Mahala
NICKERSON
(b.
21 April 1816
,
Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
March 1852
,
Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
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Mahala NICKERSON was born 21 April 1816 in Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mahala NICKERSON was the child of John NICKERSON and Dorothy James BURKE and the grandchild of: (paternal) John NICKERSON and Jerusha KNOWLES (maternal) Thomas BURKE and Nora JAMESSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Mahala married Thomas William DUNCAN abt. 1839 in Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Thomas William DUNCAN was born 6 December 1808 in Clarks Harbour, Cape Sable Island, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. Thomas William died 2 September 1876 in Whitehead, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada. Thomas William was the child of David DUNCAN and Mary PERRY.
Mahala NICKERSON died March 1852 in Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Family and Children of Mahala NICKERSON
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Thomas William DUNCAN-- Date: abt. 1839 Place: Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Thomas William DUNCAN was the child of David DUNCAN and Mary PERRY
Children of Thomas William DUNCAN and Mahala NICKERSON:
Zilpha Ann DUNCAN (b.24 November 1844, Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 6 July 1937, Clarks Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada)
m. Obediah William CROWELL 6 February 1865
Thomas William DUNCAN-- Date: abt. 1839 Place: Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, CanadaThomas William DUNCAN was the child of David DUNCAN and Mary PERRY
Children of Thomas William DUNCAN and Mahala NICKERSON:
Zilpha Ann DUNCAN (b.24 November 1844, Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 6 July 1937, Clarks Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Obediah William CROWELL 6 February 1865
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1816 Birth 21 April 1816
Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
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 England1830 - 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)
1844 Birth of ChildZilpha Ann DUNCAN was born 24 November 1844, Cape Sable Island, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mahala was 28 years old.
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1852 Death March 1852
Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
She died at the age of 35.
Added: 10/30/2025 1:59:57 PM
- Updated: 11/19/2025 1:16:44 PM
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