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Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James 1720 – 1774 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1720

Birth Location: Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 8 Feb 1774

Death Location: Craven, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Father: Phillip James

Mother: Mary Goodwin

Spouse(s): Jane Dobbins

Children(s): Mercy James, Aaron James, Ann James

In 1720, Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I entered the world in Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Phillip Thomas James and Mary Goodwin. Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I married Jane JAMES Dobbins, and had children including Mercy James, Aaron Benjamin Ditcher James, Ann James. Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I passed away in 1774 in Craven, Charleston, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1720, Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I entered the world in Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Phillip Thomas James and Mary Goodwin.
  • Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I married Jane JAMES Dobbins, and had children including Mercy James, Aaron Benjamin Ditcher James, Ann James.
  • Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I passed away in 1774 in Craven, Charleston, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Phillip James
1690 – 1774
Birth Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales
PJ
Mary Goodwin
1685 – 1750
Birth Location: Brefi, Cardiganshire, , Wales
MG

Spouses(s)

Jane Dobbins
1723 – 1790
Birth Location: Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
JD

Children(s)

Mercy James
1737 –
Birth Location: –
MJ
Aaron James
1744 – 1797
Birth Location: Cheraw Dist, Craven, South Carolina, United States
AJ
Ann James
Birth Location: Cheraw District, Darlington County, South Carolina
AJ

Benjamin James's Ancestors

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Benjamin James
1720 – 1774
Birth Place: Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Phillip Thomas James
1690 – 1774
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Mary Goodwin
1685 – 1750
Brefi, Cardiganshire, , Wales
Grandparents
James (Thomas) James
1660 – 1708
Radnor, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Elinor Katherine
1660 – 1704
Pembrokeshire, , Wales
Great-Grandparents
Howell James
1630 – 1717
Margaret
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John James
1610 –
Susannah Rehnman
1610 –

