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Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney 1834–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 May 1834

Birth Location: Upper Marlboro, Prince George's, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States

Father: Adderton Sweeney

Mother: Ann Simpson

Spouse(s): Martha McCallough

Children(s): Maude Sweeney, Edith Sweeney, Sarah Sweeney, Benjamin Sweeney, Ida Sweeney

The story of Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney began in 1834 in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's, Maryland, United States. In 1850, Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney resided in Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney resided in Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland. Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney married Martha Ellen Mccallough, and had children including Benjamin M Sweeney, Edith A Sweeney, Ida May Sweeney, Maude Viola Sweeney, Sarah S Sweeney. Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney passed away in 1880 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney began in 1834 in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's, Maryland, United States.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney resided in Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney resided in Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland.
  • Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney married Martha Ellen Mccallough, and had children including Benjamin M Sweeney, Edith A Sweeney, Ida May Sweeney, Maude Viola Sweeney, Sarah S Sweeney.
  • Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney passed away in 1880 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Adderton Sweeney
1797–1868
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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Ann Simpson
1804–1867
Birth Location: Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Martha McCallough
1841–1928
Birth Location: Maryland
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Children(s)

Maude Sweeney
1878–1968
Birth Location: Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
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Edith Sweeney
1875–1961
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Sarah Sweeney
1870–
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Benjamin Sweeney
1876–
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Ida Sweeney
1872–1942
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Benjamin Sweeney's Ancestors

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Benjamin Sweeney
1834–1880
Birth Place: Upper Marlboro, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Parents
Adderton Sweeney
1797–1868
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Ann Simpson
1804–1867
Maryland
Grandparents
Lloyd Sweeney
1768–1804
Maryland, United States
Mary Magnum
1775–1800
Maryland, United States
John (Lawrence) Simpson
1762–1843
Maryland
Sarah Carrico
1765–1853
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
John SWEENEY
1745–
Elizabeth Durbridge
1750–
James Mangun
1750–1842
Sarah Hollingsworth
1750–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hollingsworth
1735–1809
Elizabeth Maynard
1702–1766

Benjamin Sweeney's Descendants

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Benjamin (Nathaniel) Sweeney (05 May 1834–1880) m. Martha (Ellen) McCallough (Oct 1841–12 Jan 1928)
  1. 1. Maude (Viola) Sweeney 1878–1968 m. George (Clarence) Hurley 1874–1925
    1. 1. Edna (Theresa) Hurley 1902–1982
    2. 2. Ida (Larraine) Hurley 1909–1992
    3. 3. Elsie (A) Hurley 1911–1974
    4. 4. George (A) Hurley 1915–1977
  2. 2. Edith (A) Sweeney 1875–1961
  3. 3. Sarah (S.) Sweeney 1870–
  4. 4. Benjamin (M.) Sweeney 1876–
  5. 5. Ida (May) Sweeney 1872–1942 m. Augustus ("Gus" M.) Friedrichs 1872–1956
    1. 1. Edith Silander 1897–1972 m. Edwin (Malcolm Dixon) Col 1896–1956 m. August (Isadore) Silander 1883–1971
      1. 1. Edward (Bowes Dixon) Ltc. 1923–2009
      2. 2. Dorothy (Jean) Dixon 1921–1990
    2. 2. August (W) Friedrichs 1902–1970
    3. 3. Paul Friedrichs 1899–

Benjamin Sweeney's Timeline

7 Records

1834
05 May 1834
Birth of Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Upper Marlboro, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
1850
1850
Age 16
Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney resided here in Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
1860
1860
Age 26
Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney resided here in Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland
Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland
1863
1 July 1863
Age 29
Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney resided here in Prince Georges, Maryland, United States
Prince Georges, Maryland, United States
1870
1870
Age 36
Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney resided here in Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland, USA
Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney resided here in Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Death of Benjamin Nathaniel Sweeney in Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Prince George's, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 May 1834
    Event Place: Upper Marlboro, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland; Roll: 513; Family History Film: 1254513; Page: 82C; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 0168
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland; Roll: M593_592; Page: 76B; Image: 5837; Family History Library Film: 552091
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland; Roll: M653_478; Page: 479; Family History Library Film: 803478
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland; Roll: M432_295; Page: 68B; Image: 403

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland; Roll: M432_295; Page: 68B; Image: 403

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland; Roll: M653_478; Page: 479; Family History Library Film: 803478

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Prince Georges, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marlboro, Prince Georges, Maryland; Roll: M593_592; Page: 76B; Image: 5837; Family History Library Film: 552091

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Nottingham, Prince George's, Maryland; Roll: 513; Family History Film: 1254513; Page: 82C; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 0168

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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