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Abel Benjamin 1668–1710 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1668

Birth Location: Boston, Suffolk, MA, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 4 March 1710

Death Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA

Father: John Benjamin

Mother: Lydia Benjamin

Spouse(s): Abigail Stimpson

Children(s): Annabelle Benjamin, Abel Benjamin, Abel Benjamin, Abigail Benjamin, Ann Benjamin, Caleb Benjamin, Elizabeth Benjamin, Elizabeth Clark, Jonathan Benjamin, Mary Benjamin, Rebecca Benjamin

In 1668, Abel Benjamin entered the world in Boston, Suffolk, MA, Massachusetts, USA, born to John Benjamin And Lydia Allen Benjamin. In 1688, Abel Benjamin resided in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. In 1710, Abel Benjamin resided in Middlesex. Abel Benjamin married Abigail Stimpson, and had children including Abel Benjamin, Abigail Benjamin, Ann Benjamin, Annabelle Benjamin, Caleb Benjamin, Elizabeth Benjamin, Elizabeth Benjamin Mansfield Clark, Jonathan Benjamin, Mary Benjamin, Rebecca Benjamin, Susanna Benjamin. Abel Benjamin passed away in 1710 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1668, Abel Benjamin entered the world in Boston, Suffolk, MA, Massachusetts, USA, born to John Benjamin And Lydia Allen Benjamin.
  • In 1688, Abel Benjamin resided in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
  • In 1710, Abel Benjamin resided in Middlesex.
  • Abel Benjamin married Abigail Stimpson, and had children including Abel Benjamin, Abigail Benjamin, Ann Benjamin, Annabelle Benjamin, Caleb Benjamin, Elizabeth Benjamin, Elizabeth Benjamin Mansfield Clark, Jonathan Benjamin, Mary Benjamin, Rebecca Benjamin, Susanna Benjamin.
  • Abel Benjamin passed away in 1710 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Benjamin
1620–1706
Birth Location: Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells Borough, Kent, England
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Lydia Benjamin
1630–1708
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Abigail Stimpson
1673–1755
Birth Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
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Children(s)

Annabelle Benjamin
1708–1749
Birth Location: Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
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Abel Benjamin
1695–1697
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
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Abel Benjamin
1706–1729
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
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Abigail Benjamin
1699–
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
AB
Ann Benjamin
1704–
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
AB
Caleb Benjamin
1702–
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
CB
Elizabeth Benjamin
1711–1711
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
EB
Elizabeth Clark
1712–1774
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
EC
Jonathan Benjamin
1697–
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
JB
Mary Benjamin
1714–
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
MB
Rebecca Benjamin
1708–
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
RB

Abel Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Abel Benjamin
1668–1710
Birth Place: Boston, Suffolk, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Benjamin
1620–1706
Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells Borough, Kent, England
Lydia (Allen) Benjamin
1630–1708
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
John (Benjamin) Jr
1585–1645
Chalvington, Wealden District, East Sussex, England
Abigail Eddy
1601–1687
Fordwich, City of Canterbury, Kent, England
William (Swift Allen) (Alleyne)
1576–1674
Allen Hall, Stratford, Wales
Elizabeth Wickham
1603–1632
Great-Grandparents
John IV
1545–1607
Joanne (*link)
1559–1619
William Vicar
1558–1616
Mary Eddye
1568–1611
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John III
1522–1565
Joan Collins
1530–1623
Thomas Jr
1519–1598
Mary Eddye
1523–1598
John Younger
1537–1573
Elizabeth Ruck
1538–1611

