Individual Details

Nathan DeWolf

(Abt 1720 - 21 Mar 1789)

"Nathan DeWolf (1720-1789) was one of the three DeWolf cousins who came as Planters to Horton in 1761. Along with the two cousins, he is known as having one of the most prosperous farms on the Cornwallis River. He is known as the virtual founder of the town. The name "Wolfville" was created in his honour. His son, grandson, and great grandson are buried here as well."

Events

BirthAbt 1720Saybrook, Connecticut, British America
Graduation1743
MarriageAbt 1749Saybrook, Connecticut, British America - Lydia Kirtland
Marriage12 Oct 1770Anna Prentice
Death21 Mar 1789Canada, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., Horton Twp
BurialCanada, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., Horton Twp

Families

SpouseLydia Kirtland (1721 - 1770)
ChildEdward DeWolf (1752 - 1796)
SpouseAnna Prentice ( - )

Endnotes

1. Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton, The history of Kings County, Nova Scotia, heart of the Acadian land : giving a sketch of the French and their expulsion: and a history of the New England planters who came in their stead, with many genealogies, 1604-1910 (Salem, MA: The Salem Press Company, 1910), 632; digital images, Google Books (http://books.google.com : accessed 19 August 2010.

2. Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton, The history of Kings County, Nova Scotia, heart of the Acadian land : giving a sketch of the French and their expulsion: and a history of the New England planters who came in their stead, with many genealogies, 1604-1910 (Salem, MA: The Salem Press Company, 1910), 632; digital images, Google Books (http://books.google.com : accessed 19 August 2010.

3. Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton, The history of Kings County, Nova Scotia, heart of the Acadian land : giving a sketch of the French and their expulsion: and a history of the New England planters who came in their stead, with many genealogies, 1604-1910 (Salem, MA: The Salem Press Company, 1910), 632; digital images, Google Books (http://books.google.com : accessed 19 August 2010.

4. Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton, The history of Kings County, Nova Scotia, heart of the Acadian land : giving a sketch of the French and their expulsion: and a history of the New England planters who came in their stead, with many genealogies, 1604-1910 (Salem, MA: The Salem Press Company, 1910), 632; digital images, Google Books (http://books.google.com : accessed 19 August 2010.