PIONEER DIES - Mrs. Eliza Abbott Forman, 92, one of Wasco county's early pioneers, died at her home near Wapinitia Saturday evening. Born in Miami County, Ohio, on May 28, 1848, Mrs. Forman had resided in this vicinity 56 years. After moving to Indiana as a small child, she crossed the plains to Oregon, settling in the Wapinitia community on July 2, 1889. She was united in marriage to Benjamin L Forman, who preceded her in death in 1927. She was a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by a son, William E Forman, Wapinitia; two grandchildren, James B. and Winiford Forman, Wapinitia, and one nephew, James M Abbott, Maupin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wapintia with Rev. Everett Hazen of The Dalles officiating. Burial will be in the Kelley Cemetery, Wapinitia. Arrangements are in charge of C.R. Callaway & Son.

The Dalles 12-24-1940

Eliza was dearly loved by her family and friends. She received many beautiful birthday cards from the following people: Her sister Sarah Arsina Washburn; nephew,Henry Abbott; Lida; sister Mary; Bud Washburn; her Great niece Alta Bella Bowling; nephew Everette Bowling; niece Edna Bowling;nephew Marion C Washburn;friend maybe? Ida M Martin from Osceola, IN; cousin Libbie Dils;cousin Frank Dils; cousin Mrs. F or P.V. Dils; cousin Ernice L. Cooray (spelling not real clear on some. BJA


Family history states -The Abbott's crossed the plains in an Immigrant Train by Railroad arriving in The Dalles, Oregon in April of 1884. They got Emigrant tickets and could cook in these cars as they were equipped with stoves. Coming at this time was Eliza Abbot who married Benjamin Forman and her sister Mary Abbot, who later married Sam Brown and their mother Catharine Abbot. Their brother Joseph had been in this Country and went back to escort them from Elkhart, Indiana. Others that came at the same time believed to be related to the Abbott's were the Christian Confer family. Sarah Arsina remained in Indiana with her family.
Source Family Notes from grandson.



Oregon Death Index, 1903-98:
Name: Forman, Eliza
County: Wasco
Death Date: 21 D 1940
Certificate: 193
Spouse: Benjamin
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CENSUS RECORDS:

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza Farnson (Forman)
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1930: Wapinitia, Wasco, Oregon
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Household Members: Name Age
William E Farnson 39 (William E. Forman)
Carrie E Farnson 31 (Carrie Forman)
James B Farnson 7 (James Forman)
W Miles Farnson 1 (Winford Miles Forman)
Eliza Farnson 81 (Eliza Forman mother of William)


1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza J Forman
Age: 71
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1920: Wapinitia, Wasco, Oregon
Spouse's Name: Ben L Forman
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Household Members: Name Age
Ben L Forman 61
Eliza J Forman 71
William L Forman 29

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza J Farman (Eliza Forman)
Age in 1910: 61
Birth Year: 1849
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1910: Oak Grove, Wasco, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Benjamin L Farman
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin L Farman 51
Eliza J Farman 61
William F Farman 19

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza Foreman [Eliza J Forman] [Eliza Abbott]
Age: 52
Birth Date: May 1848
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1900: Oak Grove, Wasco, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Benjamin L Foreman
Marriage Year: 1890
Years Married: 10
Father's Name: Curtis G Abbott
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother: number of living children: 1
Mother: How many children: 1
Occupation: View on Image
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin L Foreman 44
Eliza Foreman 52
William L C Foreman 9
Curtis G Abbott 76 (father of Eliza)

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza Jane Abbott
Age: 32
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1880: Oceola, St Joseph, Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Catherine Abbott
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Teacher
Household Members: Name Age
Catherine Abbott 54
Eliza Jane Abbott 32
Mary C. Abbott 24


1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza J Abbot
Age in 1870: 22
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Penn, St Joseph, Indiana
Post Office: Mishawaka
Household Members: Name Age
Catharine Abbot 44
Eliza J Abbot 22
Mary Abbot 14
James Abbot 18

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza J Abbott
Age in 1860: 12
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Penn, St Joseph, Indiana
Gender: Female
Post Office: Mishawaka
Household Members: Name Age
Catharine Abbott 33
Eliza J Abbott 12
Joel C Abbott 10
Sarah Abbott 9
James P Abbott 7
Mary C Abbott 4


1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Elisa J Abbot
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1850: Penn, St Joseph, Indiana
Gender: Female
Family Number: 387
Household Members: Name Age
Curtis Abbot 26
Catharine Abbot 25
Elisa J Abbot 2
Joel C Abbot 1


1850 Census: Penn, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
1860 Census: Penn, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
1870 Census: Penn, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
1880 Census: Oceola, St Joseph County, Indiana, USA
1900 Census: Oak Grove Precinct, Wasco County, Oregon, USA
1920 Census: Wapinitia, Wasco County, Oregon, USA
1930 Census: Wapinitia, Wasco County, Oregon, USA