Benjamin James's Descendants

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BJ
Benjamin ("Big Ben" Ditcher) James (11 Dec 1720 – 8 Feb 1774) m. Jane (JAMES) Dobbins (1723 – 1790)
  1. 1. Mercy James (11 Sep 1737 – )
  2. 2. Aaron (Benjamin Ditcher) James (23 Feb 1744 – 13 Sep 1797) m. Sarah (Sallie JAMES) Newton (1740 – 6 Jun 1822) m. Sarah ("Sallie" JAMES) Newton (1740 – 6 Jun 1822)
    1. 1. Benjamin (Ditcher "Ben") James (1762 – Sep 1800) m. Jane Stobo (1741 – 1785) m. Kissiah (Keziah Barber) James (1760 – 1818)
      1. 1. Francis (Marion) James (1781 – 1782)
      2. 2. Maria (Louisa) James ( – 1875) m. David (Lester) Bellew (1802 – 1855)
        1. 1. Nancy ("Nannie" Maria) Bellew (30 Jun 1837 – 16 Dec 1923) m. William (H.) Franks (2 Dec 1832 – 15 April 1915)
      3. 3. Patsy James (1794 – )
      4. 4. James James (ABT 1796 – 1838) m. Sophana (Margaret) Stiwinter (1798 – 1825 ???)
        1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) James (25 Oct 1821 – 11 Nov 1907) m. Mepina (C.) McLewis (abt 1823 – 1860) m. Adaline Trusty (08 Jun 1845 – 19 Dec 1914)
        2. 2. James ((Jimmy)) James (Jun 1824/25 – 1903)
        3. 3. John James (1827 – )
        4. 4. William James (1830 – )
        5. 5. Wiley James (1832 – )
      5. 5. Francis (Marion) James (21 Feb 1836 – 27 Nov 1862) m. Letitia (Ann "Lishia") Holton (08 FEB 1833 – 27 OCT 1910)
        1. 1. Nancy James (1816 – after 1880)
        2. 2. Robert (Glenn) Dickerson (20 Aug 1817 – 21 October 1881)
        3. 3. Rachel James (1818 – 1868)
        4. 4. Letitia James (02 Jan 1819 – )
        5. 5. Nancy ("Elizabeth") James (1822 – 1860)
        6. 6. Elizabeth James (1823 – 1850)
        7. 7. "Eliza"Mary (Jane) James (19 Oct 1824 – 23 Sep 1885) m. John (Riley) O'Steen (1824 – 23 Sept 1862)
        8. 8. William (Thomas) James (March 3, 1827 – April 20, 1896)
        9. 9. Benjamin (Ditcher) James (1830 – 1 Dec 1859)
        10. 10. Ransom (Thomas "Rance") James (11 Mar 1832 – 19 Jun 1878)
        11. 11. Robert (Gideon) James (18 Jan 1834 – 1896)
        12. 12. Francis (Marion) James (21 Feb 1836 – 27 Nov 1862)
        13. 13. General James (21 Feb 1836 – 1845)
        14. 14. Elizabeth (Ray) James (14 Sep 1848 – 10 Feb 1930)
        15. 15. John James (5 Oct 1856 – Feb 1863)
        16. 16. William (Seaborn) James (27 DEC 1858 – 10 JUN 1927)
        17. 17. Benjamin (G.) James (16 Apr 1859 – 17 Feb 1916) m. Rachel (Ann JAMES) Dickerson (2 Dec 1863 – 27 January 1936)
    2. 2. Gideon James (1765 – 1836)
    3. 3. Sarah (Ann Garrard) James (08 JAN 1768 – 6 Jun 1822) m. Isaac (Elbert) Dubose (1745 – 29 Aug 1824)
      1. 1. David Dubose (1766 – )
      2. 2. Clement (C) Dubose (1768 – )
      3. 3. Hannah (D'Antignac) DuBose (6 March 1772 – 17 March 1843) m. Jean (Charles Louis Baptiste) d'Antignac (1748 – 11 April 1827)
        1. 1. John (A.) D'Antignac (Bef. 1780 – 27 September 1804)
        2. 2. Mary (Antoinette TURPIN) D'Antignac (17 Sep 1794 – 28 February 1880)
        3. 3. John D'Antignac (20 Aug 1796 – 28 Aug 1796)
        4. 4. Sophia (Eliza SCHLEY) D'Antignac (12 November 1799 – 23 November 1871)
        5. 5. Jean (Baptist) D'Antignac (14 Dec 1802 – 24 Mar 1803)
        6. 6. William (Michael (Mikel)) D'Antignac (18 April 1805 – 18 September 1861) m. Mary (Ann Campbell) Harriss (10 May 1809 – 6 December 1882)
        7. 7. Louis (Charles) DAntignac (07 Sep 1808 – 31 Jan 1845)
        8. 8. Louisa (Hannah) D'Antignac (11 Oct 1811 or 1809 – 17 Aug 1842)
      4. 4. Frances DuBose (20 Dec 1773 – 25 Aug 1858)
      5. 5. Ann Dubose (4 Sep 1783 – 1866)
      6. 6. Nancy DuBose (20 Sep 1783 – 1827)
      7. 7. Nancy DuBose (20 Sep 1783 – 1788)
      8. 8. Sarah Dubose (11 Oct 1785 – 6 Jun 1822)
      9. 9. Homer DuBose (1787 – )
      10. 10. Peter DuBose (18 Feb 1788 – 16 Jan 1841)
      11. 11. James Dubose (1789 – 1850)
      12. 12. Stephen Dubose (1790 – )
      13. 13. Elias (or Elisha) Dubose (5 Aug 1790 – 18 Oct 1853)
      14. 14. Elisha Dubose (5 Aug 1790 – 5 Jan 1821)
      15. 15. Elizabeth DuBose (7 May 1793 – 15 Sep 1844 or Jul 1861)
      16. 16. Samuel Dubose (26 Mar 1795 – Jan 1850)
      17. 17. Rebecca DuBose (27 Sep 1797 – 1798)
      18. 18. Isaac (Elbert) DuBose (19 Nov 1799 – 27 Jan 1844)
      19. 19. Mary Dubose (22 Dec 1801 – 1802)
      20. 20. Benjamin (James) DuBose (15 Sep 1805 – 27 Jun 1881) m. Sarah (Ann DUBOSE) Lamar (25 Sep 1811 – 21 Mar 1899)
