(Encyclopedia) Jackson, Andrew, 1767–1845, 7th President of the United States (1829–37), b. Waxhaw settlement on the border of South Carolina and North Carolina (both states claim him).
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(Encyclopedia) Morton, Thomas, fl. 1622–47, English trader and adventurer in New England. He visited New England in 1622 and returned in 1625 with Captain Wollaston, who founded a settlement at Mt.…
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Massachusetts State Information
Capital: Boston
Official Name: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Organized as a territory: March 1, 1629
Entered Union (rank): February 6, 1788 (6th state)
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