Mary Ann Oxford

F, #53, b. 15 March 1870, d. 22 June 1923
  • Father: John Oxford b. 2 Jun 1811, d. 21 Dec 1883
  • Mother: Catherine Murphy b. 22 Apr 1840, d. 5 Feb 1911
  • Mary Ann Oxford was born on 15 Mar 1870 at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy.
  • In Apr 1871 Mary Ann Oxford was enumerated in the 1871 Canadian census in the household of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy at North Esk, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Oxford, John, 60, b. Scotland (sic), protestant, farmer
    ---, Catherine, 24, b. PEI, Catholic, Irish
    ---, John, 12
    ---, Elizabeth, 10
    ---, Catherine, 7
    ---, Sophia, 5
    ---, Thomas, 3
    ---, Mary, 1.
  • In Apr 1881 Mary Ann Oxford appeared on the 1881 Canadian census in the household of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy at Northesk, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    John OXFORD, M, M, 70, Scottish, b. N. B. Occ: Farmer Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Cathrine,F, M, 44, Irish, b. Prince Edward Island, Religion: Roman Catholic
    --- John, M, 23, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- James, M, 21, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian Note: Died and ...
    Elizabeth WHITE F, M, 20, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian Note:Wife of #150 Charles White
    --- Cathrine (Oxford), F, 17, Scottish New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Sophia, F ,15, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Thomas, M ,13, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Maryann, F ,11, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Allice, F, 9, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Isabella, F , 7, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Micheal (White), M , 1, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    Charles White, M, 30, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Occ: Labourer
    (LDS index or census erroneously shows Oxford children Catherine, Sophie, Thomas, Mary Ann, Alice and Isabelle as "White.")
  • Mary Ann Oxford emigrated in 1888 from Canada.
  • On 29 Jun 1889 Mary Ann Oxford, 19, married Wilbur Eliphlet Hayward, 23, son of Henry Hayward and Eliza Ann Warner, at Whitecloud, Newaygo County, Michigan.
  • On 8 Jun 1900 Mary Ann Oxford and Wilbur Eliphlet Hayward appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census at Berlin, Coos County, New Hampshire, as:
    Heyword, Wilbert, Head, W, M, Feb 1866, 34, married 10 years, b. Canada Fr., father b. England, mother b. Canada Fr., immigration 1874, 26 years in US, occupation "gear oiler" (? garbled writing), unemployed 2 months in the last year, can read, write and speak English, rents a home.
    ---- Mary, wife, W, F, May 1870, 30, three children of three born living, b. Canada Fr., parents b. Canada Eng., immigration 1888, 12 years in US, can read and write English.
    ---- Emery E., son, W. M, May 1891, 9, b. Michigan, at school
    ---- Erminia E., daughter, W, F, June 1892, 7, b. Michigan, at school
    ---- Inez V., daughter, W, F, May 1899, 1, b. Canada Eng., at school.
  • Mary Ann Oxford and Wilbur Eliphlet Hayward emigrated in 1905 from the United States to Saskatchewan, Canada, according to the obituary of Iva Hayward Gallie.
  • Mary Ann Oxford died on 22 Jun 1923 at Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 53 years, 3 months and 7 days.
  • Wilbur, her husband, outlived Mary and died on 28 Oct 1934 at North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 68.
  • Last Edited: 9 Dec 2017

Family: Wilbur Eliphlet Hayward b. Feb 1866, d. 28 Oct 1934

  • On 29 Jun 1889 Mary Ann Oxford, 19, married Wilbur Eliphlet Hayward, 23, son of Henry Hayward and Eliza Ann Warner, at Whitecloud, Newaygo County, Michigan.

Mary Jane Oxford

F, #84, b. 1867
  • Mary Jane Oxford was born about in 1867 at Boom, Northesk Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of Reuben (George) Oxford and Mary Ann Aribildo.
  • In Apr 1871 Mary Jane Oxford was enumerated in the 1871 Canadian census in the household of Reuben (George) Oxford and Mary Ann Aribildo at George Street, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Oxford, Reuben, 47, b. UBK, C. of England, English
    ---, Rosanna, 26, UBK, Methodist, Irish
    ---, Eliza, 9, English
    ---, George 8
    ---, Mary, 4
    ---, James, 2
    Compton, Amanda, 21, b. NB, French
    ---, Catherine, 2.
  • Her father, Reuben (George) Oxford, died at Boom, Northesk Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In Apr 1881 Mary Jane Oxford appeared on the 1881 Canadian census in the household of Mary Ann Aribildo at Northesk Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Oxford, Ann, 36, b. NB, Ch of Eng, Irish origins, widow
    ---, Eliza, 18, servant
    ---, George, 9 (sic)
    ---, Mary J., 14
    ---, Elizabeth, 6
    ---, James, 8
    ---, Susan, 1.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2017

