Hans
HAMILTON
(b.
1 January 1780
,
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
4 February 1858
,
Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
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Hans HAMILTON was born 1 January 1780 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hans HAMILTON was the child of Robert Gregor HAMILTON and Agnes "Nancy" FERGUSONSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Hans married Jane COTTAM 14 November 1811 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Jane COTTAM was born 22 February 1793 in Debert, Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jane died 18 May 1850 in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jane was the child of James COTTAM and Mary WILSON.
Hans HAMILTON died 4 February 1858 in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Family and Children of Hans HAMILTON
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Jane COTTAM-- Date: 14 November 1811 Place: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jane COTTAM was the child of James COTTAM and Mary WILSON
Children of Hans HAMILTON and Jane COTTAM:
Susan HAMILTON (b.1 March 1830, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 17 February 1912, Eastville, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada)
m. Daniel Mc Heffy BENTLEY 4 September 1850 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cobequid, Acadia)
Jane COTTAM-- Date: 14 November 1811 Place: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Jane COTTAM was the child of James COTTAM and Mary WILSON
Children of Hans HAMILTON and Jane COTTAM:
Susan HAMILTON (b.1 March 1830, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 17 February 1912, Eastville, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Daniel Mc Heffy BENTLEY 4 September 1850 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cobequid, Acadia)
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1780 Birth 1 January 1780
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada
1811 Marriage / PartnerHans HAMILTON and Jane COTTAM 14 November 1811, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cobequid, Acadia)
He was 31 years old.
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 Birth of ChildSusan HAMILTON was born 1 March 1830, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hans was 50 years old.
1830 - 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 Canada 1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1850 Death of Spouse/PartnerJane COTTAM died 18 May 1850, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1850 Marriage of ChildSusan HAMILTON married 4 September 1850, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cobequid, Acadia) to Daniel Mc Heffy BENTLEY
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.1858 Death 4 February 1858
Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 78.
Added: 11/14/2025 11:07:15 AM
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