Ruth
MORTON
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Born: 3 June 1752 in Freetown, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Ruth married Enoch DOW abt. 1786 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Enoch DOW was born 26 November 1744 in Salem, New Hampshire, USA (Salem Depot). Enoch died 23 September 1813 in Dow's Settlement, New Brunswick, Canada.
Ruth MORTON died abt. 1825 in Dumfries Parish, York, New Brunswick, Canada.
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Children of Enoch DOW and Ruth MORTON
Ruth DOWDied: 2 January 1864, Canterbury Station, York, New Brunswick, Canada
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Birth — 17523 June 1752
Freetown, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1786 Birth of ChildRuth DOW was born 1 December 1786, Canterbury, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Ruth was 34 years old.
1812 Marriage of ChildRuth DOW married 17 November 1812, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada to Abraham B ESTEY
1813 Death of Spouse/PartnerEnoch DOW died 23 September 1813, Dow's Settlement, New Brunswick, Canada
Record added: 11/28/2024 3:33:52 PM
Last updated: 11/28/2024 3:33:52 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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