Josiah
PARKER
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Born: 1 February 1656 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Josiah PARKER died 26 July 1731 in Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Birth — 16561 February 1656
Chelmsford, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Death — 173126 July 1731
Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 75.
Record added: 3/7/2021 8:23:55 PM
Last updated: 3/30/2025 1:53:47 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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