William
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Born: 26 February 1723 in Perquemans, Crown Colony of Carolina
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William married Nancy Agnes NESBIT abt. 1760 in Crown Colony of New York . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Nancy Agnes NESBIT was born abt. 1745 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. Nancy Agnes died abt. 1810 in Thurlow Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada.
William REED died 19 April 1817
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Nancy Agnes NESBITMarriage date: abt. 1760
Marriage place: , Crown Colony of New York
Children of William REED and Nancy Agnes NESBIT
John REEDDied: abt. 1835, Corbyville, Hastings, Upper Canada
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Birth — 172326 February 1723
Perquemans, Crown Colony of Carolina
1764 Birth of ChildJohn REED was born 20 January 1764, , United States (USA) (American Colonies)
William was 40 years old.
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Last updated: 12/18/2025 11:59:11 AM
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Carolina is from the Latin word for Charles (Carolus) honoring King Charles I of England (who made the original land grant in 1629). South Carolina was formed in 1729, when the Carolina colony was divided in two. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1729 - Crown Colony of Carolina
1729 - 1789 - Crown Colony of North Carolina
November 21, 1789 - North Carolina becomes 12th U.S. state
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