James
MILLS
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Born: 30 January 1749 in Province of Massachusetts Bay
James had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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James MILLS died 30 June 1790 in Bethel, Massachusetts (District of Maine).
Possibly involved in the Boston Tea Party, perhaps as a witness. See bostonteapartyship.com for more information.
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Birth — 174930 January 1749
Province of Massachusetts Bay
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
Death — 179030 June 1790
Bethel, Massachusetts (District of Maine)
He died at the age of 41.
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Last updated: 1/30/2026 12:11:46 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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