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Benjamin Spear 1698–1775 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 February 1698

Birth Location: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 3 Mar 1775

Death Location: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father: Ebenezer Spear

Mother: Rachel Deering

Spouse(s): Sarah Niles

Children(s): Isaac Spear, Benjamin Speare

The story of Benjamin Spear began in 1698 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. In 1767, Benjamin Spear resided in Randolph, Massachusetts. Benjamin Spear married Sarah Niles, and had children including Benjamin Speare, Isaac Spear. Benjamin Spear passed away in 1775 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Spear began in 1698 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1767, Benjamin Spear resided in Randolph, Massachusetts.
  • Benjamin Spear married Sarah Niles, and had children including Benjamin Speare, Isaac Spear.
  • Benjamin Spear passed away in 1775 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Spear's Ancestors

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Benjamin Spear
1698–1775
Birth Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Ebenezer Spear
1654–1719
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Rachel Deering
1659–1717
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
George Spear
1612–1688
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Mary Heath
1627–1674
Nazing,,england
Samuel Deering
1630–1675
Mary Newcomb
1640–1678
Braintree,massachusetts,america
Great-Grandparents
Capt. SPEAR
1580–1671
MARGERY (SPEAR)
1588–1654
Francis Newcomb
1592–1692
Rachel Brackett
1615–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Spear
1550–1614
Catherine Harris
1560–1613
Rachel Wheatley
1580–

Benjamin Spear's Descendants

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Benjamin Spear (12 February 1698–3 Mar 1775) m. Sarah Niles (20 Sep 1702–1762-12-18)
  1. 1. Isaac Spear 1725–1808
  2. 2. Benjamin Speare 1723–1784

Benjamin Spear's Timeline

5 Records

1698
12 Feb 1698
Birth of Benjamin Spear in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, Massachusetts
1698
12 February 1698
Birth of Benjamin Spear in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
1767
1767
Age 69
Benjamin Spear resided here in Randolph, Massachusetts
Randolph, Massachusetts
1775
3 Mar 1775
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Spear in Braintree, Massachusetts
Braintree, Massachusetts
1775
3 Mar 1775
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Spear in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1698
    Event Place: Quincy, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1775
    Event Place: Braintree, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Randolph, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 February 1698
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1775
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

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