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Benjamin L Grant 1768–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec. 19, 1768

Birth Location: East Windsor, CT

Death Date: May 24, 1849

Death Location: McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Aaron Grant

Mother: Theodosia Bull

Spouse(s): Abiah Strong

Children(s): William Grant, Dr. Grant, Elvira (Drown?), Levi Grant, JULIA Grant, Aurelia Grant, Martin Grant, Theodosia Grant, Timothy Grant, Aaron Grant

The story of Benjamin L Grant began in 1768 in East Windsor, CT. In 1790, Benjamin L Grant resided in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. In 1800, Benjamin L Grant resided in Waterford, Erie, Pennsylvania. Benjamin L Grant married Abiah Abi Collins Strong, and had children including Aaron Grant, Aurelia Reed Grant, Dr Benjamin Grant, Elvira Lee Grant Drown, Julia Ann Grant, Levi Grant, Martin Grant, Theodosia Dosia Grant, Timothy Grant, William Collins Grant. Benjamin L Grant passed away in 1849 in McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin L Grant began in 1768 in East Windsor, CT.
  • In 1790, Benjamin L Grant resided in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
  • In 1800, Benjamin L Grant resided in Waterford, Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • Benjamin L Grant married Abiah Abi Collins Strong, and had children including Aaron Grant, Aurelia Reed Grant, Dr Benjamin Grant, Elvira Lee Grant Drown, Julia Ann Grant, Levi Grant, Martin Grant, Theodosia Dosia Grant, Timothy Grant, William Collins Grant.
  • Benjamin L Grant passed away in 1849 in McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Grant's Ancestors

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Benjamin Grant
1768–1849
Birth Place: East Windsor, CT
Parents
Aaron Grant
1724–1804
East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Theodosia (Godgift?)) Bull
1724–1788
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
SAMUEL (GRANT) III
1691–1751
Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut,USA
Theophyle Bartlett
1695–1775
Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut,USA
Benedict Bull
1687–1733
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Grant's Descendants

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Benjamin (L) Grant (Dec. 19, 1768–May 24, 1849) m. Abiah ("Abi" Collins) Strong (Aug 19, 1773–May 5, 1860)
  1. 1. William (Collins) Grant 1795–1867 m. Elizabeth ("Betsey") Sedgwick 1806–1884
    1. 1. William (Collins) Grant 1830–1893 m. Harriet (Maria) Egnor 1831–1888
      1. 1. Wilbur (Collins) Grant 1855–1878 m. Alta Briggs 1859–
        1. 1. Frank (Briggs) Grant 1876–1952 m. Ada (May Holbrook) (Grant) 1882–1926
        2. 2. Cora (Elizabeth) Grant 1878–1910 m. Gaylord (Grant) Thompson 1864–
      2. 2. Ida (May) Grant 1856–1859
      3. 3. Dora (Bella) Grant 1860–1933
      4. 4. Albert (Winfield) Grant 1868–
      5. 5. Frank Grant 1877–
    2. 2. Clarrisa Grant 1836–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Grant ??? (Not sure of) person)
  2. 2. Dr. (Benjamin) Grant 1792–1884 m. Clarrisa Sedgewick 1801–1837
  3. 3. Elvira (Lee Grant) (Drown?) 1814–1906
  4. 4. Levi Grant 1801–1870
  5. 5. JULIA (ANN) Grant 1812–1888
  6. 6. Aurelia (Reed) Grant 1816–1872
  7. 7. Martin Grant 1810–1885
  8. 8. Theodosia ("Dosia") Grant 1798–1881
  9. 9. Timothy Grant 1803–1861
  10. 10. Aaron Grant 1806–1894

Benjamin Grant's Timeline

4 Records

1768
Dec. 19, 1768
Birth of Benjamin L Grant in East Windsor, CT
East Windsor, CT
1790
1790
Age 22
Benjamin L Grant resided here in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1800
1800
Age 32
Benjamin L Grant resided here in Waterford, Erie, Pennsylvania
Waterford, Erie, Pennsylvania
1849
May 24, 1849
Age 81
Death of Benjamin L Grant in McKean, PA
McKean, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec. 19, 1768
    Event Place: East Windsor, CT

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 411; Image: 608; Family History Library Film: 0568141

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Waterford, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Waterford, Erie, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 40; Page: 109; Image: 66; Family History Library Film: 363343

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 24, 1849
    Event Place: McKean, PA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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