[1][2] The area now including Minasville was part of a land grant given to Joseph Wilson in 1768.

An additional land grant was given to William and Robert O'Brian in 1827.

Minasville was created when the community of Moose Brook was divided in 1877, but did not receive its name until 1890.

He served in the American Civil War and fought in the Seven Days Battle.

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