Mathew Oxford

M, #49, b. 11 February 1780
  • Mathew Oxford was born on 11 Feb 1780 at Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, son of James Oxford and Margret Urquhart.
  • Mathew Oxford was baptized on 12 Feb 1780, son of James Oxford and Margret Urquhart, at Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.
  • On 11 Jun 1808 Mathew Oxford, 28, married Mary Sweezey, daughter of Aaron Sweezey, at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • The marriage of Matthew Oxford and Mary Sweezey is noted in the minutes of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Northumberland County.
  • Mathew Oxford received a New Brunswick land grant (Vol. D, page 241, grant no. 474) of 193 acres, along with 14 other people on 2 Aug 1808 at Newcastle Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • He received another New Brunswick land grant (Vol. D, page 247, grant no. 475) of 230 acres, along with 14 other people on 3 Aug 1808 at Newcastle Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • He received a quit claim deed per Courtney Papers. in 1816 at New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Mathew Oxford was a cooper by trade.
  • He died at Miramichi, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • There is a quit claim deed to Matthew OXFORD, No. 12, range 5, of Aroostook Co., Maine, according to the Courtney Papers. (but is after the death of Mathew, pere. May pertain to Mathew, fils.)
  • The unknown compiler of Courtney Papers (Ver. 2) says: "Uncle John OXFORD said that Matthew OXFORD married Elizabeth KNIGHT and that she was born in Scotland, and my mother (Sophia) said that he married Elizabeth SWEEZY (or SWEZEY). Uncle John (John M. Oxford) also said that our grandfather, (John. b. 1817) married Anna Lewis (or Mrs. Mary Lewis) or Mrs. LeMire. I have no doubt misunderstood this data."
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2017

Family: Mary Sweezey b. 1792, d. Mar 1875

  • On 11 Jun 1808 Mathew Oxford, 28, married Mary Sweezey, daughter of Aaron Sweezey, at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Matthew Oxford

M, #97, b. 1822, d. 15 June 1890
  • Matthew Oxford was born in 1822 at Miramichi, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, son of Mathew Oxford and Mary Sweezey.
  • The children NOT living with their mother at the 1851 census are: Susan (who is married and living nextdoor), James, Mathew, Katherine, and the younger Isabel. Where are they?
  • There is a quit claim deed to Matthew OXFORD, No. 12, range 5, of Aroostook Co., Maine, according to the Courtney Papers. (but is after the death of Mathew, pere. May pertain to Mathew, fils.)
  • In Apr 1861 Matthew Oxford appeared on the 1861 Canadian census at Perth, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada, as a servant in the home of one Charles Stewart from England.
  • He died on 15 Jun 1890 at age 68 years.
  • He was buried in Jun 1890 at Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan.
  • He was never married, according to the Courtney Papers.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jan 2018

