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Benjamin F Butler 1798–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Feb 1798

Birth Location: St Albans Bay, Franklin, Vermont, USA

Death Date: 1850

Death Location: Sheldon, Vermont

Father: Dr Butler

Mother: Marcy Safford

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Orson Butler

The story of Benjamin F Butler began in 1798 in St Albans Bay, Franklin, Vermont, USA. In 1830, Benjamin F Butler resided in Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA. In 1840, Benjamin F Butler resided in Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA. Benjamin F Butler married Mary Troop Ainsworth, and had children including Orson De Forest Butler. Benjamin F Butler passed away in 1850 in Sheldon, Vermont.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin F Butler began in 1798 in St Albans Bay, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1830, Benjamin F Butler resided in Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1840, Benjamin F Butler resided in Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • Benjamin F Butler married Mary Troop Ainsworth, and had children including Orson De Forest Butler.
  • Benjamin F Butler passed away in 1850 in Sheldon, Vermont.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Butler
1765–1855
Birth Location: Stockbridge, Berkshire, Mass
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Marcy Safford
1769–1853
Birth Location: Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, United States
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Orson Butler
1839–1911
Birth Location: Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America
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Benjamin Butler's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Butler
1798–1850
Birth Place: St Albans Bay, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Parents
Dr Eldad Butler
1765–1855
Stockbridge, Berkshire, Mass
Marcy Safford
1769–1853
Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, United States
Grandparents
Silas Butler
1733–1779
Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Jerusha SPENCER
1738–1820
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Joseph Safford
1741–1808
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Mercy (Leonard) Robinson
1748–1814
Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Malachi Butler
1689–1770
JEMIMA DAGGETT
1694–1732
Samuel Robinson
1707–1767
Mercy Robinson
1714–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Butler
1649–1738
Priscilla Norton
1655–1738

Benjamin Butler's Descendants

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Benjamin (F) Butler (27 Feb 1798–1850)
  1. 1. Orson (De Forest) Butler 1839–1911 m. Margaret (Louise) Taylor 1844–1928
    1. 1. Orville (DeForrest) Butler 1880–1968 m. Grace (Munson) Lewis 1886–1960
      1. 1. Shriley (M.) Hill 1916–1995 m. Orvis (R) Hill 1916–1999
      2. 2. Laura (E Von) Aschwege 1910–1996 m. Paul (Friedrich von) Aschwege 1908–1987
        1. 1. Jackie (Lee von) Aschwege 1933–2003
      3. 3. Merle (D) Buttler 1912– m. Ellen (Lucial) Butler 1918–1997 m. Doris (Hazel) Mickelsen 1927–2003
    2. 2. Sybil (J.) Butler 1871–1923 m. Elon (W) Nelson 1871–1931
      1. 1. Chauncey (Butler) Nelson 1899–1965
      2. 2. Margaret Nelson 1903–
    3. 3. Walter (William) Butler 1868–1943
    4. 4. Laura (Maria) Butler 1866– m. George (W) Mentzer 1860–1941
      1. 1. Eugene (E) Mentzer 1890– m. Rachel (A) Mentzer 1894–
        1. 1. Dorathy Mentzer 1915–
        2. 2. Mildred Mentzer 1917–
      2. 2. Percy (M) Mentzer 1898–
    5. 5. Edgar Butler 1877–
    6. 6. Al Butler 1874–1947 m. Theadora (C) Butler 1878–
      1. 1. Louis (W) Butler 1901–1973
      2. 2. Lewis (W) Butler 1901–
    7. 7. Carrie (J.) Butler 1873–
    8. 8. David Butler 1877–
    9. 9. Jaley (Ann) Butler 1880–

Benjamin Butler's Timeline

5 Records

1798
27 Feb 1798
Birth of Benjamin F Butler in St Albans Bay, Franklin, Vermont, USA
St Albans Bay, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1830
1830
Age 32
Benjamin F Butler resided here in Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1840
1840
Age 42
Benjamin F Butler resided here in Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1850
1850
Age 52
Death of Benjamin F Butler in Sheldon, Vermont
Sheldon, Vermont
1855
1855
Age 57
Benjamin F Butler resided here in Wilmington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Wilmington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1798
    Event Place: St Albans Bay, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont; Series: M19; Roll: 183; Page: 123; Family History Library Film: 0027449

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: 542; Page: 332; Family History Library Film: 0027439

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Wilmington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Sheldon, Vermont
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