Abiezer
EDSON
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Born: 24 August 1742 in Pelham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Abiezer married Rhoda PETERSON 18 August 1772 in Pelham, New Hampshire, New England . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Rhoda PETERSON was born abt. 1750 in Rochester, Massachusetts, USA. Rhoda died 1 February 1835 in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.
Abiezer EDSON died 10 August 1835 in Charlemont, Massachusetts, USA .
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Rhoda PETERSONMarriage date: 18 August 1772
Marriage place: Pelham, New Hampshire, New England
Children of Abiezer EDSON and Rhoda PETERSON
Jael EDSONDied: 1 February 1866, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 174224 August 1742
Pelham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1772 Marriage / PartnerAbiezer EDSON and Rhoda PETERSON 18 August 1772, Pelham, New Hampshire, USA
He was 30 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1787 Birth of ChildJael EDSON was born 23 January 1787, Savoy, Massachusetts, USA
Abiezer was 44 years old.
1809 Marriage of ChildJael EDSON married 15 July 1809, Cheshire, Massachusetts, USA to Snell BABBITT
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.
Death — 183510 August 1835
Charlemont, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 93.
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Last updated: 2/27/2025 1:42:32 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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