        1. 1. Mary DuBose (1829 – 14 Aug 1868)
        2. 2. James (Lafayette) Dubose (30 December 1830 – 4 Feb 1893)
        3. 3. Martha (Frances BARRON) Dubose (2 Apr 1834 – 12 July 1902)
        4. 4. Sarah (Catherine or Ann DESHAZO) DuBose (22 Nov 1836 – 1881) m. Hugh (Lawrence) Deshazo (14 Oct.1838 – 22 Aug 1893)
        5. 5. William (Stortain) DuBose (3 September 1839 – 4 Nov 1917) m. Nancy (Catherine) Lambert (30 May 1843 – 8 Jun 1918)
        6. 6. Ann (Judson) DuBose (23 May 1842 – )
        7. 7. Samuel (Dent) DuBose (17 January 1845 – 11 Aug 1925)
        8. 8. Amanda (E) DuBose (9 Jun 1849 – 1880)
        9. 9. Amanda (Elizabeth LAMBERT) Lambert (9 Jun 1849 – 19 Jan 1918)
        10. 10. Benjamin (Isaac) Dubose (28 Nov 1849 – 26 Mar 1908)
        11. 11. John (E) Dubose (6 Jun 1852 – 4 March 1925)
    4. 4. Mary ("Polly" BROADWAY) James (1770 – 18 Jun 1862) m. William (Pool) Broadway (1763 – 2 February 1839) m. William (Poole) Broadway (abt 1763 – 2 Feb 1839)
      1. 1. Abner Broadway (Abt. 1785 – 1857)
      2. 2. George (Wesley) Broadway (12 Jun 1786 – 26 Mar 1849)
      3. 3. William Broadway (Jul 1788 – 31 Mar 1873)
      4. 4. Mary Broadway (1790 – Abt 1860)
      5. 5. Lewis (Augusta) Broadway (1798 – 9 July 1857)
      6. 6. Rebecca Broadway (1801 – 1854)
      7. 7. Elsie Broadway (1804 – 9 May 1884)
      8. 8. Elizabeth Broadway (04 AUG 1809 – 1880)
      9. 9. Samuel Broadway (1810 – )
      10. 10. Susannah Broadway (05 Jan 1813 – 1850)
      11. 11. Abner (Abediah) Broadaway (19 Aug 1785 – 1856)
      12. 12. George (Wesley) Broadway (12 Jun 1786 – 26 Mar 1849)
      13. 13. Wm Broadaway (Jul 1788 – 31 Mar 1873)
      14. 14. Mary Broadway (1790 – Aft. 1860)
      15. 15. Lewis (Augusta) Broadway (1798 – 9 July 1857)
      16. 16. Abner Broadway (1800 – 1870)
      17. 17. Elsie Broadway (1804 – 1862)
      18. 18. Rebecca Broadway (1805 – 1854)
      19. 19. Albert (China) Broadway (6 Oct 1806 – )
      20. 20. Samuel Broadway (6 February 1808 – 17 January 1871)
      21. 21. Nancy (HODGE) Broadway (4 Aug 1809 – aft 1880) m. Elisha (BROADWAY) Hodge (16 Oct 1795 – 1865)
        1. 1. James (W.) Hodge (10 Jul 1822 – Unknown)
        2. 2. Martha Hodge (28 Mar 1824 – AFT Jun 1880)
        3. 3. Elisha Hodge (7 Aug 1826 – 22 Apr 1900)
        4. 4. Oliver (E.) Hodge (abt 1828 – Aft. 1880)
        5. 5. Amanda (R) Hodge (24 May 1831 – 12 Nov 1884)
        6. 6. Oren (S) Hodge (1833 – 1920)
        7. 7. Oscar (S) Hodge (9 Dec 1835 – 9 Jan 1912)
        8. 8. Alonzo Hodge (1837 – 27 Feb 1918)
        9. 9. Majoy Hodge (10 AUG.1838 – 19 Dec 1912)
        10. 10. Harriett Hodge (abt 1840 – )
        11. 11. Eliza (Elizabeth) Hodge (1841 – 14 Sep 1925)
        12. 12. Nancy ("Nattie" Eva) Hodge (2 Aug 1843 – 1880)
        13. 13. Natley Hodge (2 August 1843 – 8 September 1925)
        14. 14. Mary (Ann) HODGE (1846 – 1880)
        15. 15. William Hodge (abt 1847 – )
        16. 16. Hannah Hodge (abt 1851 – )
        17. 17. Mary Hodge
        18. 18. Ellis Hodge
      22. 22. Elizabeth Broadway (4 Aug 1809 – 1880)
      23. 23. Elsie (Elizabeth) BROADWAY (4 Aug 1809 – 9 May 1884)
      24. 24. Samuel Broadway (1810 – )
      25. 25. Susannah Broadway (5 Jan 1813 – Bef 1850)
      26. 26. Abner Broadway (1826 – 1857)
    5. 5. Joseph James (01 Feb 1770 – 1855) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Harrington (1760 – 1840) m. Susanna (JAMES) Little (01 Feb 1771 – 09 Dec 1820)
      1. 1. Ebenezar Riggins (1784 – 1840)
      2. 2. James (T) Riggins (1795 – )
      3. 3. Sarah Riggins (1796 – 1872)
      4. 4. Sarah (RIGGINS) James (7 August 1796 – 27 January 1872) m. Benjamin (Ditcher) James (4 March 1791 – 17 November 1861)
        1. 1. Nancy (Elizabeth “Nancy” James -) Wilkinson (1816 – 1860)
        2. 2. Robert (Glenn) Dickerson (Aug. 20, 1817 – 21 Oct 1881)
        3. 3. Rachel (MINCHEW) James (1818 – 1868)
        4. 4. Letitia (James -) Johnson (02 Jan 1819 – )
        5. 5. Nancy ("Elizabeth") James (1822 – 1860)
        6. 6. Eliza (Mary Jane) JAMES (1824 – 23 Sep 1885)
        7. 7. Mary (Jane O'STEEN) James (19 October 1824 – 23 September 1885)
        8. 8. William (Thomas) James (3 Mar 1827 – 20 March 1896) m. Sarah (Ann JAMES) Bennett (13 Apr 1833 – 3 May 1908)
        9. 9. Benjamin (Ditcher) James (1830 – 1 December 1859)
