William
GRANT
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Born: 29 March 1747 in Cromdale and Inverallan and Advie, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Jane CLARK 14 October 1787 in Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Jane CLARK was born abt. 1751 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
William GRANT died 20 August 1838 in Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of William GRANT
Jane CLARKMarriage date: 14 October 1787
Marriage place: Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Children of William GRANT and Jane CLARK
William GRANTDied: 26 June 1870, Gaspé, Québec, Canada
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Birth — 174729 March 1747
Cromdale and Inverallan and Advie, Inverness-shire, Scotland
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1787 Marriage / PartnerWilliam GRANT and Jane CLARK 14 October 1787, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
He was 40 years old.
Death — 183820 August 1838
Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 91.
Record added: 12/11/2025 4:05:10 PM
Last updated: 12/11/2025 4:05:56 PM
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