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Benjamin Head 1731–1803 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1731

Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 19 Aug 1803

Death Location: Ruckersville, Greene County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Henry Head

Mother: Frances Marshall

Spouse(s): Martha Sherman)

Children(s): William Head, James Head, Sarah HEAD, Sarah Head, Benjamin HEAD, John Head, George Head, Henry Head, Tavenah Head, Sarah Burton

Benjamin Head was born in 1731 in Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, United States, the child of Henry Head And Frances Marshall. Benjamin Head married Martha Marshall Maybe Sherman, and had children including Benjamin Head, George Marshall Head, Henry Head, James Head, John Head, Sarah Burton, Sarah Head, Sarah Sally Head, Tavenah Head, William Head. Benjamin Head passed away in 1803 in Ruckersville, Greene County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Head was born in 1731 in Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, United States, the child of Henry Head And Frances Marshall.
  • Benjamin Head married Martha Marshall Maybe Sherman, and had children including Benjamin Head, George Marshall Head, Henry Head, James Head, John Head, Sarah Burton, Sarah Head, Sarah Sally Head, Tavenah Head, William Head.
  • Benjamin Head passed away in 1803 in Ruckersville, Greene County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Head's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Head
1731–1803
Birth Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Parents
Henry Head
1695–1765
Lancaster County, Virginia, USA
Frances Marshall
1695–1772
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William Head
1660–1711
Prince George, Virginia
Alexander Spence
1656–1704
Westmoreland, VA, USA
Elizabeth Browne
1658–1720
Nhant, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Head
1630–1710
Mary Williams
1630–1698
Patrick Spence
1633–1684
Dorcas Norrie
1635–1708
William Browne
1620–1677
Elizabeth Maxfield
1620–1683
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Head
1605–1682
Grace Cacakett
1608–1673
John Williams
1595–1694
Mary Billington
1600–1680
John Spens
1600–1704
Jane Jordan
1618–1643

Benjamin Head's Descendants

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Benjamin Head (ABT 1731–19 Aug 1803) m. Martha (Marshall (maybe) Sherman) (1734–24 Nov 1821)
  1. 1. William Head 1761–1821
    1. 1. Thomas Head 1787–1836 m. Rebecca Haddaway 1793–1840
      1. 1. James Heade 1814–1862 m. Sarah Head 1823–1900
        1. 1. William (M) Head 1842–1925 m. Laura (A.) Newthamer 1847–1929
        2. 2. Martha Head 1840–1870
        3. 3. James Head 1843–1880
        4. 4. Sarah (A. Rebecca) Head 1845–1915
        5. 5. Henry Head 1847–1850
        6. 6. John (H.) Head 1849–1899
        7. 7. Susan (Virginia) Head 1852–1925
        8. 8. Benjamin (Franklin) Head 1854–1937 m. Fannie HEAD 1854–
        9. 9. Mary (Frances) Head 1857–1932
        10. 10. James (George) Head 1862–1922
        11. 11. Virginia Head 1851–1870
  2. 2. James Head 1755–1795
  3. 3. Sarah (Sally) HEAD 1758–1842
  4. 4. Sarah Head 1760–1829
  5. 5. Benjamin HEAD 1763–1827 m. Margaret Gaar 1763–1847
    1. 1. Martha (Virginia) Head 1786–1830
    2. 2. Lucy Head 1787–1856
    3. 3. Sarah (Burton) Head 1790–1816
    4. 4. Elbert (G) Head 1792–1840
    5. 5. Lewis (Gaar) Head 1794–1831
    6. 6. Wiley (Morgan) Head 1796–1847
    7. 7. Benjamin Head 1798–1837
    8. 8. Baldwin (Buckner) Head 1801–1845
    9. 9. Marshall Head 1804–1857
    10. 10. Catherine (Weave) Head 1808–1830
    11. 11. Sarah (Burton) Head 1790–1837
    12. 12. James Head 1791–1857
    13. 13. Martha (Virginia) Head 1786–1830
  6. 6. John Head 1765–1852
  7. 7. George (Marshall) Head 1768–1822
  8. 8. Henry Head 1773–1852
  9. 9. Tavenah Head 1776–1800
  10. 10. Sarah Burton 1760–1842

Benjamin Head's Timeline

3 Records

1731
ABT 1731
Birth of Benjamin Head in Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, United States
1754
1754
Age 23
Benjamin Head was married in Orange Co
Orange Co
1803
19 Aug 1803
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Head in Orange, Virginia, United States
Orange, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1731
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 163 : 1921
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 347
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [5] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [6] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1731; Birth city: Lancs; Birth state: VA
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 734.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CJF
    [8] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.0225

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1754
    Event Place: Orange Co
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1731; Birth city: Lancs; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Head, descent of Henry Head (1695-1770) in America

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1803
    Event Place: Orange, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 163 : 1921
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 347
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [5] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [6] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1731; Birth city: Lancs; Birth state: VA
    [7] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.0225

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ruckersville, Greene County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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