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His birth date is based on a record in the archives of St. Mark's Church in Niagara where, on 12/12/1796, a John MEDDAUGH was baptized. This record is believed to be a record of John's baptism. Unfortunately no parents are listed. The year of his birth is supported by his "Orders in Council" where he was granted the standard 100 acres of land on 6/30/1819. Mr. Gary Middaugh, a “Middaugh researcher” in Canada, indicates he was born 16 Aug 1796 in Canada. John is referred to as John MEDDAUGH of Niagara in William D. Reid's book "The Loyalists in Ontario".
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August 16, 1796
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Hamilton, Hamilton Division, Ontario, Canada
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1821 |
October 5, 1821
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Lincoln, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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1823 |
February 20, 1823
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Lincoln, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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1826 |
June 29, 1826
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Lincoln, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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1828 |
February 2, 1828
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Lincoln, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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1830 |
January 21, 1830
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Lincoln, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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1832 |
March 15, 1832
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Lincoln, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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1834 |
May 3, 1834
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Lincoln, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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1836 |
February 7, 1836
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St. Davids, Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada
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