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Benjamin Weaver Sr. 1752–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1752

Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 5 Apr 1812

Death Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Father: Jonathan Weaver

Mother: Martha Pridgen

Spouse(s): Olive Robbins

Children(s): Piety Weaver

Benjamin Weaver Sr. was born in 1752 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, the child of Jonathan W Weaver And Martha Elizabeth Pridgen. In 1790, Benjamin Weaver Sr. resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Weaver Sr. married Olive Robbins, and had children including Piety Weaver. Benjamin Weaver Sr. passed away in 1812 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Weaver Sr. was born in 1752 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, the child of Jonathan W Weaver And Martha Elizabeth Pridgen.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Weaver Sr. resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin Weaver Sr. married Olive Robbins, and had children including Piety Weaver.
  • Benjamin Weaver Sr. passed away in 1812 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Sr.
1752–1812
Birth Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Jonathan W Weaver
1725–1755
Bertie, NC
Martha (Elizabeth) Pridgen
1727–1782
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Stephen Weaver
1700–1750
Surry, Surry, Virginia, USA
Elena (Tatum) Cane
1700–1730
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
William (Asbury) Pridgen
1700–1762
Edgecombe, Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Martha (Catherine) Horne
1719–1761
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Weaver
1659–1719
Francis Pridgen
1680–1740
Mary Fleming
1682–1744
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Pridgen
1661–1762
Mourning Thomas
1664–1750
William Fleming
1654–1744
Elizabeth Champe
1665–1720

Benjamin Sr.'s Descendants

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Benjamin (Weaver) Sr. (1752–5 Apr 1812) m. Olive Robbins (Abt. 1750–Aft. 1812)
  1. 1. Piety Weaver 1790–1828 m. William (Henry) Land 1785–1828
    1. 1. Martha (Elizabeth) Land 1821–1880 m. James (Campbell) Barrs 1821–1880
      1. 1. William (Taylor) Barrs 1849–1935 m. Rachel Godwin 1849–1917 m. Fareby (Jane) Hodge 1865–1929
        1. 1. John (William) Barrs 1879–1943 m. Sarah (Ann (Amie) Elizabeth) Dowling 1880–1961
        2. 2. Alonzo (E) Barrs 1871–
        3. 3. Maggy Barrs 1880–
        4. 4. Fanny (L) Barrs 1874–
        5. 5. Lorena (Belle) Barrs 1873–1959

Benjamin Sr.'s Timeline

4 Records

1752
1752
Birth of Benjamin Weaver Sr. in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 38
Benjamin Weaver Sr. resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1812
5 Apr 1812
Age 60
Death of Benjamin Weaver Sr. in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1812
5 Apr 1812
Age 60
Benjamin Weaver Sr. - Probate in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1752
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 387; Image: 229; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1812
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1730-1961; Indexes, 1760-1961; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Edgecombe County); Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1812
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1730-1961; Indexes, 1760-1961; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Edgecombe County); Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina

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