Benjamin
ROCKWELL
(b.
17 January 1761
,
Cornwallis, Kings, Acadie
d.
19 March 1849
,
Waterville, Wakefield, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
)
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Benjamin ROCKWELL was born 17 January 1761 in Cornwallis, Kings, Acadie
Benjamin ROCKWELL was the child of Jonathan ROCKWELL and Margaret BUSHSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Benjamin married Susan Ann TAPLEY abt. 1785 in Sunbury, New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Susan Ann TAPLEY was born abt. 1765 in Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA. Susan Ann died abt. 1840 in Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Susan Ann was the child of Alexander TAPLEY and Sarah HOOD.
Benjamin ROCKWELL died 19 March 1849 in Waterville, Wakefield, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada.
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Susan Ann TAPLEY-- Date: abt. 1785 Place: Sunbury, New Brunswick, Canada
Susan Ann TAPLEY was the child of Alexander TAPLEY and Sarah HOOD
Children of Benjamin ROCKWELL and Susan Ann TAPLEY:
Elizabeth ROCKWELL (b.abt. 1802, Burton, Sunbury, New Brunswick, Canada d. 10 July 1858, Ashland, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada)
m. Jeremiah PROSSER 23 August 1821
Susan Ann TAPLEY-- Date: abt. 1785 Place: Sunbury, New Brunswick, CanadaSusan Ann TAPLEY was the child of Alexander TAPLEY and Sarah HOOD
Children of Benjamin ROCKWELL and Susan Ann TAPLEY:
Elizabeth ROCKWELL (b.abt. 1802, Burton, Sunbury, New Brunswick, Canada d. 10 July 1858, Ashland, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada)m. Jeremiah PROSSER 23 August 1821
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1761 Birth 17 January 1761
Cornwallis, Kings, Acadie
1763 - France cedes its North American posessions to Britain by the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years War (French and Indian War). Quebec City French-speaking Catholics were now under the rule of Protestant Britain under King George III.
1775 - The Battle of Québec was fought on December 31 between the American Continental Army and British defenders of Québec City. It was the first major defeat for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
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 Canada1818 - 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 - 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)
1849 Death 19 March 1849
Waterville, Wakefield, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
He died at the age of 88.
Added: 12/5/2025 11:00:01 AM
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