Ruth
GARY
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Born: 9 October 1748 in Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Ruth married Ezekiel KENT 21 April 1768 . Ezekiel KENT was born abt. 1742 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA.
Ruth GARY died 8 December 1818 in Calais, Vermont, USA .
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Birth — 17489 October 1748
Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1768 Marriage / PartnerRuth GARY and Ezekiel KENT 21 April 1768,
She was 19 years old.
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.
Death — 18188 December 1818
Calais, Vermont, USA
She died at the age of 70.
Record added: 12/12/2012 1:38:02 PM
Last updated: 2/4/2014 4:57:50 PM
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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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