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Benjamin Harrison 1755–1811 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Oct 1755

Birth Location: Dobbs County, North Carolina

Death Date: 14 Aug 1811

Death Location: Laurens County, GA

Father: Thomas Harrison

Mother:

Spouse(s): Charity Williams

Children(s): Sarah Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison, James Harrison, Matthew Harrison, Martha Harrison, Catharine Harrison, Charlotte Harrison, Dorcas Harrison

In 1755, Benjamin Harrison entered the world in Dobbs County, North Carolina, born to Thomas Harrison And Mary. Benjamin Harrison married Charity Williams, and had children including Catharine Harrison, Charlotte Harrison, Dorcas Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison, James Harrison, Martha Harrison, Matthew Harrison, Sarah Sally Harrison. Benjamin Harrison passed away in 1811 in Laurens County, GA.

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Biography

  • In 1755, Benjamin Harrison entered the world in Dobbs County, North Carolina, born to Thomas Harrison And Mary.
  • Benjamin Harrison married Charity Williams, and had children including Catharine Harrison, Charlotte Harrison, Dorcas Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison, James Harrison, Martha Harrison, Matthew Harrison, Sarah Sally Harrison.
  • Benjamin Harrison passed away in 1811 in Laurens County, GA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Harrison
1725–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Charity Williams
1764–1854
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina
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Children(s)

Sarah Harrison
1791–1859
Birth Location: Laurens, Georgia, United States
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Elizabeth Harrison
1786–
Birth Location: –
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James Harrison
1787–1870
Birth Location: Twiggs, Georgia, United States
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Matthew Harrison
1789–1789
Birth Location: –
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Martha Harrison
1790–1801
Birth Location: –
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Catharine Harrison
1793–1849
Birth Location: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
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Charlotte Harrison
1795–1866
Birth Location: Laurens, Georgia, United States
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Dorcas Harrison
1802–1830
Birth Location: Twiggs, Georgia, United States
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Benjamin Harrison's Ancestors

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Benjamin Harrison
1755–1811
Birth Place: Dobbs County, North Carolina
Parents
Thomas Harrison
1725–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Harrison's Descendants

