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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: Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Stephenson

Mother: Rebecca Roberson

Spouse(s): Mary Grimes

Children(s): Cinthia Stephenson

The story of Benjamin Stephenson began in 1796 in Virginia, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Stephenson resided in Vernon, Livonia, Washington, Indiana, USA. Benjamin Stephenson married Mary Grimes, and had children including Cinthia Stephenson. Benjamin Stephenson passed away in 1887 in Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Stephenson began in 1796 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Stephenson resided in Vernon, Livonia, Washington, Indiana, USA.
  • Benjamin Stephenson married Mary Grimes, and had children including Cinthia Stephenson.
  • Benjamin Stephenson passed away in 1887 in Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Stephenson
1750–1822
Birth Location: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
WS
Rebecca Roberson
1761–1848
Birth Location: (of), Henry County, Virginia, USA
RR

Spouses(s)

Mary Grimes
1796–1873
Birth Location: Lincoln City, Dubois, Kentucky, United States
MG

Children(s)

Cinthia Stephenson
1822–1888
Birth Location: Vernon Township, Washington, IN
CS

Benjamin Stephenson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Stephenson
1796–1887
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
William Stephenson
1750–1822
Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Rebecca Roberson
1761–1848
(of), Henry County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Roberson
1719–1795
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Jane (Magdalene) Legrand
1719–1795
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Roberson
1688–1768
Tabitha Jones
1698–
Jean Legrand
1694–1731
Catherine Fleming
1695–1731
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Jones
1650–
Mary Field
1650–1718
Pierre I
1668–1707

Benjamin Stephenson's Descendants

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Benjamin Stephenson (30 Jun 1796–28 Feb 1887) m. Mary Grimes (1796–12 Oct 1873)
  1. 1. Cinthia Stephenson 1822–1888 m. Joseph Walton 1819–1853
    1. 1. Benjamin Walton 1843–1892 m. Sarah (Ann) Hall 1849–1925
      1. 1. Cynthia (Elizabeth) Walton 1872–1919 m. James (Franklin) Loyd 1869–1934
        1. 1. Fred (Ogle) Loyd 1893–1976 m. Myrtle ("Ettie") Gilstrap 1892–1965
        2. 2. Albert (Oral) Lloyd 1895–1969 m. Florence (Mabel) Davis 1896–1981
        3. 3. Omer (Ray) Lloyd 1898–1959 m. Carrie (Beatrice) Weller 1900–1981
        4. 4. James (Ezra) Loyd 1900–1988 m. Lottie (Fern) Carter 1903–1982
        5. 5. Edgar (Raymond) Loyd 1904–1992 m. Lucy (Anne) Daily 1905–1947
        6. 6. Alva (Nathan) Lloyd 1910–1986 m. Bernice (Marie) Brewer 1903–1984
        7. 7. Dessie (Lee) Lloyd 1912–1992 m. Joseph (Ester) Campbell 1907–1977
        8. 8. Leota (Gayle) Loyd 1915–2011 m. Richard (Harrison) Arbuckle 1901–1989
        9. 9. Daily (Preston) Loyd 1896–1898
        10. 10. Elsie (Leo) Loyd 1908–1910
        11. 11. Minnie (Hazel) Loyd 1906–1908
      2. 2. William (Joseph) Walton 1877–1947 m. Rosetta (Mae) Loyd 1872–1933
        1. 1. William (Benjamin) Walton 1902–1981 m. Esther (Marie) Hoggatt 1902–1973
      3. 3. Riley (Franklin) Walton 1872–1949 m. Pearl (Hester) Taylor 1883–1940
        1. 1. Jefferson (Benjamin) Walton 1909–1985 m. Dorothy (M.) Smith 1925–2010
        2. 2. Ethel Walton 1914–1994 m. Carl (Malloy) Johnson 1901–1969
    2. 2. John (W) Walton 1841–1869 m. Margaret (Ann) Cauble 1841–1935
      1. 1. Alice (Ann) Walton 1865–1956 m. Lewis (Elmer) Knight 1863–1947
        1. 1. Virgil (Augustus) Knight 1886–1958 m. Florence (May) Gilstrap 1884–1969

Benjamin Stephenson's Timeline

3 Records

1796
30 Jun 1796
Birth of Benjamin Stephenson in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 64
Benjamin Stephenson resided here in Vernon, Livonia, Washington, Indiana, USA
Vernon, Livonia, Washington, Indiana, USA
1887
28 Feb 1887
Age 91
Death of Benjamin Stephenson in Vernon, Twp, Washington County, Indiana, USA
Vernon, Twp, Washington County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1796
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Vernon, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M653_306; Page: 105; Family History Library Fi
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Vernon, Livonia, Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Vernon, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M653_306; Page: 105; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1887
    Event Place: Vernon, Twp, Washington County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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