Elizabeth "Betsy"
RATCHFORD
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Born: abt. 1763 in Cornwallis, Kings, Acadie
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Elizabeth "Betsy" married David LYONS 25 May 1779 in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
David LYONS was born 29 January 1749 in Morristown, Morris, New Jersey, USA. David died May 1812 in Lower Pereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada. David was the child of Samuel LYON and Abigail CRANE.
Elizabeth "Betsy" RATCHFORD died 12 March 1843 in Pereaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of Elizabeth "Betsy" RATCHFORD
David LYONSMarriage date: 25 May 1779
Marriage place: Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
David LYONS was the child of Samuel LYON and Abigail CRANE
Children of David LYONS and Elizabeth "Betsy" RATCHFORD
Ruth LYONSDied: 9 April 1865, Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
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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.
1779 Marriage / PartnerElizabeth "Betsy" RATCHFORD and David LYONS 25 May 1779, Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1784 Birth of ChildRuth LYONS was born 16 January 1784, Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada
1812 Death of Spouse/PartnerDavid LYONS died May 1812, Lower Pereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada
1818 - 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 England1837 - June 20 - Victoria becomes Queen of England1841 - February 11 – Act of Union - The two colonies of The Canadas are merged into the United Province of CanadaDeath — 184312 March 1843
Pereaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Record added: 12/12/2025 11:27:43 PM
Last updated: 12/25/2025 5:44:10 PM
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