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Benjamin Barrett 1726–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1726

Birth Location: Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 4 Aug 1778

Death Location: Clear Brook, Frederick, Virginia, USA

Father: Arthur Barrett

Mother: Lydia Chambers

Spouse(s): Eleanor Rogers

Children(s): Thomas Barrett, Eleanor Cowgill, Richard Barrett, Jonathan Barrett, Lydia Barrett

The story of Benjamin Barrett began in 1726 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1777, Benjamin Barrett resided in Frederick County, Virginia. Benjamin Barrett married Eleanor Rogers, and had children including Benjamin Barrat, David Barrett, Eleanor Barrett Cowgill, John Barrett, Jonathan Barrett, Lydia Barrett, Phoebe Barrett, Richard L Barrett, Thomas Barrett. Benjamin Barrett passed away in 1778 in Clear Brook, Frederick, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Barrett began in 1726 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1777, Benjamin Barrett resided in Frederick County, Virginia.
  • Benjamin Barrett married Eleanor Rogers, and had children including Benjamin Barrat, David Barrett, Eleanor Barrett Cowgill, John Barrett, Jonathan Barrett, Lydia Barrett, Phoebe Barrett, Richard L Barrett, Thomas Barrett.
  • Benjamin Barrett passed away in 1778 in Clear Brook, Frederick, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Arthur Barrett
1680–1744
Birth Location: Gloucestershire, England
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Lydia Chambers
1685–1745
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Eleanor Rogers
1735–1809
Birth Location: Frederick County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Thomas Barrett
1757–1832
Birth Location: Frederick County, Virginia, USA
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Eleanor Cowgill
1771–1840
Birth Location: Frederick County, Virginia, USA
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Richard Barrett
1760–1844
Birth Location: Frederick County, Virginia, USA
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Jonathan Barrett
1769–1840
Birth Location: Frederick County, Virginia, USA
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Lydia Barrett
1770–
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Barrett's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Barrett
1726–1778
Birth Place: Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Arthur Barrett
1680–1744
Gloucestershire, England
Lydia Chambers
1685–1745
England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Barrett's Descendants

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Benjamin Barrett (14 May 1726–4 Aug 1778) m. Eleanor Rogers (3 Dec 1735–5 Dec 1809)
  1. 1. Thomas Barrett 1757–1832
    1. 1. David Barrett 1805–1881 m. Margaret Copenhaven 1816–1898
      1. 1. Thomas (J) Barrett 1835–1913 m. Sarah (Catherine) Barrett 1837–1914
        1. 1. George (William) Barrett 1861–1939
        2. 2. Margaret (A) Barrett 1864–
      2. 2. George Barrett 1836–
      3. 3. James Barrett 1837–1900
      4. 4. Lucy Barrett 1841–
      5. 5. Albert (Louis) Barrett 1843–1919
      6. 6. Susan (M.) Barrett 1845–1911
      7. 7. David Barrett 1847–
      8. 8. Stuart (Baldwin) Barrett 1850–1913
      9. 9. Lydia Barrett 1851–1885
    2. 2. Richard Barrett 1784–
  2. 2. Eleanor (Barrett) Cowgill 1771–1840
  3. 3. Richard (L) Barrett 1760–1844
  4. 4. Jonathan Barrett 1769–1840
  5. 5. Lydia Barrett 1770–

Benjamin Barrett's Timeline

4 Records

1726
14 May 1726
Birth of Benjamin Barrett in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
1777
Abt 1777
Age 51
Benjamin Barrett resided here in Frederick County, Virginia
Frederick County, Virginia
1777
5 Aug 1777
Age 51
Benjamin Barrett - Probate in Frederick, Virginia, USA
Frederick, Virginia, USA
1778
4 Aug 1778
Age 52
Death of Benjamin Barrett in Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Frederick County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1726
    Event Place: Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1747.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BS1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1777
    Event Place: Frederick County, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1743-1898; General Index to Wills, 1743-1917; Author: Virginia. County Court (Frederick County); Probate Place: Frederick, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1810 Frederick County, Virginia census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1778
    Event Place: Frederick County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1743-1898; General Index to Wills, 1743-1917; Author: Virginia. County Court (Frederick County); Probate Place: Frederick, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clear Brook, Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1777
    Event Place: Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1743-1898; General Index to Wills, 1743-1917; Author: Virginia. County Court (Frederick County); Probate Place: Frederick, Virginia
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