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Benjamin Singletary 1656–1699 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 April 1656

Birth Location: Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 9 Jul 1699

Death Location: Summerville (Red Bank), Charleston, South Carolina

Father: Richard Singletary

Mother: Humility Dunham

Spouse(s): Mary Singletery

Children(s): Richard Singletary

The story of Benjamin Singletary began in 1656 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. In 1677, Benjamin Singletary resided in Allegiance Oaths, Norfolk County, MA. Benjamin Singletary married Mary Singletery, and had children including Richard Singletary. Benjamin Singletary passed away in 1699 in Summerville (Red Bank), Charleston, South Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Singletary began in 1656 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • In 1677, Benjamin Singletary resided in Allegiance Oaths, Norfolk County, MA.
  • Benjamin Singletary married Mary Singletery, and had children including Richard Singletary.
  • Benjamin Singletary passed away in 1699 in Summerville (Red Bank), Charleston, South Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Singletary
1585–1687
Birth Location: Surfleet, Lincolnshire, England
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Humility Dunham
1617–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Mary Singletery
1655–1696
Birth Location: Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Children(s)

Richard Singletary
1680–
Birth Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts
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Benjamin Singletary's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Singletary
1656–1699
Birth Place: Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Richard Singletary
1585–1687
Surfleet, Lincolnshire, England
Humility Dunham
1617–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Singletary's Descendants

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Benjamin Singletary (4 April 1656–9 Jul 1699) m. Mary Singletery (29 April 1655–1696)
  1. 1. Richard Singletary 1680– m. Sarah Singletary 1689–
    1. 1. Benjamin (Ebenenzer Singletary) Sr 1717–1769 m. Hannah Darby 1718–1804
      1. 1. Ebenezer Singletary 1753–1820 m. Agnes McNeeley 1755–1825
        1. 1. John (Darby) Singletary 1783–1860 m. Elizabeth ("Lizza") McClam 1787–1868
        2. 2. Samuel Singletary 1784–1842
        3. 3. Esther (Cooper) Daniel 1792–1823
        4. 4. Jane Cockfield-Lee 1802–1841
    2. 2. Sarah Singletary 1710–
    3. 3. Richard Singletary 1713–
    4. 4. Sarah Singletary 1719–

Benjamin Singletary's Timeline

5 Records

1656
4 April 1656
Birth of Benjamin Singletary in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1677
1677
Age 21
Benjamin Singletary resided here in Allegiance Oaths, Norfolk County, MA
Allegiance Oaths, Norfolk County, MA
1678
5 Apr 1678
Age 22
Benjamin Singletary was married in USA
USA
1699
9 Jul 1699
Age 43
Death of Benjamin Singletary in Summerville (Red Bank), Charleston, South Carolina
Summerville (Red Bank), Charleston, South Carolina
1750
1750-1849
Age 94
Benjamin Singletary resided here in Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 April 1656
    Event Place: Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [7] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1678
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1670-1699
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1677
    Event Place: Allegiance Oaths, Norfolk County, MA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1750-1849
    Event Place: Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Vital records of Haverhill, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Beatys of Kingston

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1699
    Event Place: Summerville (Red Bank), Charleston, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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