Mary
WILSON
(b.
abt. 1772
,
Debert, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
25 November 1860
,
Debert, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
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Mary WILSON was born abt. 1772 in Debert, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary WILSON was the child of Thomas WILSON and Mary MCDORMANDSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Mary married James COTTAM abt. 1788 in Masstown, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
James COTTAM was born 9 September 1750 in Lancashire, England. James died 23 November 1842 in Masstown, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. James was the child of Richard COTTAM and Alice PARKINSON.
Mary WILSON died 25 November 1860 in Debert, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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James COTTAM-- Date: abt. 1788 Place: Masstown, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
James COTTAM was the child of Richard COTTAM and Alice PARKINSON
Children of James COTTAM and Mary WILSON:
Jane COTTAM (b.22 February 1793, Debert, Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 18 May 1850, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada)
m. Hans HAMILTON 14 November 1811 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cobequid, Acadia)
James COTTAM-- Date: abt. 1788 Place: Masstown, Colchester, Nova Scotia, CanadaJames COTTAM was the child of Richard COTTAM and Alice PARKINSON
Children of James COTTAM and Mary WILSON:
Jane COTTAM (b.22 February 1793, Debert, Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 18 May 1850, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Hans HAMILTON 14 November 1811 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cobequid, Acadia)
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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 Canada
1793 Birth of ChildJane COTTAM was born 22 February 1793, Debert, Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1811 Marriage of ChildJane COTTAM married 14 November 1811, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (Cobequid, Acadia) to Hans HAMILTON
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 - 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
1842 Death of Spouse/PartnerJames COTTAM died 23 November 1842, Masstown, Colchester, Nova Scotia, 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 ChildJane COTTAM died 18 May 1850, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
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.1860 Death 25 November 1860
Debert, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Added: 12/8/2025 9:54:03 AM
- Updated: 12/17/2025 7:50:37 PM
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