John
BROWN
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Born: 19 October 1744 in Haverhill, Province of Massachusetts Bay
John had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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John BROWN died 19 October 1780 in Crown Colony of New York.
Brown was the first man to bring formal charges against Benedict Arnold, who was then a prominent American general.
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Recorded occupation: Revolutionary War officer, a state legislator, and a Berkshire County judge
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Birth — 174419 October 1744
Haverhill, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Death — 178019 October 1780
Crown Colony of New York
He died at the age of 36.
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Last updated: 3/7/2022 2:31:52 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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