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Benjamin Hassell 1805–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 June 1805

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 15 Jun 1879

Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Elisha Hassell

Mother: Polley Riggin

Spouse(s): Sarah Causey

Children(s): Martin Hassell, Jesse Hassell, Adeline Hassell, Emily Hassell, Mary Hassell, John Hassell, Elisha Hassell, Cyrus Hassell

In 1805, Benjamin Hassell entered the world in North Carolina, born to Elisha M Hassell And Polley Riggin. In 1850, Benjamin Hassell resided in Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA. Benjamin Hassell married Sarah W Causey, and had children including Adeline Hassell, Cyrus Hassell, Elisha W Hassell, Emily J Hassell, Jesse Hassell, John W Hassell, Martin Cicero Hassell, Mary Ann Hassell. Benjamin Hassell passed away in 1879 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1805, Benjamin Hassell entered the world in North Carolina, born to Elisha M Hassell And Polley Riggin.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Hassell resided in Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin Hassell married Sarah W Causey, and had children including Adeline Hassell, Cyrus Hassell, Elisha W Hassell, Emily J Hassell, Jesse Hassell, John W Hassell, Martin Cicero Hassell, Mary Ann Hassell.
  • Benjamin Hassell passed away in 1879 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Hassell
1770–1833
Birth Location: Tyrrell County, North Carolina
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Polley Riggin
1772–1809
Birth Location: Tyrell, North Carolina
PR

Spouses(s)

Sarah Causey
1813–1878
Birth Location: United States of America
SC

Children(s)

Martin Hassell
1848–1903
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Jesse Hassell
1851–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JH
Adeline Hassell
1854–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AH
Emily Hassell
1837–1927
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
EH
Mary Hassell
1840–
Birth Location: –
MH
John Hassell
1842–
Birth Location: –
JH
Elisha Hassell
1844–1921
Birth Location: Guilford Co., N.C.
EH
Cyrus Hassell
1855–
Birth Location: –
CH

Benjamin Hassell's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Hassell
1805–1879
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Elisha M Hassell
1770–1833
Tyrrell County, North Carolina
Polley Riggin
1772–1809
Tyrell, North Carolina
Grandparents
Solomon Hassell
1735–1811
Tyrrell Co, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Long
1740–1811
Tyrell Co., North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Edward Hassell
1695–1773
Elizabeth Alexander
1703–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hassell
1671–1722
Jane Wheeler
1680–1724

Benjamin Hassell's Descendants

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Benjamin Hassell (5 June 1805–15 Jun 1879) m. Sarah (W.) Causey (10 November 1813–25 May 1878)
  1. 1. Martin (Cicero) Hassell 1848–1903 m. Martha (Emaline) Frederick 1846–1899
    1. 1. Rufus (Cicero) Hassell 1877–1947 m. Nannie (A) McCuiston 1878–1952
      1. 1. Norman Hassell 1909–1979 m. Ella (Beatrice) Leonard 1915–
      2. 2. Lalah (Onieta) Purvis 1902–1992
      3. 3. Beula Hassell 1906–1993
      4. 4. Kathrine Hassell 1915–
      5. 5. Richard Hassell 1915–
      6. 6. Walter Hassell 1911–1918
    2. 2. Madison (Wesley) Hassell 1874–1917
    3. 3. Julius (Monterville) Hassell 1882–1940
    4. 4. Mary (W) Hassell 1884–
    5. 5. Hattie (Belle) Hassell 1887–
    6. 6. John Hassell 1879–
  2. 2. Jesse Hassell 1851–
  3. 3. Adeline Hassell 1854–
  4. 4. Emily (J) Hassell 1837–1927 m. Albert (Franklin) Armfield 1841–1876
    1. 1. Albert (Franklin) Armfield 1871–1939
    2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Armfield 1869–1956
    3. 3. James (Anderson) Armfield 1868–1921
  5. 5. Mary (Ann) Hassell 1840–
  6. 6. John (W.) Hassell 1842–
  7. 7. Elisha (W.) Hassell 1844–1921
  8. 8. Cyrus Hassell 1855–

Benjamin Hassell's Timeline

7 Records

1805
05 Jun 1805
Birth of Benjamin Hassell in Guilford Co. N.C.
Guilford Co. N.C.
1805
5 June 1805
Birth of Benjamin Hassell in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 45
Benjamin Hassell resided here in Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 55
Benjamin Hassell resided here in South Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
South Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 65
Benjamin Hassell resided here in Friendship, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Friendship, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1879
15 Jun 1879
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Hassell in Guilford Co. N.C.
Guilford Co. N.C.
1880
1880
Age 75
Benjamin Hassell - Probate in Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Jun 1805
    Event Place: Guilford Co. N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Friendship, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1140; Page: 73B
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: South Division, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: M653_900; Page: 107; Family History Library Film: 803900
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 632; Page: 324a
    [4] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 June 1805
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 632; Page: 324a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: South Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: South Division, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: M653_900; Page: 107; Family History Library Film: 803900

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Friendship, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Friendship, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1140; Page: 73B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Guilford County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1879
    Event Place: Guilford Co. N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Guilford County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Guilford County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina
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