Benjamin
MORRIS
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Born: 8 February 1794 in Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Benjamin married Margaret Akerman GOWER 11 November 1822 in Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Margaret Akerman GOWER was born 24 September 1807 in Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Margaret Akerman died 20 October 1881 in Trouty, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Margaret Akerman was the child of William Joseph GOVER and Grace WATERMAN.
Spouse & Children of Benjamin MORRIS
Margaret Akerman GOWERMarriage date: 11 November 1822
Marriage place: Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Margaret Akerman GOWER was the child of William Joseph GOVER and Grace WATERMAN
Children of Benjamin MORRIS and Margaret Akerman GOWER
Alexander MORRISDied: 7 June 1905, Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Birth — 17948 February 1794
Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
1822 Marriage / PartnerBenjamin MORRIS and Margaret Akerman GOWER 11 November 1822, Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
He was 28 years old.
1830 Birth of ChildAlexander MORRIS was born 2 August 1830, Trouty, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Benjamin was 36 years old.
Record added: 11/13/2025 7:20:53 PM
Last updated: 12/2/2025 4:15:26 PM
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