Margaret Jane
FORREST
(b.
abt. 1775
,
Diligent River, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
25 October 1843
,
Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
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Margaret Jane FORREST was born abt. 1775 in Diligent River, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Margaret Jane FORREST was the child of David FORREST and Roseanna HUNTERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Margaret Jane married Michael Nicholas WILLIGAR abt. 1790 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Michael Nicholas WILLIGAR was born 5 January 1730 in Glauberg, Glauburg, Wetteraukreis, Hesse, Germany. Michael Nicholas died 4 April 1836 in Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Margaret Jane FORREST died 25 October 1843 in Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Michael Nicholas WILLIGAR-- Date: abt. 1790 Place:
Children of Michael Nicholas WILLIGAR and Margaret Jane FORREST:
Margaret Jane WILLIGAR (b.abt. 1796, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 17 April 1873, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada)
m. Hugh Moore Mckinnon AYER 10 March 1827
Michael Nicholas WILLIGAR-- Date: abt. 1790 Place: Children of Michael Nicholas WILLIGAR and Margaret Jane FORREST:
Margaret Jane WILLIGAR (b.abt. 1796, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 17 April 1873, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Hugh Moore Mckinnon AYER 10 March 1827
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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 England
1836 Death of Spouse/PartnerMichael Nicholas WILLIGAR died 4 April 1836, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
1837 - 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 Canada1843 Death 25 October 1843
Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Added: 12/6/2025 5:14:21 PM
- Updated: 12/17/2025 10:19:13 AM
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