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Benjamin L Grant 1768–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1768

Birth Location: East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut Colony, later Uni, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: May 24, 1849

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

Father: Aaron Grant

Mother: THEODOSIA'Godsgift' Bull

Spouse(s): Abiah Strong

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

The story of Benjamin L Grant began in 1768 in East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut Colony, later Uni, Connecticut, USA. In 1790, Benjamin L Grant resided in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 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, Collins Grant, Dr Benjamin Grant, Elvira Lee Grant Drown, Julia Ann Grant, Levi L 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, Hartford County, Connecticut Colony, later Uni, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1790, Benjamin L Grant resided in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
  • 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, Collins Grant, Dr Benjamin Grant, Elvira Lee Grant Drown, Julia Ann Grant, Levi L 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.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Grant
1724–1804
Birth Location: East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
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THEODOSIA'Godsgift' Bull
1724–1788
Birth Location: Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
TB

Spouses(s)

Abiah Strong
1773–1860
Birth Location: East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut Colony, later Uni, Connecticut, USA
AS

Children(s)

William Grant
1795–1867
Birth Location: Connecticut, USA
WG
Levi Grant
1801–1870
Birth Location: Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Dr. Grant
1792–1884
Birth Location: Connecticut, USA
DG
Aurelia Grant
1816–1872
Birth Location: McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
AG
Aaron Grant
1806–1894
Birth Location: McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
AG
JULIA Grant
1812–1888
Birth Location: McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
JG
Timothy Grant
1803–1861
Birth Location: McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
TG
Martin Grant
1810–1885
Birth Location: McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA
MG
Elvira (Drown?)
1814–1906
Birth Location: McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
E(
Theodosia Grant
1798–1881
Birth Location: East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
TG
Collins Grant
1818–
Birth Location: McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
CG

Benjamin Grant's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Grant
1768–1849
Birth Place: East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut Colony, later Uni, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Aaron Grant
1724–1804
East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
THEODOSIA'Godsgift' Bull
1724–1788
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Samuel (III, Sergeant) Grant
1692–1751
Connecticut, USA
Theophile (Theophyle Bartlett) Grant
1695–1775
Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA
BENEDICT ((S) BULL CFF FFRI) HRH
1687–1733
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
SYBELLA ((S) BRYAN CFF FFC) HRH
1695–1724
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Grant
1659–1710
Grace Miner
1669–1753
John CT
1678–1729
Elizabeth Bartlett
1685–1724
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Grant
1631–1718
Mary Porter
1637–1681
John Miner
1635–1719
Elizabeth Booth
1641–1732

Benjamin Grant's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (L) Grant (1768–May 24, 1849) m. Abiah ("Abi" Collins) Strong (19 AUG 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 (J) Grant 1876–1952 m. Ada (L) Grant 1882–1926
        2. 2. Cora (Elizabeth) Grant 1878–1910 m. Gaylord (Grant) Thompson 1864–1932
      2. 2. Ida (May) Grant 1856–1859
      3. 3. Albert (Winfield) Grant 1868– m. Cornelia (Jane) Linn 1874–
      4. 4. Frank (W.) Grant 1877–
      5. 5. Dora (Bella) Grant 1860–1933
    2. 2. Clarrisa Grant 1836–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Grant ??? (Not sure of) person)
  2. 2. Levi (L) Grant 1801–1870 m. Lucy (H.) May 1807–1879
    1. 1. Eliza (A) Grant 1834–1862
  3. 3. Dr. (Benjamin) Grant 1792–1884 m. Jane (A) Mudge 1805–1892 m. Clarissa Sedgwick 1801–1837
    1. 1. William (Henry) Grant 1841–1863
    2. 2. Abi Grant 1843–1896
    3. 3. Clarissa ("Clara") Grant 1837–1920
  4. 4. Aurelia (Reed) Grant 1816–1872
  5. 5. Aaron Grant 1806–1894
  6. 6. JULIA (ANN) Grant 1812–1888
  7. 7. Timothy Grant 1803–1861 m. Lousia Wiswell –1850 m. Mary Goodrich 1812–
    1. 1. Larenzo Grant 1838–1917
    2. 2. Arvilla Grant 1846–1931
    3. 3. Delilah Grant 1833–
    4. 4. Lucinda Grant 1836–1863
    5. 5. Josiah Grant 1835–1855
    6. 6. Ellen (B. "Ella") Grant 1843–1911
  8. 8. Martin Grant 1810–1885
  9. 9. Elvira (Lee Grant) (Drown?) 1814–1906
  10. 10. Theodosia ("Dosia") Grant 1798–1881
  11. 11. Collins Grant 1818–

Benjamin Grant's Timeline

7 Records

1768
1768
Birth of Benjamin L Grant in East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut Colony, later Uni, Connecticut, USA
East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut Colony, later Uni, Connecticut, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 22
Benjamin L Grant resided here in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1800
1800
Age 32
Benjamin L Grant resided here in Waterford, Erie, Pennsylvania
Waterford, Erie, Pennsylvania
1820
1820
Age 52
Benjamin L Grant resided here in McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 62
Benjamin L Grant resided here in McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 72
Benjamin L Grant resided here in Mc Kean, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Mc Kean, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
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: 1768
    Event Place: East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut Colony, later Uni, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 411; 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: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania; Page: 26; NARA Roll: M33_102; Image: 178

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: McKean, Erie, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 147; Page: 316; Family History Library Film: 0020621

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Mc Kean, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Mc Kean, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 459; Page: 175; Family History Library Film: 0020545

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 24, 1849
    Event Place: McKean, PA

    Genealogy Event 8
    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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