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Benjamin Clanton 1750 – 1811 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Aug 1811

Death Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States

Father: Thomas Clanton

Mother: Lucy Cook

Spouse(s): Elizabeth None

Children(s): Lucy Clanton

The story of Benjamin Clanton began in 1750 in Brunswick, Virginia, USA. In 1786, Benjamin Clanton resided in Wrights District, Surry County, NC. In 1790, Benjamin Clanton resided in Surry, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Clanton married Elizabeth, and had children including Lucy Clanton. Benjamin Clanton passed away in 1811 in Surry, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Clanton began in 1750 in Brunswick, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1786, Benjamin Clanton resided in Wrights District, Surry County, NC.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Clanton resided in Surry, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin Clanton married Elizabeth, and had children including Lucy Clanton.
  • Benjamin Clanton passed away in 1811 in Surry, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Clanton
1721 – 1793
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
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Lucy Cook
1727 – 1780
Birth Location: Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth None
1751 –
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Lucy Clanton
1773 – 1859
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
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Benjamin Clanton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Clanton
1750 – 1811
Birth Place: Brunswick, Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Clanton
1721 – 1793
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Lucy (Elizabeth) Cook
1727 – 1780
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John (W) Cook
1690 – 1776
Westmoreland, Virginia
Elizabeth BOOTH
1697 – 1783
Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Clanton's Descendants

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Benjamin Clanton (1750 – Aug 1811) m. Elizabeth (1751 – )
  1. 1. Lucy Clanton (1773 – 20 Jun 1859) m. Thomas Hinshaw (Jul 1775 – 5 Dec 1824)
    1. 1. Benjamin (John) Hinshaw (11 January 1795 – 6 November 1860) m. Ruth (or Ruetha) Carter (19 DEC 1792 – 20 MAR 1882)
      1. 1. James (Clinton) Hinshaw (15 Jul 1815 – 14 Dec 1857)
      2. 2. Louisa Hinshaw (20 Feb 1817 – 2 Sep 1893)
      3. 3. Almeda ((Elmeda)(Almenda)) Hinshaw (2 Oct 1819 or Feb 10 1819 – 19 Dec 1898) m. William (Wiley) Reece (28 Mar 1814 – 22 Jan 1888)
        1. 1. Lewis (Daniel) Reece (1839 – Dec 1866)
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Reece (1843 – 24 Nov 1918)
        3. 3. Martha (Louise) Reece (23 Jan 1844 – 2 Mar 1907)
        4. 4. Sabra (A) Reece (1845 – Oct 1874)
        5. 5. Ruth (Jane) Reece (1 Feb 1847 – 16 Nov 1899)
        6. 6. Lucy (Selena) Reece (4 Jun 1851 – 06 Oct 1945)
        7. 7. Benjamin (Franklin) Reece (1 November 1851 – 23 November 1929) m. Mary (Jane) Haire (10 March 1854 – 22 March 1903)
        8. 8. John (Wesley) Reece (10 May 1854 – 24 Oct 1926)
        9. 9. Francis (Marion) Reece (1859 – 1925)
        10. 10. Francis (Marion) Reece (24 Jun 1859 – 5 May 1925)
        11. 11. Margaret (Hasseltine) Reece (1862 – 1932)
      4. 4. William (Pettis) Hinshaw (9 Nov 1820 – 8 Nov 1900)
      5. 5. Lucy (Sabrina) Hinshaw (4 Mar 1825 – 20 Jan 1878)
      6. 6. Mary (Ann) Hinshaw (15 Mar 1826 – )
      7. 7. Hulda (J) Hinshaw (1828 – )
      8. 8. Edward (Carter) Hinshaw (30 May 1830 – 1 Oct 1906)
      9. 9. John (Thomas) Hinshaw (3 Jan 1832 – 4 Oct 1910)
      10. 10. Hugh (Baker) Hinshaw (14 Jun 1834 – 1914)
    2. 2. William Hinshaw (ABT 1797 – MAR 1877)
    3. 3. Eleanor Hinshaw (7 DEC 1799 – 16 JUL 1885)
    4. 4. Lucy Hinshaw (6 FEB 1803 – 16 DEC 1861)
    5. 5. Thomas Hinshaw (25 JUL 1805 – AFT 1879)

Benjamin Clanton's Timeline

5 Records

1750
1750
Birth of Benjamin Clanton in Brunswick, Virginia, USA
Brunswick, Virginia, USA
1786
1786
Age 36
Benjamin Clanton resided here in Wrights District, Surry County, NC
Wrights District, Surry County, NC
1790
1790
Age 40
Benjamin Clanton resided here in Surry, North Carolina, United States
Surry, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 50
Benjamin Clanton resided here in Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina
Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina
1811
Aug 1811
Age 61
Death of Benjamin Clanton in Surry, North Carolina, United States
Surry, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Brunswick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Wrights District, Surry County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Surry, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Surry, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 520; Image: 302; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina; Roll: 32; Page: 641; Image: 648; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1811
    Event Place: Surry, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Millennium File
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