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Benjamin Adair 1736–1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1736

Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 3 September 1823

Death Location: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Joseph Sr

Mother: Sarah Laferty

Spouse(s): Nancy George

Children(s): Zadock Adair, William Adair, Margaret Adair

In 1736, Benjamin Adair entered the world in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Joseph Alexander Adair Sr And Sarah Laferty. In 1779, Benjamin Adair resided in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC. In 1780, Benjamin Adair resided in Between Broad and Saludy Rivers, Ninety Six Distri. Benjamin Adair married Nancy George, and had children including Margaret Adair, William Adair, Zadock Adair. Benjamin Adair passed away in 1823 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1736, Benjamin Adair entered the world in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Joseph Alexander Adair Sr And Sarah Laferty.
  • In 1779, Benjamin Adair resided in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC.
  • In 1780, Benjamin Adair resided in Between Broad and Saludy Rivers, Ninety Six Distri.
  • Benjamin Adair married Nancy George, and had children including Margaret Adair, William Adair, Zadock Adair.
  • Benjamin Adair passed away in 1823 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Sr
1711–1789
Birth Location: Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
JS
Sarah Laferty
1715–1770
Birth Location: Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
SL

Spouses(s)

Nancy George
1752–1800
Birth Location: South Carolina
NG

Children(s)

Zadock Adair
1780–1856
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
ZA
William Adair
1780–1851
Birth Location: South Carolina
WA
Margaret Adair
1799–1850
Birth Location: Laurens, South Carolina
MA

Benjamin Adair's Ancestors

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Benjamin Adair
1736–1823
Birth Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Joseph Alexander Adair Sr
1711–1789
Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
Sarah Laferty
1715–1770
Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Benjamin) Adair
1680–1755
Ulster, Antrim, Ireland
Margaret Henart
1680–1750
Dublin, Antrim, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Adair's Descendants

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Benjamin Adair (1736–3 September 1823) m. Nancy George (1752–9 Apr 1800)
  1. 1. Zadock Adair 1780–1856 m. Sarah Kelly 1784–1807 m. Sarah Wood 1794–1859
    1. 1. Weyman Adair 1805–1853 m. Dephia (Staunton De) Berry 1814–1881
      1. 1. Mary (Delphia) Adair 1837–1922 m. John (Magruder) Wynne 1833–1881
        1. 1. Gustavus (Adair) Wynne 1858–1940 m. Samuella Gibbs 1854–1921
      2. 2. William (DeBerry) Adair 1847–1933 m. Lulu (N) Adair 1868–
        1. 1. Katie Adair 1892–
        2. 2. Carry (L) Adair 1895–
      3. 3. Weyman (Lemuel) Adair 1842–1873
    2. 2. Armel (F.) Adair 1812–1853
    3. 3. Dorinda Adair 1823–
    4. 4. Ewing (Kelly) Adair 1816–1858
    5. 5. Alatha Adair 1818–
    6. 6. Isaac (Kelly) Adair 1825–1882
    7. 7. Matilda Adair 1829–
  2. 2. William Adair 1780–1851
  3. 3. Margaret Adair 1799–1850

Benjamin Adair's Timeline

8 Records

1736
1736
Birth of Benjamin Adair in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1779
1779
Age 43
Benjamin Adair resided here in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
1780
1780
Age 44
Benjamin Adair resided here in Between Broad and Saludy Rivers, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
Between Broad and Saludy Rivers, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 64
Benjamin Adair resided here in Laurens District, South Carolina
Laurens District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 74
Benjamin Adair resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 84
Benjamin Adair resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1823
3 September 1823
Age 87
Death of Benjamin Adair in Duncans Creek, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Duncans Creek, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1823
1823
Age 87
Benjamin Adair - Probate in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Between Broad and Saludy Rivers, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Jury Lists, 1779, Acts #1123 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 12; Family Number: 81

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Laurens District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Laurens District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 25; Image: 55; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 251; Image: 00091; Family History Library Film: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 4; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 17

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 September 1823
    Event Place: Duncans Creek, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Estate Papers, 1800-1867; General Index to Estate Papers, 1800-1931; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County); Probate Place: Laurens, South Carolina
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1823
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Estate Papers, 1800-1867; General Index to Estate Papers, 1800-1931; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County); Probate Place: Laurens, South Carolina
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