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Benjamin Herndon 1751–1814 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1751

Birth Location: Charlotte, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 30 May 1814

Death Location: Newberry County, South Carolina, USA

Father: David Herndon

Mother: Mary Lewis

Spouse(s): Nancy Newton

Children(s): John Herndon

The story of Benjamin Herndon began in 1751 in Charlotte, Virginia, United States. In 1784, Benjamin Herndon resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Herndon married Nancy Newton, and had children including John Herndon. Benjamin Herndon passed away in 1814 in Newberry County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Herndon began in 1751 in Charlotte, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1784, Benjamin Herndon resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin Herndon married Nancy Newton, and had children including John Herndon.
  • Benjamin Herndon passed away in 1814 in Newberry County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Herndon
1712–1795
Birth Location: King and Queen, Virginia, United States
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Mary Lewis
1716–1806
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Newton
1763–1831
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

John Herndon
1783–1847
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Benjamin Herndon's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Herndon
1751–1814
Birth Place: Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Parents
David Herndon
1712–1795
King and Queen, Virginia, United States
Mary Lewis
1716–1806
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Edward Herndon
1678–1758
New Kent, Virginia, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Waller
1674–1727
Newport, Buckinghamshire, England
John (Zachary) Lewis
1702–1765
Middlesex, King and Queen, Virginia, United States
Mary Waller
1699–1781
Spotsylvania, VA
Great-Grandparents
William Herndon
1649–1722
Catherine Digges
1654–1729
John Waller
1645–1723
Mary Key
1648–1735
Colonel Lewis
1669–1725
Mary Walker
1677–1740
John Waller
1673–1753
Dorothy King
1673–1754
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Herndon
1620–1690
Ann Bishop
1620–1660
Governor Digges
1621–1675
Elizabeth Page
1625–1691
Thomas Waller
1610–1682
Anne Keats
1615–1707
John Lewis
1635–1689
Isabella Warner
1640–1704
John USA)
1645–1716
Mary Key
1648–1738
Robert King
1639–1680
Elizabeth Brooke
1655–1685

Benjamin Herndon's Descendants

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Benjamin Herndon (1751–30 May 1814) m. Nancy Newton (1763–1831)
  1. 1. John Herndon 1783–1847 m. Sarah (Ann) Hitchcock 1801–1875
    1. 1. John (Phillip) Herndon 1819–1880 m. Elizabeth Stanton 1824–1880
      1. 1. Nicholas (James) Herndon 1852–1920 m. Martha (Jane) Bennett 1853–1926
        1. 1. Jess (B) Herndon 1879–1957 m. Mattie Adams 1886–1953
        2. 2. Dolly (Jane) Herndon 1875–1950 m. Joseph Edens 1842–1918
        3. 3. Marge (Ree) Herndon 1877–1941 m. Braxton (Bowdy) Copeland 1876–1934
        4. 4. Mattie Herndon 1882–1955 m. Daniel (M) Turner 1878–1944
        5. 5. Mattie Herndon 1884–
        6. 6. Cora (Lee) Herndon 1885–1943 m. John (Robert) WEBSTER 1891–
        7. 7. Edwin (Jenkins) Herndon 1888–1960
        8. 8. Effie (Ellen) Herndon 1890–1975
        9. 9. Nellie (May) HERNDON 1895–
        10. 10. Grady (Patterson) Herndon 1897–1932
        11. 11. William (Evans) Herndon 1881–1943 m. Bessie (L.) Odom 1892–1966
      2. 2. Thomas (B) Herndon 1847–1906
      3. 3. Charles Herndon 1849–1865
      4. 4. Polly (Ann) Herndon 1850–1914
      5. 5. Jackson (Stubbs) Herndon 1854–1915
      6. 6. Ebenezer Herndon 1856–1914
      7. 7. Lucy (Ann) Herndon 1859–1914
      8. 8. Jackson Herndon 1860–1956
      9. 9. John (W) Herndon 1862–1915 m. Octavia Odom 1870–1918
      10. 10. Robert Herndon 1865–1924 m. Kiturah ENGLISH 1869–1939
        1. 1. Whiteford (F.) Herndon 1887–1910
        2. 2. Milton (L) Herndon 1891–1968
        3. 3. Ina Herndon 1895–1980
      11. 11. Charlotte Herndon 1863–1925

Benjamin Herndon's Timeline

7 Records

1751
1751
Birth of Benjamin Herndon in Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Charlotte, Virginia, United States
1771
1771
Age 20
Benjamin Herndon was married in South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
1784
1784
Age 33
Benjamin Herndon resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 49
Benjamin Herndon resided here in Marlboro District, South Carolina
Marlboro District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 59
Benjamin Herndon resided here in Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
1814
30 May 1814
Age 63
Death of Benjamin Herndon in Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
1814
9 Jun 1814
Age 63
Benjamin Herndon - Probate in Newberry, South Carolina, USA
Newberry, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1751
    Event Place: Charlotte, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Marlboro District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Marlboro District, South Carolina; Roll: 50; Page: 54; Image: 110; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 93; Image: 00168; Family History Library Film: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Happy Valley, history and genealogy

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: VA, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1814
    Event Place: Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, South Carolina will transcripts, 1782-1868; Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: Newberry, South Carolina
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newberry County, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1814
    Event Place: Newberry, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, South Carolina will transcripts, 1782-1868; Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: Newberry, South Carolina
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