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Benjamin Davis 1670 – 1732 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1670

Birth Location: Connecticut

Death Date: 1732

Death Location: Deerfield Church, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA

Father: Daniel Davis

Mother: Mary None

Spouse(s): Margaret Riley

Children(s): Arthur Davis

In 1670, Benjamin Davis entered the world in Connecticut, born to Daniel Davis and Mary. In 1715, Benjamin Davis resided in Master Roll, Salem County, NJ. In 1732, Benjamin Davis resided in Salem, New Jersey, United States. Benjamin Davis married Margaret Riley, and had children including Arthur Davis. Benjamin Davis passed away in 1732 in Deerfield Church, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1670, Benjamin Davis entered the world in Connecticut, born to Daniel Davis and Mary.
  • In 1715, Benjamin Davis resided in Master Roll, Salem County, NJ.
  • In 1732, Benjamin Davis resided in Salem, New Jersey, United States.
  • Benjamin Davis married Margaret Riley, and had children including Arthur Davis.
  • Benjamin Davis passed away in 1732 in Deerfield Church, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA.

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Benjamin Davis's Ancestors

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Benjamin Davis
1670 – 1732
Birth Place: Connecticut
Parents
Daniel Davis
Mary
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Benjamin Davis's Descendants

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Benjamin Davis (1670 – 1732) m. Margaret Riley (1674 – 1782)
  1. 1. Arthur Davis (13 JUN 1713 – 15 Nov 1789) m. Esther Preston (20 Jun 1723 – 03 Sep 1781)
    1. 1. Ruth Davis (15 Dec 1750 – 14 December 1797)
      1. 1. Ruth Garrison
    2. 2. Ellen (Esther) Davis

Benjamin Davis's Timeline

6 Records

1670
1670
Birth of Benjamin Davis in Connecticut
Connecticut
1715
1715
Age 45
Benjamin Davis resided here in Master Roll, Salem County, NJ
Master Roll, Salem County, NJ
1732
27 Feb 1732
Age 62
Benjamin Davis resided here in Salem, New Jersey, United States
Salem, New Jersey, United States
1732
1732
Age 62
Death of Benjamin Davis in Deerfield Church, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Deerfield Church, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
1738
8 Sep 1738
Age 68
Benjamin Davis was baptized in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
1759
21 Jan 1759
Age 89
Benjamin Davis was baptized in Longhope,Gloucester,England
Longhope,Gloucester,England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1670
    Event Place: Connecticut
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1738
    Event Place: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
    [2] Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Reference Number: 608/2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1759
    Event Place: Longhope,Gloucester,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Master Roll, Salem County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1643-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1732
    Event Place: Salem, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills, 1670-1817

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1732
    Event Place: Deerfield Church, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills, 1670-1817

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