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Benjamin Franklin Hilton 1817–1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Oct 1817

Birth Location: Corinna, Penobscot, Maine, United States

Death Date: 22 Dec 1889

Death Location: Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA

Father: Benjamin 1

Mother: Ruth Brown

Spouse(s): Martha Lumpkin

Children(s): Jessie Hilton

In 1817, Benjamin Franklin Hilton entered the world in Corinna, Penobscot, Maine, United States, born to Benjamin Franklin Hilton 1 And Ruth Brown. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Hilton resided in Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA. Benjamin Franklin Hilton married Martha Lumpkin, and had children including Jessie Hilton. Benjamin Franklin Hilton passed away in 1889 in Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1817, Benjamin Franklin Hilton entered the world in Corinna, Penobscot, Maine, United States, born to Benjamin Franklin Hilton 1 And Ruth Brown.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Hilton resided in Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Hilton married Martha Lumpkin, and had children including Jessie Hilton.
  • Benjamin Franklin Hilton passed away in 1889 in Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin 1
1780–1845
Birth Location: Sandwich, Carroll, New Hampshire, USA
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Ruth Brown
1790–1835
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Lumpkin
1832–1882
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Jessie Hilton
1857–1893
Birth Location: Wisconsin
JH

Benjamin Hilton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Hilton
1817–1889
Birth Place: Corinna, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Hilton 1
1780–1845
Sandwich, Carroll, New Hampshire, USA
Ruth Brown
1790–1835
Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Jeremiah Hilton
1745–1800
Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Abiah (Gile) Hunkins
1751–1788
Hampstead, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Theophilus Brown
1759–1826
Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Rachel Atwood
1764–1795
Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Hilton
1700–1765
Sarah Gilman
1704–1768
John Hunkins
1708–1754
Sarah Gile
1727–1807
James IV
1737–1784
Anna Higgins
1740–
Ebenezer Jr
1729–1798
Rachel Harding
1729–1766
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Hunkins
1679–1769
Abiah Page
1678–1752
Joseph Gile
1691–1742
Mary Heath
1700–1756
Elizabeth Smith
1708–1746
Ebenezer Atwood
1697–1758
Hepsibah Williamson
1705–1759
SAMUEL Harding
1685–1735
ELIZABETH Eldridge
1687–1735

Benjamin Hilton's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Hilton (26 Oct 1817–22 Dec 1889) m. Martha Lumpkin (1832–29 Oct 1882)
  1. 1. Jessie Hilton 1857–1893 m. James (Miles) HELMSTETLER 1853–1892
    1. 1. Adelle (Maurine) HELMSTETLER 1883–1972 m. Horace (Harry Milton) RAMSAY 1868–1934
      1. 1. Hazel (Catherine) Ramsay 1913–1978 m. Woodrow (Wilson) NESMITH 1914–1986
        1. 1. Charlotte (Jeanne Edyth Ramsay) Roberts 1932–2007 m. Richard (Thomson) Brown 1923–2012
      2. 2. Jessie (Milton) Ramsay 1904–
      3. 3. Mamie (Lennis) Ramsay 1902–1985 m. Edward (Homer) Milson 1896–1971
        1. 1. Col (Richard Archie) Millson 1923–2005 m. Gertrude ("Trudy" Roseline) Brown 1927–2006
        2. 2. Jack (Arthur) Milson 1922–1954
        3. 3. James (Henry) Alexander 1937–1976
        4. 4. Margaret (Evelyn) MILLSON 1925–1984 m. Douglas (Miller) Simpson 1920–1970 m. Woodrow (Wilson) NESMITH 1914–1986
      4. 4. Emma (Elizabeth) Ramsay 1907–1961 m. James (Ray) Ward 1906–1983
        1. 1. Lawrence (Ray) Ward 1929–2010 m. Betty (Jane Blankinship) Ward 1924–2005
      5. 5. John ((Jack) Mathews) Ramsay 1910–1986 m. Mary (Pauline) Elam 1910–1985
        1. 1. John (Charles) Ramsay 1934–2001 m. Jacqueline (C) Dale 1935–1972
      6. 6. Maurine (Adelle) RAMSAY 1911– m. Constantine Beltrone 1905–1983
        1. 1. Robert (C) Beltrone 1930–2006 m. Laverne Petznick 1931–2015
      7. 7. George (Edis) Ramsay 1918–2004
      8. 8. Helen (Louise) Ramsay 1920–1985 m. Howard (Taylor) Edwards 1917–2008
      9. 9. Harry (Melton) Ramsay 1907–1974 m. Vina (Marie) Barrow 1915–1971
        1. 1. Marie (Adelle) Ramsay 1931–2000 m. Bobby (Frank Brumfield) Sr 1931–1994 m. Ronald (Dean) Kelly 1933–1986
        2. 2. Harry (Milton Ramsay) III 1933–2009 m. Jeanne Loudermilk 1934–2011
      10. 10. Herbert ((Bert) Francis) Ramsay 1915–1990 m. Doris (Virginia) McKamy 1918–1996
    2. 2. George (William) Helmstetler 1881–1942 m. Bessie (Jane) Self 1877–1955
    3. 3. Hazel (Dell) Helmstetler 1885–1961
    4. 4. Delno (D) Helmstetler 1884–1955 m. Lora (Blanche) Hall 1884–
      1. 1. Mary-Margaret Helmstetler 1905–1997
      2. 2. Lois (Adelle) Helmstetler 1915–1954

Benjamin Hilton's Timeline

6 Records

1817
26 Oct 1817
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Hilton in Corinna, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Corinna, Penobscot, Maine, United States
1870
1870
Age 53
Benjamin Franklin Hilton resided here in Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
1889
22 Dec 1889
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Franklin Hilton in Buffalo, Nebraska, United States
Buffalo, Nebraska, United States
1889
22 Dec 1889
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Franklin Hilton in Buffalo, Nebraska, United States
Buffalo, Nebraska, United States
1889
22 Dec 1889
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Franklin Hilton in Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
1889
14 Oct 1889
Age 72
Benjamin Franklin Hilton - Probate in Kennebec, Maine, USA
Kennebec, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1817
    Event Place: Corinna, Penobscot, Maine, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Juniata, Adams, Nebraska; Roll: 743; Page: 55A; Enumeration District: 058
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blair, Washington, Nebraska; Roll: M593_833; Page: 434A; Family History Library Film: 552332

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blair, Washington, Nebraska; Roll: M593_833; Page: 434A; Family History Library Film: 552332

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1889
    Event Place: Buffalo, Nebraska, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1889
    Event Place: Buffalo, Nebraska, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1889
    Event Place: Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Maine, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Maine. Probate Court (Kennebec County); Probate Place: Kennebec, Maine

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1889
    Event Place: Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: Maine, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Maine. Probate Court (Kennebec County); Probate Place: Kennebec, Maine
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