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Benjamin Griffin 1639–1677 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1639

Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 31 Oct 1677

Death Location: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Robert Griffin

Mother: Anne Almay

Spouse(s): Sarah George

Children(s): Mary Andrews

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

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Biography

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

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Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Griffin's Ancestors

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Benjamin Griffin
1639–1677
Birth Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Robert Griffin
1613–1684
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Anne (Agnes) Almay
1627–1709
South Kilworth, , Leicestershire, England
Grandparents
William Almy
1601–1677
South Kilworth, Leicestershire, England
Audrey Barlowe
1603–1676
South Kilworth, Leicestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Almy
1576–1624
Joan Clarke
1570–1610
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. Mary Andrews 1664–1752 m. Henry Sweet 1662–1749
    1. 1. Griffin Sweet 1709–1736
    2. 2. Ruth Sweet 1700–1789
    3. 3. William Sweat 1698–1763
    4. 4. Johannah Sweet 1695–1757
    5. 5. Benjamin Sweet 1690–1777
    6. 6. John Sweet 1684–1731
    7. 7. Joseph Sweet 1687–1757 m. Rachel Edmunds 1680–
      1. 1. Johanna Sweet 1724–
      2. 2. Joshua Sweet 1722–
      3. 3. Jeremiah Sweet 1722–
      4. 4. Benjamin Sweet 1721–
      5. 5. Thomas Sweet 1720–
      6. 6. Ebenezer Sweet 1720–
      7. 7. Jemimah Sweet 1719–
      8. 8. Jedediah Sweet 1718–
      9. 9. Joseph Sweet 1715–1761
      10. 10. Jebediah Sweet 1715–
      11. 11. Henry Sweet 1710–1772
      12. 12. Timothy Sweet 1713–1757 m. Alice (Mitchell) Sweet 1721–1814 m. Sarah Matteson 1709–1749
        1. 1. Oliver Sweet 1757–1825
        2. 2. Charles Sweet 1755–1776
        3. 3. Timothy Sweet 1753–1837
        4. 4. Joseph Sweet 1749–
        5. 5. Judith Sweet 1749–
        6. 6. Rachel Sweet 1747–
        7. 7. David Sweet 1745–
        8. 8. Waite Sweet 1744–
        9. 9. Mary (Maribah) Sweet 1743–
        10. 10. Joseph Sweet 1741–
        11. 11. Joshua Sweet 1741–
        12. 12. Damarus Sweet 1738–
        13. 13. Peleg Sweet 1737–
        14. 14. Levinah Sweet 1735–
        15. 15. Peninah Sweet 1735–
        16. 16. Lavinah Sweet 1735–
        17. 17. Benjamin Sweet 1734–1804 m. Martha (Ella) Barton 1738–1807

Benjamin Griffin's Timeline

2 Records

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

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1639
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    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, USA

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