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Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. 1771–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1771

Birth Location: Colony, Laurel, Kentucky

Death Date: 27 Jul 1854

Death Location: Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky

Father: Samuel II

Mother: Hannah Higgins

Spouse(s):

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Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. was born in 1771 in Colony, Laurel, Kentucky, the child of Samuel Vanhook Ii And Hannah Higgins. In 1800, Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. resided in Harrison County, KY. Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. married Susannah Higgins. Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. passed away in 1854 in Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. was born in 1771 in Colony, Laurel, Kentucky, the child of Samuel Vanhook Ii And Hannah Higgins.
  • In 1800, Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. resided in Harrison County, KY.
  • Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. married Susannah Higgins.
  • Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. passed away in 1854 in Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Sr.
1771–1854
Birth Place: Colony, Laurel, Kentucky
Parents
Samuel VanHook II
1733–1818
Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey
Hannah Higgins
1754–1780
Russell, Virginia
Grandparents
Lawrence ((Louwerens)) VanHook
1723–1797
New York
Bridget Lloyd
1725–1778
New York
Joseph Higgins
1702–1781
Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Sarah Lewis
1700–1777
New City, Rockland, New York
Great-Grandparents
Aaron VanHook
1698–1760
Katherine Balck
1703–1778
Thomas Lloyd
1672–1748
Elizabeth Williams
1672–1748
Jediah Higgins
1656–1715
Mary Newbold
1661–1715
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Hook
1670–1725
Johanna Smith
1673–1747
Jacob Balck
1675–1707
Sara VanTienhoven
1681–1744
Richard Higgins
1603–1675
Mary Yates
1626–1702

Benjamin Sr.'s Timeline

8 Records

1771
Feb 1771
Birth of Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. in Colony, Laurel, Kentucky
Colony, Laurel, Kentucky
1800
1800
Age 29
Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. resided here in Harrison County, KY
Harrison County, KY
1808
1808
Age 37
Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. was married in KY
KY
1810
1810
Age 39
Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. resided here in Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
1820
1820
Age 49
Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. resided here in Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
1830
1830
Age 59
Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. resided here in Rockcastle, Kentucky
Rockcastle, Kentucky
1840
1840
Age 69
Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. resided here in Pulaski, Kentucky
Pulaski, Kentucky
1854
27 Jul 1854
Age 83
Death of Benjamin J. VanHook Sr. in Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky
Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1771
    Event Place: Colony, Laurel, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: KY
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 239.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: ML1.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Harrison County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 8; Page: 130; Image: 00122; Family History Library Film: 0181353

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky; Page: 40; NARA Roll: M33_27; Image: 65

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Rockcastle, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Rockcastle, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 41; Page: 91; Family History Library Film: 0007820

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Pulaski, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 122; Page: 311; Image: 629; Family History Library Film: 0007831

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1854
    Event Place: Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

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