Roby
HORTON
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Born: 18 July 1747 in Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Roby married Sylvanus CAMPBELL 11 March 1766 in Norton, Province of Massachusetts Bay . Sylvanus CAMPBELL was born abt. 1745 in Massachusetts, USA. Sylvanus died abt. 1822 in Ohio, USA.
Roby HORTON died 9 October 1838 in Cortland, New York, USA.
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Sylvanus CAMPBELLMarriage date: 11 March 1766
Marriage place: Norton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Birth — 174718 July 1747
Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1766 Marriage / PartnerRoby HORTON and Sylvanus CAMPBELL 11 March 1766, Norton, Massachusetts, USA
She was 18 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
Death — 18389 October 1838
Cortland, New York, USA
She died at the age of 91.
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Last updated: 2/5/2026 7:25:07 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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