Peter
PITTS
Born
15 September 1737
,
Dighton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
15 December 1812
,
Honeoye, Ontario, New York, USA
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Born: 15 September 1737 in Dighton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father:
Peter PITTS
Mother:
Sarah UNKNOWN
Paternal grandparents:
Peter PITTS
, Bethia ROBINSON
Peter had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Peter married Abigail RICHMOND 29 December 1764 in Little Compton, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Abigail RICHMOND was born 26 February 1744 in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA (Adamsville). Abigail died 26 July 1807 in Honeoye, Ontario, New York, USA. Abigail was the child of William RICHMOND and Anna GRAY.
Peter PITTS died 15 December 1812 in Honeoye, Ontario, New York, USA.
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Spouse & Children of Peter PITTS
Peter PITTS married 
Abigail RICHMOND
Marriage date: 29 December 1764
Marriage place: Little Compton, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Abigail RICHMOND was the child of William RICHMOND and Anna GRAY
Abigail RICHMONDMarriage date: 29 December 1764
Marriage place: Little Compton, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Abigail RICHMOND was the child of William RICHMOND and Anna GRAY
Children of Peter PITTS and Abigail RICHMOND
Phillip PITTSBorn: abt. 1786, Fort Ann, Washington, Crown Colony of New York
Died: abt. 1822, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Died: abt. 1822, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Married: Nancy SLOAN
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Birth — 173715 September 1737
Dighton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1764 Marriage / PartnerPeter PITTS and Abigail RICHMOND 29 December 1764, Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA (Adamsville)
He was 27 years old.
Revolutionary War
PITTS, PETERAncestor #: A089455
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): CAPTAIN
Birth: 9-15-1737 DIGHTON BRISTOL CO MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 12-15-1812 HONEOYE ONTARIO CO NEW YORK
Service Source: MA SOLS & SAILS, VOL 12, P 451
Service Description: 1) COL TIMOTHY WALKER, BRISTOL CO REGT
RESIDENCE
City: DIGHTON - County: BRISTOL CO - State: MASSACHUSETTS
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1) ABIGAIL RICHMOND
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PITTS, PETERAncestor #: A089455
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): CAPTAIN
Birth: 9-15-1737 DIGHTON BRISTOL CO MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 12-15-1812 HONEOYE ONTARIO CO NEW YORK
Service Source: MA SOLS & SAILS, VOL 12, P 451
Service Description: 1) COL TIMOTHY WALKER, BRISTOL CO REGT
RESIDENCE
City: DIGHTON - County: BRISTOL CO - State: MASSACHUSETTS
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1) ABIGAIL RICHMOND
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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1807 Death of Spouse/PartnerAbigail RICHMOND died 26 July 1807, Honeoye, Ontario, New York, USA
Death — 181215 December 1812
Honeoye, Ontario, New York, USA
He died at the age of 75.
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Lakeview Cemetery Honeoye Ontario County New York, USA
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Last updated: 2/2/2022 4:36:52 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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