John
DAY
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Born: 20 September 1673 in Springfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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John married Marah "Mary" SMITH abt. 1698 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Marah "Mary" SMITH was born 18 December 1677 in Hadley, Massachusetts, USA. Marah "Mary" died 28 February 1742 in Hadley, Massachusetts, USA.
John DAY died 20 November 1752 in Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay .
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Children of John DAY and Marah "Mary" SMITH
Benjamin DAYDied: 10 May 1808, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 167320 September 1673
Springfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
1710 Birth of ChildBenjamin DAY was born 27 October 1710, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
John was 37 years old.
1742 Death of Spouse/PartnerMarah "Mary" SMITH died 28 February 1742, Hadley, Massachusetts, USA
1742 Marriage of ChildBenjamin DAY married 9 October 1742, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA to Eunice MORGAN
Death — 175220 November 1752
Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 79.
Record added: 2/11/2022 2:42:39 PM
Last updated: 2/23/2025 11:42:27 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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