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Benjamin Demarest 1718–1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 NOV 1718

Birth Location: New Jersey, United States

Death Date: FEB 1790

Death Location: Dumont, Bergen, New Jersey, United States

Father: Jacobus Demarest

Mother: Lea Groot

Spouse(s): Annatie Demarest, Suzanna Sooke, Wybrugh Vandeuse

Children(s): Cornelius Demarest, Margrietje Demarest, Annatjin Demarest, Jacobus Demarest, Samuel Demarest, Lea Demarest

In 1718, Benjamin Demarest entered the world in New Jersey, United States, born to Jacobus Davids Demarest And Lea De Groot. Benjamin Demarest married Annatie Demarest, Suzanna Or Sooke, Wybrugh Vandeuse, and had children including Annatjin Demarest, Cornelius Demarest, Jacobus Demarest, Lea Demarest, Margrietje Demarest, Samuel B Demarest. Benjamin Demarest passed away in 1790 in Dumont, Bergen, New Jersey, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1718, Benjamin Demarest entered the world in New Jersey, United States, born to Jacobus Davids Demarest And Lea De Groot.
  • Benjamin Demarest married Annatie Demarest, Suzanna Or Sooke, Wybrugh Vandeuse, and had children including Annatjin Demarest, Cornelius Demarest, Jacobus Demarest, Lea Demarest, Margrietje Demarest, Samuel B Demarest.
  • Benjamin Demarest passed away in 1790 in Dumont, Bergen, New Jersey, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacobus Demarest
1681–1763
Birth Location: Schraalenburgh, Bergen Township, Bergen, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Lea Groot
–1718
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Annatie Demarest
1720–1755
Birth Location: Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey
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Suzanna Sooke
1720–
Birth Location: United States
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Wybrugh Vandeuse
1720–1783
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Cornelius Demarest
1752–
Birth Location: Bergen, New Jersey, United States
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Margrietje Demarest
1754–
Birth Location: Dumont, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
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Annatjin Demarest
1746–
Birth Location: Bergen, New Jersey, United States
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Jacobus Demarest
1748–1749
Birth Location: Bergen, New Jersey, United States
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Samuel Demarest
1744–1803
Birth Location: Schraalenburgh, Hackensack Township, Bergen, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Lea Demarest
1742–1800
Birth Location: Schraalenburgh, Bergen, New Jersey, United States
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Benjamin Demarest's Ancestors

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Benjamin Demarest
1718–1790
Birth Place: New Jersey, United States
Parents
Jacobus Davids Demarest
1681–1763
Schraalenburgh, Bergen Township, Bergen, New Jersey, British Colonial America
Lea (De) Groot
–1718
Grandparents
David (Davidse) Demarest
1651–1691
Landkreis Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Rachel Cresson
1655–1710
Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Pieter (De) Groot
–1718
Belitje (Ariens Van) Schaick
–1718
Great-Grandparents
David desMarets
1620–1693
Marie Sohier
1623–1681
Pierre Cresson
1609–1682
Rachel Clausse
1617–1692
Jacob Groot
1628–
Grietje Eggert
1620–1696
Arie Schaick
1642–1700
Rebecca Huyse
1642–1699
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jean desMarets
1596–1665
Marguerite d'Herville
1590–1677
Francois Sohier
1584–1658
Margrieta Ernoult
1594–1646
Pierre Cresson
1584–1622
Elizabeth Vuillaime
1593–1655
Pierre Clausse
1591–1660
Jeanne Famelart
1587–1660
Pieter Groote
1606–1630
Maijeke Joosten
1613–
Jan Eggert
1605–1704
Jan Jans
1606–
Cornelis Schaick
1610–1669
Belitje Rijcksen
1610–1662
Thuenis Huyse
1617–1687
Tryntje Teunis
1629–1701

