Person:Abraham Motley (1)

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Abraham Motley
b.5 Nov 1821 Oldham, Lancashire, England
d.18 Dec 1902 Willow Springs, Lafayette, Wisconsin, United States
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  1. Abraham Motley1821 - 1902
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  • H.  Abraham Motley1821 - 1902
  • W.  Susan Oake1833 - 1919
m. 1855
  1. Lincoln Motley1862 - 1915
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Name Abraham Motley
Gender Male
Birth? 5 Nov 1821 Oldham, Lancashire, England
Marriage 1855 Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin, United Statesto Susan Oake
Occupation? Stonemason and Miner
Death? 18 Dec 1902 Willow Springs, Lafayette, Wisconsin, United States
Burial? Willow Springs, Lafayette, Wisconsin, United StatesWillow Springs Cemetery

According to Carol Motley, came through Nova Scotia, Canada.

Residence: Willow Springs, WI

According to paper written by William H. Motley in June, 1948, Abraham Motley arrived in USA in 1848, landed at Milwaukee Oct 2 1848, came to Mineral Point by stage arriving Oct 10 1848.

Had a brother, Charles, that came to America, and was a policeman in Chicago during the Chicago Fire (1871). He also had some sisters, but they remained in England.

Later he homsteaded land four and a half miles south of Mineral Point and farmed it. He lived on Shake Rag Street.

According to the Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records:
Accession/Serial# WI2180_.444
Acres: 80
Aliquot Parts: E 1/2 SW
Section/Block: 21/
Township: 4-N
Range: 3-E
Fract. Section: No
Meridian: 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI
State: Wisconsin
Counties: Lafayette
Date: Nov 10, 1855
President: Franklin Pierce

In 1860 US Census, Willow Springs WI, post office Calamine, 6th of August Dwelling.Family 41 Abraham Motley 36 farmer real estate value 600 personal value 300 born in England Susan 24 Mary 10 Hannah 8 Maria 6 Fanny 5 Sarah 2 Neighbor: Jonathan Beaumont 54, wife Betty 44 children Geroge and Thomas.

In 1880 US Census, Willow Springs, WI, 1st of June: Abram 59 farmer Susan 48 Keeps House Anna 27 Housekeeper Maria 25 Housekeeper Fannie E 24 Milner Sarah J? 22 Works at Home John 19 Works on Farm Lincoln 16 Works on Farm Charles 14 Works at Home Laura 11 At school William H 8 At School Elizabeth Emma 5

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