Abijah Chauncey Owen (1824 – 1853) was a Massachusetts born person who travelled west to participate in the California Gold Rush.
Noah Atwater of the First Congregational Church of Westfield preached at Abijah Owen's house.
He sailed for California on the S.S. Edward Everett in January 1849, with very little money, but a letter attesting to his character.
[3] He worked for the Boston and California Mining Company, and he travelled with recommendation letters attesting to his character.
After finding some gold and even selling some to the U.S. Mint, Owen moved around, and even did some farm work.