        10. 10. Ransom ("Rance" Thomas) James (11 March 1832 – 19 June 1898)
        11. 11. Robert (Gideon) James (18 January 1834 – 24 June 1896)
        12. 12. Francis (Marion) James (21 February 1836 – 27 November 1862)
        13. 13. Elizabeth (Ray) Smith (14 September 1848 – 10 February 1930)
        14. 14. Benjamin (G) James (16 Apr 1859 – 17 Feb 1916)
      5. 5. Cyre (Arden) James (abt 1798 – 1880)
      6. 6. Winifred ("Winney") James (Feb 1798 – 1877)
      7. 7. Green (Berry "Little") James (01 Feb 1805 – Nov 1870) m. Mary (Ann or Miranda "Marrandy") JAMES) Dees (27 April 1823 – 18 January1884) m. Mary DEES (1 Feb 1808 – 1860)
        1. 1. John (Roberson) James (18 Dec 1820 – 21 Jul 1883)
        2. 2. William ("Bill" Henry) James (1822 – 21 Jul 1883)
        3. 3. Green (Berry) James (01 Feb 1822 – 1870)
        4. 4. Malinda James (1835 – 1896)
        5. 5. Elizabeth James (1836 – )
        6. 6. Mary James (abt 1837 – )
        7. 7. Mary James (1839 – )
        8. 8. Lavinia James (1839 – )
        9. 9. Elizabeth (Lavinia) James (Jul 1840 – 20 April 1905)
        10. 10. Amanda James (1842 – 01 Mar 1919)
        11. 11. Dekalb (Calvin "Cap") James (27 Apr 1843 – 19 Aug 1928)
        12. 12. Green ("Gent") James (abt 1848 – Abt. 1878)
        13. 13. Lewis ("Big Jim Lewis" F.) James (Feb 1851 – 9 May 1934) m. Philor (Edney Glenn JAMES) Anderson (12 December 1863 – 26 November 1918)
        14. 14. William ("Bill" Henry) James (1826 – Apr 1870)
      8. 8. William (Gideon) Riggins (1810 – July 1880)
      9. 9. ?? Riggins (Bet. 1815–1820 – )
      10. 10. Robert (G) Riggins (1828 – 2 May 1865)
      11. 11. George Cawley (abt 1856 – )
      12. 12. James (Thomas) riggins (1795 – 17 Feb 1879)
      13. 13. Joseph James (01 Feb 1796 – Nov 1869)
      14. 14. Marion (Jordan) James (01 Feb 1799 – 08 Sep 1872)
      15. 15. Mary (Ann) James (11 MAY 1800 – 19 Nov 1877)
      16. 16. Mary (Ann "Polly") James (1800 – 10 Apr 1877)
      17. 17. Polly James (01 Feb 1819 – )
    6. 6. Enoch (Elias) James (1771 – 1856)
    7. 7. Sarah James (1 Feb 1772 – )
    8. 8. Abraham James (1774 – 1840) m. Lucretia Haygood (1780 – 1860)
      1. 1. Absalom JAMES (1795 – ) m. Nazarina Betterton (1794 – )
      2. 2. Anne ("Anny") James (1813 – 1871) m. Anny James m. James (H) Boyles (1807 – 1870)
        1. 1. Lucinda Boyles (1829 – 1858-10-22)
        2. 2. James (Alexander) Boyles (1837 – )
        3. 3. William (C) Boyles (1839 – )
        4. 4. William (Owen) Boyles (1842 – 1866)
        5. 5. John Boyles (1844 – )
      3. 3. Thomas (G.) James (21 Aug 1815 – 20 Nov 1869)
      4. 4. William (A) JAMES (Abt. 1817 – 3 Oct 1869)
      5. 5. Elihu James (Feb 1818 – 1870)
      6. 6. Jack James (Abt. 1819 – )
      7. 7. Matilda JAMES (13 Jul 1823 – 29 Dec 1898)
      8. 8. Andrew (Jackson "Jack") James (1826 – 1866) m. Marinda ("Milly") Hudson (1830 – 1857)
        1. 1. Dorothy (Angeline) James (03 Jul 1845 – 28 Dec 1915) m. James (Russell "Soldier Jim") Smith (23 Nov 1838 – 19 Oct 1907)
        2. 2. Martha (A) James (1846 – )
        3. 3. John (Wesley) James (Feb 1848 – 07 Apr 1906)
        4. 4. Jerusha (Palestine) James (Aug 1850 – )
        5. 5. Mary (E.) James (1852 – 1880)
        6. 6. Cicero (Hudson) James (03 Oct 1854 – 30 Jan 1923)
        7. 7. Marinda (Josephine) James (Oct 1857 – 1910)
    9. 9. Abner (Isaac) James (Abt 1776 – Bef 1860) m. Amelia Jane (1780 – 1860)
      1. 1. Dolly James (1802 – 1883)
      2. 2. Benjamin James (28 December 1813 – 22 OCT 1858) m. Drucilla (JAMES) Lyles (1822 – April 1850) m. Mary Jones (1823 – 29 Apr 1910) m. Minerva Bargineur (1817 – )
        1. 1. Sarah (S) James (1840 – 1900) m. Hewitt Drew
        2. 2. Abel James (October 26, 1839 – 12 Jul 1913) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Smith (April 14, 1848 – 16 Dec 1905)
        3. 3. William (J. "Buck") James (1841 – 1 Oct 1864)
        4. 4. Lemuel (Photo) James (December 14, 1842 – April 1899) m. Mary (Elizabeth JAMES) Chadwick (9 August 1850 – 20 July 1917)
        5. 5. George (Washington) James (21 June 1844 – Feb 23, 1905) m. Amanda Young (Mar 1872 – 1953)
        6. 6. Thomas (Jefferson) James (June 20, 1846 – 28 November 1911) m. Alice (Asenath JAMES) Cheatham (3 Jun 1861 – 7 May 1945)
        7. 7. James (Franklin (Frank)) James (29 Feb 1848 – 9 Feb 1909) m. Mary (Ann) Cranford (17 Nov 1855 – 13 May 1947) m. Mary James (Nov 1855 – )
