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Benjamin Nye 1697–1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1697

Birth Location: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Death Date: June 13, 1790

Death Location: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Nathan 'nrsengam

Mother: Patience Burgess

Spouse(s): Rachel Foster, Lydia Freeman

Children(s): Jabez Nye, Thomas Nye, Mary Nye, Benjamin Nye, Levi Nye, Timothy Nye, Joseph Nye, Experience Nye, Rachel Nye, Patience (Allen), Lydia Nye

In 1697, Benjamin Nye entered the world in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to Nathan Nye Of Sandwich Husband Of Mercy Ancestor Of Alice Hathaway Lee Mrs Roosevelt Nrsengam And Patience Burgess. In 1790, Benjamin Nye resided in Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Nye married Katherine Nickerson, Lydia Freeman, Rachel Foster, and had children including Benjamin Nye, Experience Nye, Jabez Nye, Joseph Nye, Levi Nye, Lydia Nye, Mary Nye, Patience Nye Allen, Rachel Nye, Thomas Nye, Timothy Nye. Benjamin Nye passed away in 1790 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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  • In 1697, Benjamin Nye entered the world in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to Nathan Nye Of Sandwich Husband Of Mercy Ancestor Of Alice Hathaway Lee Mrs Roosevelt Nrsengam And Patience Burgess.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Nye resided in Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Benjamin Nye married Katherine Nickerson, Lydia Freeman, Rachel Foster, and had children including Benjamin Nye, Experience Nye, Jabez Nye, Joseph Nye, Levi Nye, Lydia Nye, Mary Nye, Patience Nye Allen, Rachel Nye, Thomas Nye, Timothy Nye.
  • Benjamin Nye passed away in 1790 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Benjamin Nye's Ancestors

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Benjamin Nye
1697–1790
Birth Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
Nathan Nye of Sandwich * Husband of Mercy, Ancestor of Alice Hathaway Lee Mrs Roosevelt 'nrsengam
1661–1747
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Patience Burgess
1660–1750
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
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Benjamin Nye's Descendants

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Benjamin Nye (16 Oct 1697–June 13, 1790) m. Rachel Foster (October 30, 1716–about 1763) m. Lydia Freeman (April 18, 1710–28 Nov 1730)
  1. 1. Jabez Nye 1749–1828 m. Temperance Nye 1749–1836
    1. 1. Betsey Handy 1791–1865
      1. 1. Betsey (Ann) Nye 1795–1855 m. *Joel Crandall 1788–1865
        1. 1. *Ezra (B) Crandall 1826–1902 m. Cornelia Crandall 1834–1899 m. Sarah (M) Crandal 1830–1910 m. Amelia UNKNOWN 1836–
        2. 2. James (Henry) Crandall 1830–1892
        3. 3. DeWitt (Clinton) Crandall 1820–1904
        4. 4. Mercy (Nye) Crandall 1825–1903
        5. 5. Leroy (M) Crandall 1837–1905
        6. 6. George Crandall 1822–1866
        7. 7. Miranda Crandall 1817–1890
        8. 8. Cornilia Crandall 1835–
        9. 9. Caroline Crandall 1830–
        10. 10. Mary (Ann) CRANDALL 1814–1874
    2. 2. Jabez Nye 1781–1866
    3. 3. James Nye 1774–
    4. 4. Martha Nye 1776–1776
    5. 5. Temperance Nye 1777–1837
    6. 6. William Nye 1779–1849
    7. 7. Olive Nye 1784–1817
    8. 8. Zenas Nye 1792–1869
    9. 9. Hannah Nye 1786–1823
  2. 2. Thomas Nye 1741–1788
  3. 3. Mary Nye 1737–1769
  4. 4. Benjamin Nye 1739–1806
  5. 5. Levi Nye 1743–1825
  6. 6. Timothy Nye 1746–1813
  7. 7. Joseph Nye 1751–
  8. 8. Experience Nye 1756–1847
  9. 9. Rachel Nye 1759–1831
  10. 10. Patience (Nye) (Allen) 1728–1817
  11. 11. Lydia Nye 1730–1822

Benjamin Nye's Timeline

3 Records

1697
16 Oct 1697
Birth of Benjamin Nye in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
1790
1790
Age 93
Benjamin Nye resided here in Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1790
June 13, 1790
Age 93
Death of Benjamin Nye in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1697
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 86; Image: 106; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 13, 1790
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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