Crispus
ATTUCKS
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Born: abt. 1723 in Framingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Crispus had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Crispus married Anika UNKNOWN abt. 1752 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Anika UNKNOWN was born abt. 1730 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale).
Crispus ATTUCKS died 5 March 1770 in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay .
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Recorded occupation: Often regarded as the first casualty of the American Revolution, Attucks was a Black man killed during the Boston Massacre in 1770, symbolizing the fight for freedom.
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Death — 17705 March 1770
Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Record added: 3/17/2025 12:01:10 PM
Last updated: 3/17/2025 4:45:26 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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