        8. 8. Lovic (Pierce) James (1887 – 21 Apr 1899)
        9. 9. Lemuel (Photo) James (abt 1887 – 1762)
        10. 10. Henry (B) James (1852 – 24 February 1914) m. Sarah ((Sallie)) Crosby (17 April 1853 – 7 January 1927) m. Sarah (A) Crosby m. Mary Jones (1823 – 29 Apr 1910)
        11. 11. Mary (A D) James (1853 – 11 Aug 1921) m. James (W) James (Nov 1853 – ) m. Mary Jones (1823 – 29 Apr 1910)
        12. 12. Martha (A G) James (1855 – 11 August 1921) m. John (Albert Fitz) Jarrell (27 December 1843 – 6 April 1924)
        13. 13. Martha (A.G. Mattie) James (14 Nov 1855 – 19 Apr 1898) m. John (Albert Fitz) Jarrell (27 December 1843 – 6 April 1924)
        14. 14. Benjamin (Wiley) James (April 1858 – 25 October 1916) m. Ada (Dickerson) Thomas (24 May 1862 – 5 Dec 1954)
        15. 15. Charles (T. "Charlie") James (1859 – 26 Aug 1923)
        16. 16. Jemima James
        17. 17. John (Augustus) James (1848 – ) m. Josephine James (Abt. 1847 – )
        18. 18. Rebecca James (1852 – )
        19. 19. James (C) James (1857 – 1947)
      3. 3. Mary James (1820 – 23 JAN 1898)
      4. 4. Elizabeth James (24 SEP 1820 – 10 DEC 1894)
    10. 10. Mercy James (27 Jul 1778 – 15 May 1838)
    11. 11. Francis (Marion) James (1781 – 1782)
    12. 12. Polly James (25 Apr 1781 – 23 Jun 1864)
    13. 13. Susannah ("Susannah" COLBERT) James (27 Mar 1783 – 3 Dec 1863) m. James (Isaac) Colbert (1768 – May 1842)
      1. 1. James (Holmes) Colbert (abt 1788 – 1850)
      2. 2. Charles Colbert (24 Jun 1799 – 23 Jul 1800)
      3. 3. Joseph (Edwin) Colbert (5 Jan 1801 – 1898)
      4. 4. James (Isaac) Colbert (10 Sep 1802 – 1860)
      5. 5. Tennessee (Robinson) Colbert (6 May 1805 – 1 Dec 1870)
      6. 6. Tennessee (Robinson) Colbert (6 May 1805 – 1 Dec 1870)
      7. 7. Molcy Colbert (1814 – after 1856)
      8. 8. Susan (Miller) Colbert (1814 – 27 Aug 1880)
      9. 9. Thomas Colbert (abt 1815 – )
      10. 10. Samuel (A) Colbert (14 Nov 1816 – 27 Aug 1880)
      11. 11. Molcy Colbert (1818 – aft 1860)
      12. 12. Zelphia Colbert (1818 – Jan 1842)
      13. 13. Thomas Colbert (1818 – 24 Jan 1842)
      14. 14. Elizabeth ("Betsy" EASTMAN) Colbert (1819 – 5 Jan 1872)
      15. 15. Mathilda Colbert (10 Jun 1820 – Dec 1880)
      16. 16. James (M) Colbert (1821 – Dec 1860)
      17. 17. Ginny ("Jincy") Colbert (1825 – 1846)
      18. 18. James ('Brushy Jim') Colbert (6 Dec 1833 – 13 Sep 1884)
      19. 19. George Colbert (1842 – Dec 1856)
      20. 20. Martin Colbert ( – 1840)
      21. 21. Benjamin (Franklin "Frank") Colbert
    14. 14. John James (1785 – 1876)
    15. 15. Elisha James (29 Apr 1785 – 25 Feb 1854)
    16. 16. Sarah James (Jun 1787 – 1820)
    17. 17. John James (1785 – 14 Oct 1862) m. Mary (Polly) Parrish (1790 – 1870) m. Mary (Dan) Nickerson
      1. 1. Benjamin James (1808 – 1874)
      2. 2. James (Ogden) James (13 Dec 1812 – 10 Apr 1860) m. Nancy Johnson (1810 – 1866) m. Elizabeth Harrell (1810 – 1866) m. Sarah (Sally) Denning (1810 – 1874) m. Sally (Parrish) Denning (1795 – 1819) m. Sally (Parrish) Denning (1795 – 1819)
        1. 1. William (Jackson) James (18 Feb 1834 – 12 Dec 1862)
        2. 2. George (W) James (1836 – 1927)
        3. 3. Ellen (Samantha) James (1838 – )
        4. 4. James (Thomas) James (1840 – )
        5. 5. Nancy James (1856 – )
        6. 6. Henry (Holiday) James (abt 1824 – 29 Jan 1902) m. Lucindy (Rebecca) Cox (6 Jan 1818 – 30 Jul 1902)
        7. 7. Nancy James (1830 – )
        8. 8. Cader (Frances) James (28 Dec 1832 – 14 Dec 1908) m. Lucinda (Jane) Ross (May 25, 1832 – Feb. 10, 1910)
        9. 9. William (Jackson) James (18 Feb 1834 – 12 Dec 1862)
        10. 10. William (Jackson) James (February 18, 1834 – December 12, 1862) m. Nancy Burden (October 24, 1834 – September 13, 1911)
        11. 11. Henry James (1835 – )
        12. 12. George (W.) James (1836 – 1927) m. Elizabeth (W.) Henderson (Oct 1840 – 1927)
        13. 13. Martha James (1838 – )
        14. 14. Ellen (Samantha) James (1838 – )
        15. 15. James (Thomas) James (1840 – )
        16. 16. James (Rufus) James (24 Nov 1841 – 12 Dec 1919) m. Mary (A) Eubanks ( – Aug 28, 1876) m. Susan (Annie (Green)) Hightower (Abt. 1861 – 29 May 1886) m. Ella (Eudora) Hayslip (Feb 27, 1870 – Apr 28, 1961)
        17. 17. Nancy James (1856 – )
        18. 18. Nancy James (1856 – )
        19. 19. Ada (Victoria) James (1872 – )
