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Benedict Middleton 1834–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1834-03-22

Birth Location: Nashville, Washington, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 14 Dec 1903

Death Location: Illinois, United States

Father: John Middleton

Mother: Margaret Parker

Spouse(s): Sarah Alkire

Children(s): Finis Middleton, Harvey Middleton, John Middleton, Ptolomy Middleton, Sarah Middleton, William Middleton, Joseph Middleton, Benedict Middleton, Blucher Middleton, Millicent Middleton, Vivian Middleton

The story of Benedict Middleton began in 1834 in Nashville, Washington, Illinois, United States. In 1850, Benedict Middleton resided in District 20, Washington, Illinois. In 1863, Benedict Middleton resided in Monticello, Illinois, United States. Benedict Middleton married Sarah Jane Alkire, and had children including Benedict Middleton, Blucher Middleton, Finis Or Phineas Middleton, Harvey K Middleton, John Middleton, Joseph Fimp Middleton, Millicent Middleton, Ptolomy Peter C Middleton, Sarah J Middleton, Vivian Middleton, William Middleton. Benedict Middleton passed away in 1903 in Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benedict Middleton began in 1834 in Nashville, Washington, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1850, Benedict Middleton resided in District 20, Washington, Illinois.
  • In 1863, Benedict Middleton resided in Monticello, Illinois, United States.
  • Benedict Middleton married Sarah Jane Alkire, and had children including Benedict Middleton, Blucher Middleton, Finis Or Phineas Middleton, Harvey K Middleton, John Middleton, Joseph Fimp Middleton, Millicent Middleton, Ptolomy Peter C Middleton, Sarah J Middleton, Vivian Middleton, William Middleton.
  • Benedict Middleton passed away in 1903 in Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Middleton
1804–1840
Birth Location: St. Genevieve Co. MO
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Margaret Parker
1800–1840
Birth Location: Montgomery County, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Alkire
1838–1930
Birth Location: Mount Sterling, Madison CO. OH.
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Children(s)

Finis Middleton
1859–1937
Birth Location: Monticello, Piatt, Illinois, United States
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Harvey Middleton
1865–1925
Birth Location: Millmime, ILL
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John Middleton
1863–1922
Birth Location: Ill.
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Ptolomy Middleton
1868–1923
Birth Location: Ill.
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Sarah Middleton
1880–1916
Birth Location: Ill.
SM
William Middleton
1861–1947
Birth Location: Ill.
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Joseph Middleton
1860–1937
Birth Location: Ill.
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Benedict Middleton
1873–1905
Birth Location: , Piatt, Illinois
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Blucher Middleton
1878–1928
Birth Location: Ill.
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Millicent Middleton
1871–1965
Birth Location: Milmine Piat, Illinois
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Vivian Middleton
1874–1954
Birth Location: Ill.
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Benedict Middleton's Ancestors

Self
Benedict Middleton
1834–1903
Birth Place: Nashville, Washington, Illinois, United States
Parents
John M. Middleton
1804–1840
St. Genevieve Co. MO
Margaret Parker
1800–1840
Montgomery County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Reuben (Washburn) Middleton
1780–1845
Georgia
Elizabeth Morgan
1784–1831
Jones Co. NC
Great-Grandparents
Benedict Middleton
1758–1810
Ruth Washburn
1755–
John Morgan
1752–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh sr
1713–1803
Lydia COGHILL
1722–

Benedict Middleton's Descendants

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Benedict Middleton (1834-03-22–14 Dec 1903) m. Sarah (Jane) Alkire (1838-09-17–6 Feb 1930)
  1. 1. Finis (or Phineas) Middleton 1859–1937
  2. 2. Harvey (K.) Middleton 1865–1925 m. Sarah (Jane) Mitchell 1865– m. Sarah (Jane "Jennie") Mitchell 1872–1940
    1. 1. Edith (M.) Middleton 1911–1983
    2. 2. Charles (Benedict) Middleton 1906–1975
    3. 3. Pauline Middleton 1898–1992
    4. 4. Ruby Middleton 1899–1987
    5. 5. Arthur (Leon) Middleton 1894–1978 m. Barbara 1893–
    6. 6. Richard (Alexander) Middleton 1903–1964 m. Eva (Myrtle) Smith 1912–1997
      1. 1. Robert (L) Middleton 1931–2001
      2. 2. Wilma Middleton 1936–2020 m. Robert Kress 1930–2013
      3. 3. Richard (Eugene) Middleton 1933–2002 m. Helen (Marjorie) Hanson 1929–1990
      4. 4. Larry (Earl) Middleton 1943–
  3. 3. John Middleton 1863–1922
  4. 4. Ptolomy (Peter C.) Middleton 1868–1923
  5. 5. Sarah (J.) Middleton 1880–1916
  6. 6. William Middleton 1861–1947
  7. 7. Joseph (Fimp) Middleton 1860–1937 m. Anna (L.) Barnhart 1865–
  8. 8. Benedict Middleton 1873–1905
  9. 9. Blucher Middleton 1878–1928
  10. 10. Millicent Middleton 1871–1965
  11. 11. Vivian Middleton 1874–1954

Benedict Middleton's Timeline

7 Records

1834
1834-03-22
Birth of Benedict Middleton in Nashville, Washington, Illinois, United States
Nashville, Washington, Illinois, United States
1850
1850
Age 16
Benedict Middleton resided here in District 20, Washington, Illinois
District 20, Washington, Illinois
1863
1 July 1863
Age 29
Benedict Middleton resided here in Monticello, Illinois, United States
Monticello, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 36
Benedict Middleton resided here in Goose Creek, Piatt, Illinois, United States
Goose Creek, Piatt, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 46
Benedict Middleton resided here in Cerro Gordo, Piatt, Illinois, United States
Cerro Gordo, Piatt, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 66
Benedict Middleton resided here in Cerro Gordo, Piatt, Illinois, USA
Cerro Gordo, Piatt, Illinois, USA
1903
14 Dec 1903
Age 69
Death of Benedict Middleton in Cerro Gordo. Piatt Co. ILL
Cerro Gordo. Piatt Co. ILL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1834-03-22
    Event Place: Nashville, Washington, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cerro Gordo, Piatt, Illinois; Roll: 242; Family History Film: 1254242; Page: 220A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: 0202
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Goose Creek, Piatt, Illinois; Roll: M593_268; Page: 339A; Image: 485; Family History Library Film: 545767
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cerro Gordo, Piatt, Illinois; Roll: 336; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1240336
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 20, Washington, Illinois; Roll: M432_131; Page: 103B; Image: 211
    [6] Illinois, Select Deaths Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Idaho, Death Records, 1890-1967, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 20, Washington, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 20, Washington, Illinois; Roll: M432_131; Page: 103B; Image: 211

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Monticello, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Goose Creek, Piatt, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Goose Creek, Piatt, Illinois; Roll: M593_268; Page: 339A; Image: 485; Family History Library Film: 545767

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Piatt, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cerro Gordo, Piatt, Illinois; Roll: 242; Family History Film: 1254242; Page: 220A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: 0202

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Piatt, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cerro Gordo, Piatt, Illinois; Roll: 336; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1240336

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Decatur, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon CO, IL
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1903
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo. Piatt Co. ILL
    Record Source:
    [1] Headstones Provided for Deceased Union CIVIL War Veterans
    [2] Illinois, Select Deaths Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Headstones Provided for Deceased Union CIVIL War Veterans
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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