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Benjamin PARKER 1723–1808 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1723

Birth Location: Hampshire, VA, USA

Death Date: 23 Feb 1808

Death Location: Hampshire County, Virginia, United States

Father: George PARKER

Mother: Ann MAJORS

Spouse(s): Margaret THORNTON

Children(s): James PARKER, Absolom PARKER, George PARKER, Elizabeth PARKER

In 1723, Benjamin PARKER entered the world in Hampshire, VA, USA, born to George Parker And Ann Majors. Benjamin PARKER married Margaret Thornton, and had children including Absolom Henry Parker, Elizabeth Parker, George Parker, James Parker. Benjamin PARKER passed away in 1808 in Hampshire County, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1723, Benjamin PARKER entered the world in Hampshire, VA, USA, born to George Parker And Ann Majors.
  • Benjamin PARKER married Margaret Thornton, and had children including Absolom Henry Parker, Elizabeth Parker, George Parker, James Parker.
  • Benjamin PARKER passed away in 1808 in Hampshire County, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George PARKER
1700–1757
Birth Location: Northampton, Virginia, United States
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Ann MAJORS
1700–1748
Birth Location: Northampton, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Margaret THORNTON
1727–1808
Birth Location: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

James PARKER
1759–1838
Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Absolom PARKER
1764–1842
Birth Location: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
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George PARKER
1762–
Birth Location: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth PARKER
1760–
Birth Location: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
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Benjamin PARKER's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin PARKER
1723–1808
Birth Place: Hampshire, VA, USA
Parents
George PARKER
1700–1757
Northampton, Virginia, United States
Ann MAJORS
1700–1748
Northampton, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John (PARKER) Jr
1662–1721
Accomack, Virginia, United States
Bridget SACKER
1664–1730
Accomack, Virginia, United States
Major (John) MAJOR
1684–1734
Northampton, Virginia, United States
Winifred GODWIN
1675–1745
Accomack, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin PARKER's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin PARKER (1723–23 Feb 1808) m. Margaret THORNTON (1727–18 Sep 1808)
  1. 1. James PARKER 1759–1838 m. Rebecca WOLFE 1761–1854
    1. 1. Ashford PARKER 1802–1836
    2. 2. Benjamin PARKER 1796–1838
    3. 3. Margaret PARKER 1785–1820
    4. 4. Isabella (Adams) PARKER 1804–1877
    5. 5. Jonathan PARKER 1785–1833
    6. 6. Mary (Esther) PARKER 1789–1870
    7. 7. David (W) PARKER 1791–1863
    8. 8. Hannah PARKER 1800–1855
    9. 9. Elizabeth PARKER 1794–
    10. 10. George (Jasper) PARKER 1787–1852
    11. 11. Absalom (Henry) PARKER 1782–1833
    12. 12. Robert PARKER 1793–1895 m. ELIZABETH 1800–1854
      1. 1. Susan PARKER 1828–1832
      2. 2. Eliza (Jane) PARKER 1826–1845
      3. 3. John PARKER 1829–1832
      4. 4. Mary (Isabelle) PARKER 1822–1822
      5. 5. Hannah (Ann) PARKER 1821–1904 m. John HAYS 1797–1872 m. Hezekiah HAYS 1812–1853
        1. 1. James (Frederick) HAYS 1848–1920
        2. 2. Vincent (Thomas) HAYS 1841–1903 m. Rachel LEHEW 1846–1914
        3. 3. Hezekiah (S. HAYS) Jr 1846–1929 m. Ella (M) FORD 1853–1932 m. Margaret (Lehew) HAYS 1842–1889
        4. 4. Frank (M) HAYS 1856–1940 m. Julia (I) BRETT 1859–1932
        5. 5. Robert (T.) HAYS 1843–1846
        6. 6. Mary (E) HAYS 1851–1855
        7. 7. John (Parker) HAYS 1838–1867
      6. 6. Alice (E Ally) PARKER 1833–1903 m. William (Henry Harrison) WARD 1829–1913
        1. 1. Frank (L.) WARD 1857–
        2. 2. Elmer (E.) WARD 1861–
        3. 3. Harry (C.) WARD 1857–1932
        4. 4. Minnie (E.) WARD 1855–
      7. 7. James (Frederick) PARKER 1819–1884 m. Rachel (Nyce) JUSTUS 1824–1907
        1. 1. Olive PARKER 1847–1848
        2. 2. Maggie (Morton) PARKER 1864–
        3. 3. Ally (Ward) PARKER 1868–1944
        4. 4. Mary (Foresman) PARKER 1845–1887
        5. 5. Harry PARKER 1856–1938
        6. 6. Martha (Stembel) PARKER 1853–1939
        7. 7. James (Frederick) PARKER 1861–1928
        8. 8. Basil (Justus) PARKER 1849–1915
        9. 9. Robert (William) PARKER 1851–1920
        10. 10. Schuyler (Colfax) PARKER 1858–1944
        11. 11. Elizabeth (Jane) PARKER 1843–1874
        12. 12. Margaret PARKER 1864–
      8. 8. Mary PARKER 1837–
      9. 9. John PARKER 1837–
      10. 10. Joseph PARKER 1832–
      11. 11. Thomas (W) PARKER 1824–1845
      12. 12. James PARKER 1826–
      13. 13. Vienna (Hales) PARKER 1821–1917
      14. 14. Albert PARKER 1830–1834
    13. 13. James PARKER 1798–
  2. 2. Absolom (Henry) PARKER 1764–1842
  3. 3. George PARKER 1762–
  4. 4. Elizabeth PARKER 1760–

Benjamin PARKER's Timeline

8 Records

1723
1723
Birth of Benjamin PARKER in Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Hampshire, Virginia, United States
1723
1723
Birth of Benjamin PARKER in Hampshire County, Virginia, United States
Hampshire County, Virginia, United States
1723
1723
Birth of Benjamin PARKER in Hampshire, VA, USA
Hampshire, VA, USA
1782
1782
Age 59
Benjamin PARKER resided here in 08 00, Halifax County, VA
08 00, Halifax County, VA
1782
1782
Age 59
Benjamin PARKER resided here in Hampshire County, VA
Hampshire County, VA
1808
23 Feb 1808
Age 85
Death of Benjamin PARKER in Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Hampshire, Virginia, United States
1808
23 Feb 1808
Age 85
Death of Benjamin PARKER in Hampshire County, Virginia, United States
Hampshire County, Virginia, United States
1810
1810
Age 87
Benjamin PARKER resided here in Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Hampshire, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1723
    Event Place: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1723
    Event Place: Hampshire County, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1723
    Event Place: Hampshire, VA, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 08 00, Halifax County, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Hampshire County, VA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: VA, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1808
    Event Place: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1808
    Event Place: Hampshire County, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
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