        20. 20. Ida (W.) James (1839 – )
        21. 21. Ida James (1839 – )
      3. 3. James (Ogden) James (1811 – 10 Apr 1860)
      4. 4. Wiley (J. or A.) James (13 December 1813 – Jun 1888) m. Nancy Johnson (1810 – 1866) m. Kissiah ("Kizzie" Kent JAMES) Bailey (13 Dec 1813 – 10 Jun 1886) m. Sarah Denning (Aug 1829 – )
        1. 1. William (Henry or William Jackson "Billy") James (abt 1850 – 12 NOV 1889) m. Mary (Frances Fannie JAMES) Brigham (February 1856 – 1900) m. Mary (Anna or Maryanna JAMES AUSTON) Anderson (27 Nov 1855 – 25 May 1933) m. Vickey (B.) Brisbane (1847 – ) m. Vickey (B) Brisbane (1847 – )
        2. 2. Mary (Jane) James (WFT Est 1833-1860 – WFT Est 1850-1943) m. Henry? Stevens (WFT Est 1823-1859 – WFT Est 1850-1937)
        3. 3. Warren (J) James (1838 – 9 NOV 1862) m. Amanda (Eveline JAMES) Allen (WFT Est 1821-1845 – After 31 JUL 1899)
        4. 4. James ("Jimmie" C.) James (1854 – 14 Aug 1920) m. Rowena (E JAMES) Jackson (25 July 1843 – 1904)
        5. 5. Martha (Jane WRIGHT STEPHENS) James (17 MAR 1843 – 9 DEC 1909) m. Henry (Reuben) Stephens (29 Oct 1843 – 29 Jan 1895) m. Wesley James (1841 – )
        6. 6. Nancy (Ann "Nannie" HUGHES) James (17 MAR 1843 – 20 FEB 1888) m. John (Wesley (Jim)) Hughes (10 October, 1850 – 1918)
        7. 7. William ("Billy" J.) James (1847 – November 12, 1889)
        8. 8. Green (Barry "Barry") James (1 Apr 1850 – 6 Nov 1933) m. Susan ("Susie" A. Ellender) Price (Feb 1863 – 8 Jun 1939) m. Louisa (Alabama "Bama" JAMES) DeShazo (1852 – 1906)
        9. 9. Lucinda (Malinda "Cynthia" MAYHON) James (1852 – WFT Est 1884-1949) m. John (M) Mayhon (1852 – WFT Est 1883-1945)
        10. 10. Georgeanne (Elizabeth CLIFTON) James (12 OCT 1856 – 1 FEB 1932) m. William (Walter Harrison) Clifton (23 Jan 1855 – 10 Feb 1932)
        11. 11. John (Wedie) James (April 1859 – 1881) m. Elizabeth (Jane JAMES) Clark (May 1845 – 1881)
      5. 5. James ("Jimmy") James (13 Dec 1812 – 1892) m. Nancy (JAMES) Johnson (1810 – 1866) m. Nancy Johnson (1810 – 1866) m. Sarah Denning (Aug 1829 – )
        1. 1. William (Jackson) James (18 February 1834 – 12 December 1862)
        2. 2. George (W) James (1836 – 2 May 1863) m. Eliza (JAMES) Henderson (October 1840 – 26 June 1923)
        3. 3. James (Thomas) James (1840 – )
        4. 4. Nancy James (1856 – )
        5. 5. William (Jackson) James (18 Feb 1834 – 12 Dec 1862)
        6. 6. James (Thomas) James (1840 – )
        7. 7. Nancy James (1856 – )
        8. 8. Ida James (1869 – 6 May 1914)
        9. 9. Ada (Victoria) James (Dec 1871 – ) m. James (Edward "Ed") Moore (abt 1871 – )
      6. 6. James (Jimmy) James (13 Dec 1812 – 1890)
      7. 7. Benjamin* James (28 Dec 1813 – 11 Sep 1861)
      8. 8. John James (1815 – 7 June 1864) m. Minerva Bargineur (1817 – ) m. Minerva (M JAMES) Bargunier (abt 1818 – 1860)
      9. 9. John James (28 December 1813 – 8 Jun 1864)
      10. 10. Thomas (Jefferson) James (1815 – 1816)
      11. 11. Thomas (Jefferson) James (1815 – 1816)
      12. 12. John James (1818 – 8 Jun 1864)
      13. 13. Martha (Jane) James (1819 – 1880) m. Joshua Harrell (1825 – 1863) m. William (Elias) James (3 Jan 1823 – 28 Aug 1881)
        1. 1. Levingston (M.) James (abt 1857 – 10 Feb 1949)
        2. 2. Ralph (E.) James (abt 1859 – 20 Dec 1937)
        3. 3. Mary (T.) James (abt 1864 – 9 Oct 1900)
        4. 4. Martha (E.) James (abt 1866 – 16 Apr 1951)
        5. 5. Donia (A.) James (abt 1870 – 6 Feb 1941)
        6. 6. Dolie (A.) James (abt 1873 – 31 Dec 1907)
      14. 14. Martha (Jane*) James (1819 – 1902)
      15. 15. Martha (Jane) James (1819 – 1880)
      16. 16. Elizabeth (Betsey) James (1815 – 1870) m. James (J) Liles (22 Mar 1809 – 1880) m. James Lyles (1820 – ) m. James (J. Liles) Lyles (1820 – )
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Liles (Aug 1838 – 2 Jun 1900) m. James (J) Liles (22 Mar 1809 – 1880)
        2. 2. Margaret Liles (14 Jul 1840 – 27 Oct 1923)
        3. 3. Marion Liles (7/14/1840 – 10/27/1923)
        4. 4. Union Liles (1842 – 1843)
        5. 5. Lucinda Liles (1843 – 1850)
        6. 6. John (Charles) Liles (1 Oct 1845 – 6 Aug 1908)
        7. 7. John (H) Liles (1846 – 1850)
        8. 8. Elizabeth (Jane) Liles (1848 – 1900)
        9. 9. Jane Liles (1848 – 1850)
        10. 10. Daniel (M) Liles (1849 – 1850)
        11. 11. Daniel (N) Liles (Mar 1850 – 1900)
        12. 12. William (A.) Liles (Sep 1850 – 1900)
