David Baldwin
BENTLEY
(b.
18 January 1761
,
Cornwallis Township, Kings, Acadie
d.
26 October 1843
,
Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
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David Baldwin BENTLEY was born 18 January 1761 in Cornwallis Township, Kings, Acadie
David Baldwin BENTLEY was the child of David Elliot BENTLEY and Ann BALDWINSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
David Baldwin married Margaret WEBSTER 26 October 1786 in Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Margaret WEBSTER was born 6 March 1762 in Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Margaret died abt. 1801 in Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Margaret was the child of Abraham WEBSTER and Margaret WHITE.
David Baldwin BENTLEY died 26 October 1843 in Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Margaret WEBSTER-- Date: 26 October 1786 Place: Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Margaret WEBSTER was the child of Abraham WEBSTER and Margaret WHITE
Children of David Baldwin BENTLEY and Margaret WEBSTER:
James BENTLEY (b.10 January 1790, Shubenacadie, East Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada d. abt. 1834, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada)
m. Margaret MCHEFFEY 28 January 1817
Margaret WEBSTER-- Date: 26 October 1786 Place: Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, CanadaMargaret WEBSTER was the child of Abraham WEBSTER and Margaret WHITE
Children of David Baldwin BENTLEY and Margaret WEBSTER:
James BENTLEY (b.10 January 1790, Shubenacadie, East Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada d. abt. 1834, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Margaret MCHEFFEY 28 January 1817
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1761 Birth 18 January 1761
Cornwallis Township, 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)
1786 Marriage / PartnerDavid Baldwin BENTLEY and Margaret WEBSTER 26 October 1786, Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
He was 25 years old.
1790 Birth of ChildJames BENTLEY was born 10 January 1790, Shubenacadie, East Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
David Baldwin was 28 years old.
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 Death 26 October 1843
Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 82.
Added: 12/7/2025 1:11:41 PM
- Updated: 12/27/2025 7:09:16 PM
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