William Joseph
GOVER
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Born: abt. 1781 in Dorset County, England
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William Joseph married Grace WATERMAN 11 December 1806 in Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Grace WATERMAN was born 23 October 1780 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Grace was the child of Richard WATERMAN and Sarah ARCHER.
William Joseph GOVER died 20 September 1821 in Trinity, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of William Joseph GOVER
Grace WATERMANMarriage date: 11 December 1806
Marriage place: Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Grace WATERMAN was the child of Richard WATERMAN and Sarah ARCHER
Children of William Joseph GOVER and Grace WATERMAN
Margaret Akerman GOWERDied: 20 October 1881, Trouty, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1806 Marriage / PartnerWilliam Joseph GOVER and Grace WATERMAN 11 December 1806, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
1807 Birth of ChildMargaret Akerman GOWER was born 24 September 1807, Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Death — 182120 September 1821
Trinity, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Last updated: 12/2/2025 4:14:16 PM
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