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Benjamin Smyth 1700–1769 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1700

Birth Location: Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America

Death Date: 7 AUG 1769

Death Location: Blairstown, Warren, New Jersey, British Colonial America

Father: Benjamin Smyth

Mother: Doloris Palmer

Spouse(s): Catharina VanSchoonhoven, Dorothy Brewer

Children(s): Rudolphus Smyth, Nancy Smyth, Catherine Smyth, Abraham Smyth, Benjamin Smyth, John Smythe, Joseph Smyth, Henry Smyth

The story of Benjamin Smyth began in 1700 in Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America. Benjamin Smyth married Catharina Vanschoonhoven, Dorothy Brewer, and had children including Abraham Smyth, Benjamin Smyth, Catherine Smyth, Henry Smyth, John Smythe, Joseph Smyth, Nancy Smyth, Rudolphus Smyth. Benjamin Smyth passed away in 1769 in Blairstown, Warren, New Jersey, British Colonial America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Smyth began in 1700 in Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America.
  • Benjamin Smyth married Catharina Vanschoonhoven, Dorothy Brewer, and had children including Abraham Smyth, Benjamin Smyth, Catherine Smyth, Henry Smyth, John Smythe, Joseph Smyth, Nancy Smyth, Rudolphus Smyth.
  • Benjamin Smyth passed away in 1769 in Blairstown, Warren, New Jersey, British Colonial America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Smyth
1670–1720
Birth Location: New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Doloris Palmer
1680–1700
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Catharina VanSchoonhoven
1707–1750
Birth Location: Kingston, Ulster, New York, United States
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Dorothy Brewer
1704–1769
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Rudolphus Smyth
1727–1782
Birth Location: Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Nancy Smyth
1743–1769
Birth Location: Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Catherine Smyth
1742–1769
Birth Location: –
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Abraham Smyth
1732–1802
Birth Location: Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Benjamin Smyth
1726–1805
Birth Location: Walpack Township, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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John Smythe
1733–1818
Birth Location: Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Joseph Smyth
1737–1788
Birth Location: New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Henry Smyth
1728–1803
Birth Location: Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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Benjamin Smyth's Ancestors

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Benjamin Smyth
1700–1769
Birth Place: Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America
Parents
Benjamin Smyth
1670–1720
New Jersey, British Colonial America
Doloris Palmer
1680–1700
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Smyth's Descendants

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Benjamin Smyth (ABT 1700–7 AUG 1769) m. Catharina VanSchoonhoven (12 OCT 1707–1750) m. Dorothy Brewer (ABT 1704–AFT 1769)
  1. 1. Rudolphus Smyth 1727–1782
  2. 2. Nancy Smyth 1743–1769
  3. 3. Catherine Smyth 1742–1769
  4. 4. Abraham Smyth 1732–1802 m. Rachel Robbins 1730–
  5. 5. Benjamin Smyth 1726–1805 m. Anna Swayze 1735–1805
  6. 6. John Smythe 1733–1818 m. Elizabeth (Morehouse) Ogden 1733–1821
  7. 7. Joseph Smyth 1737–1788 m. Georgiana (Caroline Pitt) Pilkington 1757–1839
  8. 8. Henry Smyth 1728–1803 m. Elizabeth Griffin 1732–1800
    1. 1. Joseph Smith 1756– m. Elizabeth Ely 1765– m. Elizabeth Carothers 1765–1826
    2. 2. Smith 1768–
    3. 3. Mary Smith 1772–1839
    4. 4. Lucy Smith 1764–1802 m. Isaac Smith 1760–
    5. 5. Benjamin Smith 1775–1796
    6. 6. Isaac Smith 1775–1796
    7. 7. Abraham Smith 1779–1830 m. Sarah McGahan 1785–1881
    8. 8. Elizabeth Smith 1770–1838 m. Augustus (Allen) Barber 1774–1854
    9. 9. John Smith 1758–1813 m. Nancy Beatty 1760–1842
    10. 10. Rachel Smith 1760–1838 m. John McGahan 1767–1820
      1. 1. Silas McGhan 1800–1863 m. Mary (Ann) Potter 1806–1889
        1. 1. John McGhan 1833–1839
        2. 2. Anivilla McGhan 1841–1850
        3. 3. Theron McGhan 1847–1850
        4. 4. Mary (Jane) McGhan 1849–1898 m. Albert (Ross) Groshong 1853–1909
        5. 5. Merrit (Sargent) McGhan 1843–1934 m. Elizabeth (R) Gallop 1844–1930
        6. 6. Owen (Silas) McGhan 1839–1913 m. Margaret (Jane) McDonald 1833–1917
        7. 7. William (P) McGhan 1831–1917 m. Mary Griswold 1838–1935
        8. 8. George (Riley) McGhan 1829–1919 m. Rosanna McLimans 1832–1884 m. Elizabeth Chandler 1849–1913
        9. 9. Sophronia (Ann) McGhan 1837–1932 m. John McLimans 1831–1899
      2. 2. John McGahan 1792–1839 m. Linda Kline 1793–1870
      3. 3. George (Michael) McGahan 1789–1870 m. Elizabeth Kline 1792–1858
      4. 4. Thomas McGahen 1806–1828
      5. 5. Theron McGahan 1813–
      6. 6. Jane McGahen 1793–1875 m. Jacob Dehart 1787–1861
      7. 7. Mary (Polly) McGahen 1800–1874 m. Benjamin Sipps 1788–1850
      8. 8. Elizabeth McGahen 1807–1880 m. David (Thomas) Stafford 1792–1872
      9. 9. Asa McGahen 1810–1857 m. Sarah (Ann) Seeley 1817–1885

Benjamin Smyth's Timeline

2 Records

1700
ABT 1700
Birth of Benjamin Smyth in Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America
Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America
1769
7 AUG 1769
Age 69
Death of Benjamin Smyth in Knowlton, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America
Knowlton, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1700
    Event Place: Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 AUG 1769
    Event Place: Knowlton, Sussex, New Jersey, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blairstown, Warren, New Jersey, British Colonial America
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