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Benjamin Sanders 1746–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 June 1746

Birth Location: Nansemond County, Virginia

Death Date: 4 Mar 1822

Death Location: Chatham, North Carolina, United States

Father: Phillip Saunders

Mother: Phillip Saunders

Spouse(s): Leah Smith

Children(s): Thomas Sanders

The story of Benjamin Sanders began in 1746 in Nansemond County, Virginia. In 1762, Benjamin Sanders resided in Early Tax List, Pitt County, NC. In 1790, Benjamin Sanders resided in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Sanders married Leah Smith, and had children including Thomas Sanders. Benjamin Sanders passed away in 1822 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Sanders began in 1746 in Nansemond County, Virginia.
  • In 1762, Benjamin Sanders resided in Early Tax List, Pitt County, NC.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Sanders resided in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin Sanders married Leah Smith, and had children including Thomas Sanders.
  • Benjamin Sanders passed away in 1822 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Sanders's Ancestors

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Benjamin Sanders
1746–1822
Birth Place: Nansemond County, Virginia
Parents
Phillip Saunders
1716–1769
Westmoreland County, Virginia
Phillip Saunders
1716–1769
Westmoreland County, Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Sanders's Descendants

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Benjamin Sanders (10 June 1746–4 Mar 1822) m. Leah Smith (1750–4 March 1822)
  1. 1. Thomas Sanders 1779–1848 m. Elizabeth (Catherine) Rook 1781–1828
    1. 1. Stanford (Lindsey) Sanders 1800–1859 m. Martha Lebow 1805–1870
      1. 1. Joel (Kyle) SANDERS 1824–1880 m. Amy Delane 1831–1917
        1. 1. Amanda (Adeline) Sanders 1851–1941 m. John (Washington) Spiller 1847–1900
        2. 2. Rhoda (F.) Sanders 1862–
        3. 3. Thomas Sanders 1864–
        4. 4. Pinckarey Sanders 1865–
        5. 5. Mary (F.) Sanders 1868–
        6. 6. Ella Sanders 1875–

Benjamin Sanders's Timeline

5 Records

1746
10 June 1746
Birth of Benjamin Sanders in Nansemond County, Virginia
Nansemond County, Virginia
1762
1762
Age 16
Benjamin Sanders resided here in Early Tax List, Pitt County, NC
Early Tax List, Pitt County, NC
1790
1790
Age 44
Benjamin Sanders resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 54
Benjamin Sanders resided here in Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
1822
4 Mar 1822
Age 76
Death of Benjamin Sanders in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 June 1746
    Event Place: Nansemond County, Virginia
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Early Tax List, Pitt County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Chatham, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 222; Image: 136; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 221; Image: 241; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alamance, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Guilford College; Greensboro, North Carolina; Marriages, Vol 01, 1756-1840; Collection: North Carolina Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cumberland, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Guilford College; Greensboro, North Carolina; Records 1756, Volume I; Collection: North Carolina Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1822
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States

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