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 Massachusetts Banishment Act - Definition 

The Massachusetts Banishment Act also known as the "Banishment Act of the State of Massachusetts" was an act passed on September, 1778, "to prevent the return to this state of certain persons therein named and others who have left this state or either of the United States, and joined the enemies thereof".

Over 300 persons are listed in the act.

Compare New Jersey Banishment Act.

Noteworthies listed in the act

External links

  • Text of the act (http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/halew/Mass-Banishment-Act.html)
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