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Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James 1762 – 1800 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1762

Birth Location: Cheraw District, Darlington County, South Carolina

Death Date: Sep 1800

Death Location: Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Aaron James

Mother: Sarah Newton

Spouse(s): Jane Stobo, Kissiah James

Children(s): Francis James, Maria James, Patsy James, James James, Francis James

The story of Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III began in 1762 in Cheraw District, Darlington County, South Carolina. In 1790, Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III resided in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, Unite. Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III married Jane Stobo, Kissiah Keziah Barber James, and had children including Francis Marion James, Maria Louisa James, Patsy James, James James, Francis Marion James. Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III passed away in 1800 in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III began in 1762 in Cheraw District, Darlington County, South Carolina.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III resided in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, Unite.
  • Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III married Jane Stobo, Kissiah Keziah Barber James, and had children including Francis Marion James, Maria Louisa James, Patsy James, James James, Francis Marion James.
  • Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III passed away in 1800 in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron James
1744 – 1797
Birth Location: Cheraw Dist, Craven, South Carolina, United States
AJ
Sarah Newton
1740 – 1822
Birth Location: Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
SN

Spouses(s)

Jane Stobo
1741 – 1785
Birth Location: –
JS
Kissiah James
1760 – 1818
Birth Location: Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
KJ

Children(s)

Francis James
1781 – 1782
Birth Location: Cheraw District, Darlington County, South Carolina
FJ
Maria James
– 1875
Birth Location: –
MJ
Patsy James
1794 –
Birth Location: South Carolina
PJ
James James
1796 – 1838
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
JJ
Francis James
1836 – 1862
Birth Location: Pierce, Georgia, United States
FJ

Benjamin James's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin James
1762 – 1800
Birth Place: Cheraw District, Darlington County, South Carolina
Parents
Aaron Benjamin Ditcher James
1744 – 1797
Cheraw Dist, Craven, South Carolina, United States
Sarah (Sallie JAMES) Newton
1740 – 1822
Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Benjamin ("Big Ben" Ditcher) James
1720 – 1774
Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Jane (JAMES) Dobbins
1723 – 1790
Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Phillip James
1690 – 1774
Mary Goodwin
1685 – 1750
Dobbins
1700 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James James
1660 – 1708
Elinor Katherine
1660 – 1704

