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Benjamin Jahleel Brenton 1832–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1832

Birth Location: Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 1911

Death Location: Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA

Father: James Brenton

Mother: Elizabeth Eldred

Spouse(s): Orvetta Hall

Children(s): Theodora Brenton, Laura Brenton, Mabel Brenton, "Reverend" Brenton

In 1832, Benjamin Jahleel Brenton entered the world in Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA, born to James Jahleel Brenton And Elizabeth Eldred. Benjamin Jahleel Brenton married Orvetta Hall, and had children including Laura Case Brenton, Mabel Favilla Brenton, Reverend Cranston Brenton, Theodora Brenton. Benjamin Jahleel Brenton passed away in 1911 in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1832, Benjamin Jahleel Brenton entered the world in Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA, born to James Jahleel Brenton And Elizabeth Eldred.
  • Benjamin Jahleel Brenton married Orvetta Hall, and had children including Laura Case Brenton, Mabel Favilla Brenton, Reverend Cranston Brenton, Theodora Brenton.
  • Benjamin Jahleel Brenton passed away in 1911 in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Brenton's Ancestors

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Benjamin Brenton
1832–1911
Birth Place: Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
James Jahleel Brenton
1806–1881
New York, USA
Elizabeth Eldred
1808–1875
Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
James Brenton
1777–1816
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Brenton
1738–1830
Rachael Cooke
1746–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jahleel Sr.
1691–1767
Frances Cranston
1694–1740
Silas Cooke
1708–1792
Rebecca
1714–1782

Benjamin Brenton's Descendants

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Benjamin (Jahleel) Brenton (1832–1911) m. Orvetta Hall (September 1844–27 January 1928)
  1. 1. Theodora Brenton 1863–1883
  2. 2. Laura (Case) Brenton 1869–1923
    1. 1. Theodora (Brenton Eliot) McCormick 1890–1986
    2. 2. Howard (Brenton) McCormick 1898–1965
  3. 3. Mabel (Favilla) Brenton 1872–1896
  4. 4. "Reverend" (Cranston) Brenton 1874–1937 m. Elizabeth (Alden) Curtis 1879–
    1. 1. Jonathan (William) Brenton 1906–

Benjamin Brenton's Timeline

2 Records

1832
1832
Birth of Benjamin Jahleel Brenton in Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
1911
1911
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Jahleel Brenton in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA
Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 510; Volume #: Roll 0510 - Certificates: 15500-15749, 03 May 1918-03 May 1918
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Deceased Jamaica NY Feb 10th 1911
    Record Source: U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 510; Volume #: Roll 0510 - Certificates: 15500-15749, 03 May 1918-03 May 1918

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jamaica, Queens County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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