Matthew John Oxford

M, #50, b. 18 July 1858, d. 7 January 1954

The back row (left to right) is Russell, Blanch, Jack, Sarah and Harry Oxford. The middle row is Mathew-4 (John-3, Matthew-2, James-1) and Albyn Oxford. The children are Larry Barr, Blanche Barr and Leslie Oxford. 1914 - 1915
  • Father: John Oxford b. 2 Jun 1811, d. 21 Dec 1883
  • Mother: Catherine Murphy b. 22 Apr 1840, d. 5 Feb 1911
  • Matthew John Oxford was also known as John M. Oxford (often documented simply as "John.")
  • He was born on 18 Jul 1858 at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, son of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy.
  • Matthew John Oxford was baptized on 25 Sep 1858, son of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy, at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In Apr 1861 Matthew John Oxford appeared on the 1861 Canadian census in the household of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    John Oxford, 49, husband, native, farmer, episcopalian
    Catherine, 24, wife, catholic
    Matthew, 3, son, episcopalian.
  • In Apr 1881 Matthew John Oxford appeared on the 1881 Canadian census in the household of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy at Northesk, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    John OXFORD, M, M, 70, Scottish, b. N. B. Occ: Farmer Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Cathrine,F, M, 44, Irish, b. Prince Edward Island, Religion: Roman Catholic
    --- John, M, 23, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- James, M, 21, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian Note: Died and ...
    Elizabeth WHITE F, M, 20, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian Note:Wife of #150 Charles White
    --- Cathrine (Oxford), F, 17, Scottish New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Sophia, F ,15, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Thomas, M ,13, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Maryann, F ,11, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Allice, F, 9, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Isabella, F , 7, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    --- Micheal (White), M , 1, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
    Charles White, M, 30, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Occ: Labourer
    (LDS index or census erroneously shows Oxford children Catherine, Sophie, Thomas, Mary Ann, Alice and Isabelle as "White.")
  • On 21 Mar 1887 Matthew John Oxford, 28, married Albyn Eleanor Spicer, 17, daughter of Omer Spicer, at New Salem, Nova Scotia.
  • Matthew John Oxford and Albyn Eleanor Spicer emigrated in 1888 from Canada arriving in US and in Michigan about 1888. The children were born in Michigan. (MI State census 1894.)
  • On 17 Apr 1888 his son, Albert James Oxford, died.
  • Matthew John Oxford and Thomas Oxford were naturalized in 1889 at Newaygo County, Michigan.
  • In 1894 Matthew John Oxford was Laborer by trade.
  • Matthew John Oxford and Richard Eugene Oxford were living at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, first cousins, grandsons of Matthew Oxford, lived only a few doors from eachother in 1900, and cousin George R. Oxford had lived in the area until recently when he moved to Rhode Island.
  • On 1 Jun 1900 Matthew John Oxford and Albyn Eleanor Spicer appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, as:
    John M Oxford, 41, b. Canada
    Alfin Oxford, 30, four of six children still living, b. Canada
    Blanch I Oxford, 10
    Sarah E Oxford, 8
    John E Oxford, 6
    Russell B Oxford, 2.
  • Matthew John Oxford was described as unable to read or write, in the 1900 census in 1900.
  • In 1910 Matthew John Oxford appeared on the 1910 U. S. Federal census in the household of Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford and Floyd George Barr at Bradley, Clark County, South Dakota, as:
    Floyd A Barr, 25, telegraph officer
    Sadie E Barr, 19
    Lawrence M Barr, 0
    Matthew J Oxford, 48, day laborer.
  • On 10 Jan 1920 Matthew John Oxford and Albyn Eleanor Spicer appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census at 1009 3rd Ave. S.E., Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, where John is a teamster, and sons Russel and Harry work as a call clerk and wagon driver at an Express Company.
  • In 1925 Matthew John Oxford was enumerated in the census at Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, in the household of Russell Ballyntine Oxford.
  • On 24 Apr 1930 Matthew John Oxford appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census in the household of Russell Ballyntine Oxford at Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, as:
    OXFORD, Russell B., head, 31, single, b. Michigan, parents b. Canada English, machinist for the railroad, owns a home worth $6000 and a radio
    ---, Eleanor A., mother, 60, b. Canada, immigrated 1887
    ---, Mathew J., father, 71, b. Canada, immigrated 1887, and is natualized.
  • On 21 Mar 1937 Matthew John Oxford and Albyn Eleanor Spicer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. (Click the icon to read more.)
  • Matthew John Oxford died on 7 Jan 1954 at Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, at age 95 years, 5 months and 20 days.
  • He was buried on 9 Jan 1954 at Memorial Park, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa.
  • Last Edited: 5 Jan 2018

Family: Albyn Eleanor Spicer b. 10 May 1869, d. 5 Apr 1949

  • On 21 Mar 1887 Matthew John Oxford, 28, married Albyn Eleanor Spicer, 17, daughter of Omer Spicer, at New Salem, Nova Scotia.

Mitchell Field Oxford

M, #1412, b. 29 July 1905, d. 15 September 1906
  • Father: Richard Eugene Oxford b. 24 Mar 1859, d. 21 Dec 1943
  • Mother: Nellie May Courtney b. 26 Sep 1874, d. 30 Jul 1955
  • Mitchell Field Oxford was born on 29 Jul 1905 at Michigan, son of Richard Eugene Oxford and Nellie May Courtney.
  • Mitchell Field Oxford died on 15 Sep 1906 at Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, at age 1 year, 1 month and 17 days of accidental drowning.
  • He was buried in Sep 1906 at Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2017

Patricia Margaret Oxford

F, #509, b. 24 January 1917, d. 8 October 1992
  • Father: John Eugene "Jack" Oxford b. 4 Jun 1893, d. 17 May 1979
  • Mother: Freda Johanna Wilhamina Randolph b. 1 Apr 1899, d. 18 Dec 1952
  • Patricia Margaret Oxford was born on 24 Jan 1917 at Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, daughter of John Eugene "Jack" Oxford and Freda Johanna Wilhamina Randolph.
  • On 5 Jan 1920 Patricia Margaret Oxford and Freda Johanna Wilhamina Randolph appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census at 302 Racine Avenue, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, where Freda and her daughter, Patricia, live in the same building as Andrew RANDOLPH, her father. She is enumerated as "divorced" and works as a servant to a private family.
  • On 23 Apr 1938 Patricia Margaret Oxford, 21, married Wallace Alfred "Red" Widel, 27, son of Harvey Alfred Widel and Catherine Wallis, at Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota.
  • Patricia Margaret Oxford died on 8 Oct 1992 at Pendelton, Umatilla County, Oregon, at age 75 years, 8 months and 14 days.
  • She was buried in Oct 1992 at Olney Cemetery, Pendelton, Umatilla County, Oregon.
  • Last Edited: 29 Nov 2017

