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Benejah Ackley 1755–1829 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Oct 1755

Birth Location: Lebanon, Widham, CT, USA

Death Date: 16 May 1829

Death Location: Whiting, Washington, Maine, USA

Father: Benjamin Ackley

Mother: Lurania Woodruff

Spouse(s): Anna Holmes

Children(s): Amos Ackley

The story of Benejah Ackley began in 1755 in Lebanon, Widham, CT, USA. In 1790, Benejah Ackley resided in Machias, Washington, Maine, United States. In 1800, Benejah Ackley resided in Machias, Washington, Maine. Benejah Ackley married Anna Holmes, and had children including Amos Ackley. Benejah Ackley passed away in 1829 in Whiting, Washington, Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benejah Ackley began in 1755 in Lebanon, Widham, CT, USA.
  • In 1790, Benejah Ackley resided in Machias, Washington, Maine, United States.
  • In 1800, Benejah Ackley resided in Machias, Washington, Maine.
  • Benejah Ackley married Anna Holmes, and had children including Amos Ackley.
  • Benejah Ackley passed away in 1829 in Whiting, Washington, Maine, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Ackley
1729–1761
Birth Location: East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
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Lurania Woodruff
1728–1795
Birth Location: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

Anna Holmes
1759–1795
Birth Location: Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA
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Children(s)

Amos Ackley
1779–1861
Birth Location: Machiasport, Washington, Maine, USA
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Benejah Ackley's Ancestors

Self
Benejah Ackley
1755–1829
Birth Place: Lebanon, Widham, CT, USA
Parents
Benjamin Benajah Ackley
1729–1761
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Lurania (Laurany Bill Ackley) Woodruff
1728–1795
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
James (Ackley (Ackly,) Acly)
1677–1746
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut
Elizabeth
1689–1755
Reading, Massachusetts
James Bill
1703–1781
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Keziah French
1702–1786
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Necalas Acly
1635–1695
Hannah Mitchel)
1639–1695
John Bill
1667–1739
Mercy Fowler
1669–1697
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John II
1604–1684
Elizabeth Beale
1606–1635
Thomas Ford
1587–1676
William
1620–1689
Hannah Waite
1620–1709

Benejah Ackley's Descendants

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Benejah Ackley (18 Oct 1755–16 May 1829) m. Anna Holmes (about 1759–about 1795)
  1. 1. Amos Ackley 1779–1861 m. Deborah (Pettegrew) (Ackley) 1782–1843
    1. 1. Temperance (Ackley) (Trafton) 1815–1879 m. Joseph Trafton 1807–
      1. 1. Sewell (E) Trafton 1848–1913 m. (Sarah) (Josephine) Gardner 1846–1894
        1. 1. Delia Trafton 1889–1942
        2. 2. Fred (Burton) Trafton 1879–1967 m. Lena (M.) Walrath 1878–1972
        3. 3. Nettie (M.) TRAFTON 1869–1929 m. Charles (J) Seabrook 1868–1927 m. Chas ((Charles)) Seabrook 1868–1927
        4. 4. Lela (May) Trafton 1889–1972 m. Edward (F.) Bennett 1888–
      2. 2. Nancy (B) Trafton 1833–1920
      3. 3. William (H) Trafton 1835–1856
      4. 4. Laura (A) Trafton 1840–1889
      5. 5. Viola Trafton 1850–
    2. 2. Chesan Chase –1897

Benejah Ackley's Timeline

6 Records

1755
18 Oct 1755
Birth of Benejah Ackley in Lebanon, Widham, CT, USA
Lebanon, Widham, CT, USA
1790
1790
Age 35
Benejah Ackley resided here in Machias, Washington, Maine, United States
Machias, Washington, Maine, United States
1800
1800
Age 45
Benejah Ackley resided here in Machias, Washington, Maine
Machias, Washington, Maine
1810
1810
Age 55
Benejah Ackley resided here in Plantation 12, Washington, Maine, United States
Plantation 12, Washington, Maine, United States
1820
1820
Age 65
Benejah Ackley resided here in Washington, Maine, United States
Washington, Maine, United States
1829
16 May 1829
Age 74
Death of Benejah Ackley in Whiting, Washington, Maine, USA
Whiting, Washington, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1755
    Event Place: Lebanon, Widham, CT, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Family Data Collection - Individual Records
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births, Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Machias, Washington, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Machias, Washington, Maine
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Plantation 12, Washington, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Washington, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1829
    Event Place: Whiting, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Family Data Collection - Individual Records
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths, Family Data Collection - Deaths
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