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Descendents of William Dorcas (ca 1796 - before 1871)
and Margaret "Unknown" (ca 1796 - ca 1860)

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First Immigrant Generation
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1. William Dorcas . Born Approx 1796 in Ireland. Died Before 1871. Occupation Farmer, Weaver.

 

    William came to NB from Ireland in 1831 (1851 census).   William commenced residence in Harvey in 1846.   He was a weaver and there were seven in the family.   (Royal Gazette, 26 Aug 1847.)

 

    Unsure of relationship between William Dorcas born approximately 1796 and Aaron Dorcas born approximately 1774, both born in Ireland.   Needs more research.   In records the is spelled in various ways: Dorcas, Dorcus, Darkis, and Darkus.

 

    He married Margaret. Born Approx 1796 in Ireland. Died Approx 1860.

 

    They had the following children:

  2   i.   Sarah Dorcas

  3   ii.   Isabella Dorcas

  4   iii.   James Dorcas

  5   iv.   Aaron Dorcas

  6   v.   John Dorcas

  7   vi.   Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dorcas

  8   vii.   William Dorcas

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