Amasa KILLAM

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10 December 1727 , Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Died

24 May 1779 , Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Born: 10 December 1727 in Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut

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Amasa married Elizabeth EMERSON abt. 1760 in Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Elizabeth EMERSON was born 4 April 1739 in Dighton, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth died 7 September 1823 in Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.

Amasa KILLAM died 24 May 1779 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Amasa KILLAM married

Elizabeth EMERSON
Marriage date: abt. 1760
Marriage place: Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

Children of Amasa KILLAM and Elizabeth EMERSON

Comfort KILLAM

Born: 12 January 1777, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 1 July 1829, North River, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

Married: Mary TAYLOR 1799 Place: , New Brunswick, Canada

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Birth — 1727
10 December 1727
Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut

1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

1777 Birth of Child
Comfort KILLAM was born 12 January 1777, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

Amasa was 49 years old.

Death — 1779
24 May 1779
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 51.

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Last updated: 12/15/2025 11:17:44 PM

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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state

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