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Benjamin Palmer 1728–1810 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jun 1728

Birth Location: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 12 Feb 1810

Death Location: Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Father: Joseph Jr

Mother: Martha Palmer

Spouse(s): Rhoda Curtis

Children(s): Lydia PALMER

The story of Benjamin Palmer began in 1728 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. In 1790, Benjamin Palmer resided in Washington, Dutchess, New York, United States. Benjamin Palmer married Patience, Rhoda Curtis, and had children including Lydia Palmer. Benjamin Palmer passed away in 1810 in Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Palmer began in 1728 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Palmer resided in Washington, Dutchess, New York, United States.
  • Benjamin Palmer married Patience, Rhoda Curtis, and had children including Lydia Palmer.
  • Benjamin Palmer passed away in 1810 in Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Jr
1695–1786
Birth Location: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
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Martha Palmer
1701–1753
Birth Location: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rhoda Curtis
1727–1816
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Lydia PALMER
1756–1839
Birth Location: Stanford, Dutchess, New York, United States
LP

Benjamin Palmer's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Palmer
1728–1810
Birth Place: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Joseph Palmer Jr
1695–1786
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Martha Palmer
1701–1753
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
William Palmer
1658–1723
Newton, Rhode Island, USA
Elizabeth Tyler
1656–1724
Newton, Long Island Queens Co, NY
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Palmer's Descendants

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Benjamin Palmer (9 Jun 1728–12 Feb 1810) m. Rhoda Curtis (Apr 1727–22 Jul 1816)
  1. 1. Lydia PALMER 1756–1839 m. Joseph (B.) Curtis 1745–1836
    1. 1. Joseph Curtis 1786–1852 m. AMY CONKLIN 1792–1861 m. Hannah Shelby 1789–1884
      1. 1. Ruth (Bartow) Curtis 1824–1884 m. Richard (Orville) Paull 1813–1894 m. Chauncey Ferguson 1822–1853 m. USEN ((UREN) Chauncey) Ferguson 1853–1853
        1. 1. Cleona (Ruth) Paull 1860–1945 m. Henry (Bleeker) Pruyn 1848–1923
        2. 2. Melvin (Richard) Paull 1867–1942 m. Mary (Louise) Paull 1881–1963
        3. 3. Chauncey (Uzen) Ferguson 1852–1926
        4. 4. Ruth (Cleona) Pruyn 1860–1945
        5. 5. Roszelia (Amy) Bronson 1846–1902
        6. 6. Louisa (May) Paull 1850–1928
        7. 7. Mary (L) Furgerson 1849–
        8. 8. Chancey (R) Furgerson 1852–
        9. 9. Nancey (E) Paul 1856–1931
        10. 10. John (A) Ferguson 1847–1847
      2. 2. Tammy (Catherine Curtis) ;1834 1834–1868
      3. 3. Jimmy Curtis 1834–
      4. 4. Patience Curtis 1810–
      5. 5. Mary (Ann) Curtis 1828–
      6. 6. John Curtis 1811–
      7. 7. AMY (CATHERINE) CURTIS 1830–
      8. 8. Benjamin Curtis 1824–
      9. 9. Mahala Curtis 1810–1871
      10. 10. Lorena Curtis 1832–1891
      11. 11. SILAS (P.) CURTIS 1819–

Benjamin Palmer's Timeline

5 Records

1728
9 Jun 1728
Birth of Benjamin Palmer in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1746
6 Feb 1746
Age 18
Benjamin Palmer was married in Branford, Connecticut, USA
Branford, Connecticut, USA
1790
1790
Age 62
Benjamin Palmer resided here in Washington, Dutchess, New York, United States
Washington, Dutchess, New York, United States
1800
1800
Age 72
Benjamin Palmer resided here in Stanford, Dutchess, New York
Stanford, Dutchess, New York
1810
12 Feb 1810
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Palmer in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA
Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1728
    Event Place: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Sharon, Connecticut and Northeast New York, Cemetery Index, 1750-1903
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 10,000 Vital Records of Eastern New York, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, Maryland; 10,000 Vital Records of Eastern New York, 1777-1834

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1746
    Event Place: Branford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Washington, Dutchess, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Washington, Dutchess, New York; Series: M637; Roll: 6; Page: 166; Image: 228; Family History Library Film: 0568146

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Stanford, Dutchess, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Stanford, Dutchess, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 21; Page: 131; Image: 136; Family History Library Film: 193709
    [2] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, Reel 21, 1800 Federal Census of New York, Microfilm Series M32; Publisher: National Archives, Washington, DC.; Page Number: 131

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Branford
    Record Source: Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Palmer families in America

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1810
    Event Place: Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Sharon, Connecticut and Northeast New York, Cemetery Index, 1750-1903
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 10,000 Vital Records of Eastern New York, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, Maryland; 10,000 Vital Records of Eastern New York, 1777-1834

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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