Mary
NEWCOMB
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Born: 25 October 1744 in Norton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Mary married Gideon HORTON 24 October 1774 . Gideon HORTON was born abt. 1749 in Norton, Massachusetts, USA. Gideon died 31 January 1777 in Norton, Massachusetts, USA. Gideon was the child of Lewis HORTON and Elizabeth CUMMINGS.
Mary NEWCOMB died 26 June 1832 in Norton, Massachusetts, USA.
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Gideon HORTONMarriage date: 24 October 1774
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Gideon HORTON was the child of Lewis HORTON and Elizabeth CUMMINGS
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Birth — 174425 October 1744
Norton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1774 Marriage / PartnerMary NEWCOMB and Gideon HORTON 24 October 1774,
She was 30 years old.
1777 Death of Spouse/PartnerGideon HORTON died 31 January 1777, Norton, Massachusetts, USA
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 — 183226 June 1832
Norton, Massachusetts, USA
She died at the age of 87.
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Last updated: 2/5/2026 7:26:10 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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