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Benjamin Alden 1781 – 1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1781

Birth Location: Ludlow

Death Date: 13 April 1842

Death Location: Ludlow

Father: Josiah Alden

Mother: Bathsheba Jones

Spouse(s): Mary Alden, Polly Judd

Children(s): Jefferson Alden, Mary Alden, David Alden, Benjamin Alden, Dexter Alden, Caroline Alden, Lucinda Alden, Benjamin Alden, Eliza Gay, Sarah Alden, Alden None

In 1781, Benjamin Alden entered the world in Ludlow, born to Josiah Alden and Bathsheba Jones. In 1810, Benjamin Alden resided in Ludlow, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. In 1820, Benjamin Alden resided in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Alden married Mary Alden, Polly Judd, and had children including Jefferson Alden, Mary Alden, David Alden, Benjamin Alden, Dexter Alden, Caroline Matilda Alden, Lucinda Marilla Alden, Benjamin Alden, Eliza A Gay, Sarah Alden, Alden. Benjamin Alden passed away in 1842 in Ludlow.

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Biography

  • In 1781, Benjamin Alden entered the world in Ludlow, born to Josiah Alden and Bathsheba Jones.
  • In 1810, Benjamin Alden resided in Ludlow, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Alden resided in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Benjamin Alden married Mary Alden, Polly Judd, and had children including Jefferson Alden, Mary Alden, David Alden, Benjamin Alden, Dexter Alden, Caroline Matilda Alden, Lucinda Marilla Alden, Benjamin Alden, Eliza A Gay, Sarah Alden, Alden.
  • Benjamin Alden passed away in 1842 in Ludlow.

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Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Alden's Ancestors

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Benjamin Alden
1781 – 1842
Birth Place: Ludlow
Parents
Josiah Alden
1738 –
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Bathsheba Jones
1743 – 1800
Raynham, MA
Grandparents
Nathan Jones
1716 – 1780
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Bathsheba Drowne
1715 – 1786
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Alden's Descendants

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Benjamin Alden (22 Sep 1781 – 13 April 1842) m. Mary Alden (11 March 1783 – 5 Aug 1864) m. Polly Judd
  1. 1. Jefferson Alden (26 Jan 1804 – 18 Aug 1857)
  2. 2. Mary Alden (17 Feb 1806 – )
  3. 3. David Alden (17 May 1808 – 5 Nov 1888) m. Arthusa Alden (16 September 1809 – 25 July 1894)
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Allen (5 September 1833 – 10 June 1860) m. Elam (Olcott) Allen (28 February 1830 – 9 February 1889)
      1. 1. Edgars (O) Allen (abt 1860 – 1 September 1929)
    2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Alden (23 April 1838 – 13 March 1839)
  4. 4. Benjamin Alden (11 Mar 1811 – 3 Apr 1814)
  5. 5. Dexter Alden (12 Oct 1812 – 9 Oct 1885) m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Feeter (13 Jun 1832 – 26 September 1912)
    1. 1. Ella (Maria) Alden (November 1847 – May 1850)
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Billings (1861 – May 1905)
    3. 3. Louise (Gertrude) Alden (9 Sep 1863 – 9 June 1927)
  6. 6. Caroline (Matilda) Alden (26 June 1815 – 8 September 1885)
  7. 7. Lucinda (Marilla) Alden (Dec 4 1819 – 19 Jan 1899)
  8. 8. Benjamin Alden (23 Aug 1820 – 03 Apr 1821)
  9. 9. Eliza (A) Gay (abt 1823 – 19 Jan 1876)
  10. 10. Sarah Alden (5 Oct 1825 – 25 Sep 1828)
  11. 11. Alden

Benjamin Alden's Timeline

6 Records

1781
22 Sep 1781
Birth of Benjamin Alden in Ludlow
Ludlow
1810
1810
Age 29
Benjamin Alden resided here in Ludlow, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Ludlow, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1820
1820
Age 39
Benjamin Alden resided here in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
1830
1830
Age 49
Benjamin Alden resided here in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1840
1840
Age 59
Benjamin Alden resided here in Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1842
13 April 1842
Age 61
Death of Benjamin Alden in Ludlow
Ludlow

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1781
    Event Place: Ludlow
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, 1841-1915
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications, 1911-1929
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 April 1842
    Event Place: Ludlow
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, 1841-1915
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications, 1911-1929
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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