Jacob
MERKLEY
(b.
20 August 1781
,
Carleton Island, Cape Vincent, Jefferson, Crown Colony of New York
d.
2 June 1864
,
Williamsburg, South Dundas, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Canada West
)
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Jacob MERKLEY was born 20 August 1781 in Carleton Island, Cape Vincent, Jefferson, Crown Colony of New York
Jacob MERKLEY was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jacob married Elizabeth Brokaw STATA 19 February 1804 in Williamsburg, South Dundas, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Elizabeth Brokaw STATA was born 13 May 1785 in Rensselaerville, New York, USA (Medusa). Elizabeth Brokaw died 10 June 1856 in Williamsburg, South Dundas, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada.
Jacob MERKLEY died 2 June 1864 in Williamsburg, South Dundas, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Canada West.
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Elizabeth Brokaw STATA-- Date: 19 February 1804 Place: Williamsburg, South Dundas, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada
Children of Jacob MERKLEY and Elizabeth Brokaw STATA:
Maria MERKLEY (b.10 January 1812, Williamsburgh, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Upper Canada d. 13 April 1898, Parishville, St. Lawrence, New York, USA)
m. George Ludwig BROEFFLE 19 February 1832
Elizabeth Brokaw STATA-- Date: 19 February 1804 Place: Williamsburg, South Dundas, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, CanadaChildren of Jacob MERKLEY and Elizabeth Brokaw STATA:
Maria MERKLEY (b.10 January 1812, Williamsburgh, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Upper Canada d. 13 April 1898, Parishville, St. Lawrence, New York, USA)m. George Ludwig BROEFFLE 19 February 1832
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1781 Birth 20 August 1781
Carleton Island, Cape Vincent, Jefferson, Crown Colony of New York
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1804 Marriage / PartnerJacob MERKLEY and Elizabeth Brokaw STATA 19 February 1804, Williamsburg, South Dundas, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada
He was 22 years old.
1812 Birth of ChildMaria MERKLEY was born 10 January 1812, Williamsburgh, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada
Jacob was 30 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)
1856 Death of Spouse/PartnerElizabeth Brokaw STATA died 10 June 1856, Williamsburg, South Dundas, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada
1864 Death 2 June 1864
Williamsburg, South Dundas, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry, Canada West
He died at the age of 82.
Added: 11/22/2025 4:14:35 PM
- Updated: 11/22/2025 4:15:17 PM
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1664 - 1687 - New York Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New York
July 26, 1788 - Virginia becomes 11th U.S. state
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