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George William Colwell 1821–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 March 1821

Birth Location: Jemseg, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada

Death Date: 1888-1919

Death Location: Gagetown, Acadie (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick)

Father: William Colwell

Mother: Eunice Dykeman

Spouse(s): Sarah Dykeman

Children(s): James Colwell, Joana Colwell, William Calwell, Charles Colwell, Haney Colwell, Charity Colwell

The story of George William Colwell began in 1821 in Jemseg, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada. In 1861, George William Colwell resided in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada. In 1871, George William Colwell resided in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick. George William Colwell married Sarah Emily Dykeman, and had children including Charity Springer Colwell, Charles Melvin Colwell, Haney Milton Colwell, James Rainsford Colwell, Joana C Colwell, William Calwell. George William Colwell passed away in 1888 in Gagetown, Acadie (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick).

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Biography

  • The story of George William Colwell began in 1821 in Jemseg, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In 1861, George William Colwell resided in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In 1871, George William Colwell resided in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick.
  • George William Colwell married Sarah Emily Dykeman, and had children including Charity Springer Colwell, Charles Melvin Colwell, Haney Milton Colwell, James Rainsford Colwell, Joana C Colwell, William Calwell.
  • George William Colwell passed away in 1888 in Gagetown, Acadie (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick).

Immediate Family

Parents

William Colwell
1789–1882
Birth Location: Gagetown, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
WC
Eunice Dykeman
1784–1859
Birth Location: New Brunswick, Canada
ED

Spouses(s)

Sarah Dykeman
1826–1888
Birth Location: Jemseg, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
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Children(s)

James Colwell
1850–1913
Birth Location: Queens Co., New Brunswick, Canada
JC
Joana Colwell
1859–1867
Birth Location: Cambridge Parish, Queens Co., New Brunswick, Canada
JC
William Calwell
1855–1931
Birth Location: Jemseg, Queens Co, New Brunswick, Canada
WC
Charles Colwell
1864–1931
Birth Location: Jemseg, Queens Co, New Brunswick, Canada
CC
Haney Colwell
1854–1872
Birth Location: Cambridge Parish, Queens Co., New Brunswick, Canada
HC
Charity Colwell
1848–1928
Birth Location: Upper Jemseg, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
CC

George Colwell's Ancestors

Self
George Colwell
1821–1888
Birth Place: Jemseg, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Parents
William Colwell
1789–1882
Gagetown, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Eunice (Ann) Dykeman
1784–1859
New Brunswick, Canada
Grandparents
John (Colville Colwell 4 GGF) +
1749–1833
New Jersey, USA
Hannah (Britton) COLWELL
1772–1798
Knowlton, Warren, New Jersey, USA
Eunice (Ann Hatfield) Dykeman
1746–1808
Westchester County, New York, United States of America
Garret Dykeman
1741–1813
White Plains, Westchester County, New York, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James Caldwell
1728–1787
Elizabeth Caldwell
1734–1758
Abraham Capt
1720–1775
Anne Hatfield
1721–1808
Jacob Jr.
1720–1774
Rebecca Vermilyea
1721–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Caldwell
1706–1770
Mary Parks
1706–1770
Colonel Chelsea
1685–1743
Elizabeth Moore
1686–1743
Thomas III
1685–1724
Eunice 6GGM+
1698–1724
Daniel Brundage
1675–1730
Mary Galpin
1673–1721
Jan Dijkman
1635–1715
Rebecca Koch
1649–1719

George Colwell's Descendants

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George (William) Colwell (4 March 1821–1888-1919) m. Sarah (Emily) Dykeman (1826–1888-1919)
  1. 1. James (Rainsford) Colwell 1850–1913 m. Rebecca (Louise) Dykeman 1847–1910
    1. 1. Florence (Harriet) Colwell 1880–1951 m. Harry Orchard 1868–1937
      1. 1. Mabel Orchard 1902– m. Leigh (Allan) Brown 1895–
      2. 2. Susan (Louise) Orchard 1905–1923
      3. 3. Mary (Edith) Orchard 1906–1968
      4. 4. Hattie Orchard 1912–1913
      5. 5. Frank (Gerald) Orchard 1910–1995 m. Vivian (Marguerite) Orchard 1911–2000
        1. 1. Gerald (William) Orchard 1942–2017 m. Ruth (Donna) Orchard 1942–1996
        2. 2. Maurice (Albert Orchard) Mr. 1945–2020 m. Carol (Ann Orchard) Mrs 1946–2015
    2. 2. Leslie Colwell 1884–1928 m. Vera Dykeman 1886–1964
  2. 2. Joana (C) Colwell 1859–1867
  3. 3. William Calwell 1855–1931
  4. 4. Charles (Melvin) Colwell 1864–1931
  5. 5. Haney (Milton) Colwell 1854–1872
  6. 6. Charity (Springer) Colwell 1848–1928

George Colwell's Timeline

7 Records

1821
4 March 1821
Birth of George William Colwell in Jemseg, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Jemseg, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
1861
1861
Age 40
George William Colwell resided here in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
1871
abt 1871
Age 50
George William Colwell resided here in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick
Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick
1881
1881
Age 60
George William Colwell resided here in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
1888
1888-1919
Age 67
Burial of George William Colwell in Gagetown, Acadie (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick)
Gagetown, Acadie (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick)
1891
1891
Age 70
George William Colwell resided here in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
1901
aft 1901
Age 80
Death of George William Colwell in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 March 1821
    Event Place: Jemseg, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick; Roll: C-10380; Page: 8; Family No: 29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick; Roll: C_13181; Page: 28; Family No: 121

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada; Roll: T-6302; Family No: 139

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: aft 1901
    Event Place: Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1888-1919
    Event Place: Gagetown, Acadie (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick)
    Record Source: Acadia, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection)
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