William Watson
BRANNEN
(b.
13 July 1845
,
Baccaro, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
22 March 1924
,
Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
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William Watson BRANNEN was born 13 July 1845 in Baccaro, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
William Watson BRANNEN was the child of Henry William BRANNEN and Eleanor Ellen NICKERSON and the grandchild of: (paternal) Archibald Smith BRANNEN and Mary D ATKINSON (maternal) Herman W NICKERSON and Sabra NICKERSONSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William Watson married Hepzibah Anne NICKERSON abt. 1863 in Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Hepzibah Anne NICKERSON was born 17 May 1847 in Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hepzibah Anne died 13 November 1908 in Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hepzibah Anne was the child of Reuben NICKERSON and Sarah CROWELL.
William Watson BRANNEN died 22 March 1924 in Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Family and Children of William Watson BRANNEN
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Hepzibah Anne NICKERSON-- Date: abt. 1863 Place: Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hepzibah Anne NICKERSON was the child of Reuben NICKERSON and Sarah CROWELL
Children of William Watson BRANNEN and Hepzibah Anne NICKERSON:
Lila E "Delilah" BRANNEN (b.16 November 1866, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 28 July 1948, )
m. John P ABBOTT 30 December 1893 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Hepzibah Anne NICKERSON-- Date: abt. 1863 Place: Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, CanadaHepzibah Anne NICKERSON was the child of Reuben NICKERSON and Sarah CROWELL
Children of William Watson BRANNEN and Hepzibah Anne NICKERSON:
Lila E "Delilah" BRANNEN (b.16 November 1866, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 28 July 1948, )m. John P ABBOTT 30 December 1893 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
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1845 Birth 13 July 1845
Baccaro, Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
1852-53 - The Grand Trunk Railway receives its charter.1854 - The French seigneurial system of land tenancy is finally abolished in Canada East.1857 - Ottawa chosen by Queen Victoria as the capital of the united colony of Canada.1866 Birth of ChildLila E "Delilah" BRANNEN was born 16 November 1866, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
William Watson was 21 years old.
1867 - Canada becomes a sovereign nation by an act of the British Parliament (the British North America Act). Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick are united as the Dominion of Canada.
1867 - July 1 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1873 - November 7 - Alexander Mackenzie becomes Prime Minister of Canada1878 - October 17 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park. 1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1891 - June 16 - John Abbott becomes Prime Minister of Canada1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1893 Marriage of ChildLila E "Delilah" BRANNEN married 30 December 1893, Lynn, Massachusetts, USA to John P ABBOTT
1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1908 Death of Spouse/PartnerHepzibah Anne NICKERSON died 13 November 1908, Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1924 Death 22 March 1924
Woods Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 78.
Added: 10/2/2025 10:25:11 AM
- Updated: 10/27/2025 11:48:47 AM
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