Peter
GROVES
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Born: 5 October 1772 in Brimfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Peter married Jemima ALLEN 3 April 1800 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Jemima ALLEN was born 3 September 1774 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Fiskdale). Jemima died 19 September 1881 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA (East) (Parksville) (Fentonville).
Peter GROVES died 31 July 1840 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA .
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Spouse & Children of Peter GROVES
Jemima ALLENMarriage date: 3 April 1800
Marriage place: Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Children of Peter GROVES and Jemima ALLEN
Levins GROVESDied: 25 January 1890, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 17725 October 1772
Brimfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1800 Marriage / PartnerPeter GROVES and Jemima ALLEN 3 April 1800, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Fiskdale)
He was 27 years old.
1806 Birth of ChildLevins GROVES was born 4 January 1806, Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA (East) (Parksville) (Fentonville)
Peter was 33 years old.
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 — 184031 July 1840
Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 67.
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Last updated: 5/22/2026 4:11:46 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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