Benjamin Demarest's Descendants

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Benjamin Demarest (25 NOV 1718–FEB 1790) m. Annatie Demarest (10 JAN 1720–2 JUL 1755) m. Suzanna (or) Sooke (ABT 1720–) m. Wybrugh Vandeuse (2 JUN 1720–BEF 17 JUN 1783)
  1. 1. Cornelius Demarest 1752–
  2. 2. Margrietje Demarest 1754–
  3. 3. Annatjin Demarest 1746–
  4. 4. Jacobus Demarest 1748–1749
  5. 5. Samuel (B) Demarest 1744–1803 m. Rabecka Demarest 1741–1823
  6. 6. Lea Demarest 1742–1800 m. Cornelius (De) Graw –1800
    1. 1. Jacobus DeGraw 1777–
    2. 2. Margrietje DeGraw 1774–
    3. 3. Maayke (De) Grauw 1781–
    4. 4. Maria (C) DeGraw 1779–1815 m. Abaram Campbell 1785–
    5. 5. Casparus DeGraw 1778– m. Janetje Christie 1785–1830 m. Eleanor (Lena) Christie 1788–
    6. 6. Antje Degrauw 1769– m. Francois DeGrauw 1767–
    7. 7. Magdalena (De) Grauw 1781–
    8. 8. Elisabeth DeGraw 1787–
    9. 9. Rachel DeGraw 1770–1840 m. Henry Shuart 1768–1860
    10. 10. Johannes (or John) DeGrow 1771–1850 m. Hannah (Minnie Munro) Veitchy 1783–1860
    11. 11. Samuel DeGraw 1782–1865 m. Elizabeth Utley 1782–1851
    12. 12. Benjamin (De) Graw 1767–1856 m. Jemima Jerome 1774–1841
      1. 1. Jacob (De) Graw 1811–1856 m. Sophia Dutton 1814–1902
        1. 1. Clarissa Degraw 1836–1912 m. John Boss 1835– m. Joseph (Warren) Hancock 1831–1912 m. Thomas Robertson 1825–1887 m. George (Washington) Johnson 1823–1900 m. Samuel Ensign 1805–1885 m. James (Bailey) Maxwell 1843–1876
        2. 2. Martha (Jane) Degraw 1840–1847
        3. 3. Mary (Ellen) Degraw 1844–1899 m. Elijah (Randolph) Billingsley 1806–1888
        4. 4. Moroni Degraw 1842–1911 m. Mary (Ann) Brimhall 1856–1932
        5. 5. Emeline (Sophia) Degraw 1834–1912 m. Pleasant Minchey 1820–1900
        6. 6. Ellen (Sophia) Degraw 1855–1920 m. David (Ira) Frederick 1854–1923 m. John (Thomas) Mathis 1849–1927
        7. 7. Eugene (Lafayette) DeGraw 1838–1910 m. Mahalia (Ann Rebecca) Holladay 1849–1937
        8. 8. Juliaette Degraw 1852–1940 m. Levi (Martin) Hampton 1845–1900
        9. 9. Jacob Degraw 1849–1926 m. Arrilla Brimhall 1866–1951
        10. 10. Elizabeth (Rebecca) Degraw 1847–1881 m. William (James) Baldwin 1844–1908 m. James (Bailey) Maxwell 1843–1876
      2. 2. Mary DeGraw 1800–
      3. 3. Jemima DeGraw 1812–
      4. 4. John (J) DeGraw 1810–1843
      5. 5. Moses DeGraw 1800–1860 m. Catherine (J) Monroe 1802–1898
      6. 6. Aaron DeGraw 1802–1881 m. Jane Degraw 1807–
      7. 7. Sarah DeGraw 1805–1885 m. Elijah Graves 1784–1869
      8. 8. Timothy (Waite) DeGraw 1796–1866 m. Miranda Waite 1798–1873
      9. 9. Sophia (Elizabeth) DeGraw 1814–1895 m. Joseph (E.) Earl 1811–1879

Benjamin Demarest's Timeline

4 Records

1718
25 NOV 1718
Birth of Benjamin Demarest in New Jersey, United States
New Jersey, United States
1718
4 DEC 1718
Benjamin Demarest was christened in New Barbados Township, Bergen, New Jersey, British Colonial America
New Barbados Township, Bergen, New Jersey, British Colonial America
1790
1790
Age 72
Burial of Benjamin Demarest in Bergen, New Jersey, United States
Bergen, New Jersey, United States
1790
FEB 1790
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Demarest in Dumont, Bergen, New Jersey, United States
Dumont, Bergen, New Jersey, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 NOV 1718
    Event Place: New Jersey, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 4 DEC 1718
    Event Place: New Barbados Township, Bergen, New Jersey, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bergen, New Jersey, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: FEB 1790
    Event Place: Dumont, Bergen, New Jersey, United States
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