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Asa Benjamin 1753–1825 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 OCT 1753

Birth Location: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 12 DEC 1825

Death Location: Pierpont, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA

Father: James Benjamin

Mother: Priscilla Burton

Spouse(s): Polly Bromley

Children(s): George Benjamin, Philander Benjamin, Ansell Benjamin, Priscilla Benjamin, Reuben Benjamin, Lois Benjamin

The story of Asa Benjamin began in 1753 in Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA. Asa Benjamin married Polly Bromley, and had children including Ansell Benjamin, George Nelson Benjamin, Lois Benjamin, Philander Benjamin, Priscilla Benjamin, Reuben Bohn Benjamin. Asa Benjamin passed away in 1825 in Pierpont, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Asa Benjamin began in 1753 in Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA.
  • Asa Benjamin married Polly Bromley, and had children including Ansell Benjamin, George Nelson Benjamin, Lois Benjamin, Philander Benjamin, Priscilla Benjamin, Reuben Bohn Benjamin.
  • Asa Benjamin passed away in 1825 in Pierpont, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Benjamin
1727–1772
Birth Location: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
JB
Priscilla Burton
1726–1771
Birth Location: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
PB

Spouses(s)

Polly Bromley
1763–1845
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

George Benjamin
1807–1841
Birth Location: Pierpont, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA
GB
Philander Benjamin
1804–1804
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
PB
Ansell Benjamin
1798–1831
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
AB
Priscilla Benjamin
1796–1830
Birth Location: Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
PB
Reuben Benjamin
1792–1864
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
RB
Lois Benjamin
1789–1870
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
LB

Asa Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Asa Benjamin
1753–1825
Birth Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
James Benjamin
1727–1772
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Priscilla Burton
1726–1771
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1699–1803
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Deborah Clark
1710–1761
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1673–1738
Elizabeth Cooke
1678–1738
John Clark
1673–1750
Deborah Parke
1680–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1633–1704
Sarah Clark
1639–1716
Richard Cooke
1640–1695
Elizabeth Larabee
1652–1700
Thomas Parke
1648–1699
Mary Allyn
1648–1699

Asa Benjamin's Descendants

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Asa Benjamin (27 OCT 1753–12 DEC 1825) m. Polly Bromley (16 FEB 1763–10 AUG 1845)
  1. 1. George (Nelson) Benjamin 1807–1841 m. Elizabeth Rawson 1811–1877
    1. 1. Ansel Benjamin 1838–1919
    2. 2. Perilla Benjamin 1837–1926
    3. 3. Henry Benjamin 1834–1924
  2. 2. Philander Benjamin 1804–1804
  3. 3. Ansell Benjamin 1798–1831
  4. 4. Priscilla Benjamin 1796–1830 m. Asahel Cleveland 1793–1845
    1. 1. Louisa (Maria) Cleveland 1825–1905 m. Nelson (Alonzo) Harris 1822–1886
      1. 1. Lou (Eva) Harris 1869–1968 m. James (Washington) Raulerson 1868–1925
      2. 2. Clara (Priscilla) Harris 1863–1941
      3. 3. Emma (Jane) Harris 1851–1933
      4. 4. Orville (DuLof) Harris 1848–1935 m. Harriet (Olivia) Randall 1854–1873
        1. 1. Belle Harris 1905–1992
        2. 2. Harriet (Olivia) Harris 1873–1961 m. Charles (Franklin) Jolly 1853–1933
      5. 5. John (Earle) Harris 1846–1917
      6. 6. Sarah (Mandane) Harris 1845–1846
    2. 2. Jane (Lucinda) Cleveland 1825–1871
    3. 3. Emma (Priscilla) Cleveland 1823–
    4. 4. Clarrissa (Eliza) Cleveland 1819–
    5. 5. Chester (Elwin) Cleveland 1817–
  5. 5. Reuben (Bohn) Benjamin 1792–1864 m. Almira Prince 1808–1861
    1. 1. Rhoda (A) Benjamin 1832–1926 m. Unknown Trimmer 1830–
      1. 1. Paul Trimmer 1865– m. Beverly 1870–
        1. 1. Robert (Paul) Trimmer 1900–
    2. 2. Eli (P) Benjamin 1831–1854
    3. 3. Emily Benjamin 1829–1850
    4. 4. R (Perry) Benjamin 1827–
      1. 1. Edson Benjamin 1865–
      2. 2. Ruben Benjamin 1860–
        1. 1. Velma Benjamin 1890– m. Mallory Hyde 1890–
      3. 3. Lula Benjamin 1855–
  6. 6. Lois Benjamin 1789–1870

Asa Benjamin's Timeline

2 Records

1753
27 OCT 1753
Birth of Asa Benjamin in Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
1825
12 DEC 1825
Age 72
Death of Asa Benjamin in Pierpont, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA
Pierpont, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 OCT 1753
    Event Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 DEC 1825
    Event Place: Pierpont, Ashtabula, Ohio, USA
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