John
SANFORD
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Born: 1 April 1776 in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
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John married Lucy FARNSWORTH 24 November 1814 in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Lucy FARNSWORTH was born 15 June 1777 in Hampton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lucy died 15 May 1857 in Granville Township, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lucy was the child of Solomon FARNSWORTH and Lucy FARNSWORTH.
John SANFORD died 6 April 1842 in Pereaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of John SANFORD
Lucy FARNSWORTHMarriage date: 24 November 1814
Marriage place: Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lucy FARNSWORTH was the child of Solomon FARNSWORTH and Lucy FARNSWORTH
Children of John SANFORD and Lucy FARNSWORTH
James SANFORDDied: 6 September 1905, Pereaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Birth — 17761 April 1776
Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada
1814 Marriage / PartnerJohn SANFORD and Lucy FARNSWORTH 24 November 1814, Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
He was 38 years old.
1816 Birth of ChildJames SANFORD was born 22 August 1816, Pereaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
John was 40 years old.
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
Death — 18426 April 1842
Pereaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 66.
Record added: 11/18/2025 1:13:20 PM
Last updated: 12/16/2025 2:25:14 PM
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