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Benjamin Lewis 1775–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Dec 1775

Birth Location: New York, USA

Death Date: 21 Aug 1845

Death Location: Steuben County, New York, USA

Father: Joseph Lewis

Mother: Ruth Dakin

Spouse(s): Eleanor None, Zintha Merritt

Children(s): Mary Lewis, Benjamin Lewis, Barnabas Lewis, Catharine Lewis, Lydia Lewis, Merritt Lewis

The story of Benjamin Lewis began in 1775 in New York, USA. In 1802, Benjamin Lewis resided in New York, USA. In 1820, Benjamin Lewis resided in Catharine, Tioga, New York, United States. Benjamin Lewis married Eleanor, Pyerthia Lewis, Zintha Merritt, and had children including Barnabas Lewis, Benjamin Lewis, Catharine Lewis, John Lewis, Lydia Lewis, Mary Lewis, Merritt Bradford Lewis. Benjamin Lewis passed away in 1845 in Steuben County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Lewis began in 1775 in New York, USA.
  • In 1802, Benjamin Lewis resided in New York, USA.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Lewis resided in Catharine, Tioga, New York, United States.
  • Benjamin Lewis married Eleanor, Pyerthia Lewis, Zintha Merritt, and had children including Barnabas Lewis, Benjamin Lewis, Catharine Lewis, John Lewis, Lydia Lewis, Mary Lewis, Merritt Bradford Lewis.
  • Benjamin Lewis passed away in 1845 in Steuben County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Lewis's Ancestors

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Benjamin Lewis
1775–1845
Birth Place: New York, USA
Parents
Joseph Lewis
1733–1813
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Ruth Dakin
1737–1821
Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Grandparents
John (I Lewis 7gg of Reading, Ashford, Dutchess) County
1699–1780
Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Martha (M) Knight
1700–1740
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Simon (Dakin Rev) II
1694–1739
Concord, Middelsex County, Massachusetts, USA
Eleanor Johnson
1710–1773
Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Captain Lewis
1677–1766
Hannah Judson
1681–1756
Joseph Knight
1650–1723
Martha Gibson
1671–1733
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Lewis
1603–1657
Margarite Hale
1605–1649
Captain Judson
1650–1721
Rebecca Welles
1655–1717
Joseph Knight
1624–1649
Hannah Lamb
1633–1695
John Gibson
1641–1679
Rebecca Errington
1646–1713

Benjamin Lewis's Descendants

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Benjamin Lewis (28 Dec 1775–21 Aug 1845) m. Eleanor (02 June 1775–19 Nov 1857) m. Zintha Merritt (–1833)
  1. 1. Mary Lewis 1802–
  2. 2. Benjamin Lewis 1799–1865
  3. 3. Barnabas Lewis 1828–1870
  4. 4. Catharine Lewis 1804–
  5. 5. Lydia Lewis 1806–1821
  6. 6. Merritt (Bradford) Lewis 1812–1897

Benjamin Lewis's Timeline

6 Records

1775
28 Dec 1775
Birth of Benjamin Lewis in New York, USA
New York, USA
1802
1802
Age 27
Benjamin Lewis resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1820
1820
Age 45
Benjamin Lewis resided here in Catharine, Tioga, New York, United States
Catharine, Tioga, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 55
Benjamin Lewis resided here in Hornby, Steuben, New York, USA
Hornby, Steuben, New York, USA
1844
5 Feb 1844
Age 69
Benjamin Lewis - Probate in Wyoming, New York, USA
Wyoming, New York, USA
1845
21 Aug 1845
Age 70
Death of Benjamin Lewis in Steuben County, New York, USA
Steuben County, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1775
    Event Place: New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Catharine, Tioga, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Catharine, Tioga, New York; Page: 122; NARA Roll: M33_79; Image: 429

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hornby, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Hornby, Steuben, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 107; Page: 335; Family History Library Film: 0017167

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1845
    Event Place: Steuben County, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1844
    Event Place: Wyoming, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Orders, Letters, Bonds, 1841-1969; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Wyoming County); Probate Place: Wyoming, New York

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