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Benjamin Arnold James 1807–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 APR 1807

Birth Location: Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 12 June 1852

Death Location: Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Father: Stephen Sr

Mother: Ruth Perry

Spouse(s): Ann Chapman

Children(s): Delos James, Orcel James, Benjamin James, Willard James, Susetta James, Lucy James, Eleanor James, Mary James

The story of Benjamin Arnold James began in 1807 in Rhode Island, USA. In 1850, Benjamin Arnold James resided in Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA. Benjamin Arnold James married Ann Maria Chapman, and had children including Benjamin Adelbert James, Delos James, Eleanor Rebecca James, Lucy Ann James, Mary Leneitta James, Orcel Philander James, Susetta James, Willard Franklin James. Benjamin Arnold James passed away in 1852 in Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Arnold James began in 1807 in Rhode Island, USA.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Arnold James resided in Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA.
  • Benjamin Arnold James married Ann Maria Chapman, and had children including Benjamin Adelbert James, Delos James, Eleanor Rebecca James, Lucy Ann James, Mary Leneitta James, Orcel Philander James, Susetta James, Willard Franklin James.
  • Benjamin Arnold James passed away in 1852 in Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin James's Ancestors

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Benjamin James
1807–1852
Birth Place: Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Stephen James Sr
1780–1851
Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Ruth Perry
1786–1859
Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Anne Barber
1749–1793
Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin James's Descendants

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Benjamin (Arnold) James (4 APR 1807–12 June 1852) m. Ann (Maria) Chapman (19 AUG 1819–1 April 1885)
  1. 1. Delos James 1868–1936 m. Viola (P) James 1867–1950 m. Lovina (M McGregor) (James) 1850–1884
    1. 1. Daisey James 1889–1952 m. Albert (W) Miller 1879–1938
      1. 1. Ruth (Elizabeth Miller) (Gilbert) 1915–1990 m. Lovis (Guard) Gilbert 1906–1966
        1. 1. Richard (A) Gilbert 1934–2010 m. Ada (M) Spicer 1926–2022
        2. 2. Kenneth (Viviean) Gilbert 1940–2002
        3. 3. Lovis (Gard "Jr." Gilbert) Jr. 1932–2013 m. Carolyn (M. Kelsey) (Gilbert) 1932–2017
        4. 4. Robert (Louis) Gilbert 1938–2016
        5. 5. Ronald (C) Gilbert 1944–2018 m. Caroline (R Walters) (Gilbert) 1945–2021
        6. 6. Miley (Albert Gilbert) Sr. 1930–1973 m. Lenora (Jean) Horton 1935–1995
        7. 7. Raymond Gilbert 1943–2020
        8. 8. Paul (Frank Gilbert) Sr. 1941–2009
      2. 2. Althea (M) Miller 1918–1995 m. Leon (William) Reardon 1901–1970
        1. 1. Shirley (A.) Reardon 1944–2004
      3. 3. Eva (Rose) Miller 1921–1978
      4. 4. Annette (Irene) Miller 1928–2002
      5. 5. Myrtle (Jennie) Miller 1931–2000
      6. 6. Alberta (D Miller) (Brown) 1912–1984 m. Claud (Fredrick) Brown 1904–
        1. 1. Winfield (Watson) Brown 1936–1999
        2. 2. Infant Brown 1939–1939
      7. 7. Harold (Raymond) Miller 1926–1986 m. KATHRINE (DARLENE) MERRILL 1943–1991
      8. 8. Thomas (Delose) Miller 1922–1981
      9. 9. Winfield (C) Miller 1925–
    2. 2. Gertrude ("Gertie" Elnora James) (Kastner) 1901–1972 m. Edward (Isaac) Moore 1901–1982 m. Charles Kastner 1886–1941 m. Theodore Cady 1892–1942
      1. 1. Glenn (James) Cady 1920–1996
      2. 2. Viola (M) Cady 1918–1993
    3. 3. Mable (E.) James 1884–
    4. 4. Charles (Glen) James 1879–1896
  2. 2. Orcel (Philander) James 1844–1915
  3. 3. Benjamin (Adelbert) James 1848–1898
    1. 1. Lynn (Henry) James 1883–1948
    2. 2. Nellie (M James) (Weatherby) 1893–1957
  4. 4. Willard (Franklin) James 1845–1930
  5. 5. Susetta James 1853–
  6. 6. Lucy (Ann) James 1838–1922
  7. 7. Eleanor (Rebecca) James 1841–1907
  8. 8. Mary (Leneitta) James 1852–

Benjamin James's Timeline

3 Records

1807
4 APR 1807
Birth of Benjamin Arnold James in Rhode Island, USA
Rhode Island, USA
1850
1850
Age 43
Benjamin Arnold James resided here in Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1852
12 June 1852
Age 45
Death of Benjamin Arnold James in Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 APR 1807
    Event Place: Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Busti, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 485; Page: 15a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Busti, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 485; Page: 15a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1852
    Event Place: Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Benjamin Arnold James 12 Jun 1852

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 June 1852
    Event Place: Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Centralia, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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