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Date 11 janvier 1888
Comté Saint John
Lieu Saint John
Journal The Daily Telegraph
Le langage employé dans les textes est tel qu’il a été transcrit par Daniel F. Johnson à partir des entrées dans les journaux originaux.
The oldest inhabitant of Queens Co., N.S., Mrs. Dorcas MORINE of Port Medway, died Thursday. The deceased was born at Port Medway June 9, 1787 and had attained the age of 100 years 6 mos. 27 days. Her maiden name was Dorcas COHOON d/o Wm COHOON and Dorcas COHOON, the first settlers in Port Medway. Her mother, who also attained the age of 100 years, was the d/o Jonathan SMITH of Liverpool. The deceased was a relict of Asa MORINE. She had 11 children, four of whom are now living. Her grandchildren number 55, and her great grandchildren 66.