Mary Jane
SKIDMORE
(b.
27 March 1847
,
New Canaan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
7 March 1919
,
Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
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Mary Jane SKIDMORE was born 27 March 1847 in New Canaan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary Jane SKIDMORE was the child of John SKIDMORE and Phoebe Ann WASSON and the grandchild of: (paternal) George SKIDMORE and Rebecca EAGLES (maternal) Thomas WASSON andSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Mary Jane married David Dickey PETTIGREW 22 November 1866 in Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
David Dickey PETTIGREW was born 4 July 1844 in West Bank, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. David Dickey died 24 October 1903 in Windham, Connecticut, USA (Willimantic). David Dickey was the child of Robert PETTIGREW and Mary Ann NANCY.
Mary Jane SKIDMORE died 7 March 1919 in Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Family and Children of Mary Jane SKIDMORE
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David Dickey PETTIGREW-- Date: 22 November 1866 Place: Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
David Dickey PETTIGREW was the child of Robert PETTIGREW and Mary Ann NANCY
Children of David Dickey PETTIGREW and Mary Jane SKIDMORE:
Frank Vincent PETTIGREW (b.22 March 1886, Economy, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. February 1968, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada)
m. Mary Ellen TROWSDALE 15 May 1912
David Dickey PETTIGREW-- Date: 22 November 1866 Place: Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, CanadaDavid Dickey PETTIGREW was the child of Robert PETTIGREW and Mary Ann NANCY
Children of David Dickey PETTIGREW and Mary Jane SKIDMORE:
Frank Vincent PETTIGREW (b.22 March 1886, Economy, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. February 1968, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Mary Ellen TROWSDALE 15 May 1912
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1847 Birth 27 March 1847
New Canaan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
1852-53 - The Grand Trunk Railway receives its charter.1854 - The French seigneurial system of land tenancy is finally abolished in Canada East.1857 - Ottawa chosen by Queen Victoria as the capital of the united colony of Canada.
1866 Marriage / PartnerMary Jane SKIDMORE and David Dickey PETTIGREW 22 November 1866, Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
She was 19 years old.
1867 - Canada becomes a sovereign nation by an act of the British Parliament (the British North America Act). Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick are united as the Dominion of Canada.
1867 - July 1 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1873 - November 7 - Alexander Mackenzie becomes Prime Minister of Canada1878 - October 17 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)1886 Birth of ChildFrank Vincent PETTIGREW was born 22 March 1886, Economy, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary Jane was 39 years old.
1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park. 1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1891 - June 16 - John Abbott becomes Prime Minister of Canada1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England
1903 Death of Spouse/PartnerDavid Dickey PETTIGREW died 24 October 1903, Windham, Connecticut, USA (Willimantic)
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1919 Death 7 March 1919
Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
She died at the age of 71.
Added: 6/22/2021 12:32:17 PM
- Updated: 10/27/2025 11:48:31 PM
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