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Benjamin Haight 1769 – 1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1769

Birth Location: New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut

Death Date: 28 Aug 1843

Death Location: Sigel, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Benjamin Haight

Mother: Elizabeth Reed

Spouse(s): Phebe Ruff

Children(s): Nelson Haight

In 1769, Benjamin Haight entered the world in New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut, born to Benjamin Haight and Elizabeth Reed. Benjamin Haight married Phebe Ruff, and had children including Nelson Haight. Benjamin Haight passed away in 1843 in Sigel, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1769, Benjamin Haight entered the world in New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut, born to Benjamin Haight and Elizabeth Reed.
  • Benjamin Haight married Phebe Ruff, and had children including Nelson Haight.
  • Benjamin Haight passed away in 1843 in Sigel, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Benjamin Haight's Ancestors

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Benjamin Haight
1769 – 1843
Birth Place: New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut
Parents
Benjamin Haight
1742 –
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut
Elizabeth Reed
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Benjamin Haight's Descendants

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Benjamin Haight (24 Dec 1769 – 28 Aug 1843) m. Phebe Ruff (1776 – 18 Jan 1849)
  1. 1. Nelson Haight (2 Aug 1808 – 24 Apr 1881) m. Harriet (Newell) McCabe (12 Apr 1817 – 8 Apr 1891)
    1. 1. Mary (Emmeline) Haight (1834 – 30 Oct 1911)
    2. 2. Millicent Haight (15 Feb 1837 – 17 May 1913)
    3. 3. Washington (Zachariah) Haight (25 Mar 1839 – 22 Feb 1912)
    4. 4. Louisa Haight (7 Mar 1841 – 23 Mar 1901)
    5. 5. Laura (Vanettie) Haight (6 May 1843 – 22 Feb 1923) m. Lorenzo Taber (28 Feb 1835 – 14 Apr 1916)
      1. 1. Frances (Elzoa) Taber (abt 1868 – )
      2. 2. Ursula (Janette "Nettie") Taber (30 May 1870 – 27 Jan 1939)
      3. 3. Elnora (M) Taber (abt 1872 – )
      4. 4. William (Bennett) Taber (18 Mar 1876 – 3 Nov 1942) m. Edna (Jane) Patchin (3 Jun 1881 – 28 Aug 1943)
        1. 1. Floyd (W) Taber (16 Aug 1901 – 12 Feb 1979) m. Ada (Dolores) Zellner (8 Jul 1905 – 3 May 1982)
        2. 2. Miles (H) Taber (1904 – 1968)
        3. 3. Elnora (May) Taber (1912 – 1913)
        4. 4. Rosemary (Azelene "Rose") Taber (25 May 1914 – 14 Oct 1999)
      5. 5. Lorenzo (Jay) Taber (5 Feb 1878 – )
      6. 6. George (A) Taber (20 Jul 1882 – 26 Mar 1945)
    6. 6. Marquis (De Lafayette) Haight (8 Apr 1845 – 10 Aug 1908)
    7. 7. Caroline (Melissa) Haight (1848 – 12 Jun 1908)
    8. 8. Emily (Jeanette) Haight (30 May 1856 – 1 August 1914)
    9. 9. Horace (Greely) Haight (28 Jan 1861 – 10 Jan 1880)

Benjamin Haight's Timeline

2 Records

1769
24 Dec 1769
Birth of Benjamin Haight in New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut
New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut
1843
28 Aug 1843
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Haight in Sigel, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Sigel, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1769
    Event Place: New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1843
    Event Place: Sigel, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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