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Benjamin Swain 1679–1757 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jul 1679

Birth Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts

Death Date: 18 Aug 1757

Death Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts

Father: John Swain

Mother: Mary Weare

Spouse(s): Mary Tailor

Children(s):

In 1679, Benjamin Swain entered the world in Nantucket, Massachusetts, born to John Swain And Mary Weare. Benjamin Swain married Mary Tailor. Benjamin Swain passed away in 1757 in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1679, Benjamin Swain entered the world in Nantucket, Massachusetts, born to John Swain And Mary Weare.
  • Benjamin Swain married Mary Tailor.
  • Benjamin Swain passed away in 1757 in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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Benjamin Swain's Ancestors

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Benjamin Swain
1679–1757
Birth Place: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Parents
John Swain
1634–1717
Easthampstead, Berkshire, England
Mary Weare
1638–1714
Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Grandparents
Richard Swain
1595–1682
Binfield, Berkshire, England
Basselle Saunders
1598–1657
England
Nathaniel Weare
1605–1681
England
Sarah Unknown
1606–1682
England
Great-Grandparents
William Swayne
1567–1630
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Swaine
1527–1610
Joan Dee
1530–1601

Benjamin Swain's Timeline

2 Records

1679
3 Jul 1679
Birth of Benjamin Swain in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket, Massachusetts
1757
18 Aug 1757
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Swain in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1679
    Event Place: Nantucket, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1757
    Event Place: Nantucket, Massachusetts

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