William
MICHAEL
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Born: 25 March 1768 in Berks County, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
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William married Barbara Wychail HARPER . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Barbara Wychail HARPER was born abt. 1773 in Virginia, USA. Barbara Wychail died February 1818 in Ross, Ohio, USA.
William MICHAEL died 15 March 1845 in Pendleton County, Berrian, Michigan, USA.
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Children of William MICHAEL and Barbara Wychail HARPER
Phoebe MICHAELDied: 13 March 1875, Millersburg, Linn City, Oregon, USA
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Birth — 176825 March 1768
Berks County, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1818 Death of Spouse/PartnerBarbara Wychail HARPER died February 1818, Ross, Ohio, USA
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West. 1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
Death — 184515 March 1845
Pendleton County, Berrian, Michigan, USA
He died at the age of 77.
Record added: 2/23/2021 8:59:50 PM
Last updated: 2/23/2021 8:59:50 PM
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Pennsylvania means 'Penn's woods' or 'Penn's land.' Quaker William Penn was granted the tract of land by King Charles II of England in 1681 as repayment of debt owed to Penn's father, Admiral William Penn. Originally, Penn suggested Sylvania (woodland) for his land. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1787 - Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 - Pennsylvania becomes 2nd U.S. state
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