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Benjamin Merrill 1731–1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1731

Birth Location: New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 19 Jun 1771

Death Location: Orange County, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Merrill

Mother: Penelope Stout

Spouse(s): Jemima Smith

Children(s): Anna Merrill, William Merrill, Jonathan Merrill, Elijah Merrill, Charles Merrill, Andrew Merrill, Susanna Merrill, Penelope Merrill, Nancy Merrill, John Merrill, Nancy Merrill, JOHN MERRILL, John Merrill, Andrew MERRILL, Nancy Merrill, Andrew MERRILL, Andrew Merrill, Benjamin Merrill, Samuel Merrill

In 1731, Benjamin Merrill entered the world in New Jersey, USA, born to William Merrill And Penelope Stout. In 1768, Benjamin Merrill resided in Early Tax List, Rowan County, NC. Benjamin Merrill married Jemima Smith, and had children including Andrew J Merrill, Andrew Merrill, Anna Merrill, Benjamin Merrill, Charles Merrill, Elijah Merrill, John C Merrill, John Merrill, Jonathan Merrill, Nancy Ann Merrill, Nancy Anna Merrill, Nancy Merrill, Penelope Merrill, Samuel Merrill, Susanna Merrill, William Merrill. Benjamin Merrill passed away in 1771 in Orange County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1731, Benjamin Merrill entered the world in New Jersey, USA, born to William Merrill And Penelope Stout.
  • In 1768, Benjamin Merrill resided in Early Tax List, Rowan County, NC.
  • Benjamin Merrill married Jemima Smith, and had children including Andrew J Merrill, Andrew Merrill, Anna Merrill, Benjamin Merrill, Charles Merrill, Elijah Merrill, John C Merrill, John Merrill, Jonathan Merrill, Nancy Ann Merrill, Nancy Anna Merrill, Nancy Merrill, Penelope Merrill, Samuel Merrill, Susanna Merrill, William Merrill.
  • Benjamin Merrill passed away in 1771 in Orange County, North Carolina, USA.

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Benjamin Merrill's Ancestors

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Benjamin Merrill
1731–1771
Birth Place: New Jersey, USA
Parents
William Merrill
1700–1739
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, United States
Penelope Stout
1700–1776
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, United States
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Merrill's Descendants

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Benjamin Merrill (1731–19 Jun 1771) m. Jemima Smith (1728–7 May 1801)
  1. 1. Anna Merrill 1749–1750
  2. 2. William Merrill 1754–1783 m. Sarah (Sally) Haden 1753–1830
  3. 3. Jonathan Merrill 1765–1849
  4. 4. Elijah Merrill 1763–1807
  5. 5. Charles Merrill 1761–1822
  6. 6. Andrew Merrill 1757–1835
  7. 7. Susanna Merrill 1748–1803
  8. 8. Penelope Merrill 1761–1830
  9. 9. Nancy Merrill 1756–1837
  10. 10. John Merrill 1750–1838
  11. 11. Nancy (Anna) Merrill 1754–1828
  12. 12. JOHN MERRILL 1750–1807
  13. 13. John (C) Merrill 1750–1838
  14. 14. Andrew MERRILL 1752–1835
  15. 15. Nancy (Ann) Merrill 1758–1828
  16. 16. Andrew MERRILL 1752–1803
  17. 17. Andrew (J) Merrill 1751–1803
  18. 18. Benjamin Merrill 1752–1836
  19. 19. Samuel Merrill 1748–1830

Benjamin Merrill's Timeline

3 Records

1731
1731
Birth of Benjamin Merrill in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1768
1768
Age 37
Benjamin Merrill resided here in Early Tax List, Rowan County, NC
Early Tax List, Rowan County, NC
1771
19 Jun 1771
Age 40
Death of Benjamin Merrill in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1731
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1728; Birth city: Hopewell; Birth state: NJ
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4642.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: KHW
    [6] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Early Tax List, Rowan County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1771
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1728; Birth city: Hopewell; Birth state: NJ
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

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