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Benjamin Congdon 1674–1756 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1674

Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 11 October 1756

Death Location: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Father: Benjamin Congdon

Mother: Elizabeth Albro

Spouse(s): Frances Stafford

Children(s): William Congdon

Benjamin Congdon was born in 1674 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, the child of Benjamin Congdon And Elizabeth Albro. In 1636, Benjamin Congdon resided in Rhode Island, USA. In 1642, Benjamin Congdon resided in Kent, Rhode Island, USA. Benjamin Congdon married Frances Stafford, and had children including William Congdon. Benjamin Congdon passed away in 1756 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Congdon was born in 1674 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, the child of Benjamin Congdon And Elizabeth Albro.
  • In 1636, Benjamin Congdon resided in Rhode Island, USA.
  • In 1642, Benjamin Congdon resided in Kent, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Benjamin Congdon married Frances Stafford, and had children including William Congdon.
  • Benjamin Congdon passed away in 1756 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Congdon
1646–1718
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Elizabeth Albro
1647–1720
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
EA

Spouses(s)

Frances Stafford
1679–1775
Birth Location: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
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Children(s)

William Congdon
1711–1755
Birth Location: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island
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Benjamin Congdon's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Congdon
1674–1756
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Benjamin Congdon
1646–1718
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Elizabeth Albro
1647–1720
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
John Congdon
1610–1646
St, David, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, Wales, United Kingdom
Mary Herbert
1615–1675
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, Wales, United Kingdom
John Albro
1616–1712
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Dorothy Wilbur
1616–1696
England
Great-Grandparents
William Congdon
1584–1620
Eleanor Stockton
1588–1640
Philip Pembroke
1584–1650
Susan Vere
1587–1629
Henry Albro
1590–1629
Elizabeth Herbert
1594–1632
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patrick Congalton
1560–1600
Margaret Hepburn
1560–
Thomas Albery
1570–1605
Jane Palmer
1575–1607
Sir Herbert
1534–1600
Mary Pembroke
1561–1621

Benjamin Congdon's Descendants

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Benjamin Congdon (1674–11 October 1756) m. Frances Stafford (1679–Aug 1775)
  1. 1. William Congdon 1711–1755 m. Ann Gifford 1715–1795
    1. 1. Mercy Congdon 1747–1796 m. Barzillai Douglass 1740–1825
      1. 1. Ann (Lucy) Douglass 1765–1843 m. Jonathan (Brown) Ens. 1758–1851
        1. 1. Hannah (Randael) Brown 1780–1859 m. John (Henry Billings) Jr 1773–1853 m. Elias Randall 1765–1797
        2. 2. Olive Brown 1784–1854 m. Thomas Rattoone 1770–1838 m. Austin Harmon 1779–1862
        3. 3. John (Douglas) Brown 1782–1848
        4. 4. Mary Brown 1810–1880 m. James (M) Conner 1817–1860 m. Thomas Grover 1807–1886
        5. 5. Anne Brown 1807–1883
        6. 6. Ellis Brown 1805–1834 m. Emeline (H.) Northup 1811–1898
        7. 7. Leonard Brown 1803–1882
        8. 8. Sarah (Sally) Brown 1801–1864 m. Samuel Goodell 1789–1846
        9. 9. Mercy Brown 1799–1845
        10. 10. Reynolds (H) Brown 1797–1870 m. E Brown 1800–1867
        11. 11. Rowland Brown 1795–
        12. 12. Charles Brown 1790–1870 m. Sarah Newton 1789–1848
        13. 13. Arnold Brown 1789–
        14. 14. Lucy Brown 1786–1870 m. Unknown Baker 1780–
        15. 15. Edmund (Deacon) Brown 1788–1856 m. Joanna (Goodell) Newton 1791–1866
      2. 2. Congdon Douglass 1786–1870
      3. 3. Benjamin Douglass 1784–
      4. 4. Susannah Douglass 1782–
      5. 5. William Douglass 1779–1867
      6. 6. Dorcas Douglass 1777–
      7. 7. Mary Douglass 1773–1858
      8. 8. George Douglass 1767–1851

Benjamin Congdon's Timeline

6 Records

1636
1636-1879
Benjamin Congdon resided here in Rhode Island, USA
Rhode Island, USA
1642
1642-1875
Benjamin Congdon resided here in Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Kent, Rhode Island, USA
1674
1674
Birth of Benjamin Congdon in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
1700
1700-1904
Age 26
Benjamin Congdon resided here in Rhode Island, USA
Rhode Island, USA
1747
1747
Age 73
Benjamin Congdon resided here in Washington County, RI
Washington County, RI
1756
11 October 1756
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Congdon in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1674
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1674; Birth city: Portsmouth; Birth state: RI.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1676; Birth city: Portsmouth; Birth state: RI.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1679; Birth city: Warwick; Birth state: RI.
    [5] Family Data Collection - Births
    [6] Millennium File
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 24056.003; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 4; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1636-1879
    Event Place: Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: The past and the present : Narragansett sea and shore : an illustrated guide to Providence, Newport, Narragansett Pier, Block I

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1642-1875
    Event Place: Kent, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: The history of Warwick, Rhode Island : from its settlement in 1642 to the present time : including accounts of the early settle

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1700-1904
    Event Place: Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Narragansett Bay : its historic and romantic associations and picturesque setting

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1747
    Event Place: Washington County, RI
    Record Source: Rhode Island Census, 1740-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 October 1756
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1674; Birth city: Portsmouth; Birth state: RI.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1676; Birth city: Portsmouth; Birth state: RI.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1679; Birth city: Warwick; Birth state: RI.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [5] Millennium File
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