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1756 - 1840 (84 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Capt William HOWLAND was born on 13 Mar 1756 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; died on 4 May 1840 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Notes:
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He was a master mariner, shipbuilder, and merchant. He built the ship Triton at Russell's mills, Dartmouth, and after removing to new Bedford entered into business with his brother-in-law, Captain Cornelius Grinnell. Besides their shipping they dealt in corn, flour, provisions, and particularly iron of various kinds. They built several ships, notably the Euphrates.
William married Abigail WILBOR on 3 Nov 1784. Abigail (daughter of Jonathan WILBOR and Huldah RICKETSON) was born on 10 Mar 1765 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jul 1848. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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