James CLARK

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abt. 1760 , Maine, New England

Died

22 June 1815 , Nova Scotia, Canada

Cause of Death: drowned in the Bay of Fundy

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Born: abt. 1760 in Maine, New England

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James married Elizabeth Polly MCCULLY 1 February 1787 in Onslow, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Elizabeth Polly MCCULLY was born abt. 1766 in Onslow, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Elizabeth Polly died 31 January 1852 in Onslow, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Elizabeth Polly was the child of Samuel MCCULLY and Elizabeth UNKNOWN.

James CLARK died 22 June 1815 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Elizabeth Polly MCCULLY
Marriage date: 1 February 1787
Marriage place: Onslow, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Elizabeth Polly MCCULLY was the child of Samuel MCCULLY and Elizabeth UNKNOWN

Children of James CLARK and Elizabeth Polly MCCULLY

Sarah CLARK

Born: 19 November 1787, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: ,

Married: William WRIGHT 23 October 1817

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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)

1787 Marriage / Partner
James CLARK and Elizabeth Polly MCCULLY 1 February 1787, Onslow, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

1787 Birth of Child
Sarah CLARK was born 19 November 1787, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cobequid, Acadia)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

Death — 1815
22 June 1815
Nova Scotia, Canada

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Last updated: 6/1/2024 3:11:11 PM

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The name Maine is probably a practical nautical term which refers to the region being a mainland (separate from the many surrounding islands). Reference to the area as 'Maine' in writing first appeared in 1622. (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1685 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New England
1776 - 1820 - Massachusetts (District of Maine)
March 15, 1820 - Maine becomes 23rd U.S. state

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