Fourth Generation
Fourth Generation
Family of Elizabeth Collicut (4) & Georg Heinrich Gorkum
12. George Henry Corkum (Elizabeth Collicut3, George2, Thomas1). Born on 2 Apr 1780 in Chester Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British America. George Henry was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British America, on 22 Jun 1780. George Henry died in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 17 Oct 1845; he was 65.7
At Chester, on the 17th of October [1845], Mr. George Corkum, in the 66th year of his age. Mr. C. had been a professor of religion in the Baptist connection, for a number of years; – he bore his protracted illness with patience and resignation, his end was calm and peaceful. He has left a widow and four children to mourn his death. (Christian Messenger, 26 Dec. 1845)
At Chester, on the 17th of October [1845], Mr. George Corkum, in the 66th year of his age. Mr. C. had been a professor of religion in the Baptist connection, for a number of years; – he bore his protracted illness with patience and resignation, his end was calm and peaceful. He has left a widow and four children to mourn his death. (Christian Messenger, 26 Dec. 1845)
On 18 Feb 1815 George Henry married Sarah Elizabeth Etter, daughter of Franklin Germenis Etter & Elizabeth Cleverly, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.3 Born on 4 Oct 1781 in Charlottetown, St. John’s Island, British America.3 Sarah Elizabeth was baptized in Charlottetown, St. John’s Island, British America, on 21 Oct 1781.3
They had the following children:
55i.
Jane (~1815-)
56ii.
William Eli (~1816-)
57iii.
Anna Margaret (~1817-)
58iv.
George (~1819-)
13. Henry Corkum (Elizabeth Collicut3, George2, Thomas1). Born on 21 Dec 1785 in Chester Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.5 Henry was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 12 Feb 1786.5 Occupation: Farmer.
On 1 Oct 1815 Henry married Elizabeth Margaret Corkum, daughter of Christopher Adam Gorkum & Catherine Barbara Moss, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Born on 10 Jul 1796.2 Elizabeth Margaret was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 17 Jul 1796.2
14. Mary Pauline (Polly) Corkum (Elizabeth Collicut3, George2, Thomas1). Born on 8 Oct 1789 in Chester Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.5 Mary Pauline (Polly) was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 14 Nov 1790.5 Mary Pauline (Polly) died in Mount Uniacke, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 24 Mar 1872; she was 82.8
Mary Etter died from dyspeptic.
Mary Etter died from dyspeptic.
On 10 Nov 1810 Mary Pauline (Polly) married Daniel Etter, son of Franklin Germenis Etter & Elizabeth Cleverly, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.8 Born on 6 Sep 1790 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.5,3 Daniel was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 30 Oct 1790.5 Daniel died in Dartmouth, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 10 Jul 1864; he was 73.
They had the following children:
66i.
George Benjamin (1811-)
67ii.
Franklin Germanus (1813-1857)
68iii.
Ann (1815-)
69iv.
Joseph Cleverly (1816-1908)
70v.
Daniel (1820-1901)
71vi.
Eliza (1823-)
72vii.
William L. (1828-1904)
73viii.
John (1831-)
74ix.
James N. (1833-1905)
15. John Corkum (Elizabeth Collicut3, George2, Thomas1). Born on 14 Mar 1792 in Chester Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. John was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 17 Jun 1792. John died in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 18 Nov 1845; he was 53.7
[…] at Chester, on the 18th of November [1845], Mr. John Corkum, brother of the above, in the 54th year of his age. Mr. C. professed religion in early life. He bore his protracted and exceedingly painful illness, with christian fortitude and resignation, expressing a willingness to suffer – to live or to die, so that his God might be glorified. Mr. C. has left a widow and 8 children, to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and parent. (Christian Messenger, 26 Dec. 1845)
[…] at Chester, on the 18th of November [1845], Mr. John Corkum, brother of the above, in the 54th year of his age. Mr. C. professed religion in early life. He bore his protracted and exceedingly painful illness, with christian fortitude and resignation, expressing a willingness to suffer – to live or to die, so that his God might be glorified. Mr. C. has left a widow and 8 children, to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and parent. (Christian Messenger, 26 Dec. 1845)