Benjamin James's Descendants

1.
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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)
      1. 1. Benjamin (J.) Franks (abt 1868 – )
      2. 2. William (DeSaussure) Franks (Sep 1870 – 1934)
      3. 3. Rutherford (G.) Franks (abt 1872 – )
      4. 4. Marian (L.) Franks (abt 1874 – )
      5. 5. Herbert (Marvin) Franks (23 Aug 1878 – Abt 1946)
      6. 6. Jennie Franks (abt 1880 – )
  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)
      1. 1. Margaret (Jane) James (1842 – )
      2. 2. Sarah (Ann) James (1844 – )
      3. 3. Mary (M.) James (1847 – )
      4. 4. Alfred (M.) James (Nov 1848 – May 1934)
      5. 5. George (Washington) James (11 March 1850 – 02 Feb. 1922)
      6. 6. James (Hampton) James (12 or 29 April 1871 – 30 April 1961) m. Mary Gosnell (abt 1867 – )
        1. 1. Haskell (Emory) James (18 June 1888 – 20 Feb 1968)
        2. 2. Sarah James (Sep 1891 – )
        3. 3. Olive James (Aug 1895 – )
        4. 4. Able James (Aug 1895 – )
        5. 5. Omie (Lavonia) James (12 AUG 1897 – 20 DEC 1964)
        6. 6. Garrett James (Oct 1899 – )
        7. 7. Vera (F) James (abt 1907 – )
      7. 7. Benjamin (Franklin) James (Sept 1867 – 4 May 1939) m. Nancy (Ester) Bowman (25 April 1867 – 5 Feb 1936)
        1. 1. Mary (M) Bowman (Aug 1891 – Sept. 20 1910)
        2. 2. Addie (E) James (Apr 1900 – 21 Nov 1901)
        3. 3. Edie (J) James (13 April 1900 – 19 July 1900)
        4. 4. George (W) James (08 Oct 1901 – 08 Aug 1962)
        5. 5. Gertrude (Mar 1895 – )
        6. 6. Corine James (Dec 1896 – )
      8. 8. Margaret (or Martha Missouri) James (21 Feb 1869 – 05 Feb. 1926)
      9. 9. Michiel James (1875 – 10 Aug 1965)
      10. 10. Melvina James (Feb 1877 – 29 Oct 1951)
      11. 11. Henry (West) James (May 29 1880 – 16 June 1965)
      12. 12. Lillie James (30 Jul 1886 – 28 APR 1977)
    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)
      1. 1. Edmund (Stafford) O'Steen (1845 – 1859)
      2. 2. Mariah (BASS) O'Steen (2 Jan 1847 – 26 April 1925) m. Joseph (Everett) Bass (17 Jan 1847 – 05 Dec 1924)
        1. 1. Mary (Jane) Bass (20 Aug 1871 – )
        2. 2. David (Akis) Bass (05 Aug 1873 – )
        3. 3. Joseph (Riley) Bass (07 May 1876 – 15 Mar 1948)
        4. 4. Eliza (Belle) Bass (20 Nov 1879 – 24 Dec 1963)
        5. 5. Amanda Bass (31 Dec 1882 – 17 May 1975)
        6. 6. Thomas (Alexander) Bass (11 Oct 1885 – )
        7. 7. John (Tally) Bass (11 Apr 1888 – 20 Dec 1933)
        8. 8. James (Durwood) Bass (21 Jun 1891 – 17 Apr 1957)
        9. 9. Thomas (Clyde) Bass (11 Dec 1900 – 6 Nov 1970)
      3. 3. Eliza OSteen (14 Feb 1847 – 29 Jan 1907)
      4. 4. Benjamin (Harrison) O'Steen (16 Apr 1849 – 11 Dec 1901)
      5. 5. Jonathan O'Steen (20 March 1851 – 11 September 1933)
      6. 6. James (Alton) O'Steen (25 August 1856 – 12 August 1922)
      7. 7. Bryant O'Steen (19 Apr 1859 – 07 Jan 1928) m. Jerusha Tomlinson (05 Nov 1872 – 30 Oct 1930)
        1. 1. Bryant O'Steen (21 Nov 1888 – 25 Jul 1920)
        2. 2. John (Riley) O'Steen (30 Oct 1890 – 12 Feb 1930) m. Annie (or Lou Annie) Woodward (02 May 1895 – 07 Mar 1983)
        3. 3. Lucretia ("Creasy") O'Steen (12 Dec 1892 – 06 May 1974)
        4. 4. Duncan (Vitsalem) O'Steen (13 Mar 1895 – 20 Jun 1943)
        5. 5. James (A) O'Steen (01 Oct 1898 – 18 Nov 1957)
        6. 6. Ora (Lois) O'Steen (19 Jan 1900 – 1990)
        7. 7. Enoch O'Steen (22 Mar 1902 – 01 Dec 1952)
        8. 8. Alice O'Steen (19 Apr 1904 – 24 Dec 1969)
        9. 9. William (Jasper) O'Steen (11 Aug 1906 – 11 Mar 1961)
        10. 10. Mary (T.) O'Steen (28 Feb 1910 – 02 Sep 1972)
        11. 11. Joe O'Steen (04 Aug 1912 – )
        12. 12. Clyde (Chevis) O'Steen (14 Mar 1915 – 28 Nov 1975)
        13. 13. Roney O'Steen (16 Jul 1916 – 05 Apr 1982)
      8. 8. Daniel O'Steen (15 February 1862 – 13 May 1932)
    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)
      1. 1. Mary (Magdelene "Maggie") James (12 April 1883 – 7 Aug 1927)
      2. 2. Vicy (Annie) James (10 Apr 1885 – 12 Nov 1943)
      3. 3. Lishia (Frances LANIER) James (Aug. 08, 1887 – Jan. 05, 1965)
      4. 4. Oliver James (Jul. 1889 – bef 1900)
      5. 5. Robert (Lawton) James (08 Feb 1895 – 16 Oct 1936)
      6. 6. Leonard (Otto) James (May 1897 – 16 Aug 1936)
      7. 7. Macy (Viola) James (Mar. 1899 – 20 Apr 1978)
      8. 8. Ethel (Rachel James-) Tuten (2 May 1901 – 15 Nov 1943)
      9. 9. Mamie (Lee) James (22 Mar 1903 – 2 JUL 1984)

Benjamin James's Timeline

7 Records

1761
1761
Birth of Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III in Cheraw, Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Cheraw, Darlington, South Carolina, United States
1762
1762
Birth of Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III in Cheraw District, Darlington County, South Carolina
Cheraw District, Darlington County, South Carolina
1790
1790
Age 28
Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III resided here in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
1794
1794
Age 32
Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III resided here in Terrys District, Warren County, GA
Terrys District, Warren County, GA
1800
Sep 1800
Age 38
Death of Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III in Jeffersonville, Twiggs, Georgia, USA
Jeffersonville, Twiggs, Georgia, USA
1800
Sep 1800
Age 38
Death of Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
1830
1830
Age 68
Benjamin Ditcher "Ben" James III resided here in Jones, Georgia, United States
Jones, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1761
    Event Place: Cheraw, Darlington, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Cheraw District, Darlington County, South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 3
    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; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 355; Image: 219; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Terrys District, Warren County, GA
    Record Source: Georgia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jones, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Jones, Georgia; Page: 461; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 18; Family History Film: 0007038

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, 1785-1898, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Township Plats of Selected States; Series #: T1234; Roll: 2

    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: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1800
    Event Place: Jeffersonville, Twiggs, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1800
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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