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Benjamin Johnson 1749 – 1813 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 JAN 1749

Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 15 AUG 1813

Death Location: West Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Isaac Johnson

Mother: Alice Spencer

Spouse(s): MARY WEAVER

Children(s): CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, Elisha Johnson, Levi Johnson, Elisha Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Polly Johnson

The story of Benjamin Johnson began in 1749 in West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA. Benjamin Johnson married MARY "Molly" WEAVER, and had children including CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, Elisha Johnson, Levi Johnson, Elisha Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Polly Johnson. Benjamin Johnson passed away in 1813 in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Johnson began in 1749 in West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Benjamin Johnson married MARY "Molly" WEAVER, and had children including CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, Elisha Johnson, Levi Johnson, Elisha Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Polly Johnson.
  • Benjamin Johnson passed away in 1813 in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Johnson
1721 – 1801
Birth Location: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
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Alice Spencer
1720 – 1770
Birth Location: East Greenwich, Kent, RI, USA
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Spouses(s)

MARY WEAVER
1752 – 1836
Birth Location: Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Children(s)

CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON
1769 – 1812
Birth Location: South River, Bedford, Virginia, USA
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Elisha Johnson
1773 – 1773
Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
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Levi Johnson
1775 – 1831
Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America
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Elisha Johnson
1775 – 1852
Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America
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Isaac Johnson
1777 – 1831
Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
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Benjamin Johnson
1781 – 1844
Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
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Christopher Johnson
1784 – 1785
Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
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Isaac Johnson
1784 – 1785
Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
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Deborah Johnson
1786 – 1859
Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
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Polly Johnson
1791 – 1792
Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
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Benjamin Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Johnson
1749 – 1813
Birth Place: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Isaac Johnson
1721 – 1801
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Alice (Audra) Spencer
1720 – 1770
East Greenwich, Kent, RI, USA
Grandparents
Elisha JOHNSON
1687 – 1739
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Deborah SHERMAN
1691 – 1772
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
William Spencer
1695 – 1776
East Greenwich, Kent, RI
Elizabeth Rice
1698 – 1776
Warwick, Kent, RI
Great-Grandparents
Elkanah Johnson
1673 – 1748
Mary Bartholomew
1677 – 1790
John Spencer
1666 – 1743
Audrey (Spencer)
1667 – 1733
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Greene
1620 – 1708
Ann Almy
1627 – 1709

Benjamin Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Johnson (23 JAN 1749 – 15 AUG 1813) m. MARY ("Molly") WEAVER (28 JUN 1752 – 6 JUN 1836)
  1. 1. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON (4 MAR 1769 – DEC 1812) m. Elizabeth Hancock (10 APR 1772 – 16 APR 1846)
    1. 1. John Johnson (1792 – 1837)
    2. 2. Pleasant (M) Johnson (4 OCT 1795 – 1861)
      1. 1. Sedgious (J.) Johnson (3 MAY 1823 – 4 AUG 1859)
        1. 1. Mary (E) Nelson (30 MAY 1844 – AFT 1900)
    3. 3. William Johnson (1799 – BEF 1860) m. Rachel Watkins (6 SEP 1809 – 4 SEP 1875)
      1. 1. Jacob Johnson (3 NOV 1827 – 17 DEC 1914)
      2. 2. Elishu Johnson (1831 – )
      3. 3. Mary (Eliza) Johnson (20 Mar 1833 – 6 Dec 1905) m. George Anderson (9 Mar 1837 – 2 Feb 1900)
        1. 1. Priscilla Anderson (15 Aug 1854 – 26 Nov 1919) m. Henry (Hucker) Hubbard (NOV 1850 – 25 JUL 1921)
        2. 2. Josephine Anderson (1856 – 1937) m. John (William) Claybaugh (21 March 1858 – 25 May 1922)
        3. 3. Crilla Anderson (abt 1864 – )
        4. 4. Melissa (A.) Anderson (Abt. 1866 – 1886)
        5. 5. Martha Anderson (9 Mar 1866 – 19 Jul 1928)
        6. 6. John (Albert) Anderson (23 Oct 1867 – 27 Mar 1947) m. Rosalie ("Rosa" Alice) Jacks (30 Jan 1863 – 26 Jan 1891) m. Armilda (Helen “Millie”) Breakfield (10 Jun 1867 – 7 Dec 1950)
        7. 7. Elizabeth Anderson (30 Mar 1869 – 7 Apr 1944)
        8. 8. Jane Anderson (ABT 1870 – )
        9. 9. Alice (Mae) Anderson (3 Feb 1871 – 3 May 1938) m. Jasper Hopkins (1865 – 23 JAN 1928)
        10. 10. Margaret Anderson (7 Aug 1871 – 7 May 1963)
        11. 11. Frank Anderson (ABT 1875 – )
        12. 12. James (Lincoln) Anderson (5 Apr 1875 – 13 Feb 1950)
        13. 13. Earle (G) Anderson (DEC 1876 – )
        14. 14. Samuel (Mason) Anderson (13 Feb 1877 – 25 Jan 1942)
      4. 4. Deborah Johnson (1838 – )
      5. 5. Evaline Johnson (1840 – )
      6. 6. Christina (A) Johnson (1842 – )
      7. 7. Sarah (A) Johnson (1844 – )
      8. 8. John Johnson (1809 – )
    4. 4. Samuel Johnson (1798 – )
    5. 5. Lockie Johnson (1800 – )
    6. 6. CHRISTOPHER (LYNCH KIT) JOHNSON (1804 – NOV 1879)
  2. 2. Elisha Johnson (4 MAY 1773 – 15 JUN 1773)
  3. 3. Levi Johnson (13 JUL 1775 – 12 MAY 1831)
  4. 4. Elisha Johnson (15 DEC 1775 – 19 SEP 1852)
  5. 5. Isaac Johnson (14 JUN 1777 – 1831)
  6. 6. Benjamin Johnson (26 MAR 1781 – 19 JUL 1844)
  7. 7. Christopher Johnson (7 JUN 1784 – 27 FEB 1785)
  8. 8. Isaac Johnson (14 JUN 1784 – 27 FEB 1785)
  9. 9. Deborah Johnson (7 JAN 1786 – 20 OCT 1859)
  10. 10. Polly Johnson (20 APR 1791 – 10 MAR 1792)

Benjamin Johnson's Timeline

2 Records

1749
23 JAN 1749
Birth of Benjamin Johnson in West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
1813
15 AUG 1813
Age 64
Death of Benjamin Johnson in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
West Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 JAN 1749
    Event Place: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 AUG 1813
    Event Place: West Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
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