James J
CROWDIS
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Born: 29 June 1783 in Yorkshire County, England
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James J married Ann KENNEDY 28 October 1806 in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Ann KENNEDY was born abt. 1783 in Louisbourg, Île Royale, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cape Breton Island). Ann died 11 February 1859 in Big Baddeck, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada.
James J CROWDIS died 29 June 1868 in Big Baddeck, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of James J CROWDIS
Ann KENNEDYMarriage date: 28 October 1806
Marriage place: Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Children of James J CROWDIS and Ann KENNEDY
James Henry CROWDISDied: 16 March 1894, Baddeck, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Birth — 178329 June 1783
Yorkshire County, England
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1806 Marriage / PartnerJames J CROWDIS and Ann KENNEDY 28 October 1806, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
He was 23 years old.
1820 Birth of ChildJames Henry CROWDIS was born 9 June 1820, Baddeck, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
James J was 36 years old.
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)
1859 Death of Spouse/PartnerAnn KENNEDY died 11 February 1859, Big Baddeck, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death — 186829 June 1868
Big Baddeck, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 85.
Record added: 11/17/2025 12:38:34 PM
Last updated: 11/17/2025 12:39:17 PM
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