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Benjamin Chance Sr 1742–1820 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1742

Birth Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England

Death Date: 1820

Death Location: Harrison, Ohio, United States

Father: William Chance

Mother: Elizabeth Cole

Spouse(s): Jane Howard

Children(s): Benjamin Chance, Alexander Chance, John Chance, Samuel Chance, Perry Chance, Curtis Chance

The story of Benjamin Chance Sr began in 1742 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England. In 1790, Benjamin Chance Sr resided in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1820, Benjamin Chance Sr resided in Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, United States. Benjamin Chance Sr married Jane Howard, and had children including Alexander Chance, Benjamin Perry Chance, Curtis Chance, John Chance, Perry Chance, Samuel Chance. Benjamin Chance Sr passed away in 1820 in Harrison, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Chance Sr began in 1742 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Chance Sr resided in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Chance Sr resided in Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, United States.
  • Benjamin Chance Sr married Jane Howard, and had children including Alexander Chance, Benjamin Perry Chance, Curtis Chance, John Chance, Perry Chance, Samuel Chance.
  • Benjamin Chance Sr passed away in 1820 in Harrison, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Chance
1682–1743
Birth Location: Shepley,Bromsgrove,Worcestershire,England
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Elizabeth Cole
1701–1765
Birth Location: Broome, Shropshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Jane Howard
1751–1820
Birth Location: –
JH

Children(s)

Benjamin Chance
1791–1858
Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
BC
Alexander Chance
1775–1833
Birth Location: –
AC
John Chance
1784–
Birth Location: –
JC
Samuel Chance
1785–
Birth Location: –
SC
Perry Chance
1791–1858
Birth Location: –
PC
Curtis Chance
1795–1850
Birth Location: –
CC

Benjamin Sr's Ancestors

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Benjamin Sr
1742–1820
Birth Place: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Parents
William Chance
1682–1743
Shepley,Bromsgrove,Worcestershire,England
Elizabeth Cole
1701–1765
Broome, Shropshire, England
Grandparents
William ((The Merchant)) Chance
1660–1739
Burcott, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Frances Taylor
1657–1742
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Chance
1628–1685
Elizabeth Perkes
1641–1685
Baronet Taylor
1630–1665
Elizabeth Hall
1634–1688
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John chaunce
1607–1669
Anne Christopher
–1669

Benjamin Sr's Descendants

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Benjamin (Chance) Sr (1742–1820) m. Jane Howard (1751–1820)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Perry) Chance 1791–1858 m. Lavinia Rubel 1791–1873
    1. 1. Rhoda (Ann) Chance 1825– m. Robert Teeters 1823–1860 m. James Bevington 1823–1889
      1. 1. william Bevington 1853–
      2. 2. George Bevington 1858–
      3. 3. Florence (( Nettie )) Teeters 1851–1918 m. John (S.) Fowler 1849–1906
        1. 1. Emma Fowler 1873–1925 m. Henry (A) Weeks 1862–1925
        2. 2. Samuel (B) Fowler 1887–1962 m. Cornelia Supplee 1885–1941 m. Cornelia Supplee 1885–1941
        3. 3. Elizabeth Fowler 1848– m. William (Curtis) Larkins 1829–1917
        4. 4. Frank Fowler 1872–1913 m. Barbara (Ann) Mitcheson 1868–1937
        5. 5. George (B) Fowler 1883–1963 m. 1886–1944 m. Alyce (K.) Querry 1893–1977
      4. 4. Benjamin (F) Teeters 1845–
      5. 5. Frances (E) Teeters 1847–
      6. 6. Alonzo (H) Teeters 1849–
      7. 7. William (P) Teeters 1853–1923
    2. 2. John Chance 1810–1867
    3. 3. Sarah Chance 1811–
    4. 4. Rev (Henry) Chance 1816–1881
    5. 5. Lt (Jesse) Chance 1822–1882
    6. 6. Peter (Esq) CHANCE 1825–1897
    7. 7. Mary (Ann) Chance 1828–1905
    8. 8. Lavina Chance 1831–1876
    9. 9. Perry Chance 1834–1871
    10. 10. Elizabeth Chance 1839–1884
    11. 11. Betsy Chance 1838–
    12. 12. Lydia (Ann) Chance 1839–1884
  2. 2. Alexander Chance 1775–1833
  3. 3. John Chance 1784–
  4. 4. Samuel Chance 1785–
  5. 5. Perry Chance 1791–1858
  6. 6. Curtis Chance 1795–1850

Benjamin Sr's Timeline

4 Records

1742
1742
Birth of Benjamin Chance Sr in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
1790
1790
Age 48
Benjamin Chance Sr resided here in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 78
Benjamin Chance Sr resided here in Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, United States
Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, United States
1820
1820
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Chance Sr in Harrison, Ohio, United States
Harrison, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1742
    Event Place: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 237; Image: 134; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio; Page: 32; NARA Roll: M33_93; Image: 44

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Harrison, Ohio, United States
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