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William Baldwin Affleck

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William Baldwin Affleck

Birth
Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Death
18 Mar 1859 (aged 35–36)
Steilacoom, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Burial
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, USA Add to Map
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William B Affleck was born in Scotland.
He was a newspaper editor and publisher. The Puget Sound Courier was launched at Steilacoom in about 1855. It lasted only about a year and was the first newspaper published in Pierce County. He was elected sheriff in 1858.

from a FAG member:
Married Miss Elizabeth Simmons 24 Dec 185 Thurston Co, WA.
William B Affleck was born in Scotland.
He was a newspaper editor and publisher. The Puget Sound Courier was launched at Steilacoom in about 1855. It lasted only about a year and was the first newspaper published in Pierce County. He was elected sheriff in 1858.

from a FAG member:
Married Miss Elizabeth Simmons 24 Dec 185 Thurston Co, WA.


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