John
FENTON
(b.
12 February 1760
,
Brimfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
d.
7 September 1826
,
Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA
)
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John FENTON was born 12 February 1760 in Brimfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
John FENTON was the child of William FENTON and Ann SHAWSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Marcia MOULTON 25 April 1780 in Brimfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Marcia MOULTON was born 24 April 1762 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA (East) (Parksville) (Fentonville). Marcia died 29 March 1809 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA (East) (Parksville) (Fentonville). Marcia was the child of John MOULTON and Ruth BOUND.
John FENTON died 7 September 1826 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA .
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Marcia MOULTON-- Date: 25 April 1780 Place: Brimfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Marcia MOULTON was the child of John MOULTON and Ruth BOUND
Children of John FENTON and Marcia MOULTON:
Harvey FENTON (b.abt. 1789, Wales, Massachusetts, USA d. 22 June 1866, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA )
Marcia FENTON (b.abt. 1791, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 12 August 1876, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Reuel MERRICK 29 May 1816 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA (East) (Parksville) (Fentonville)
Marcia MOULTON-- Date: 25 April 1780 Place: Brimfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay Marcia MOULTON was the child of John MOULTON and Ruth BOUND
Children of John FENTON and Marcia MOULTON:
Harvey FENTON (b.abt. 1789, Wales, Massachusetts, USA d. 22 June 1866, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA ) Marcia FENTON (b.abt. 1791, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 12 August 1876, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA )m. Reuel MERRICK 29 May 1816 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA (East) (Parksville) (Fentonville)
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1760 Birth 12 February 1760
Brimfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1780 Marriage / PartnerJohn FENTON and Marcia MOULTON 25 April 1780, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA (East) (Parksville) (Fentonville)
He was 20 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1809 Death of Spouse/PartnerMarcia MOULTON died 29 March 1809, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA (East) (Parksville) (Fentonville)
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.1816 Marriage of ChildMarcia FENTON married 29 May 1816, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA (East) (Parksville) (Fentonville) to Reuel MERRICK
1826 Death 7 September 1826
Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 66.
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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