Benjamin
ATHERTON
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Born: 9 December 1736 in Billerica, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Benjamin married Abigail B MOOERS 30 March 1773 in Billerica, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Abigail B MOOERS was born 23 November 1755 in Rowley, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail B died 28 June 1852 in Bear Island, Queensbury, York, New Brunswick, Canada.
Benjamin ATHERTON died 17 July 1816 in Prince William, York, New Brunswick, Canada.
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Spouse & Children of Benjamin ATHERTON
Abigail B MOOERSMarriage date: 30 March 1773
Marriage place: Billerica, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Children of Benjamin ATHERTON and Abigail B MOOERS
Israel ATHERTONDied: 14 August 1881, Prince William, York, New Brunswick, Canada
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Birth — 17369 December 1736
Billerica, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1773 Marriage / PartnerBenjamin ATHERTON and Abigail B MOOERS 30 March 1773, Billerica, Massachusetts, USA (North Billerica)
He was 36 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1792 Birth of ChildIsrael ATHERTON was born 14 May 1792, Maugerville, Burton, Sunbury, New Brunswick, Canada
Benjamin was 55 years old.
Death — 181617 July 1816
Prince William, York, New Brunswick, Canada
He died at the age of 79.
Record added: 12/10/2025 10:13:40 AM
Last updated: 12/10/2025 10:14:22 AM
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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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