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Benjamin Curry 1799 – 1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1799

Birth Location: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas

Death Date: 12 Aug 1865

Death Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA

Father: Benjamin Curry

Mother: Mary Burns

Spouse(s): Martha Albury

Children(s): Amelia Curry, Sarah Curry, William Curry, Alice Curry, Rebecca Curry, Matilda Curry, Benjamin Curry, Samuel Curry, Joseph Curry, Mary Curry

In 1799, Benjamin Curry Sr entered the world in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, born to Benjamin Curry and Mary Burns. Benjamin Curry Sr married Martha Albury, and had children including Amelia Curry, Sarah Elizabeth Curry, William Joseph Curry, Alice Curry, Rebecca Curry, Matilda S Curry, Benjamin G Curry, Samuel Simon Curry, Joseph Curry, Mary Ellen Curry. Benjamin Curry Sr passed away in 1865 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Benjamin Curry Sr entered the world in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, born to Benjamin Curry and Mary Burns.
  • Benjamin Curry Sr married Martha Albury, and had children including Amelia Curry, Sarah Elizabeth Curry, William Joseph Curry, Alice Curry, Rebecca Curry, Matilda S Curry, Benjamin G Curry, Samuel Simon Curry, Joseph Curry, Mary Ellen Curry.
  • Benjamin Curry Sr passed away in 1865 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Curry's Ancestors

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Benjamin Curry
1799 – 1865
Birth Place: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Parents
Benjamin Curry
1769 – 1829
Granby, Craven, South Carolina, USA
Mary Burns
1773 – 1825
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Grandparents
Joseph (Howell) Curry
1737 – 1800
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland
Rachel Weatherford
1740 – 1791
New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Burns
1750 – 1830
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Curry
1715 – 1771
Jane Walker
1721 – 1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Curry's Descendants