Abel Benjamin's Descendants

1.
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Abel Benjamin (20 May 1668–4 March 1710) m. Abigail Stimpson (3 February 1673–30 March 1755)
  1. 1. Annabelle Benjamin 1708–1749 m. Samuel (Surratt) Sr. 1708–1775
    1. 1. Joseph Sarratt 1732–1801
    2. 2. Richard Sarratt 1735–1784
    3. 3. Abraham Sarratt 1737–1784
    4. 4. Allen Sarratt 1740–1810
    5. 5. Thomas Sarratt 1750–1805
    6. 6. Samuel (Sarratt) II 1742–1801
    7. 7. Richard Sarratt 1743–1784
    8. 8. Rebecca Sarratt 1730–1801 m. Benjamin Arendell 1722–1784
      1. 1. Richard (Anderson) Arendale 1777–1839 m. Mary (Polly) Blackwell 1777–1855
        1. 1. Alfred (Greenberry) Arendale 1820–
        2. 2. William (R.) Arendale 1817–1860
        3. 3. John (L) Arendale 1810–1866 m. Ophelia Branch 1829–1897
        4. 4. James (Blackwell "Joel" Arendale) Arnold 1810–1866 m. Thursa (Adeline) Winslow 1814–1860
        5. 5. John (L) Arendale 1819–1866 m. Ophelia Branch 1829–1897
        6. 6. Joel (Blackwell) Arendale 1796–1881 m. Elizabeth Black 1805–1862
        7. 7. Rebecca Arendale 1797–1808
        8. 8. Corporal (Thomas R.) Arendale 1817–1864 m. Elizabeth Dobson 1825–1910
        9. 9. Henrietta (Byars) Arendale 1805–1892 m. Joab Byars 1807–1884
        10. 10. Dau (St) Arendale 1795–
        11. 11. Richard (Anderson Arendale) Jr. 1802–1883 m. Mary (Ann "Polly") Poer 1805–1876
        12. 12. Daniel (G.) Arendale 1804–1861 m. Ann (Cooper -) Arrendale 1807–1863
        13. 13. Cinderella Arendale 1808–
        14. 14. Benjamin (Franklin) Arendale 1810–
        15. 15. William (Kendale) Arendale 1797–1866
        16. 16. Nathan (Blackwell) Arendale 1815–1873 m. Margaret (A) Alexander 1816–1858 m. Ophelia Branch 1829–1897
        17. 17. Sarah Arendale 1809–
        18. 18. Mary (Ann Arendale (Now Arnold) ,Citizen of The Republic of) Texas 1814–1864 m. *Isham (Tate Citizen of The Republic of) Texas 1810–1861
      2. 2. Benjamin Arendell 1725–1784
      3. 3. Lurena Arendell 1768–
      4. 4. Benjamin Arendale 1760–1812
      5. 5. Reddick Arendale 1757–1834 m. Rhoda Sarrat 1776–1854
        1. 1. Nancy Arendell 1782–1863
        2. 2. Delitha Arendell 1807–1891
        3. 3. Rebecca Arendell 1788–
        4. 4. Richard Arendell 1802–1883
        5. 5. William Arendell 1796–
        6. 6. Elizabeth Barram 1792–
        7. 7. Margaret ARENDELL 1794–1860
        8. 8. Mary Arnold 1802–1878
      6. 6. John Arendale 1750–1830
      7. 7. Bridges Arendale 1782–1850 m. Sarah Arendell 1790–1865
        1. 1. Mary (E. Arendell) Leecraft 1826–1858
        2. 2. Michael (F.) Arendell 1819–1894
        3. 3. Bridges (Arendell) Jr 1831–1882
        4. 4. Thomas Arendell 1831–1911
        5. 5. Sarah (Fletcher) Dennis 1821–1911
  2. 2. Abel Benjamin 1695–1697
  3. 3. Abel Benjamin 1706–1729
  4. 4. Abigail Benjamin 1699–
  5. 5. Ann Benjamin 1704–
  6. 6. Caleb Benjamin 1702–
  7. 7. Elizabeth Benjamin 1711–1711
  8. 8. Elizabeth (Benjamin Mansfield) Clark 1712–1774 m. Capt. (Jonathan) Clark 1700–1774 m. Samuel (L) Mansfield 1714–1769
    1. 1. Elizabeth Mansfield 1736–1738
    2. 2. Lois Mansfield 1748–1751
    3. 3. Samuel (Mansfield Died Age) 7 1738–1746
    4. 4. Jonathan ((Twin)) Mansfield 1753–1833
    5. 5. Samuel (Mansfield) III 1750–1828
    6. 6. Sarah Mansfield 1726–1822
    7. 7. Jonas ((Twin)) Mansfield 1753–1814
    8. 8. Daniel Mansfield 1740–1832
    9. 9. David Mansfield 1745–1819
    10. 10. Hannah Mansfield 1733–1811
    11. 11. Rachel Mansfield 1734–1825
    12. 12. John ("Deacon") Mansfield 1734–1814
    13. 13. Elizabeth Mansfield 1743–1763
  9. 9. Jonathan Benjamin 1697–
  10. 10. Mary Benjamin 1714–
  11. 11. Rebecca Benjamin 1708–

Abel Benjamin's Timeline

5 Records

1668
20 May 1668
Birth of Abel Benjamin in Boston, Suffolk, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Suffolk, MA, Massachusetts, USA
1688
1688
Age 20
Abel Benjamin resided here in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1710
Abt 1710
Age 42
Abel Benjamin resided here in Middlesex
Middlesex
1710
4 March 1710
Age 42
Death of Abel Benjamin in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
1710
15 Dec 1710
Age 42
Abel Benjamin - Probate in Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1668
    Event Place: Boston, Suffolk, MA, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 226
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [4] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 422.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RWK
    [6] Colonial Families of the USA
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1688
    Event Place: Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1710
    Event Place: Middlesex
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1648--1924 (Middlesex County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Middlesex County); Probate Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 March 1710
    Event Place: Watertown, Middlesex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 226
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1648--1924 (Middlesex County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Middlesex County); Probate Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1710
    Event Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1648--1924 (Middlesex County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Middlesex County); Probate Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts
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