Jane
COTTAM
(b.
22 February 1793
,
Debert, Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
18 May 1850
,
Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
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Jane COTTAM was born 22 February 1793 in Debert, Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jane COTTAM was the child of James COTTAM and Mary WILSON and the grandchild of: (paternal) Richard COTTAM and Alice PARKINSON (maternal) Thomas WILSON and Mary MCDORMANDSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jane married Hans HAMILTON 14 November 1811 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Hans HAMILTON was born 1 January 1780 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cobequid, Acadia). Hans died 4 February 1858 in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hans was the child of Robert Gregor HAMILTON and Agnes "Nancy" FERGUSON.
Jane COTTAM died 18 May 1850 in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Hans HAMILTON-- Date: 14 November 1811 Place: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hans HAMILTON was the child of Robert Gregor HAMILTON and Agnes "Nancy" FERGUSON
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)
Hans HAMILTON-- Date: 14 November 1811 Place: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Hans HAMILTON was the child of Robert Gregor HAMILTON and Agnes "Nancy" FERGUSON
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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1793 Birth 22 February 1793
Debert, Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1811 Marriage / PartnerJane COTTAM and Hans HAMILTON 14 November 1811, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cobequid, Acadia)
She was 18 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
Jane was 37 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 18 May 1850
Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
She died at the age of 57.
Added: 11/14/2025 11:07:44 AM
- Updated: 12/8/2025 9:54:03 AM
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