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Benjamin Brenton 1738–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Feb 1738

Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island

Death Date: 23 Feb 1830

Death Location: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Jahleel Sr.

Mother: Frances Cranston

Spouse(s): Rachael Cooke

Children(s): James Brenton, Rebecca Brenton, Elizabeth Brenton, Sarah Brenton

The story of Benjamin Brenton began in 1738 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island. In 1638, Benjamin Brenton resided in Rhode Island, USA. Benjamin Brenton married Rachael Cooke, and had children including Elizabeth Cooke Brenton, James Brenton, Rebecca Brenton, Sarah Atherton Brenton. Benjamin Brenton passed away in 1830 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Brenton began in 1738 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island.
  • In 1638, Benjamin Brenton resided in Rhode Island, USA.
  • Benjamin Brenton married Rachael Cooke, and had children including Elizabeth Cooke Brenton, James Brenton, Rebecca Brenton, Sarah Atherton Brenton.
  • Benjamin Brenton passed away in 1830 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Brenton's Ancestors

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Benjamin Brenton
1738–1830
Birth Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Parents
Jahleel Brenton Sr.
1691–1767
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Frances Cranston
1694–1740
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
William Brenton
1657–1697
of RI
Hannah Davis
1661–1693
"Governor" (Samuel) Cranston
1659–1727
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Mary Hart
1663–1710
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
"Governor" Brenton
1610–1674
Martha Burton
–1672
"Governor" Cranston
1625–1680
Mary Clarke
1640–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents
"Magistrate" Brenton
1595–1625
Ann Bagley
1600–1700
"Governor" Sr.
1605–1652
Frances Latham
1609–1677

Benjamin Brenton's Descendants

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Benjamin Brenton (07 Feb 1738–23 Feb 1830) m. Rachael Cooke (22 March 1746–3 December 1825)
  1. 1. James Brenton 1777–1816
    1. 1. James (Jahleel) Brenton 1806–1881 m. Elizabeth Eldred 1808–1875
      1. 1. Benjamin (Jahleel) Brenton 1832–1911 m. Orvetta Hall 1844–1928
        1. 1. Theodora Brenton 1863–1883
        2. 2. Laura (Case) Brenton 1869–1923
        3. 3. Mabel (Favilla) Brenton 1872–1896
        4. 4. "Reverend" (Cranston) Brenton 1874–1937 m. Elizabeth (Alden) Curtis 1879–
      2. 2. James (Eldred) Brenton 1834–1884
      3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth) Brenton 1843–1907
    2. 2. Harriet (Maria) Brenton 1810–1885
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Brenton) Hazard 1837–
      2. 2. Harriet (Marie) Hazard 1842–1901
        1. 1. Mary Clarke 1870–
  2. 2. Rebecca Brenton 1770–
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Cooke) Brenton 1779–1870
  4. 4. Sarah (Atherton) Brenton 1780–

Benjamin Brenton's Timeline

3 Records

1638
1638-1920
Benjamin Brenton resided here in Rhode Island, USA
Rhode Island, USA
1738
07 Feb 1738
Birth of Benjamin Brenton in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
1830
23 Feb 1830
Age 92
Death of Benjamin Brenton in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Feb 1738
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Rhode Island, Find A Grave Index, 1663-2013
    [4] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1638-1920
    Event Place: Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: The history of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1830
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Rhode Island, Find A Grave Index, 1663-2013
    [4] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Rhode Island, Find A Grave Index, 1663-2013
    [3] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

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