William
HASKINS (HOSKINS)
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Born: 4 January 1735
William had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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William HASKINS (HOSKINS) died 30 May 1786 in Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay .
Possibly involved in the Boston Tea Party, perhaps as a witness. See bostonteapartyship.com for more information.
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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
Death — 178630 May 1786
Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 51.
Postcards and Memories of Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
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