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Benjamin Curry (25 Mar 1799 – 12 Aug 1865) m. Martha Albury (16 Aug 1801 – 7 Jan 1872)
  1. 1. Amelia Curry (13 Dec 1817 – 16 Dec 1921) m. Richard (R) Roberts (21 Oct 1804 – 11 Nov 1878)
    1. 1. William (Samuel) Roberts (11 Jun 1835 – 05 Jan 1838)
    2. 2. Victor (Constant) Roberts (06 Dec 1837 – Jul 1838)
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Roberts (01 Mar 1841 – 25 Jun 1915)
    4. 4. William Roberts (23 Apr 1842 – 14 Oct 1842)
    5. 5. Josephine Roberts (06 Aug 1844 – 13 Apr 1931)
    6. 6. Emma Roberts (22 Feb 1847 – 18 Jun 1927)
    7. 7. Rebecca Roberts (22 Jan 1849 – 15 Sep 1850)
    8. 8. Erasmus (Sydney) Roberts (22 Nov 1850 – 24 Dec 1925)
    9. 9. George Roberts (22 Jan 1853 – 01 Jul 1853)
    10. 10. Livingston Roberts (18 Aug 1854 – 12 Apr 1856)
    11. 11. George (Livingston) Roberts (09 Dec 1855 – 16 Dec 1921)
  2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Curry (17 Feb 1819 – Feb 1909)
  3. 3. William (Joseph) Curry (11 Sep 1821 – 23 Jan 1896) m. Euphemia (B) Lowe (Jan 1829 – 23 Mar 1901)
    1. 1. Charles Curry (24 Jun 1847 – 5 May 1898)
    2. 2. Louisa (Ann Curry) Porter (31 Aug 1849 – 27 Jan 1929)
    3. 3. George (Henry) Curry (24 Dec 1851 – 16 Jan 1906)
    4. 4. Henry (Franklin) Curry (17 Feb 1854 – 04 Mar 1917)
    5. 5. Robert (Oliver) Curry (2 May 1856 – 21 Apr 1909) m. Mercedes Bonet (22 Jul 1861 – 24 Mar 1918)
      1. 1. Collene (Euphemia) Curry (21 Dec 1885 – 11 Oct 1918)
      2. 2. Elise (Barr) Curry (28 Aug 1889 – 16 Dec 1948) m. John (Henry) Newton (13 Dec 1881 – 02 May 1948)
        1. 1. John (Henry) Newton (24 Nov 1917 – 5 Feb 2000) m. Caroline (Wilhelmina) Martens (09 Oct 1922 – 08 Feb 1993) m. Anne (Lee Clark) Adair (24 Jan 1918 – 28 Dec 1998)
      3. 3. Gladys (Sweeting) Curry (30 Oct 1890 – 03 Jun 1963) m. Walter (Putney) Boatwright (17 Mar 1886 – 07 Jan 1957)
        1. 1. Joan (Dolores) Boatwright (03 Feb 1916 – 25 Oct 1980)
        2. 2. Walter (Putney) Boatwright (25 May 1925 – 20 Oct 2009)
    6. 6. Eleanor (Louise Curry) Hellings (19 Sep 1858 – 18 Dec 1949)
    7. 7. Paul Curry (24 Feb 1862 – 10 Mar 1864)
    8. 8. Florida (Euphemia) Curry (19 Jul 1863 – 14 January 1938) m. Jeptha (Vining) Harris (4 May 1865 – 1936)
      1. 1. Marian (Euphemia) Harris (11 Apr 1894 – )
    9. 9. Milton (William) Curry (6 November 1865 – 30 August 1941)
  4. 4. Alice Curry (04 Aug 1827 – 1886)
  5. 5. Rebecca Curry (22 Apr 1830 – 24 Aug 1931) m. Joseph (G) Lester (abt 1824 – )
    1. 1. Frank (W) Lester (Abt. 1854 – )
    2. 2. Charles Lester (Abt. 1856 – )
    3. 3. Willie Lester (Abt. 1858 – )
    4. 4. Joseph Lester (Abt. 1861 – )
    5. 5. Clarence Lester (Abt. 1861 – )
    6. 6. Stephen Lester (Abt. 1864 – )
    7. 7. Harry Lester (Abt. 1867 – )
    8. 8. Graham Lester (Abt. 1871 – )
  6. 6. Matilda (S) Curry (16 Jul 1832 – 25 Aug 1891) m. William (Shelton) Solomon (1824 – 05 Sep 1863)
    1. 1. Eliza Solomon (27 Jan 1851 – 04 Jul 1927) m. Francis (William) Knight (1 January 1843 – 18 Feb 1910)
      1. 1. Eugene (William) Knight (10 Sep 1875 – 22 Apr 1930) m. Cora (Lee) Borden (About 1884 – 11 Mar 1935)
        1. 1. Miriam (M) Knight (Abt. 1901 – Before 2000)
        2. 2. Otille Knight (Abt. 1903 – Before 2000)
        3. 3. Robert (S) Knight (Abt. 1907 – Before 2000)
        4. 4. Frank (William) Knight (Abt. 1915 – Before 2010)
        5. 5. Allen (F) Knight (Abt. 1920 – Before 2000)
        6. 6. Cecilia Knight (Abt. 1923 – )
      2. 2. George (Solomon) Knight (1880 – 1905)
      3. 3. Elly Knight (Feb 1882 – 11 May 1965)
      4. 4. Clyde (Madison) Knight (31 Dec 1884 – 25 Jul 1952) m. Nellie (Corrine) Vilareal (Nov 1883 – 22 Jul 1913) m. Sallie (Irvin) Glisson (10 May 1885 – Mar 1966)
        1. 1. Marguerite (Estelle) Knight (28 Mar 1907 – 15 Jun 1980)
        2. 2. Katherine (Mary Elizabeth "Kitty") Knight (12 May 1910 – 01 Nov 2000)
      5. 5. Ruby Knight (1886 – 15 February 1973)
      6. 6. Jefferson (Hunt) Knight (27 Jun 1888 – 15 January 1964)
      7. 7. Ada (Irene) Knight (Feb 1890 – Before 1980)
      8. 8. Varnell (Bernice) Knight (10 May 1898 – 11 May 1975)
    2. 2. Adah Solomon (1853 – )
    3. 3. William (Shelton) Solomon (12 May 1855 – 13 Aug 1939) m. Ann (Elizabeth) Leonardi (27 Feb 1859 – 05 Apr 1939)
      1. 1. Velma Solomon (09 Apr 1882 – Mar 1943)
      2. 2. Mary (Alla) Solomon (01 Jul 1884 – Sep 1966)
      3. 3. Grace (Genivive) Solomon (23 Sep 1886 – Jun 1963)
      4. 4. George (William) Solomon (06 Feb 1890 – 21 Jun 1917)
      5. 5. Leopold (Sydney) Solomon (23 Oct 1896 – 18 Dec 1977)
      6. 6. Angela (Rose) Solomon (02 Oct 1901 – Nov 1950)
    4. 4. George Solomon (28 Sep 1857 – 13 May 1879)
    5. 5. Ella Solomon (Feb 1860 – )
    6. 6. Belle Solomon (Feb 1860 – )
    7. 7. John (Brisco) Solomon (02 Sep 1862 – 06 Jul 1927) m. Gelieta (Ann) Sawyer (1867 – Before 1960)
      1. 1. Louisa (R) Solomon (Oct 1889 – Before 1980)
      2. 2. Bertha (C) Solamon (Feb 1891 – Before 1980)
      3. 3. Harold (John) Solomon (18 Jul 1893 – 15 Mar 1954) m. Rebah (Rebirtha) Anderson (1896 – Before 1990)
        1. 1. Eckwook (H) Solomon (1916 – Before 2010)