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Benjamin Harrison (25 Oct 1755–14 Aug 1811) m. Charity Williams (14 February 1764–13 Jul 1854)
  1. 1. Sarah ((Sally)) Harrison 1791–1859 m. Daniel (Odum) Neel 1788–1853
    1. 1. Benjamin (Harrison) Neel 1817–1895 m. Gilley (Crawford) Boone 1823–1910
      1. 1. Charity (Harrison) Neel 1849–1878 m. Robert (M) McDaniel 1849–
        1. 1. M (Harrison) McDaniel 1878–
      2. 2. John (Richard) Neel 1851–
      3. 3. William (Warren ( Buck )) Neel 1857–1931 m. Lovie (O') Sullivan 1873–1944
        1. 1. John (B) Neal 1907–1999
        2. 2. Christopher (Columbus) Neel 1912–1985
        3. 3. Charity Neel 1913–1913
      4. 4. Charles (C) Neel 1858–1870
      5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Neel 1846–1848
      6. 6. Frances (Marion) Neel 1864–1864
      7. 7. Thomas (Jefferson) Neel 1855–1912 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Worthington 1862–1901
        1. 1. Gillie (Elizabeth) Neel 1886–1967 m. Robert (Henry McCorkel) II 1877–1919 m. Edward (Marion) Glover 1878–1953
        2. 2. John (Richard Marion) Neel 1880–1915 m. Lydia (J) Basford 1878–1967
        3. 3. Daniel (O) Neel 1883–1952 m. Lula (Bell) Owens 1885–1965
        4. 4. Mary (E) Neel 1890–1973 m. James Hamilton 1893– m. Charles Owens 1853–
        5. 5. Thomas (Benjamin) Neel 1893–1967 m. Pearl Osteen 1900–1974
        6. 6. Sallie Neel 1895–1970 m. Edward Oguinn 1900–
        7. 7. Alice (M) Neel 1899–
        8. 8. Susie (Ligene) Neel 1897–1978 m. Guy (Carlton) Godwin 1890–1953
      8. 8. Hugh Neal 1847–1889 m. Sallie Jackson 1856–1933
        1. 1. Lonnie Neel 1881–1955
        2. 2. Wickam Neal 1881–
        3. 3. Charley Neal 1882–
        4. 4. Kattie Neal 1885–
        5. 5. Dora (A) Neal 1888–
        6. 6. Hugh Neal 1890–
      9. 9. Bennett (Franklin) Neel 1851–1931 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Bryant 1872–1953
        1. 1. Harrison (Foard) Neel 1885–1961
        2. 2. Annie (Lee) McCroan 1908–1984
        3. 3. William (Jefferson) Neel 1906–1984
        4. 4. Bennett (Crawford) Neel 1911– m. Mamie (Pearl) Mccron 1915–
        5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Neel 1916–
        6. 6. Martha (E) Neel 1902–
        7. 7. Abraham Neel 1903–
        8. 8. Columbus (F) Neel 1892–
      10. 10. Daniel (Boone) Neel 1853–1929 m. Susan (America) Nichols 1854–1930
        1. 1. Lilla (Prissilla) Jackson 1888–1929
      11. 11. James (Martin) Neel 1859–1929 m. Martha (C) Hamilton 1862–1921
        1. 1. William Neal 1889–
        2. 2. Ida Neal 1890–
        3. 3. Samuel Neal 1893–
        4. 4. Curtis Neal 1894–
        5. 5. Johnie Neal 1897–
        6. 6. Jessie Neal 1899–
        7. 7. Cleatis Neal 1904–
        8. 8. Walter Neal 1884–
        9. 9. Mollie Neal 1887–
        10. 10. Cola Neal 1895–
        11. 11. Cuba Neel 1897–
      12. 12. George (W L) Neel 1861–1918 m. Nancy (A) Worthington 1865–1904
        1. 1. Charles (Arthur) Neel 1886–1939
        2. 2. Joseph (E) Neel 1883–
        3. 3. Miriam (E) Neel 1888–
        4. 4. George (F) Neel 1891–
        5. 5. Daniel (B) Neel 1893–
        6. 6. Isla Neel 1899–
      13. 13. Martha (Jane) Neel 1862–1862
    2. 2. Thomas (Jefferson) Neel 1828–
    3. 3. John (Richard) Neel 1823–
    4. 4. Mary Neel 1825–
    5. 5. Sabra (Ann) Neel 1834–
    6. 6. George (Washington Lafayette) Neel 1837–1863
    7. 7. Charles (Carrol) Neel 1830–1863
    8. 8. Frances (Marion) Neel 1832–1833
    9. 9. Charity (Williams) Neel 1811–1899 m. Robert (I) Chisolm –1840
    10. 10. Elizabeth Neel 1812–1884
      1. 1. Henry (Lauriston) O'Neal 1839–1873
        1. 1. Leila (Adele) O'Neal 1870–1949
      2. 2. Sarah (Salome) O'Neal 1849–1919
        1. 1. Charles (Luther) Ingram 1872–1921
    11. 11. William (Mitchell Cox) Neel 1809–1899 m. Mary (P) Willis 1813–1862 m. Harriett (Ellen) Pace 1826–1897
      1. 1. Daniel (O) Neel 1854–
      2. 2. Henry (Clay) Neel 1846–1917
      3. 3. Euphrasia (Adeline) Neel 1834–1834
      4. 4. Frances (Elizabeth) Neel 1835–1836
      5. 5. Sabra (Jane) Neel 1841–1843
      6. 6. Sara (Judith) Neel 1849–1923
      7. 7. Caldona Neel 1861–
      8. 8. Lafayette Neel 1837–1863
      9. 9. ELIZABETH NEAL 1851–
      10. 10. JAMES NEAL 1853–
      11. 11. NATHANIEL NEAL 1859–
      12. 12. HENRY (CLAY) NEAL 1837–
      13. 13. Mary (Charity) Neel 1868–1953
      14. 14. Isadora (Folkland) Neel 1866–1901
      15. 15. Samuel (Harrison) Neel 1871–1940
      16. 16. Joseph (M.) Neel 1885–
      17. 17. Charles (M. Neel) Neel 1887–
    12. 12. James (Axom) Neel 1819–1857
    13. 13. Daniel (Odom) Neel 1821–1894 m. Delphia (A) Wilson 1833–1899
      1. 1. Mary (Alice) Neal 1859–1946
      2. 2. Charles (C.) Neal 1855–1923
      3. 3. Sally (Harrison) Neal 1857–1945
      4. 4. Laura (McCoy) Anderson 1847–
    14. 14. Jane Neel 1814–
    15. 15. Martha Neel 1815–1886 m. William Boon 1813–1887
      1. 1. Curtis Boon 1851–
      2. 2. Jarret Boon 1854–
      3. 3. Filmore Boon 1857–
      4. 4. Thomas (J.) Boone 1847–1928
    16. 16. Sarah (Ann) Neel 1826– m. Lott (G) Owers 1820–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Harrison 1786–
  3. 3. James Harrison 1787–1870
  4. 4. Matthew Harrison 1789–1789
  5. 5. Martha Harrison 1790–1801
  6. 6. Catharine Harrison 1793–1849
  7. 7. Charlotte Harrison 1795–1866
  8. 8. Dorcas Harrison 1802–1830

Benjamin Harrison's Timeline

2 Records

1755
25 Oct 1755
Birth of Benjamin Harrison in Dobbs County, North Carolina
Dobbs County, North Carolina
1811
14 Aug 1811
Age 56
Death of Benjamin Harrison in Laurens County, GA
Laurens County, GA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1755
    Event Place: Dobbs County, North Carolina
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811; Record Group: 94, Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1762 - 1984; Series Number: M905; Roll Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1811
    Event Place: Laurens County, GA
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