Joseph Barss
Canadian sea captain (1776–1824) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the ice hockey player and coach, see Joseph Barss (ice hockey). For the mariner, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, see Joseph Barss (politician).
Joseph Barss (21 February 1776 – 3 August 1824) was a sea captain of the schooner Liverpool Packet and was one of the most successful privateers on the North American Atlantic coast during the War of 1812.
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Joseph Barss Junior | |
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Born | (1776-02-21)21 February 1776 |
Died | 3 August 1824(1824-08-03) (aged 48) |
Resting place | Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada 45°4′39″N 64°29′45″W |
Nationality | Nova Scotian |
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Known for | Captain of the Liverpool Packet |
Spouse | Olivia DeWolf |
Parent(s) | Joseph Barss Sr. Elizabeth Crowell |
Relatives | John Barss (brother) Elisha DeWolf (father-in-law) |
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