YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benjamin Bruce 1802–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1802

Birth Location: Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: , Gallatin, Illinois, USA

Father: Benjamin Bruce

Mother: Mary Crysel

Spouse(s): Abigail Trousdale, Jane Trousdale

Children(s): Franklin Coffee, Mary Coffee, Thomas Coffee, Robert Bruce

The story of Benjamin Bruce began in 1802 in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Benjamin Bruce resided in North Fork, Gallatin, Illinois. In 1860, Benjamin Bruce resided in Township 9 Range 6 E, Saline, Illinois. Benjamin Bruce married Abigail Trousdale, Jane Trousdale, and had children including Franklin B Coffee, Mary Jane Coffee, Robert Marshall Bruce, Thomas Stocks Coffee. Benjamin Bruce passed away in 1870 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Benjamin Bruce
BB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Bruce began in 1802 in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Bruce resided in North Fork, Gallatin, Illinois.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Bruce resided in Township 9 Range 6 E, Saline, Illinois.
  • Benjamin Bruce married Abigail Trousdale, Jane Trousdale, and had children including Franklin B Coffee, Mary Jane Coffee, Robert Marshall Bruce, Thomas Stocks Coffee.
  • Benjamin Bruce passed away in 1870 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Bruce's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Bruce
1802–1870
Birth Place: Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Bruce
1769–1819
, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Mary Crysel
1773–1830
, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Bruce's Descendants

1.
BB
Benjamin Bruce (1802–1870) m. Abigail Trousdale (15 Jan 1821–1843) m. Jane Trousdale (30 Jun 1800–1865)
  1. 1. Franklin (B) Coffee 1826–1846
  2. 2. Mary (Jane) Coffee 1824–1873
  3. 3. Thomas (Stocks) Coffee 1822–
  4. 4. Robert (Marshall) Bruce 1830–1902 m. Elizabeth Boutwell 1835–1885
    1. 1. Marshell (Lawrence) Bruce 1858–
    2. 2. Sarah (Elender) Bruce 1852–1919

Benjamin Bruce's Timeline

4 Records

1802
1802
Birth of Benjamin Bruce in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 48
Benjamin Bruce resided here in North Fork, Gallatin, Illinois
North Fork, Gallatin, Illinois
1860
1860
Age 58
Benjamin Bruce resided here in Township 9 Range 6 E, Saline, Illinois
Township 9 Range 6 E, Saline, Illinois
1870
1870
Age 68
Death of Benjamin Bruce in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA
, Gallatin, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 9 Range 6 E, Saline, Illinois; Roll: M653_223; Page: 0; Image: 101.
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North Fork, Gallatin, Illinois; Roll: M432_107; Page: 373; Image: 606.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: North Fork, Gallatin, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North Fork, Gallatin, Illinois; Roll: M432_107; Page: 373; Image: 606.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 9 Range 6 E, Saline, Illinois
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 9 Range 6 E, Saline, Illinois; Roll: M653_223; Page: 0; Image: 101.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: , Gallatin, Illinois, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE