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Benjamin Franklin Meredith 1834–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Oct 1834

Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1920

Death Location: Upper Octorara Church Cemetery Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Richard Meredith

Mother: Ann Evans

Spouse(s): Emma Wilson

Children(s): Anna Meredith, William Meredith, Benjamin Jr., Iva Meredith, Joseph Meredith, Delia Meredith, Cora Meredith, Charles Meredith

The story of Benjamin Franklin Meredith began in 1834 in Chester, Pennsylvania. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Meredith resided in West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Meredith resided in West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Benjamin Franklin Meredith married Emma Bicking Wilson, and had children including Anna Evans Annie Meredith, Benjamin Frank Meredith Jr, Charles Frederick Meredith, Cora Leah Meredith, Delia Esther Meredith, Iva Gene Meredith, Joseph Evans Meredith, William Wilson Meredith. Benjamin Franklin Meredith passed away in 1920 in Upper Octorara Church Cemetery Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Meredith began in 1834 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Meredith resided in West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Meredith resided in West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Benjamin Franklin Meredith married Emma Bicking Wilson, and had children including Anna Evans Annie Meredith, Benjamin Frank Meredith Jr, Charles Frederick Meredith, Cora Leah Meredith, Delia Esther Meredith, Iva Gene Meredith, Joseph Evans Meredith, William Wilson Meredith.
  • Benjamin Franklin Meredith passed away in 1920 in Upper Octorara Church Cemetery Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Meredith
1801–1876
Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania
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Ann Evans
1805–1866
Birth Location: Coventry, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Emma Wilson
1847–1938
Birth Location: Honeybrook, Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

Anna Meredith
1866–1941
Birth Location: West, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Meredith
1869–1950
Birth Location: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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Benjamin Jr.
1872–1951
Birth Location: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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Iva Meredith
1876–1951
Birth Location: Coatsville, Pennsylvania, United States
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Joseph Meredith
1878–1929
Birth Location: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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Delia Meredith
1871–
Birth Location: –
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Cora Meredith
1880–
Birth Location: –
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Charles Meredith
1874–1945
Birth Location: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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Benjamin Meredith's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Meredith
1834–1920
Birth Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
Parents
Richard W. Meredith
1801–1876
Chester, Pennsylvania
Ann Evans
1805–1866
Coventry, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
George (B.) Meredith
1768–1850
West Whiteland, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Ann White
1786–1841
Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Joseph (Evans) Sr.
1767–1821
Pennsylvania
Susanna Brenholtz
1770–1811
Pennsylvania ?
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Meredith
1735–1826
Mary Brown
1745–1799
Nathaniel White
1760–1819
Phebe Smedley
1759–1856
Enoch Evans
1743–1818
Mary Evans
1737–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Yeoman
1715–1755
Elinor E.
1713–1758
Alexander Browne
1702–1782
Ester Dyer
1719–1785
Nathaniel White
1720–1763
Mary Kerlin
1725–1763
George Smedley
1725–1783
Patience Mercer
1731–1812
William Evans
1716–1761
Sarah Roberts
1720–1789
George Evans
1702–1761
Elizabeth Kendall
1712–1787

Benjamin Meredith's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Meredith (29 Oct 1834–1920) m. Emma (Bicking) Wilson (23 Apr 1847–1938)
  1. 1. Anna (Evans "Annie") Meredith 1866–1941
  2. 2. William (Wilson) Meredith 1869–1950 m. H. Ella 1868–1950
  3. 3. Benjamin (Frank Meredith) Jr. 1872–1951
  4. 4. Iva (Gene) Meredith 1876–1951 m. Horace Sessions 1876–
  5. 5. Joseph (Evans) Meredith 1878–1929
  6. 6. Delia (Esther) Meredith 1871–
  7. 7. Cora (Leah) Meredith 1880–
  8. 8. Charles (Frederick) Meredith 1874–1945 m. Pearl (Waive) Estepp 1879–1942
    1. 1. Cecil (Mae Meredith) (Near) 1906–2001
    2. 2. Naomi (Pearl Meredith) (Ruckel) 1913–1992
    3. 3. Howard Meredith 1898–1960
    4. 4. Chapman Meredith 1900–1985
    5. 5. Joe Meredith 1903–
    6. 6. Hilliard Meredith 1905–1981
    7. 7. Christine Meredith 1907–
    8. 8. Mary (Angeline) Meredith 1909–
    9. 9. Aubrey Meredith 1911–
    10. 10. Marshall Meredith 1914–
    11. 11. Pricie (Meredith) (Lafon) 1898–1968 m. Frank (Mason) Lafon 1893–1967
      1. 1. Lucille (Virginia) Albert 1920–1997
      2. 2. Frank (Mason) Lafon 1926–1996
      3. 3. Melvin (Randolf) Lafon 1922–2006
      4. 4. Frances Lafon 1918–1998
      5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Lafon 1924–1985
      6. 6. Maxine Lafon 1931–2005
    12. 12. Gladys (Emma Meredith) (Luft) 1903–1995 m. John (Roscoe) Morse 1903–1968 m. Peter Frieburger 1897–1962
      1. 1. Robert (John) Morse 1928–2011 m. Katherine (Jane) Kendall 1932–2020
      2. 2. Charles (Roscoe) Morse 1934–2017
      3. 3. Donna (Jean) Morse 1925–2001
    13. 13. Marjorie (Lucille) Meredith 1910–1965
    14. 14. Gertrude (Leila) Meredith 1901–1982
    15. 15. Esther (Bicking) Meredith 1916–1916

Benjamin Meredith's Timeline

11 Records

1834
29 Oct 1834
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Meredith in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 36
Benjamin Franklin Meredith resided here in West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 46
Benjamin Franklin Meredith resided here in West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
June 10, 1880
Age 46
Benjamin Franklin Meredith appeared in census in Chester, West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 66
Benjamin Franklin Meredith resided here in Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 76
Benjamin Franklin Meredith resided here in Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
April 15, 1910
Age 76
Benjamin Franklin Meredith appeared in census in Chester, Radsbury, Pennsylania, USA
Chester, Radsbury, Pennsylania, USA
1920
1920
Age 86
Benjamin Franklin Meredith resided here in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
Jan. 2, 1920
Age 86
Benjamin Franklin Meredith appeared in census in Chester, West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
9 June 1920
Age 86
Death of Benjamin Franklin Meredith in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 86
Burial of Benjamin Franklin Meredith in Upper Octorara Church Cemetery Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Octorara Church Cemetery Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1834
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1114; Family History Film: 1255114; Page: 78A; Enumeration District: 073; Image: 0708
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1325; Page: 120A; Image: 246; Family History Library Film: 552824
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1393; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1241393
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1328; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375341

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1325; Page: 120A; Image: 246; Family History Library Film: 552824

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1114; Family History Film: 1255114; Page: 78A; Enumeration District: 073; Image: 0708

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: June 10, 1880
    Event Place: Chester, West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1393; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1241393

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1328; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375341

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: April 15, 1910
    Event Place: Chester, Radsbury, Pennsylania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: Jan. 2, 1920
    Event Place: Chester, West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rockville, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Caln, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1325; Page: 120A; Image: 246; Family History Library Film: 552824

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 June 1920
    Event Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper Octorara Church Cemetery Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
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