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William Dorcas (b. ca 1796) Page 1, 2 << 3 >> 4, 5, 6, 7, Index
Descendents of William Dorcas (ca 1796 - before 1871)
and Margaret "Unknown" (ca 1796 - ca 1860)Second Immigrant Generation
*********************************************************************************************5. Aaron Dorcas . Son of William Dorcas & Margaret. Born May 1833. Christen 28 Jul 1834 in Cathedral, Fredericton.
From Cathedral, Fredericton records: Aaron Darkis b. May 1833, baptized 28 Jul 1834, s/o William and Margaret Darkis, residence Kingsclear, by George Coster. (PANB F114 - Cathedral, Fredericton)
6. John Dorcas . Son of William Dorcas & Margaret. Born 14 Sep 1835 in NB. Christen 30 Oct 1835 in Cathedral, Fredericton, NB. Died 13 Apr 1914 in Williamsburg, NB. Buried in Williamsburg Cemetery.
John's parents were born in Ireland and came to NB in 1831 (1851 census). In early records the surname is also spelled Darcus and Darkus.
John and his wife Margaret Craig lived in Harvey until after 1871 (census) when they moved to Williamsburg. Their 120 year old former home was destroyed by fire on December 13, 1994. (Daily Gleaner, 14 Dec.) They had eleven children: Mary, Maggie, Annie, Fred, Lizzie, Celia, Melville, Jessie, Ella, John and Rena.
He married Margaret "Maggie" Craig, daughter of James Craigs & Mary Hume, 25 Jan 1865 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 1847 in Harvey, NB. Christen 25 Apr 1847 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 1 May 1900 in Williamsburg, NB. Buried in Williamsburg Cemetery.
From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were William Dorcas and Isabella Craigs.
From The Daily Gleaner, 30 Apr 1900:
Williamsburg - April 27-- Mrs John Dorcas, Sr. is very ill today; owing to illness that has been troubling her for over a year; hopes are very slim for her recovery.