        2. 2. George (William) Solomon (27 Jan 1920 – 13 Mar 1994) m. Nell (Rose) Gwynn (24 Oct 1922 – 05 Aug 2000)
        3. 3. John Solomon (Abt. 1933 – )
      4. 4. Frederick (H) Solomon (Apr 1895 – Before 1980)
      5. 5. Noel Solomon (Jul 1899 – Before 1980)
      6. 6. John Solomon (1902 – Before 1980)
      7. 7. Denver (H) Solomon (1905 – Before 1980)
      8. 8. Lettie (I) Solomon (1907 – Before 1980)
  7. 7. Benjamin (G) Curry (17 Jan 1835 – 12 Aug 1914) m. Charlotte (Jane) Fulford (21 Oct 1837 – 22 May 1878) m. Caroline (M) Phillips (Abt 1843 – Abt 1883) m. Sophia (Ann) Albury (13 Mar 1850 – 10 Nov 1933)
    1. 1. Olivia (M) Curry (29 Sep 1856 – 4 Jul 1875)
    2. 2. Laura (Frances) Curry (2 Dec 1858 – 8 Oct 1931) m. Mason (Scarritt) Moreno (12 Aug 1856 – 14 Aug 1913)
      1. 1. Benjamin (Curry) Moreno (29 Aug 1892 – 26 April 1967) m. Alice (Rosina) Zurhorst (30 Jan 1895 – 23 Sep 1988)
        1. 1. Laura (Elizabeth) Moreno (23 Oct 1918 – 13 Feb 1994) m. Telly (Otto "Toby") Bruce (22 Jun 1910 – 9 May 1984)
    3. 3. Robert (Fulford) Curry
    4. 4. Caroline Zairs (Apr 1853 – 1941)
    5. 5. Ethel Curry (25 Aug 1888 – 1 May 1889)
  8. 8. Samuel (Simon) Curry (22 Aug 1837 – 07 Jul 1915) m. Emma Lowe (25 Aug 1842 – 03 Mar 1929)
    1. 1. Emma Curry (Jun 1861 – about 1946)
    2. 2. Mary Curry (17 Januar 1863 – Bef. 1960)
    3. 3. Robert (Edward Lee) Curry (Abt. 1866 – 26 Mar 1937) m. Lillian (Gertrude) Albury (16 Aug 1871 – 13 Jul 1918)
      1. 1. Robert (Cecil) Curry (06 May 1892 – Before 1970)
      2. 2. William (Gideon) Curry (25 Sep 1895 – Before 1985) m. Ruby Isabelle (abt 1901 – Before 1985)
        1. 1. Barbara (Louise) Curry (abt 1921 – )
      3. 3. Edmond (Lee) Curry (11 Jul 1897 – Before 1985)
      4. 4. Archibald Curry (06 Dec 1898 – 16 Feb 1900)
      5. 5. Harold (Eugene) Curry (28 Sep 1901 – Before 1985)
      6. 6. Charles (Elliot) Curry (29 Sep 1906 – 03 May 1907)
      7. 7. Lillian (Rose) Curry (18 Oct 1909 – 0 Aug 1910)
    4. 4. Rutledge (Sydney) Curry (Abt. 1868 – Bef. 1960) m. Nellie (Isabel) Curry (16 Dec 1868 – 17 Feb 1944)
      1. 1. Rutledge (Amos) Curry (06 Jan 1894 – 21 Sep 1899)
      2. 2. Archibald (Sydney) Curry (04 May 1895 – 31 Aug 1897)
      3. 3. Mary (Rutledge) Curry (1901 – bef 1995) m. Marvin (Emil) Sweeting (15 Aug 1902 – Oct 1969)
    5. 5. America Curry (Abt. 1870 – Bef. 1960)
    6. 6. Samuel (Maxwell) Curry (25 Oct 1873 – Bef. 1960)
    7. 7. Myra (Lucia) Curry (22 May 1875 – Bef. 1970)
    8. 8. Benjamin (Willis "Willis Ben") Curry (Abt. 1879 – 1953)
    9. 9. Gideon (Harold) Curry (12 Oct 1881 – 02 Jan 1902)
    10. 10. John (Leon) Curry (07 Feb 1884 – 07 Dec 1958) m. Nellie (Corrine) Curry (27 Mar 1886 – 19 Aug 1961)
      1. 1. Ellis (Rexwood) Curry (25 Mar 1905 – 25 Oct 1963) m. Kathleen Johnson (30 Sep 1908 – 22 Apr 1988)
        1. 1. Ellis (Rexwood) Curry (15 Mar 1928 – 27 Dec 1982)
      2. 2. Ida (Emma) Curry (07 Dec 1907 – 01 Jun 1997) m. Kermit (Samuel) Cleare (28 May 1906 – 20 Jan 1998)
        1. 1. Carla (Jean) Cleare (1931 – ) m. Myron (Warren) Bedgood (12 Jun 1926 – 09 Nov 1991)
      3. 3. Rose (Mary Lois) Curry (1912 – 30 May 1995)
      4. 4. Samuel (Franklin) Curry (01 Aug 1913 – 24 Jan 1988)
      5. 5. John (Louis) Curry (13 Dec 1915 – 24 May 2005)
      6. 6. Dorothy (Nell) Curry (Abt. 1919 – Bef. 2010)
      7. 7. Carl (Benjamin) Curry (21 Jul 1923 – 24 Sep 1995)
      8. 8. Patricia (Louise) Curry (28 Nov 1926 – 03 Aug 2006) m. Joseph (Harold) Carey (25 Jul 1917 – 15 Oct 1993) m. Lionel (B) Chisholm (15 Feb 1927 – 08 Feb 2011) m. Robert (Evans) Fussell (20 Mar 1924 – 11 May 2001)
  9. 9. Joseph Curry (1840 – before 1930) m. Elizabeth Curry (abt 1845 – before 1940)
    1. 1. Leard Saunders (Aft. 1860 – before 1950)
    2. 2. Sarah Saunders (Abt. 1867 – before 1960)
    3. 3. Ella (O) Tillis (Abt. 1875 – )
    4. 4. Caudacy Tillis (Abt. 1877 – )
    5. 5. Larolar Alvarado (abt 1877 – )
    6. 6. Esparara Alvarado (abt 1880 – )
  10. 10. Mary (Ellen) Curry (19 Apr 1842 – 2 May 1878) m. James (Cleveland) Curtis (6 Jan 1830 – 2 Dec 1896)
    1. 1. Annie (Louisa) Curtis (Jul 1865 – 1950) m. William (Lowe) Delaney (31 Aug 1863 – 04 May 1917)
      1. 1. William (James) Delaney (06 Feb 1887 – 30 Dec 1960)
      2. 2. Harold (Washington) Delaney (23 Jul 1889 – Jul 1961)
      3. 3. Newell (Curtis) Delaney (02 Oct 1892 – 14 Nov 1968)
      4. 4. Emmett (Robert "Robert") Delaney (Apr 1895 – 17 Jan 1952)
      5. 5. Annie (Louise "Louise") Delaney (Mar 1899 – 10 Aug 1993)
      6. 6. Mary (Ellen) Delaney (Abt. 1902 – Bef. 1990) m. Troy (N) Huffman (18 Jul 1904 – 17 May 1978)
        1. 1. William (Avery) Huffman (7 Jun 1928 – )
        2. 2. Robert Huffman (4 Nov 1931 – )
    2. 2. Charles (Cleveland) Curtis (17 Jun 1867 – 12 Aug 1934)
    3. 3. Edward (William) Curtis (23 Apr 1870 – Apr 1956) m. Emily (abt 1872 – ) m. Ena (W) Curtis (abt 1900 – )
      1. 1. John (E) Curtis (abt 1928 – )
    4. 4. Mary (Ellen) Curtis (12 Feb 1871 – Bef. 1960)
    5. 5. James (Henry) Curtis (23 Sep 1873 – 11 Nov 1920) m. Maude W
    6. 6. Jennie Curtis (26 Jan 1878 – 28 Mar 1964) m. Clarence (Herrick) Pierce (18 Apr 1879 – 31 May 1942)

