Moses
CLEAVELAND
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Born: 29 January 1754 in Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Moses had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Moses CLEAVELAND died 16 November 1806 in Canterbury, Connecticut, USA.
married Esther Champion on March 2, 1797, with whom he had four children
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Recorded occupation: American lawyer, politician, soldier, and surveyor from Connecticut who founded the city of Cleveland, Ohio
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Birth — 175429 January 1754
Canterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
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Death — 180616 November 1806
Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 52.
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Last updated: 3/29/2023 8:24:06 AM
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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