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Benjamin Olmstead 1772–1857 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jan 1772

Birth Location: Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Death Date: 23 Jun 1857

Death Location: ulysses, potter, PA usa

Father: Ezekiel Olmsted

Mother: Lydia Hoyt

Spouse(s): Sibyl Wells

Children(s): Angeline Olmstead

The story of Benjamin Olmstead began in 1772 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts. Benjamin Olmstead married Sibyl Hart Wells, and had children including Angeline Nancy Olmstead. Benjamin Olmstead passed away in 1857 in ulysses, potter, PA usa.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Olmstead began in 1772 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts.
  • Benjamin Olmstead married Sibyl Hart Wells, and had children including Angeline Nancy Olmstead.
  • Benjamin Olmstead passed away in 1857 in ulysses, potter, PA usa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ezekiel Olmsted
1730–1820
Birth Location: Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, United States
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Lydia Hoyt
1730–
Birth Location: Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sibyl Wells
1774–
Birth Location: Masonville, Delaware, New York, USA
SW

Children(s)

Angeline Olmstead
1814–1888
Birth Location: Masonville, Delaware, New York
AO

Benjamin Olmstead's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Olmstead
1772–1857
Birth Place: Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Parents
Ezekiel Kerchum Olmsted
1730–1820
Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, United States
Lydia Hoyt
1730–
Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Sarah Smith
1674–1759
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Olmstead's Descendants

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Benjamin Olmstead (23 Jan 1772–23 Jun 1857) m. Sibyl ((Hart)) Wells (9 Jun 1774–)
  1. 1. Angeline (Nancy) Olmstead 1814–1888 m. Hiram Scofield 1812–1898
    1. 1. Florella (Theresa) Scofield 1855–1946 m. Levi (William) Olmstead 1840–1902
      1. 1. Grace (Louise) Olmstead 1876–1950 m. Charles (Edward) Colwell 1876–1947
        1. 1. Mildred (Louise) Colwell 1899–1985 m. Delavan (Miller) Lord 1897–1950

Benjamin Olmstead's Timeline

3 Records

1772
23 Jan 1772
Birth of Benjamin Olmstead in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts
1811
25 Dec 1811
Age 39
Benjamin Olmstead was married
None
1857
23 Jun 1857
Age 85
Death of Benjamin Olmstead in ulysses, potter, PA usa
ulysses, potter, PA usa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1772
    Event Place: Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1811

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1857
    Event Place: ulysses, potter, PA usa
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