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Benjamin Herndon 1765–1805

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Herndon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 May 1765 · Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Died 12 Apr 1805 · , Elbert, Georgia, USA
Father Edward Herndon
Mother Mary Gaines (1742–1829)
Siblings Edward Herndon, Elizabeth Herndon, George Herndon, Henry Herndon, James Gaines Herndon, Joel Herndon, John Herndon, William Pendleton Herndon
Records
Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1765, Benjamin Herndon entered the world in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA, born to edward herndon and mary ann gaines. Benjamin Herndon passed away in 1805 in, Elbert, Georgia, USA.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1765
Birth of Benjamin Herndon in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Birth
1805
Death of Benjamin Herndon in, Elbert, Georgia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Herndon

This ancestor line traces from King and Queen, Virginia, United States (1706) to Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States (1765) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Herndon (1765–1805) was born in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA and died in , Elbert, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

Edward Herndon
Father
Mary Gaines
1742–1829 · Mother

Benjamin Herndon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Herndon PTP
1765–1805
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Ann Gaines PTP
1742–1829
Orange, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Herndon's Descendants

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Benjamin Herndon PTP 1765–1805