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Benjamin Griffin 1639–1677 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1639

Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 31 Oct 1677

Death Location: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

Father: Robert GRIFFIN

Mother: Anne Almy

Spouse(s): Sarah George

Children(s): Sarah Griffin, Mary Griffin

In 1639, Benjamin Griffin entered the world in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to Robert Griffin And Anne Agnes Almy. Benjamin Griffin married Sarah George, and had children including Mary Griffin, Sarah Griffin. Benjamin Griffin passed away in 1677 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1639, Benjamin Griffin entered the world in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to Robert Griffin And Anne Agnes Almy.
  • Benjamin Griffin married Sarah George, and had children including Mary Griffin, Sarah Griffin.
  • Benjamin Griffin passed away in 1677 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States.

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Benjamin Griffin's Ancestors

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Benjamin Griffin
1639–1677
Birth Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Robert GRIFFIN
1613–1684
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Anne (Agnes) Almy
1627–1709
South Kilworth, Leicestershire, England
Grandparents
Christopher GRIFFIN
1570–1613
Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire, England
Catherine MAYOE
1573–1613
Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire, England
William Almy
1601–1677
South Kilworth, Leics, England
Elizabeth (Audrey) Barlowe
1601–1676
Isles, Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Almy
1570–1624
Clarke
1570–1604
Johnis Barloe
1574–
Margareta Woodland
1567–1603
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Griffin's Descendants

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Benjamin Griffin (1639–31 Oct 1677) m. Sarah George (1643–20 Mar 1697)
  1. 1. Sarah Griffin 1680–1765
  2. 2. Mary Griffin 1663–1752 m. Henry Sweet 1662–1749
    1. 1. Ruth Sweet 1700–1789
    2. 2. William Sweat 1698–1763
    3. 3. John Sweet 1695–1754
    4. 4. Johannah Sweet 1695–1757
    5. 5. Mary Sweet 1691–1753
    6. 6. Benjamin Sweet 1690–1777
    7. 7. Joseph Sweet 1687–1757
    8. 8. Henry Sweet 1681–
    9. 9. John Sweet 1684–1731 m. Catherine Whitford 1684–1743
      1. 1. Mercy Sweet 1723–1810 m. Charles Brown 1721–1810
        1. 1. Daniel Brown 1765–1815
        2. 2. Mercy Brown 1761–1845
        3. 3. Eleanor Brown 1757–1843
        4. 4. Joshua Brown 1754–1803
        5. 5. Phenix Brown 1750–1836
        6. 6. Eliza Brown 1748–1786
        7. 7. Benjamin Brown 1747–1786 m. Waite Reynolds 1735–
        8. 8. Martha Brown 1746–1825
        9. 9. Charles Brown 1745–1823 m. Mary Congdon 1748–1796
        10. 10. Penelope Brown 1744–1844
        11. 11. Jonathan (Brown) Ens. 1758–1851 m. Ann (Lucy) Douglass 1765–1843
      2. 2. Elnathan Sweet 1728–1816
      3. 3. Catherine Sweet 1726–1800
      4. 4. Mary (Anna) Sweet 1726–1800
      5. 5. Jonathan Sweet 1719–1757
      6. 6. David Sweet 1716–1805

Benjamin Griffin's Timeline

2 Records

1639
1639
Birth of Benjamin Griffin in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
1677
31 Oct 1677
Age 38
Death of Benjamin Griffin in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1639
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 18071.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BFO.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1677
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

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