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Benjamin Gillingham 1697–1747 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Sep 1697

Birth Location: Salem, Massachusetts

Death Date: 1747

Death Location: Massachusetts, British America

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Spouse(s): Elizabeth Flint

Children(s): Mary Gillingham

Benjamin Gillingham was born in 1697 in Salem, Massachusetts, the child of James Gillingham And Hepzabeth. Benjamin Gillingham married Elizabeth Flint, and had children including Mary Gillingham. Benjamin Gillingham passed away in 1747 in Massachusetts, British America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Gillingham was born in 1697 in Salem, Massachusetts, the child of James Gillingham And Hepzabeth.
  • Benjamin Gillingham married Elizabeth Flint, and had children including Mary Gillingham.
  • Benjamin Gillingham passed away in 1747 in Massachusetts, British America.

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Benjamin Gillingham's Ancestors

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Benjamin Gillingham
1697–1747
Birth Place: Salem, Massachusetts
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Benjamin Gillingham's Descendants

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Benjamin Gillingham (7 Sep 1697–1747) m. Elizabeth Flint (10 January 1702–1 Apr 1747)
  1. 1. Mary Gillingham 1720– m. James Daniel 1716–1792
    1. 1. William (Powell) Daniel 1761–1855 m. Mary ("Molly" Pollard) Gaines 1762–1850
      1. 1. John Daniel 1785–1852 m. Mary ((Polly)) Briscoe 1789–1832
        1. 1. Jeremiah (John) Daniels 1810–1850 m. Susan Gill 1809–1885
      2. 2. John Daniel 1785–

Benjamin Gillingham's Timeline

5 Records

1697
7 Sep 1697
Birth of Benjamin Gillingham in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts
1721
20 Jul 1721
Age 24
Benjamin Gillingham was married in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts
1747
1747
Age 50
Death of Benjamin Gillingham in Massachusetts, British America
Massachusetts, British America
1749
9 Mar 1749
Age 52
Benjamin Gillingham - Probate in Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1782
1782
Age 85
Benjamin Gillingham resided here in 04 00, Hanover County, VA
04 00, Hanover County, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1697
    Event Place: Salem, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1721
    Event Place: Salem, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 04 00, Hanover County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, British America
    Record Source: Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1747
    Event Place: Massachusetts, British America
    Record Source:
    [1] Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1749
    Event Place: Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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