Family: Wallace Alfred "Red" Widel b. 17 Aug 1910, d. Aug 1970

  • Martha Lee Widel
  • Clifford Wallace Widel+ b. 5 Jan 1950, d. 8 Apr 2006
  • Ronnie Lynn Widel
  • Joann Marie Widel
  • Terry Dean Widel
  • Gwen Kathrine Widel

R. Eugene Oxford Jr.

M, #1617, b. 11 December 1931, d. 13 March 1985
  • Father: Eugene R. Oxford b. 18 Mar 1902, d. 19 May 1992
  • Mother: Cleone Cora Ferris b. 25 Jul 1907, d. 21 Apr 1995
  • R. Eugene Oxford Jr. was born on 11 Dec 1931 at Michigan, son of Eugene R. Oxford and Cleone Cora Ferris.
  • In 1940 R. Eugene Oxford Jr. appeared on the 1940 U. S. Federal census in the household of Eugene R. Oxford and Cleone Cora Ferris at Garden City, Wayne County, Michigan, as:
    Eugene Oxford, 38, salesman in retail clothing
    Elenoe Oxford, 31
    Eugene Oxford Junior, 8
    Michael Oxford, 3.
  • R. Eugene Oxford Jr. died on 13 Mar 1985 at Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, at age 53 years, 3 months and 2 days.
  • He was buried in Mar 1985 at Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan.
  • Last Edited: 13 Dec 2017

Rena E. Oxford

F, #48, b. 21 May 1895, d. 27 April 1920
  • Father: Richard Eugene Oxford b. 24 Mar 1859, d. 21 Dec 1943
  • Mother: Nellie May Courtney b. 26 Sep 1874, d. 30 Jul 1955
  • Rena E. Oxford was born on 21 May 1895 at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, daughter of Richard Eugene Oxford and Nellie May Courtney.
  • On 1 Jun 1900 Rena E. Oxford appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census in the household of Richard Eugene Oxford and Nellie May Courtney at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, as:
    Richard E Oxford, 40, married 7 years, b. ME
    Nellie M Oxford, 24, one of two children living, b. Mich      
    Rena E Oxford, 5, b. Mich
    James Oxford , 82, widower, b. Canada.
  • In 1920 Rena E. Oxford appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census in the household of Nellie May Courtney at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, as:
    Oxford, Nellie M., head, O., M., 45, divorced, (all b. Michigan; children's father b. Maine)
    ---, Rena, daughter, 24,
    ---, Violet M., daughter, 18, (saleslady in a department store)
    ---, Eugene, son, 18, (bookkeeper in an insurance company.)
  • Rena E. Oxford died on 27 Apr 1920 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at age 24 years, 11 months and 6 days unmarried.
  • She was buried in Apr 1920 at Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan.
  • Last Edited: 13 Dec 2017

Reuben (George) Oxford

M, #11, b. 1825
  • Reuben (George) Oxford was also known as Robert R. Oxford according to his son James' marriage record in 1901.
  • He was born about in 1825 at Miramichi, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada (English), son of Mathew Oxford and Mary Sweezey.
  • His father, Mathew Oxford, died at Miramichi, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In Apr 1851 Reuben (George) Oxford was enumerated in the 1851 Canadian census in the household of Mary Oxford at Newcastle Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In Apr 1861 Reuben (George) Oxford appeared on the 1861 Canadian census at Boom, Northesk Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, according to Hutchinson's Directory. To date I haven't been able to consult this census. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information or access to the census.
  • B 1862 Reuben (George) Oxford married Mary Ann Aribildo, daughter of James Aribildo, at Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Reuben (George) Oxford was of the Catholic religion.
  • Bt 1867 - 1868 Reuben (George) Oxford was included in the city directory at Boom, Northesk Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Bt 1867 - 1868 Reuben (George) Oxford was Farmer by trade.
  • In 1871 Reuben (George) Oxford was Laborer by trade.
  • In Apr 1871 Reuben (George) Oxford and Mary Ann Aribildo were enumerated in the 1871 Canadian census at George Street, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Oxford, Reuben, 47, b. UBK, C. of England, English
    ---, Rosanna, 26, UBK, Methodist, Irish
    ---, Eliza, 9, English
    ---, George 8
    ---, Mary, 4
    ---, James, 2
    Compton, Amanda, 21, b. NB, French
    ---, Catherine, 2.
  • Reuben (George) Oxford died at Boom, Northesk Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived Reuben and died on 4 Mar 1903 at 23 E. Bowery Street, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2017

Family: Mary Ann Aribildo b. 1844, d. 4 Mar 1903

  • B 1862 Reuben (George) Oxford married Mary Ann Aribildo, daughter of James Aribildo, at Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.