Helen
SHAW
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Born: abt. 1779 in Highland, Scotland
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Helen married Hugh John MACDONALD abt. 1811 . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Hugh John MACDONALD was born abt. 1782 in West Lothian, Scotland. Hugh John died 28 September 1841 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Helen SHAW died 24 October 1862 in Kingston, Canada West.
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Spouse & Children of Helen SHAW
Children of Hugh John MACDONALD and Helen SHAW
Margaret MACDONALDDied: 18 April 1876, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
John Alexander MACDONALD Louisa Jean "Lou" MACDONALDDied: 18 November 1889, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1813 Birth of ChildMargaret MACDONALD was born 7 July 1813, Glasgow, Scotland
1815 Birth of ChildJohn Alexander MACDONALD was born 10 January 1815, Glasgow, Scotland
1818 Birth of ChildLouisa Jean "Lou" MACDONALD was born 29 March 1818, Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
1841 Death of Spouse/PartnerHugh John MACDONALD died 28 September 1841, Kingston, Ontario, 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)
Death — 186224 October 1862
Kingston, Canada West
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Last updated: 5/31/2024 1:44:51 PM
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