Ruth
DOW
Born
1 December 1786
,
Canterbury, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Died
2 January 1864
,
Canterbury Station, York, New Brunswick, Canada
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Born: 1 December 1786 in Canterbury, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Father:
Enoch DOW
Mother:
Ruth MORTON
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Ruth married Abraham B ESTEY 17 November 1812 in Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Abraham B ESTEY was born 6 May 1790 in Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada. Abraham B died 18 March 1876 in Canterbury Station, York, New Brunswick, Canada. Abraham B was the child of Amos ETSEY and Mary "Molly" ETSEY.
Ruth DOW died 2 January 1864 in Canterbury Station, York, New Brunswick, Canada.
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Ruth DOW married 
Abraham B ESTEY
Marriage date: 17 November 1812
Marriage place: Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Abraham B ESTEY was the child of Amos ETSEY and Mary "Molly" ETSEY
Abraham B ESTEYMarriage date: 17 November 1812
Marriage place: Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Abraham B ESTEY was the child of Amos ETSEY and Mary "Molly" ETSEY
Children of Abraham B ESTEY and Ruth DOW
Lydia Jane ESTEYBorn: 22 June 1822, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 28 February 1883, Canterbury, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 28 February 1883, Canterbury, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada
Married: William E MCINELLEY 15 August 1844
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Birth — 17861 December 1786
Canterbury, York, New Brunswick, Canada
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada
1812 Marriage / PartnerRuth DOW and Abraham B ESTEY 17 November 1812, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada
She was 25 years old.
1818 - Canada's border is defined as the 49th Parallel from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains.
1820 - January 29 - George IV becomes King of England1822 Birth of ChildLydia Jane ESTEY was born 22 June 1822, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Ruth was 35 years old.
1830 - June 26 - William IV becomes King of England1837 - June 20 - Victoria becomes Queen of England1841 - February 11 – Act of Union - The two colonies of The Canadas are merged into the United Province of Canada
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
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.
Death — 18642 January 1864
Canterbury Station, York, New Brunswick, Canada
She died at the age of 77.
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Last updated: 11/28/2024 3:33:52 PM
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