        13. 13. Benjamin (Franklin) Liles (1853 – 1880)
        14. 14. Martha (A) Liles (Mar 1857 – 16 Feb 1905)
        15. 15. James (Thomas) Liles (11 Feb 1860 – 24 Mar 1942)
        16. 16. Nancy Liles (15 Feb 1861 – 15 Oct 1922)
        17. 17. Margaret Lyles (1842 – )
        18. 18. Lucinda Lyles (1844 – )
        19. 19. Jim Lyles (1846 – )
        20. 20. Jane Lyles (1848 – )
        21. 21. Ben Lyles
        22. 22. Union Lyles
        23. 23. William Lyles
        24. 24. Nannie Lyles
      17. 17. Elizabeth (Betsy) James (7 Jan 1820 – 1860)
      18. 18. Frances (Anne) James (16 Nov 1822 – 1887) m. James (J. "Jim") Wells (1 Oct 1819 – 1880) m. Frances James
        1. 1. William Wells (15 Jun 1844 – 05 Feb 1907) m. Sarah (Ann) Blalock (28 Feb 1844 – 10 Oct 1916)
        2. 2. Lydia (Jane) Wells (Nov. 10, 1846 – Feb. 26, 1894)
        3. 3. Sidney Wells (1847 – 1860)
        4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Wells (1848 – )
        5. 5. Louisa (Lou) Wells (Dec 1850 – 14 Oct 1928)
        6. 6. John Wells (30 NOV 1852 – 30 May 1936)
        7. 7. Thomas (M.) Wells (July 22, 1854 – 30 Oct 1942)
        8. 8. Laura Wells (24 Sep 1858 – 19 Apr 1942)
      19. 19. Frances (Anne*) James (16 Nov 1822 – 1887)
      20. 20. William James (1824 – 1846)
      21. 21. Martha (J) James (1825 – 1863)
      22. 22. William (P.) James (Oct 1826 – 1846) m. Dorinda (Malissa) Davis (OCT 1828 – 27 April 1909) m. Dorinda (Malissa) Davis (Jan 1828 – 27 Apr 1909) m. Malinda JAMES (Jan 1828 – )
        1. 1. Mary James (26 JAN 1853 – 6 FEB 1918)
        2. 2. James (W.) James (NOV 1853 – )
        3. 3. Matilda James (abt 1857 – )
        4. 4. Martha James (abt 1861 – 4 AUG 1915)
        5. 5. Lucinda James (10 MAY 1861 – 22 DEC 1941)
        6. 6. Lucinda James (abt 1863 – )
        7. 7. William (M.) James (4 AUG 1866 – 13 April 1923)
        8. 8. Willie James (abt 1867 – )
        9. 9. Sarah (J.) James (abt 1870 – 27 Apr 1910)
        10. 10. Elizabeth James (abt 1848 – )
        11. 11. Martha (S) James (Nov 1850 – 1893)
        12. 12. Clara James (1851 – 1863)
        13. 13. Mary James (26 Jan 1853 – 06 Feb 1918)
        14. 14. James (W "Jim") James (Nov 1853 – 1853)
        15. 15. Matilda ((Mattie?)) James (abt 1857 – 1857)
        16. 16. Martha James (abt 1860 – )
        17. 17. Lucinda James (10 May 1861 – 22 Dec 1941)
        18. 18. William (M.) James (4 Aug 1866 – 12 Apr 1923) m. Martha (R 'Mattie') Jarrell (19 August 1875 – 18 Feb 1925)
        19. 19. Sarah (J.) James (1869 – 23 Mar 1929)
        20. 20. Nancy James (May 1869 – )
        21. 21. Elmira James (May 1874 – )
        22. 22. Mary James (Jul 1876 – )
        23. 23. Joseph James (1877 – )
        24. 24. Nancy James (May 1869 – )
        25. 25. Elmira James (May 1874 – )
        26. 26. Mary James (Jul 1876 – )
      23. 23. William (Thomas) James (1827 – 16 Jan 1909) m. Sarah (Coffee JAMES) Alexander (14 Jan 1833 – 23 May 1904) m. Sarah (Ann JAMES) Bennett (13 Apr 1833 – 3 May 1908)
        1. 1. John (B.) James (abt 1852 – )
        2. 2. Janie James (abt 1866 – )
        3. 3. Robert (M.) James (abt 1868 – )
        4. 4. William (Duncan) James (abt 1870 – 6 Mar 1935) m. Amy (Celestine "Annie") Thornton (05 May 1875 – 28 Dec 1940) m. Annie (C.) Thornton (05 May 1875 – 28 Dec 1940)
        5. 5. Nancy James (abt 1873 – )
      24. 24. Thomas James (1827 – 1816)
      25. 25. William (Thomas) James (1827 – 16 Jan 1909)
      26. 26. Green (Barry) James (1832 – 18 August 1861) m. NEVER MARRIED
      27. 27. Green (Barry*) James (1837 – 15 Sep 1861)
      28. 28. Elizabeth (Whitney) James ( – 1892)
    18. 18. Daniel James (1789 – 1840)
    19. 19. Benjamin (Ditcher) James (4 Mar 1791 – 17 November 1861)
    20. 20. Jane (Strother) James (12 Nov 1796 – 13 Mar 1880)
    21. 21. Benjamin (Ditcher) James (1762 – September 1800)
    22. 22. Gideon James (1765 – 1836)
    23. 23. Sarah (Sallie NEWTON) James (8 Jan 1768 – 6 Jun 1822)
    24. 24. Joseph James (1 Feb 1770 – 1855)
    25. 25. Abraham James (1774 – 1840)
    26. 26. Benjamin James (10 May 1774 – 31 Aug 1827)
    27. 27. Abner (Isaac) James (1776 – 1860)
    28. 28. John James (12 Sep 1776 – 14 Oct 1862)
    29. 29. Mercy James (27 Jul 1778 – )
    30. 30. John James (1785 – 1876)
    31. 31. Elisha James (1786 – 1850)
    32. 32. Silas James (1809 – )
  3. 3. Ann James m. Joseph Brown

