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Benjamin Hanks 1758–1824 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Feb 1758

Birth Location: Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 15 Dec 1824

Death Location: Washington, New York, United States

Father: Benjamin Jr.

Mother: Ruth Brewster

Spouse(s): Anne Hall

Children(s): Benjamin (Twin), David Hanks, Ruth Hanks, Polly Hanks, Hannah Hanks, Porter Hanks

In 1758, Benjamin Hanks entered the world in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States, born to Benjamin Hanks Jr And Ruth Brewster. Benjamin Hanks married Anne Hall, and had children including Benjamin Hanks Twin, David Strafford Hanks, Hannah Hanks, Polly Hanks, Porter Hanks, Ruth Hanks. Benjamin Hanks passed away in 1824 in Washington, New York, United States.

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  • In 1758, Benjamin Hanks entered the world in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States, born to Benjamin Hanks Jr And Ruth Brewster.
  • Benjamin Hanks married Anne Hall, and had children including Benjamin Hanks Twin, David Strafford Hanks, Hannah Hanks, Polly Hanks, Porter Hanks, Ruth Hanks.
  • Benjamin Hanks passed away in 1824 in Washington, New York, United States.

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Benjamin Hanks's Ancestors

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Benjamin Hanks
1758–1824
Birth Place: Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Benjamin Hanks Jr.
1738–1810
Saquish Island In Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, MA
Ruth Brewster
1740–1813
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin (Hanks) Jr
1702–1787
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Mary White
1704–1772
Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sr
1665–1755
Abigail Heiford
1680–1726
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Hanks
1630–1674
Elizabeth Lee
1627–1702

Benjamin Hanks's Descendants

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Benjamin Hanks (6 Feb 1758–15 Dec 1824) m. Anne Hall (6 February 1758–24 Sep 1826)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Hanks) (Twin) 1778–1843 m. Martha Knowlton 1794–1861
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Hanks 1812–1879
    2. 2. Calvin Hanks 1813–1836
    3. 3. Knowlton Hanks 1816–1843
    4. 4. Marcia Hanks 1818–1860
    5. 5. Sidney (Alvarus) Hanks 1820–1870
    6. 6. Orson Hanks 1822–1853
    7. 7. Eliza (D) Hanks 1824–1842
    8. 8. Ephraim (Knowlton) Hanks 1826–1896
    9. 9. Elijah Hanks 1828–1911
    10. 10. Benjamin (William) Hanks 1829–1910
    11. 11. Martha (Knowlton) Hanks 1831–1849
    12. 12. Otis (Holbrook) Hanks 1833–1866
  2. 2. David (Strafford) Hanks 1797–1888
  3. 3. Ruth Hanks 1779–
  4. 4. Polly Hanks 1780–
  5. 5. Hannah Hanks 1782–
  6. 6. Porter Hanks 1802–1894 m. Effie Chutes 1808–1841 m. Martha (Ann) Chutes 1802–1882
    1. 1. Sarah (L) Hanks 1838–1912
    2. 2. David (A) Hanks 1837–1909
    3. 3. Porter (W) Hanks 1834–1899
    4. 4. Michael (D) Hanks 1833–1910
    5. 5. Malvina (Elisa) Hanks 1832–1905
    6. 6. Martha (N) Hanks 1844–1908

Benjamin Hanks's Timeline

2 Records

1758
6 Feb 1758
Birth of Benjamin Hanks in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
1824
15 Dec 1824
Age 66
Death of Benjamin Hanks in Washington, New York, United States
Washington, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1758
    Event Place: Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1824
    Event Place: Washington, New York, United States

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