James Lyman
WHITEHEAD
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Born: April 1768 in Weston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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James Lyman married Margaret MANHALL 28 August 1808 in Kingsclear, York, New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Margaret MANHALL was born abt. 1776 in County Meath, Ireland. Margaret died abt. 1851 in Salmon River, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.
James Lyman WHITEHEAD died 26 April 1851 in Salmon River, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of James Lyman WHITEHEAD
Margaret MANHALLMarriage date: 28 August 1808
Marriage place: Kingsclear, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Children of James Lyman WHITEHEAD and Margaret MANHALL
Mary Ann WHITEHEADDied: 7 May 1891, North Tilley, Denmark, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada
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Birth — 1768April 1768
Weston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1808 Marriage / PartnerJames Lyman WHITEHEAD and Margaret MANHALL 28 August 1808, Kingsclear, York, New Brunswick, Canada
He was 40 years old.
1817 Birth of ChildMary Ann WHITEHEAD was born 19 June 1817, Wakefield, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
James Lyman was 49 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)
Death — 185126 April 1851
Salmon River, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada
He died at the age of 83.
Record added: 11/19/2025 12:40:32 PM
Last updated: 11/19/2025 12:41:18 PM
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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