Benjamin James's Timeline

9 Records

1720
11 Oct 1720
Birth of Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I in Iron Hill, Welsh Tract, Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Iron Hill, Welsh Tract, Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1720
11 Oct 1720
Birth of Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1720
11 DEC 1720
Birth of Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I in Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania
Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania
1720
11 Dec 1720
Birth of Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I in Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1768
1768
Age 48
Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I resided here in Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania
Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania
1774
8 February 1774
Age 54
Death of Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I in St. David's Parrish, Charleston, Craven County, South Carolina
St. David's Parrish, Charleston, Craven County, South Carolina
1774
08 FEB 1774
Age 54
Death of Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I in Craven, Charleston, South Carolina
Craven, Charleston, South Carolina
1774
8 Feb 1774
Age 54
Death of Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I in Craven, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Craven, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 70
Benjamin "Big Ben" Ditcher James I resided here in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1720
    Event Place: Iron Hill, Welsh Tract, Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994
    [2] U.S., Hinshaw Index to Selected Quaker Records, 1680-1940
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1720; Birth city: Iron Hill; Birth state: PA.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 609.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: SKL.
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 129.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BJS.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1720
    Event Place: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 DEC 1720
    Event Place: Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1720
    Event Place: Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 322

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina; Roll: ; Image:

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

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 February 1774
    Event Place: St. David's Parrish, Charleston, Craven County, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1720; Birth city: Iron Hill; Birth state: PA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 FEB 1774
    Event Place: Craven, Charleston, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1774
    Event Place: Craven, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dunlap Family Cemetery, Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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