William
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Born: 6 October 1778 in Opelousas, St. Landry, Territory of Orleans
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William married Marie Louise VASSEUR 30 December 1808 in Opelousas Post, St Landry, Louisiana, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Marie Louise VASSEUR was born 24 October 1784 in Kaskaskia, Illinois, USA. Marie Louise died 15 June 1844 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
William REED died abt. 1842 in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA.
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Marie Louise VASSEURMarriage date: 30 December 1808
Marriage place: Opelousas Post, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
Children of William REED and Marie Louise VASSEUR
William REEDDied: 17 November 1861, Ville Platte, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
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Birth — 17786 October 1778
Opelousas, St. Landry, Territory of Orleans
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1808 Marriage / PartnerWilliam REED and Marie Louise VASSEUR 30 December 1808, Opelousas Post, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
He was 30 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1812 Birth of ChildWilliam REED was born 11 February 1812, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
William was 33 years old.
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.Record added: 8/1/2016 3:44:41 PM
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Louisiana (La Louisianne) was named by explorer René-Robert Cavelier in the mid 1600's to honor King Louis XIV of France. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1812 - Territory of Orleans
April 30, 1812 - Louisiana becomes 18th U.S. state
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