Joseph
CUMMINGS
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Born: 20 January 1689 in Topsfield, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Joseph CUMMINGS died 24 December 1729 in Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
Joseph Cummings was baptised on 26 Jan 1689 in Topsfield. He married Abigail Estey on 22 May 1712 in Topsfield. Abigail was the daughter of Isaac and Abigail (Kimball) Estey. She was baptised on 8 Jan 1692 in Topsfield. Abigail, the widow of Joseph, died of small pox on 10 Jan 1729 in Topsfield.
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Birth — 168920 January 1689
Topsfield, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Death — 172924 December 1729
Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 40.
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Last updated: 7/12/2025 12:04:32 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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