Mary
PORTER
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Born: 8 December 1765 in Weymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Mary married Robert GINSON (GENSON) abt. 1790 in New Brunswick, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Robert GINSON (GENSON) was born abt. 1760 in New York, USA. Robert died 20 March 1814 in New Brunswick, Canada.
Spouse & Children of Mary PORTER
Robert GINSON (GENSON)Marriage date: abt. 1790
Marriage place: , New Brunswick, Canada
Children of Robert GINSON (GENSON) and Mary PORTER
Levina Louisa GINSONDied: abt. 1851, Brighton, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
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Birth — 17658 December 1765
Weymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1794 Birth of ChildLevina Louisa GINSON was born 20 November 1794, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Mary was 28 years old.
Record added: 12/7/2025 10:54:39 PM
Last updated: 12/7/2025 10:54:57 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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