z

i am looking for ancestors of my mothers side of my family tree (ovens). I have just found a death index record for roy ovens birth 30 nov 1931 died oct 2001.
he was born in liverpool to robert and agnes ovens,i believe he had two children and lived in hong kong around 1966.
if any body has any inforfamtion could you please contact me.
thanks
david todd

Re: Ovens family history

tekapo — 2006-05-09 08:51:34Z

hi david
i am just wondering if you have the same email address.
i am also looking at the ovens family history mainly in liverpool england my mothers name was margeret ovens born in liverpool in 1901 her parents were thomas ovens and hilda shaw ,my mother died in 1967 do you think we may able to help each other.

david todd