Clarissa King (abt. 1809 - bef. 1881)

Born about 1809 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Ancestors

Died before 1881 before about age 72 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada [uncertain]

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Biography

Early Life

Clarissa was borm about 1809 likely in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. She was the daughter of Robert King and Elizabeth Van Emburgh.

Family

It does not appear that she ever married or had any children.

Residence

• 1827 Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.^[1]
• 1871 Tusket, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada^[2]

Death

Clarissa likely passed away before 1881 probably in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Research Notes

She was not found in Canada's census after 1881 which is good indication she had passed away since she lived with her sisters and mother prior.

Sources

1. ↑ "Census Returns, 1827," (https://archives.novascotia.ca/census/1827/returns/?ID=1740), citing Robert King, Baptist, farmer, Males: 3, Females: 9, Servants (males): 0, Servants (females): 0, Total: 12, Births: 0, Marriages: 0, Deaths: 0. She is likely one of the 9 females in the household of her father.
2. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 Census of Canada"
   Year: 1871; Census Place: Tusket, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10547; Page: 53
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1578 #1356184 (accessed 3 March 2024)
   Clarissa King (62) in Tusket, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Born in Nova Scotia.

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