Rufus
KING
(b.
25 March 1755
,
Scarborough, Maine, New England
d.
29 April 1827
,
Jamaica, New York, USA
)
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Rufus KING was born 25 March 1755 in Scarborough, Maine, New England
Rufus KING was the child of ? and ?Rufus had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Rufus KING died 29 April 1827 in Jamaica, New York, USA.
son of Richard King and Isabella Bragdon
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1755 Birth 25 March 1755
Scarborough, Maine, New England
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1827 Death 29 April 1827
Jamaica, New York, USA
He died at the age of 72.
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The name Maine is probably a practical nautical term which refers to the region being a mainland (separate from the many surrounding islands). Reference to the area as 'Maine' in writing first appeared in 1622. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1685 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New England
1776 - 1820 - Massachusetts (District of Maine)
March 15, 1820 - Maine becomes 23rd U.S. state
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