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Benjamin Whitney Jr. 1781–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1781

Birth Location: Lisbon Falls, Maine

Death Date: 17 November 1853

Death Location: Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine, USA

Father: Benjamin Whitney

Mother: Mercy Hinckley

Spouse(s): Polly Varnum

Children(s): Diana Whitney

The story of Benjamin Whitney Jr. began in 1781 in Lisbon Falls, Maine. In 1850, Benjamin Whitney Jr. resided in Lisbon, Lincoln, Maine, USA. Benjamin Whitney Jr. married Polly Varnum, and had children including Diana Whitney. Benjamin Whitney Jr. passed away in 1853 in Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Whitney Jr. began in 1781 in Lisbon Falls, Maine.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Whitney Jr. resided in Lisbon, Lincoln, Maine, USA.
  • Benjamin Whitney Jr. married Polly Varnum, and had children including Diana Whitney.
  • Benjamin Whitney Jr. passed away in 1853 in Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Whitney
1725–1797
Birth Location: York, York, Maine, USA
BW
Mercy Hinckley
1734–1814
Birth Location: Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Polly Varnum
1774–
Birth Location: Bowdoin, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
PV

Children(s)

Diana Whitney
1808–1880
Birth Location: Maine
DW

Benjamin Jr.'s Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Jr.
1781–1853
Birth Place: Lisbon Falls, Maine
Parents
Benjamin Whitney
1725–1797
York, York, Maine, USA
Mercy (Nancy) Hinckley
1734–1814
Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Grandparents
John Whitney
1678–1739
York, York, Maine, USA
Letty Ford
1680–1730
Kittery, York, Maine, USA
Shubael Hinckley
1710–1798
Massachusetts
Mary Smith
1707–1753
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Ford
1659–1693
Joanna Andrews
1663–1735
Samuel Hinckley
1684–1760
Mary
1684–1734
James Smith
1670–1719
Martha Bragdon
1670–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Andrews
1600–1672
Joane Andrews
1621–1672
Samuel
1652–1697
Sarah Pope
1657–1727
Lieutenant Freeman
1657–1719
Sarah
1660–1745
James Sr.
–1687
Martha Mills
1653–
Thomas
1640–1690
Mary Moulton
1640–1724

Benjamin Jr.'s Descendants

1.
BJ
Benjamin (Whitney) Jr. (Abt. 1781–17 November 1853) m. Polly Varnum (Abt. 1774–)
  1. 1. Diana Whitney 1808–1880 m. Leth Nutting 1807–1885
    1. 1. Roscoe A 1836–1901 m. Louisa H 1841–1929
      1. 1. Ellis Nutting 1873–1953 m. Ida (M) Troop 1880–1961 m. Susan (J) Ward 1875–1897
        1. 1. Louise (A) Butland 1910– m. Clara Butland 1906–1985
        2. 2. Jennie Hewitt 1898–1988 m. Lloyd Hewitt 1893–1965
        3. 3. Jennie (L) Nutting 1898–
        4. 4. Everett (W) Nutting 1895–1978 m. Gladys (Fay) Walker 1899–1967
      2. 2. Henry Nutting 1868–1949
    2. 2. Matilda Nutting 1829–
    3. 3. Franklin Nutting 1831–1909
    4. 4. Jane Nutting 1834–1853
    5. 5. Kate Nutting 1840–1907
    6. 6. Albion Nutting 1828–1864 m. Elizabeth (Sanborn) FIFIELD 1828–1902
      1. 1. Edith Nutting 1859–1877
      2. 2. Wallace (W.) NUTTING 1861–1941 m. Mariet GRISWOLD 1853–1944

Benjamin Jr.'s Timeline

4 Records

1781
Abt. 1781
Birth of Benjamin Whitney Jr. in Lisbon Falls, Maine
Lisbon Falls, Maine
1850
1850
Age 69
Benjamin Whitney Jr. resided here in Lisbon, Lincoln, Maine, USA
Lisbon, Lincoln, Maine, USA
1853
17 November 1853
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Whitney Jr. in Bowdoin, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
Bowdoin, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
1854
6 Feb 1854
Age 73
Benjamin Whitney Jr. - Probate in Lincoln, Maine, USA
Lincoln, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1781
    Event Place: Lisbon Falls, Maine
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lisbon, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: 261; Page: 426a
    [2] Maine, U.S., Tombstone Inscriptions, Surname Index, 1718-2014

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lisbon, Lincoln, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lisbon, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: 261; Page: 426a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 November 1853
    Event Place: Bowdoin, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maine, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Maine, Lincoln County, Probate Records; Probate Place: Lincoln, Maine
    [2] Maine, U.S., Tombstone Inscriptions, Surname Index, 1718-2014
    [3] Web: Maine, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine, USA
    Record Source: Web: Maine, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1854
    Event Place: Lincoln, Maine, USA
    Record Source: Maine, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Maine, Lincoln County, Probate Records; Probate Place: Lincoln, Maine
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