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Benjamin Canby 1728–1794 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 JUNE 1728

Birth Location: Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 1794

Death Location: Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Thomas Canby

Mother: Sarah Preston

Spouse(s): Martha Whitson, Susannah Littler

Children(s): Thomas Canby

The story of Benjamin Canby began in 1728 in Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1778, Benjamin Canby resided in Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United State. In 1779, Benjamin Canby resided in Bucks, Pennsylvania. Benjamin Canby married Martha Whitson, Susannah Littler, and had children including Thomas Canby. Benjamin Canby passed away in 1794 in Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Canby began in 1728 in Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1778, Benjamin Canby resided in Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United State.
  • In 1779, Benjamin Canby resided in Bucks, Pennsylvania.
  • Benjamin Canby married Martha Whitson, Susannah Littler, and had children including Thomas Canby.
  • Benjamin Canby passed away in 1794 in Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Canby
1702–1724
Birth Location: Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
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Sarah Preston
1706–1764
Birth Location: Cloverdale, Yorkshire, England
SP

Spouses(s)

Martha Whitson
1733–1771
Birth Location: Westbury, Livingston, New York, USA
MW
Susannah Littler
1737–1787
Birth Location: Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
SL

Children(s)

Thomas Canby
1765–1787
Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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Benjamin Canby's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Canby
1728–1794
Birth Place: Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Thomas E Canby
1702–1724
Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah Preston
1706–1764
Cloverdale, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas Canby
1667–1742
EN
Sarah Jervis
1669–1708
Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
William Preston
1667–1719
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Jane Preston
1670–1722
Cloverdale, Yorkshire, , England
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Canby
1642–1681
Elizabeth Boker
1646–1678
Charles Jarvis
1643–1668
Elizabeth Boore
1647–1672
Jonas Preston
1641–1714
Sarah Preston
1645–1722
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Canby
1604–1668
Mary
1590–1650
Henry Bowker
1605–1650
Mary Radcliff
1605–1646
John Gervaise
1620–1668
Sarah
1620–1643
Thomas Preston
1615–1674
Deborah NORFOLK\Preston
1610–1674

Benjamin Canby's Descendants

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Benjamin Canby (29 JUNE 1728–1794) m. Martha Whitson (1733–1771) m. Susannah Littler (05 AUGUST 1737–1787)
  1. 1. Thomas Canby 1765–1787 m. Beulah CARY 1755–1816 m. Katherine Harlan 1763–1819
    1. 1. Caleb (Harlan) Canby 1789–1852 m. Jane Canby 1792–1873
      1. 1. george canby –1907
      2. 2. Catharine Balduston 1819–1884 m. Lloyd Balduston 1818–1907
        1. 1. G (Egerton B) Balderston 1846–1907 m. A (Myra) Balderson 1855–1943

Benjamin Canby's Timeline

8 Records

1728
29 JUNE 1728
Birth of Benjamin Canby in Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1778
1778
Age 50
Benjamin Canby resided here in Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
1779
1779
Age 51
Benjamin Canby resided here in Bucks, Pennsylvania
Bucks, Pennsylvania
1779
1779
Age 51
Benjamin Canby resided here in Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania
Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania
1786
1786
Age 58
Benjamin Canby resided here in Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
1790
1790
Age 62
Benjamin Canby resided here in Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
1794
1794
Age 66
Death of Benjamin Canby in Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
1794
1794
Age 66
Benjamin Canby - Probate in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 JUNE 1728
    Event Place: Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tax Records, Source Citation: The Bucks County Historical Society; Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tax Records, 1782-1860; Collection: Title No. 102; Roll Number: 25

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 320

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical&Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax&Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 320

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 01 JULY 1784
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1790; Census Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 225; Image: 658; Family History Library Film: 0568148

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1713-1906; General Index, 1682-1939; Author: Bucks County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1713-1906; General Index, 1682-1939; Author: Bucks County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania
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