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Person
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Borden, Perry, 1738-1805
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Dates of existence
1738-1805
History
Perry Borden was born in Tiverton, Rhode Island on November 9, 1738, the son of Samuel Borden and Peace Mumford) Borden. His father was one of the surveyors hired by the Nova Scotia Government in 1760 and he was a grantee in the Township of Cornwallis. After his return to New England, Samuel gave his grant to his son, Perry, who became the progenitor of the family in Kings County. Perry Borden was married twice, in 1761 to Emma Perry/Percy(?) and in 1767 to Mary Ells/Ellis(?), with two sons in the first family and nine in the second. His descendants included his great-grandsons, Sir Robert Borden and Sir Frederick Borden. He died on January 27, 1805.