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Benjamin D. Harrington 1837 – 1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Apr 1837

Birth Location: Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York

Death Date: Bet. 1887–1929

Death Location: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States

Father: Simeon Harrington

Mother: Rebecca Sweet

Spouse(s): Martha Thompson

Children(s): Blanche Harrington, Effie Harrington, Hattie Harrington, Mary Harrington, Walter Harrington, Ada Harrington, Martha Harrington

In 1837, Benjamin D. Harrington entered the world in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, born to Simeon Harrington and Rebecca Sweet. Benjamin D. Harrington married Martha A Thompson, and had children including Blanche E Harrington, Effie Harrington, Hattie M. Harrington, Mary Grace Harrington, Walter Harrington, Ada Mae Harrington, Martha Belle Harrington. Benjamin D. Harrington passed away in 1887 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Benjamin D. Harrington entered the world in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, born to Simeon Harrington and Rebecca Sweet.
  • Benjamin D. Harrington married Martha A Thompson, and had children including Blanche E Harrington, Effie Harrington, Hattie M. Harrington, Mary Grace Harrington, Walter Harrington, Ada Mae Harrington, Martha Belle Harrington.
  • Benjamin D. Harrington passed away in 1887 in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simeon Harrington
1799 – 1859
Birth Location: Stephentown, Rennsselaer County, New York
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Rebecca Sweet
1805 – 1846
Birth Location: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
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Spouses(s)

Martha Thompson
1846 – 1887
Birth Location: United States
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Children(s)

Blanche Harrington
1862 – 1875
Birth Location: Hoags Corner, Rensselaer, New York
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Effie Harrington
1867 – 1895
Birth Location: Hoags Corner, Rensselaer, New York
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Hattie Harrington
1872 – 1890
Birth Location: Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York
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Mary Harrington
1876 – 1894
Birth Location: New York
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Walter Harrington
1882 – 1883
Birth Location: Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts
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Ada Harrington
1884 – 1957
Birth Location: Deer Creek, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA
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Martha Harrington
1885 – 1903
Birth Location: New York
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Benjamin Harrington's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Harrington
1837 – 1887
Birth Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York
Parents
Simeon Harrington
1799 – 1859
Stephentown, Rennsselaer County, New York
Rebecca Sweet
1805 – 1846
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Harrington
1768 – 1832
West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Ann Gardner
1774 – 1840
Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Gardner
1732 – 1809
Elizabeth Olin
1737 – 1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Howland
1710 – 1749

Benjamin Harrington's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (D.) Harrington (20 Apr 1837 – Bet. 1887–1929) m. Martha (A) Thompson (abt 1846 – Bet. 1887–1941)
  1. 1. Blanche (E) Harrington (15 Sep 1862 – 30 August 1875)
  2. 2. Effie Harrington (21 Apr 1867 – 1895)
  3. 3. Hattie (M.) Harrington (26 Aug 1872 – Bet. 1890–1966) m. Elmer (Ellsworth) Coons (26 May 1873 – WFT Est 1890-1961)
    1. 1. Mabel (J) Coon (Aug 1892 – )
    2. 2. Mabel (Irene) Coons (25 Aug 1894 – )
    3. 3. Viola (M) Coon (November 1895 – )
    4. 4. Viola (May) Coons (19 Nov 1895 – 5 June 1975)
    5. 5. Edna (Blanche) Coons (Jul 1897 – 1 Apr 1966) m. William (Otis) Seeloff (28 Apr 1893 – 17 Jan 1965)
      1. 1. Margery Seeloff (1912 – 1913)
      2. 2. William (Alvaro Glenn) Seeloff (16 Oct 1915 – Oct 1975) m. Anne (Ruth Seeloff) Tucker (14 Dec 1915 – 6 May 1999)
        1. 1. Shirley (Seeloff) Carabetta (1936 – 16 Feb 2018)
        2. 2. Sheldon Seeloff (5 Mar 1937 – 14 Sep 2010) m. Virginia (Regina) Wolff (16 Jun 1937 – 29 Oct 2001)
        3. 3. Charlotte Seeloff (9 Jun 1938 – 13 Mar 1999) m. George (Fred) Balzer (21 Dec 1921 – 26 Mar 1988) m. Allan (Jerome) Waldholz (27 Dec 1936 – 18 Dec 1965)
  4. 4. Mary (Grace) Harrington (20 Feb 1876 – Bet. 1894–1970)
  5. 5. Walter Harrington (03 Aug 1882 – 14 Mar 1883)
  6. 6. Ada (Mae) Harrington (30 Sep 1884 – 12 Oct 1957)
  7. 7. Martha (Belle) Harrington (29 Sep 1885 – Bet. 1903–1979) m. Joseph (Henry) Boyd (21 Nov 1874 – 3 Dec 1956)

Benjamin Harrington's Timeline

14 Records

1837
20 Apr 1837
Birth of Benjamin D. Harrington in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1837
20 APR 1837
Birth of Benjamin D. Harrington in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
1837
20 Apr 1837
Birth of Benjamin D. Harrington in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York
Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York
1855
1855
Age 18
Benjamin D. Harrington resided here in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 28
Benjamin D. Harrington resided here in Nassau, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Nassau, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Benjamin D. Harrington resided here in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Benjamin D. Harrington resided here in Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Benjamin D. Harrington resided here in Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
1887
Bet. 1887–1929
Age 50
Death of Benjamin D. Harrington
None
1900
1900
Age 63
Benjamin D. Harrington resided here in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Benjamin D. Harrington resided here in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 68
Benjamin D. Harrington resided here in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1917
2 JAN 1917
Age 80
Death of Benjamin D. Harrington in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
1917
2 JAN 1917
Age 80
Death of Benjamin D. Harrington in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1837
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: 520; Page: 452B; Enumeration District: 027
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M593_1083; Page: 392A; Family History Library Film: 552582
    [4] New York, State Census, 1855
    [5] New York, State Census, 1865
    [6] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Stephentown; County: Rensselaer; Page: 12
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1241151

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 APR 1837
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1837
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Nassau, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M593_1083; Page: 392A; Family History Library Film: 552582

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: 520; Page: 452B; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1241151

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Stephentown; County: Rensselaer; Page: 12

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 JAN 1917
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 JAN 1917
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bet. 1887–1929
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