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Benjamin Bridges 1700–1781 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1700

Birth Location: Isle Wight, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1781

Death Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

Father: William Bridgers

Mother: Elizabeth Godwin

Spouse(s): Sarah Bridger

Children(s): Samuel Sr, Benjamin Bridger

In 1700, Benjamin Bridges entered the world in Isle Wight, Virginia, USA, born to William Bridgers And Elizabeth Godwin. In 1780, Benjamin Bridges resided in Early Tax List, Nash County, NC. Benjamin Bridges married Sarah Bridger, and had children including Benjamin Bridger, Samuel Bridgers Sr. Benjamin Bridges passed away in 1781 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1700, Benjamin Bridges entered the world in Isle Wight, Virginia, USA, born to William Bridgers And Elizabeth Godwin.
  • In 1780, Benjamin Bridges resided in Early Tax List, Nash County, NC.
  • Benjamin Bridges married Sarah Bridger, and had children including Benjamin Bridger, Samuel Bridgers Sr.
  • Benjamin Bridges passed away in 1781 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Bridges's Ancestors

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Benjamin Bridges
1700–1781
Birth Place: Isle Wight, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Bridgers
1689–1729
VA
Elizabeth Godwin
1716–1729
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Capt (Joseph) Bridger
1656–1713
Isle of Wight, Surry, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (E) Norsworthy
1663–1727
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
William Godwin
1630–1710
Isle of Wright, Isle of Wright, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Wright
1632–1727
Isle Wight, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John (Goodwin)
1610–1714
Mary Bridger
1616–1676
Lord Hall
1577–1640
Lady Dagenhams
1579–1653
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Godwyne
1590–1667
Hannah Andrews
1590–1629
Rev. Bridger
1584–1650
Mary Webb
1601–1683
Thomas Wright
1548–1607
Roberdye Wright
1547–1603
Henry 1548,
1548–1606
Grace Eumio
1552–1594

Benjamin Bridges's Descendants

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Benjamin Bridges (1700–1781) m. Sarah Bridger (–10 Mar 1722)
  1. 1. Samuel (Bridgers) Sr 1725–1800 m. Elizabeth Bass 1730–1813
    1. 1. Sarah Bridgers 1755–1849 m. Trimigan (Thompson) Sr 1746–1817
      1. 1. John (Jack) Thompson 1777–1874 m. Elizabeth ('Bettre\Betty' Bridgers) Kitchen 1779–1812
        1. 1. Harriett Hammonds 1804–1881 m. Nathaniel Hammonds 1813–
        2. 2. Charlotte Thompson 1811–
        3. 3. Mary Thompson 1800–
    2. 2. Sarah Bridger –1722 m. Benjamin Bridges 1700–1781
  2. 2. Benjamin Bridger –1764

Benjamin Bridges's Timeline

6 Records

1696
1696
Birth of Benjamin Bridges in Nash co., NC, USA
Nash co., NC, USA
1700
1700
Birth of Benjamin Bridges in Isle Wight, Virginia, USA
Isle Wight, Virginia, USA
1780
1780
Age 80
Benjamin Bridges resided here in Early Tax List, Nash County, NC
Early Tax List, Nash County, NC
1781
1781
Age 81
Death of Benjamin Bridges in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1781
1781
Age 81
Death of Benjamin Bridges in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
1782
1782
Age 82
Benjamin Bridges resided here in Nash County, NC
Nash County, NC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1696
    Event Place: Nash co., NC, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: Isle Wight, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Early Tax List, Nash County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Nash County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Index to the colonial and state records of North Carolina covering volumes i-xxv

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

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