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Benjamin Clapp Acker 1853 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Nov 1853

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 30 Aug 1928

Death Location: Ossining, Westchester, New York

Father: Stephen Acker

Mother: Mary Clapp

Spouse(s): Maria Hatfield

Children(s): George Acker, Benjamin Acker, Irving Acker

In 1853, Benjamin Clapp Acker entered the world in New York, born to Stephen Ward Acker and Mary Rebecca Clapp. In 1860, Benjamin Clapp Acker resided in Ossining, Westchester, New York. In 1870, Benjamin Clapp Acker resided in Ossining, Westchester, New York. Benjamin Clapp Acker married Maria R Hatfield, and had children including George R H Acker, Benjamin Austin Acker, Irving D Acker. Benjamin Clapp Acker passed away in 1928 in Ossining, Westchester, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Benjamin Clapp Acker entered the world in New York, born to Stephen Ward Acker and Mary Rebecca Clapp.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Clapp Acker resided in Ossining, Westchester, New York.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Clapp Acker resided in Ossining, Westchester, New York.
  • Benjamin Clapp Acker married Maria R Hatfield, and had children including George R H Acker, Benjamin Austin Acker, Irving D Acker.
  • Benjamin Clapp Acker passed away in 1928 in Ossining, Westchester, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Acker
1819 – 1880
Birth Location: New York
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Mary Clapp
1814 – 1893
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Maria Hatfield
1858 – 1941
Birth Location: New York
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Children(s)

George Acker
1887 – 1909
Birth Location: New York
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Benjamin Acker
1890 – 1974
Birth Location: Ossining, Westchester, New York
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Irving Acker
1892 – 1939
Birth Location: Ossining, Westchester, New York
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Benjamin Acker's Ancestors

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Benjamin Acker
1853 – 1928
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Stephen Ward Acker
1819 – 1880
New York
Mary (Rebecca) Clapp
1814 – 1893
New York
Grandparents
Kate Acker
1778 –
New York
John (K) Clapp
1789 – 1867
United States of America
Christina Acker
1791 – 1877
New York
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Acker
1763 – 1851
Mary Jones
1764 – 1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Deleverens Ecker
1728 – 1764
Weintie Brown
1742 –

Benjamin Acker's Descendants

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Benjamin (Clapp) Acker (27 Nov 1853 – 30 Aug 1928) m. Maria (R) Hatfield (11 Oct 1858 – 1941)
  1. 1. George (R H) Acker (Feb 1887 – 4 Aug 1909)
  2. 2. Benjamin (Austin) Acker (27 Dec 1890 – 13 Oct 1974) m. Dorothy (Evaline) Penrose (6 Nov 1898 – 15 Aug 1992)
    1. 1. Benjamin (Penrosse) Acker (17 Jun 1920 – 19 Jul 2012) m. Doroth (H) Vickery (28 May 1929 – )
  3. 3. Irving (D) Acker (Oct 1892 – 11 Sep 1939)

Benjamin Acker's Timeline

9 Records

1853
27 Nov 1853
Birth of Benjamin Clapp Acker in New York
New York
1860
1860
Age 7
Benjamin Clapp Acker resided here in Ossining, Westchester, New York
Ossining, Westchester, New York
1870
1870
Age 17
Benjamin Clapp Acker resided here in Ossining, Westchester, New York
Ossining, Westchester, New York
1880
1880
Age 27
Benjamin Clapp Acker resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
1900
1900
Age 47
Benjamin Clapp Acker resided here in Ossining, Westchester, New York
Ossining, Westchester, New York
1910
1910
Age 57
Benjamin Clapp Acker resided here in Ossining, Westchester, New York
Ossining, Westchester, New York
1920
1920
Age 67
Benjamin Clapp Acker resided here in Ossining, Westchester, New York
Ossining, Westchester, New York
1925
1925
Age 72
Benjamin Clapp Acker resided here in Ossining, Westchester, New York
Ossining, Westchester, New York
1928
30 Aug 1928
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Clapp Acker in Ossining, Westchester, New York
Ossining, Westchester, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1853
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 1472; Volume #: Roll 1472 - Certificates: 133250-133625, 24 Jan 1921-25 Jan 1921
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 230
    [3] New York, State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 03; City: Ossining; County: Westchester; Page: 6
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1276; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 153
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 848; Page: 561B; Enumeration District: 130
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York; Roll: M593_1115; Page: 45B
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1241176
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York; Page: 111
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York; Roll: T624_1089; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1375102
    [10] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York; Page: 111

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York; Roll: M593_1115; Page: 45B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 848; Page: 561B; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1241176

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York; Roll: T624_1089; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1375102

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1276; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 153

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 03; City: Ossining; County: Westchester; Page: 6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1925
    Event Place: Yonkers, New York
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Yonkers Herald - 31 Aug 1925 - Page 12, Obituary for Benjamin C. Acker (Aged 73) 31 Aug 1925

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 1472; Volume #: Roll 1472 - Certificates: 133250-133625, 24 Jan 1921-25 Jan 1921

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1928
    Event Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 230
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ossining, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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