Benjamin Curry's Timeline

6 Records

1799
20 Mar 1799
Birth of Benjamin Curry Sr in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
1799
25 Mar 1799
Birth of Benjamin Curry Sr in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
1850
1850
Age 51
Benjamin Curry Sr resided here in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Benjamin Curry Sr resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
1865
12 Aug 1865
Age 66
Death of Benjamin Curry Sr in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1865
Aug 1865
Age 66
Burial of Benjamin Curry Sr in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1799
    Event Place: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
    Record Source:
    [1] Atlantic Ports, Gulf Coasts, and Great Lakes Passenger Lists, Roll 4: 1820-1870
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M653_108; Page: 378; Image: 378; Family History Library Film: 803108
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M432_59; Page: 165A; Image: 326
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1799
    Event Place: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
    Record Source: Web: Florida, Find A Grave Index, 1819-2011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 01 Jan 1839
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Atlantic Ports, Gulf Coasts, and Great Lakes Passenger Lists, Roll 4: 1820-1870

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 01 Jan 1839
    Event Place: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
    Record Source: Atlantic Ports, Gulf Coasts, and Great Lakes Passenger Lists, Roll 4: 1820-1870

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M432_59; Page: 165A; Image: 326

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M653_108; Page: 378; Image: 378; Family History Library Film: 803108

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1865
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: Florida, Find A Grave Index, 1819-2011

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aug 1865
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

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