Alanson
CUMMINGS
Born
18 June 1738
,
Dighton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
22 February 1830
,
Freetown, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 18 June 1738 in Dighton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father:
John CUMMINGS
Mother:
Hannah KILEY
Paternal grandparents:
John CUMMINGS
, Sarah BRAGG
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Alanson married Drusilla CHASE 2 April 1761 in Freetown, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Drusilla CHASE was born abt. 1742 in Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown).
Alanson CUMMINGS died 22 February 1830 in Freetown, Massachusetts, USA .
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Alanson CUMMINGS married 
Drusilla CHASE
Marriage date: 2 April 1761
Marriage place: Freetown, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Drusilla CHASEMarriage date: 2 April 1761
Marriage place: Freetown, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Children of Alanson CUMMINGS and Drusilla CHASE
Phillip CUMMINGSBorn: 14 April 1768, Attleboro, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 14 August 1851, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 14 August 1851, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah CUMMINGSBorn: 31 July 1775, Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,
Died: ,
Alanson CUMMING (CUMMINGS)Born: abt. 1780, Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 30 June 1867, Rodman, New York, USA
Died: 30 June 1867, Rodman, New York, USA
Jael CUMMINGSBorn: abt. 1781, Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1825, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA
Died: abt. 1825, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA
Sylvester CUMMINGSBorn: 2 January 1782, Freetown, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 27 June 1886, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 27 June 1886, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 173818 June 1738
Dighton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1761 Marriage / PartnerAlanson CUMMINGS and Drusilla CHASE 2 April 1761, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
He was 22 years old.
1768 Birth of ChildPhillip CUMMINGS was born 14 April 1768, Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA (Attleborough) (South Attleboro)
Alanson was 29 years old.
1775 Birth of ChildSarah CUMMINGS was born 31 July 1775, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (North) (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram)
Alanson was 37 years old.
1782 Birth of ChildSylvester CUMMINGS was born 2 January 1782, Freetown, Massachusetts, USA (Assonet) (East Freetown)
Alanson was 43 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 — 183022 February 1830
Freetown, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 91.
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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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