Robert Treat
PAINE
Born
11 March 1731
,
Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
11 May 1814
,
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Robert Treat PAINE was born 11 March 1731 in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Robert Treat PAINE was the child of Thomas PAINE and Eunice TREAT and the grandchild of: (paternal) James PAINE and Bethiah THACHER (maternal) Samuel TREAT and Abigail WILLARDSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Robert Treat married Sarah Sally COBB 15 March 1770 . The couple had (at least) 8 children.
Sarah Sally COBB was born 5 May 1744 in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton). Sarah Sally died 6 June 1810 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Sarah Sally was the child of Thomas COBB and Lydia LEONARD.
Robert Treat PAINE died 11 May 1814 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA .
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
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Sarah Sally COBB-- Date: 15 March 1770 Place:
Sarah Sally COBB was the child of Thomas COBB and Lydia LEONARD
Sarah Sally COBB-- Date: 15 March 1770 Place: Sarah Sally COBB was the child of Thomas COBB and Lydia LEONARD
Children of Robert Treat PAINE and Sarah Sally COBB
Robert PAINE (b.14 May 1770, Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 28 July 1798, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA ) Sally PAINE (b.7 March 1772, , Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 26 January 1823, ) Robert Treat PAINE (b.9 December 1773, Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 13 November 1811, Boston, Massachusetts, USA ) Charles PAINE (b.30 August 1775, Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 15 February 1810, Boston, Massachusetts, USA ) Henry PAINE (b.20 October 1777, , Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 8 June 1814, Boston, Massachusetts, USA ) Mary PAINE (b.9 February 1780, Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 27 February 1842, Boston, Massachusetts, USA ) Maria Antoinette PAINE (b.2 December 1782, Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 26 March 1842, Boston, Massachusetts, USA ) Lucretia PAINE (b.30 April 1785, Boston, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 27 August 1823, Boston, Massachusetts, USA )
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1731 Birth 11 March 1731
Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1770 Marriage / PartnerRobert Treat PAINE and Sarah Sally COBB 15 March 1770,
He was 39 years old.
1770 Birth of ChildRobert PAINE was born 14 May 1770, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton)
Robert Treat was 39 years old.
1772 Birth of ChildSally PAINE was born 7 March 1772, , Massachusetts, USA
Robert Treat was 41 years old.
1773 Birth of ChildRobert Treat PAINE was born 9 December 1773, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton)
Robert Treat was 42 years old.
1775 Birth of ChildCharles PAINE was born 30 August 1775, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton)
Robert Treat was 44 years old.
1777 Birth of ChildHenry PAINE was born 20 October 1777, , Massachusetts, USA
Robert Treat was 46 years old.
1780 Birth of ChildMary PAINE was born 9 February 1780, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Robert Treat was 48 years old.
1782 Birth of ChildMaria Antoinette PAINE was born 2 December 1782, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Robert Treat was 51 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1785 Birth of ChildLucretia PAINE was born 30 April 1785, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Robert Treat was 54 years old.
1798 Death of ChildRobert PAINE died 28 July 1798, Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton)
Robert Treat was 67 years old.
1810 Death of ChildCharles PAINE died 15 February 1810, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Robert Treat was 78 years old.
1810 Death of Spouse/PartnerSarah Sally COBB died 6 June 1810, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
1811 Death of ChildRobert Treat PAINE died 13 November 1811, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Robert Treat was 80 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.1814 Death 11 May 1814
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 83.
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Granary Burying Ground in Boston, Massachusetts
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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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