Zilpha Ann
DUNCAN
Born
24 November 1844
,
Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died
6 July 1937
,
Clarks Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Zilpha Ann DUNCAN was born 24 November 1844 in Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Zilpha Ann DUNCAN was the child of Thomas William DUNCAN and Mahala NICKERSON and the grandchild of: (paternal) David DUNCAN and Mary PERRY (maternal) John NICKERSON and Dorothy James BURKESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Zilpha Ann married Obediah William CROWELL 6 February 1865 in Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Obediah William CROWELL was born abt. 1839 in Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. Obediah William died abt. 1894 in Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. Obediah William was the child of Michael CROWELL and Hester L NICKERSON.
Zilpha Ann DUNCAN died 6 July 1937 in Clarks Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Obediah William CROWELL-- Date: 6 February 1865 Place: Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Obediah William CROWELL was the child of Michael CROWELL and Hester L NICKERSON
Obediah William CROWELL-- Date: 6 February 1865 Place: Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, CanadaObediah William CROWELL was the child of Michael CROWELL and Hester L NICKERSON
Children of Obediah William CROWELL and Zilpha Ann DUNCAN
Adelaide Belle "Addie Eliza" CROWELL (b.9 March 1866, Cape Sable Island, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 31 March 1947, Clarks Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. James Ephraim NICKERSON 11 June 1885 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
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1844 Birth 24 November 1844
Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
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.
1865 Marriage / PartnerZilpha Ann DUNCAN and Obediah William CROWELL 6 February 1865, Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
She was 20 years old.
1866 Birth of ChildAdelaide Belle "Addie Eliza" CROWELL was born 9 March 1866, Cape Sable Island, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Zilpha Ann was 21 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 Marriage of ChildAdelaide Belle "Addie Eliza" CROWELL married 11 June 1885, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale) to James Ephraim NICKERSON
1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)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 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)
1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England
1937 Death 6 July 1937
Clarks Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
She died at the age of 92.
Added: 10/2/2025 10:15:11 AM
- Updated: 10/30/2025 1:59:57 PM
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