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Benjamin Stephenson 1796–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jun 1796

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 Feb 1887

Death Location: Washington County, Indiana, USA

Father: William Stephenson

Mother: Rebecca Robinson

Spouse(s): Mary Grimes

Children(s): Cynthia Stephenson

The story of Benjamin Stephenson began in 1796 in Virginia, USA. In 1820, Benjamin Stephenson resided in Washington, Indiana, United States. In 1830, Benjamin Stephenson resided in Washington, Indiana, United States. Benjamin Stephenson married Mary Elizabeth Grimes, and had children including Cynthia Ann Stephenson. Benjamin Stephenson passed away in 1887 in Washington County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Stephenson began in 1796 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Stephenson resided in Washington, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Stephenson resided in Washington, Indiana, United States.
  • Benjamin Stephenson married Mary Elizabeth Grimes, and had children including Cynthia Ann Stephenson.
  • Benjamin Stephenson passed away in 1887 in Washington County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Stephenson
1750–1820
Birth Location: Harrisburg, Virginia, USA
WS
Rebecca Robinson
1761–1848
Birth Location: Goochland County, Virginia, USA
RR

Spouses(s)

Mary Grimes
1794–1873
Birth Location: Lincoln City, Dubois, Kentucky, United States
MG

Children(s)

Cynthia Stephenson
1805–1861
Birth Location: Vernon, Washington, Indiana, USA
CS

Benjamin Stephenson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Stephenson
1796–1887
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
William Stephenson
1750–1820
Harrisburg, Virginia, USA
Rebecca Robinson
1761–1848
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Richard Stephenson
1740–1776
Scotland
Priscilla Crawford
1722–
Scotland
Thomas Robertson
1719–1798
Henrico, Virginia
Jane (Magdalen) Legrand
1719–1798
Manakin Town, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Robertson
1689–1768
Tabitha Jones
1698–1768
Jean LeGrand
1694–1731
Katherine Fleming
1700–1731
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Jones
1633–1695
Mary Field
1664–1718
Charles Fleming
1659–1717
Susanna Tarleton
1663–1717

Benjamin Stephenson's Descendants

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Benjamin Stephenson (30 Jun 1796–28 Feb 1887) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Grimes (1794–12 October 1873)
  1. 1. Cynthia (Ann) Stephenson 1805–1861 m. Joseph Walton 1798–1853
    1. 1. Franklin Walton 1850–1872 m. Frances (M) Chastain 1852–1934
      1. 1. Fanny (Catherine) Walton 1872–1955 m. Jacob (Newton) Goldsmith 1866–1913
        1. 1. Nellie (Ina) Goldsmith 1902–1979 m. Garris (Rudolphus) Shepard 1896–1951
        2. 2. Dewey (V) Goldsmith 1899–1913
        3. 3. Grace (B) Goldsmith 1896–1988
        4. 4. Margaret Goldsmith 1908–
        5. 5. Eva (Pearl) Goldsmith 1888–1973 m. Frank Bundy 1887–1949
        6. 6. Carrie (Ola) Goldsmith 1888–1971 m. Charles (Edmond) Jean 1886–1961
        7. 7. Bertha (Hazel) Goldsmith 1894–1988
        8. 8. Otto (Nathan) Goldsmith 1890– m. Blanche Denny 1895–1914
      2. 2. Ollie Walton 1875–
    2. 2. John (W) Walton 1841–1869
    3. 3. Martha (A) Walton 1827–1898
    4. 4. Benjamin Walton 1843–1892
    5. 5. Silas Walton 1845–1854
    6. 6. Joseph Walton 1845–1925
    7. 7. Jane Walton 1846–1898

Benjamin Stephenson's Timeline

9 Records

1796
30 Jun 1796
Birth of Benjamin Stephenson in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 24
Benjamin Stephenson resided here in Washington, Indiana, United States
Washington, Indiana, United States
1830
1830
Age 34
Benjamin Stephenson resided here in Washington, Indiana, United States
Washington, Indiana, United States
1840
1840
Age 44
Benjamin Stephenson resided here in Vernon, Washington, Indiana, United States
Vernon, Washington, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 54
Benjamin Stephenson resided here in Vernon, Washington, Indiana
Vernon, Washington, Indiana
1860
1860
Age 64
Benjamin Stephenson resided here in Vernon, Washington, Indiana, United States
Vernon, Washington, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 74
Benjamin Stephenson resided here in Vernon, Washington, Indiana, United States
Vernon, Washington, Indiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 84
Benjamin Stephenson resided here in Vernon, Washington, Indiana, USA
Vernon, Washington, Indiana, USA
1887
28 Feb 1887
Age 91
Death of Benjamin Stephenson in Washington, Indiana, USA
Washington, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1796
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 98102
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M593_369; Page: 167A; Image: 337; Family History Library Film: 545868
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M653_306; Page: 105; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 803306
    [5] Indiana, U.S., WPA Death Index, 1882-1920
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M432_179; Page: 211B; Image: 241
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Indiana, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Washington, Indiana; Page: 215; NARA Roll: M33_14; Image: 323

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Washington, Indiana; Page: 296; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 31; Family History Film: 0007720

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana; Roll: 97; Page: 151; Image: 316; Family History Library Film: 0007731

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M432_179; Page: 211B; Image: 241

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M653_306; Page: 105; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 803306

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M593_369; Page: 167A; Image: 337; Family History Library Film: 545868

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Vernon, Washington, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1887
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 98102
    [2] Indiana, U.S., WPA Death Index, 1882-1920
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, Find a Grave Index
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