Abraham
TOWER
Born
18 April 1752
,
Hingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
26 September 1832
,
Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 18 April 1752 in Hingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father:
Daniel TOWER
Mother:
Bethiah NICHOLS
Abraham was a participant in the Boston Tea Party.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Abraham married Elizabeth KENT 30 August 1789 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA . Elizabeth KENT was born 26 January 1759 in Hingham, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth died 26 December 1797 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth was the child of Abel KENT and Hannah HOBART.
Abraham married (2) Hannah KENT 18 October 1800 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Hannah KENT was born 29 October 1775 in Hingham, Massachusetts, USA. Hannah died 20 May 1806 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA. Hannah was the child of Abel KENT and Hannah HOBART.
Abraham TOWER died 26 September 1832 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA.
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Spouse & Children of Abraham TOWER
Abraham TOWER married 
Elizabeth KENT
Marriage date: 30 August 1789
Marriage place: Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth KENT was the child of Abel KENT and Hannah HOBART
Elizabeth KENTMarriage date: 30 August 1789
Marriage place: Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth KENT was the child of Abel KENT and Hannah HOBART
Children of Abraham TOWER and Elizabeth KENT
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Abraham TOWER married Hannah KENT
Marriage date: 18 October 1800
Marriage place: Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah KENT was the child of Abel KENT and Hannah HOBART
Hannah KENTMarriage date: 18 October 1800
Marriage place: Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah KENT was the child of Abel KENT and Hannah HOBART
Children of Abraham TOWER and Hannah KENT
Abraham Hobart TOWERMarried: Charlotte BATES 30 April 1826 Place: Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth TOWERBorn: 23 October 1803, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 10 November 1888, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 10 November 1888, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Married: Laban SOUTHER January 1821 Place: Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Kent TOWERMarried: Josiah Oakes LAWRENCE 12 November 1826 Place: Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 175218 April 1752
Hingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1789 Marriage / PartnerAbraham TOWER and Elizabeth KENT 30 August 1789, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
He was 37 years old.
1797 Death of Spouse/PartnerElizabeth KENT died 26 December 1797, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
1800 Marriage / PartnerAbraham TOWER and Hannah KENT 18 October 1800, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
He was 48 years old.
1801 Birth of ChildAbraham Hobart TOWER was born 20 October 1801, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Abraham was 49 years old.
1803 Birth of ChildElizabeth TOWER was born 23 October 1803, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Abraham was 51 years old.
1806 Birth of ChildHannah Kent TOWER was born 3 May 1806, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
Abraham was 54 years old.
1806 Death of Spouse/PartnerHannah KENT died 20 May 1806, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1821 Marriage of ChildElizabeth TOWER married January 1821, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA to Laban SOUTHER
1826 Marriage of ChildAbraham Hobart TOWER married 30 April 1826, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA to Charlotte BATES
1826 Marriage of ChildHannah Kent TOWER married 12 November 1826, Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA to Josiah Oakes LAWRENCE
Death — 183226 September 1832
Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 80.
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Cohasset Central Cemetery
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Last updated: 2/2/2026 7:07:41 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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