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Benjamin Root 1780–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1780

Birth Location: Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States

Death Date: 17 Aug 1853

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky

Father: Solomon Root

Mother: Mary Hendee

Spouse(s): Abigail Winters

Children(s): Wallace Root, Thomas Root, Alonzo Root, Herod Root, Obediah Root, Nelson Root, Lazina Root, John Root, Albert Root, Tarressa Root, George Root

The story of Benjamin Root began in 1780 in Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. In 1790, Benjamin Root resided in Hebron, Washington, New York. Benjamin Root married Abigail Winters, and had children including Albert W Root, Alonzo Root, George Willington Root, Herod Root, John S Root, Lazina Root, Nelson Root, Obediah W Root, Tarressa Root, Thomas Worthington Root, Wallace Root. Benjamin Root passed away in 1853 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Root began in 1780 in Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Root resided in Hebron, Washington, New York.
  • Benjamin Root married Abigail Winters, and had children including Albert W Root, Alonzo Root, George Willington Root, Herod Root, John S Root, Lazina Root, Nelson Root, Obediah W Root, Tarressa Root, Thomas Worthington Root, Wallace Root.
  • Benjamin Root passed away in 1853 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Root's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Root
1780–1853
Birth Place: Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
Parents
Solomon Root
1749–1814
Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut
Mary Hendee
1751–
Coventry, Connecticut
Grandparents
Daniel Root
1715–1763
Hebon, Tolland, Connecticut
Hannah Cocke
1720–
Hebon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Root
1684–1763
Mehitable Taylor
1696–1721
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob I
1661–1731
Mary Frary
1662–1743

Benjamin Root's Descendants

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Benjamin Root (12 May 1780–17 Aug 1853) m. Abigail Winters (6 May 1783–8 Sep 1864)
  1. 1. Wallace Root 1812–
  2. 2. Thomas (Worthington) Root 1827–1906 m. Martha Dehaven 1831–1901
  3. 3. Alonzo Root 1801–1843 m. Susan (Clarina) Streator 1807–1904
    1. 1. Alonzo (DeCalvas) Root 1836–1903
    2. 2. Emerson (Frank) Root 1858–1943 m. Helen (M.) Mather 1851– m. Emma (Paulina) Kind 1862–1891 m. Martha (H) Root 1877–
      1. 1. Frank (Kind) Root 1888–1968 m. Enid (Olga) Olson 1893– m. Sarah (Hortense) Hartwell 1900–1967
        1. 1. Frank (Kind Root) Jr. 1923–1993
        2. 2. Jacqueli (H.) Root 1926– m. Ernest (Ross) Rinaldi 1927–2020 m. James (W.) Jensen 1923–
  4. 4. Herod Root 1802–1878
  5. 5. Obediah (W) Root 1804–1864
  6. 6. Nelson Root 1806–
  7. 7. Lazina Root 1808–
  8. 8. John (S) Root 1810–1861
  9. 9. Albert (W) Root 1814–1853
  10. 10. Tarressa Root 1816–1839
  11. 11. George (Willington) Root 1821–

Benjamin Root's Timeline

9 Records

1780
12 May 1780
Birth of Benjamin Root in New Hampshire
New Hampshire
1780
12 May 1780
Birth of Benjamin Root in Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
1790
1790
Age 10
Benjamin Root resided here in Hebron, Washington, New York
Hebron, Washington, New York
1800
1800
Age 20
Benjamin Root resided here in Hebron, Washington, New York
Hebron, Washington, New York
1820
1820
Age 40
Benjamin Root resided here in Portage, Ohio, United States
Portage, Ohio, United States
1840
1840
Age 60
Benjamin Root resided here in Portage, Ohio, United States
Portage, Ohio, United States
1850
1850
Age 70
Benjamin Root resided here in Streetsborough, Portage, Ohio
Streetsborough, Portage, Ohio
1853
17 Aug 1853
Age 73
Death of Benjamin Root in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
1853
21 Mar 1853
Age 73
Benjamin Root - Probate in Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1780
    Event Place: New Hampshire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Streetsborough, Portage, Ohio; Roll: M432_722; Page: 36A; Image: .
    [2] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1784-1973; Author: Montgomery County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1780
    Event Place: Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Hebron, Washington, New York
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Hebron, Washington, New York; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hebron, Washington, New York
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hebron, Washington, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Portage, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Portage, Ohio; Roll: M33_95; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Portage, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Streetsboro, Portage, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Streetsborough, Portage, Ohio
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Streetsborough, Portage, Ohio; Roll: M432_722; Page: 36A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1853
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1784-1973; Author: Montgomery County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1853
    Event Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1784-1973; Author: Montgomery County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania

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