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Benjamin Menees McFarland 1803–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Apr 1803

Birth Location: Wilson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 19 Jul 1878

Death Location: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John McFarland

Mother: Nancy Menees

Spouse(s): Susan Young, Penia Dun, Susan Young

Children(s): Martha McFarland, Martha McFarland, Benjamin McFarland, Mary McFarland, John McFarland, Seat McFarland, Jane McFarland, James McFarland, Ann McFarland

The story of Benjamin Menees McFarland began in 1803 in Wilson, Tennessee, United States. In 1831, Benjamin Menees McFarland resided in Cullen, Weakley, Tennessee, United States. In 1838, Benjamin Menees McFarland resided in Weakley, Tennessee, United States. Benjamin Menees McFarland married Martha Young, Penia Dun, Susan Margaret Young, Susan Young, Susie Young, and had children including Ann Mcfarland, Benjamin Franklin Mcfarland, James Madison Mcfarland, Jane Penina Mcfarland, John B Mcfarland, Martha Mary C Mcfarland, Mary C Mcfarland, Seat Mcfarland. Benjamin Menees McFarland passed away in 1878 in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Menees McFarland began in 1803 in Wilson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1831, Benjamin Menees McFarland resided in Cullen, Weakley, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1838, Benjamin Menees McFarland resided in Weakley, Tennessee, United States.
  • Benjamin Menees McFarland married Martha Young, Penia Dun, Susan Margaret Young, Susan Young, Susie Young, and had children including Ann Mcfarland, Benjamin Franklin Mcfarland, James Madison Mcfarland, Jane Penina Mcfarland, John B Mcfarland, Martha Mary C Mcfarland, Mary C Mcfarland, Seat Mcfarland.
  • Benjamin Menees McFarland passed away in 1878 in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin McFarland's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin McFarland
1803–1878
Birth Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
John Porter McFarland
1750–1824
IRE
Nancy Menees
1758–1835
Amherst, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Arthur (Walter) McFarland
1715–1750
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Elizabeth Porter
1725–1750
Ireland
James Menees
1741–1837
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Manees
1742–1833
Great-Grandparents
Walter McFarland
1680–1707
Elizabeth Johns
1680–1680
James Menees
1710–1792
Ellen Breathitt
1712–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Duncan Mcfarland
1650–
Martha Mcfarland
1650–

Benjamin McFarland's Descendants

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Benjamin (Menees) McFarland (4 Apr 1803–19 Jul 1878) m. Susan (Margaret) Young (Abt. 1810–09 Dec 1857) m. Penia Dun (Abt. 1805–1845) m. Susan Young (About:1810-00-00–)
  1. 1. Martha (Mary C.) McFarland 1842–
  2. 2. Martha (Mary C.) McFarland 1842–
  3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin) McFarland 1849–1912 m. Esther Mcfarland 1860–1922 m. E (C) Morgan 1860–1922
    1. 1. Esther Mcfarland 1889–
    2. 2. Lessie Mcfarland 1893–
    3. 3. Frank Mcfarland 1897–
    4. 4. Russell Mcfarland 1897–
    5. 5. Ruth Mcfarland 1901–
    6. 6. Annie McFarland 1877–1878
    7. 7. N. (M.) McFarland 1890–1918
    8. 8. W. (Irby) McFarland 1884–1967
      1. 1. Jane (B. McFarland) Straughn 1929–1948
    9. 9. Launah McFarland 1882–1883
  4. 4. Mary (C) McFarland 1836–1836
  5. 5. John (B) McFarland 1835–
  6. 6. Seat McFarland 1839–
  7. 7. Jane (Penina) McFarland 1842–1918
  8. 8. James (Madison) McFarland 1838–
  9. 9. Ann McFarland 1837–1916

Benjamin McFarland's Timeline

6 Records

1803
4 Apr 1803
Birth of Benjamin Menees McFarland in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1831
24 Nov 1831
Age 28
Benjamin Menees McFarland resided here in Cullen, Weakley, Tennessee, United States
Cullen, Weakley, Tennessee, United States
1838
1838
Age 35
Benjamin Menees McFarland resided here in Weakley, Tennessee, United States
Weakley, Tennessee, United States
1850
12 Oct 1850
Age 47
Benjamin Menees McFarland resided here in District 14, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 57
Benjamin Menees McFarland resided here in District 7, Weakley County, TN
District 7, Weakley County, TN
1878
19 Jul 1878
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Menees McFarland in Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1803
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 7, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1278; Page: 388; Family History Library Film: 805278
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 14, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: M432_899; Page: 424A; Image: 333
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1831
    Event Place: Cullen, Weakley, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Weakley, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1850
    Event Place: District 14, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: District 14, Weakley, Tennessee
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 14, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: M432_899; Page: 424A; Image: 333

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 7, Weakley County, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee Census, 1810-91
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 7, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1278; Page: 388; Family History Library Film: 805278

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1878
    Event Place: Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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