Thomas
SHELDON
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Born: 6 August 1661 in Northampton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Thomas married Mary HINSDALE abt. 1688 . Mary HINSDALE was born 22 July 1665 in Medfield, Massachusetts, USA (Harding). Mary died 9 September 1738 in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA (Florence).
Thomas SHELDON died 7 June 1725 in Northampton, Province of Massachusetts Bay .
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Birth — 16616 August 1661
Northampton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Death — 17257 June 1725
Northampton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 63.
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Last updated: 11/19/2024 11:54:42 AM
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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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