Gideon
HORTON
(b.
abt. 1749
,
Norton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
d.
31 January 1777
,
Norton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
)
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Gideon HORTON was born abt. 1749 in Norton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Gideon HORTON was the child of Lewis HORTON and Elizabeth CUMMINGS and the grandchild of: (maternal) John CUMMINGS and Sarah BRAGGSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Gideon married Mary NEWCOMB 24 October 1774 . Mary NEWCOMB was born 25 October 1744 in Norton, Massachusetts, USA. Mary died 26 June 1832 in Norton, Massachusetts, USA.
Gideon HORTON died 31 January 1777 in Norton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay.
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1774 Marriage / PartnerGideon HORTON and Mary NEWCOMB 24 October 1774,
1777 Death 31 January 1777
Norton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
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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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