William
GRAVES
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Born: 11 August 1761 in Granville Township, Annapolis, Acadie
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William married Emma Elizabeth ARMSTRONG abt. 1781 in New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Emma Elizabeth ARMSTRONG was born 26 March 1765 in Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Emma Elizabeth died 26 March 1866 in Hampton, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada. Emma Elizabeth was the child of Simon ARMSTRONG and Lucy LEBARON.
William GRAVES died 18 December 1836 in Hampton, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of William GRAVES
Emma Elizabeth ARMSTRONGMarriage date: abt. 1781
Marriage place: , New Brunswick, Canada
Emma Elizabeth ARMSTRONG was the child of Simon ARMSTRONG and Lucy LEBARON
Children of William GRAVES and Emma Elizabeth ARMSTRONG
Martha GRAVESDied: 17 November 1881, , New Brunswick, Canada
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Birth — 176111 August 1761
Granville Township, Annapolis, Acadie
1763 - France cedes its North American posessions to Britain by the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years War (French and Indian War). Quebec City French-speaking Catholics were now under the rule of Protestant Britain under King George III.
1775 - The Battle of Québec was fought on December 31 between the American Continental Army and British defenders of Québec City. It was the first major defeat for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
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 Canada1818 - 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 England
Death — 183618 December 1836
Hampton, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada
He died at the age of 75.
Record added: 12/6/2025 4:15:50 PM
Last updated: 12/24/2025 12:41:51 PM
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