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Benjamin Sweet 1734–1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1734

Birth Location: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 15 Nov 1804

Death Location: Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Timothy Sweet

Mother: Sarah Matteson

Spouse(s): Martha Barton

Children(s): James Sweet, Freelove Sweet, Samuel Sweet, Mary Sweet, William Sweet, Joshua Sweet, Rachel Sweet, Hanna Sweet, Susanna Sweet, Rachel Sweet

In 1734, Benjamin Sweet entered the world in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States, born to Timothy Sweet And Sarah Matteson. In 1777, Benjamin Sweet resided in Kent County, RI. In 1800, Benjamin Sweet resided in Fleming County, KY. Benjamin Sweet married Martha Ella Barton, and had children including Freelove Sweet, Hanna Sweet, James Sweet, Joshua Sweet, Mary Sweet, Rachel Sweet, Samuel Sweet, Susanna Sweet, William Sweet. Benjamin Sweet passed away in 1804 in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1734, Benjamin Sweet entered the world in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States, born to Timothy Sweet And Sarah Matteson.
  • In 1777, Benjamin Sweet resided in Kent County, RI.
  • In 1800, Benjamin Sweet resided in Fleming County, KY.
  • Benjamin Sweet married Martha Ella Barton, and had children including Freelove Sweet, Hanna Sweet, James Sweet, Joshua Sweet, Mary Sweet, Rachel Sweet, Samuel Sweet, Susanna Sweet, William Sweet.
  • Benjamin Sweet passed away in 1804 in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Timothy Sweet
1713–1757
Birth Location: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
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Sarah Matteson
1709–1749
Birth Location: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
SM

Spouses(s)

Martha Barton
1738–1807
Birth Location: East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
MB

Children(s)

James Sweet
1779–1854
Birth Location: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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Freelove Sweet
1773–1812
Birth Location: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
FS
Samuel Sweet
1771–1790
Birth Location: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Sweet
1771–1840
Birth Location: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
MS
William Sweet
1769–1830
Birth Location: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
WS
Joshua Sweet
1766–1846
Birth Location: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
JS
Rachel Sweet
1764–1840
Birth Location: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
RS
Hanna Sweet
1760–1791
Birth Location: Redstone Country, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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Susanna Sweet
1760–
Birth Location: , Fayette, Kentucky, USA
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Rachel Sweet
1761–1850
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Sweet's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Sweet
1734–1804
Birth Place: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Timothy Sweet
1713–1757
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Sarah Matteson
1709–1749
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Sweet
1687–1757
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Rachel Edmunds
1680–
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Capt. (Henry) Matteson
1670–1752
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Judith Weaver
1674–1753
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Sweet
1662–1749
Mary Andrews
1664–1752
Henry Matteson
1646–1690
Hannah Parsons
1646–1693
CLEMENT WEAVER
1650–1691
Rachel ANDREWS
1657–1697
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sweet
1620–1677
Elizabeth Jeffreys
1629–1684
Benjamin Griffin
1639–1677
Sarah George
1643–1697
Francis Matteson
1612–1675
Wood
1612–
Hugh Parsons
1603–1684
Elizabeth England
1613–1684
Clement Weaver
1620–1683
Mary Freeborn
1627–1664
John Andrews
1635–
Rebecca
1635–

Benjamin Sweet's Descendants

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Benjamin Sweet (1734–15 Nov 1804) m. Martha (Ella) Barton (1738–25 May 1807)
  1. 1. James Sweet 1779–1854
  2. 2. Freelove Sweet 1773–1812
  3. 3. Samuel Sweet 1771–1790
  4. 4. Mary Sweet 1771–1840
  5. 5. William Sweet 1769–1830
  6. 6. Joshua Sweet 1766–1846
  7. 7. Rachel Sweet 1764–1840
  8. 8. Hanna Sweet 1760–1791
  9. 9. Susanna Sweet 1760–
  10. 10. Rachel Sweet 1761–1850 m. William Miller 1757–1840
    1. 1. Thomas MILLER 1793–1827
    2. 2. Clark Miller 1803–1885 m. Matilda Wood 1805–1890
      1. 1. Alexander Miller 1843–1924
      2. 2. Elizabeth (H) Miller 1842–1889
      3. 3. Hary Miller 1829–
      4. 4. Flavilla Miller 1838–
      5. 5. Martha Miller 1840–
      6. 6. Carol Miller 1830–
      7. 7. William Miller 1832–
      8. 8. John Miller 1834–
      9. 9. Mary Miller 1836–
    3. 3. Campbell Miller 1803–1897
    4. 4. John Miller 1801–1885
    5. 5. Mary Miller 1800–1850
    6. 6. Joseph (A) Miller 1794–1838 m. Mary Armstrong 1800–1886
      1. 1. William (A) Miller 1824–1914
      2. 2. Rachel Miller 1826–1904
      3. 3. Elizabeth Miller 1821–1905
      4. 4. Margaret (Jane) Miller 1827–1874
      5. 5. Maria Miller 1829–1918
      6. 6. Henry Miller 1834–1856
      7. 7. Thomas (W) Miller 1836–1864
      8. 8. Alexander Miller 1831–1862
    7. 7. Thomas (T) Miller 1793–
    8. 8. William Miller 1791–1872
    9. 9. Alexander Miller 1783–1860 m. Mary Hulse 1786–1870
    10. 10. Sarah Miller 1782–1852
    11. 11. Benny Miller 1781–1851
    12. 12. Elizabeth Miller 1789–1877 m. Thomas Huls 1783–1856
      1. 1. Mary Huls –1893
      2. 2. Alfred (D) Huls 1834–1888 m. Mary (B) Morgan 1849–1902 m. Sarah Shanklin 1838–1860
        1. 1. Ada Hulse 1872–
      3. 3. Aaron (Sanders) Huls 1830–1901 m. Margaret Delong 1834–1906
        1. 1. Luella ("Etta") Huls 1864–1886
        2. 2. A. (Willis) Huls 1866–1875
        3. 3. Malissa (J.) Huls 1852–1923
        4. 4. James (Thomas) Huls 1855–
      4. 4. James (H) Huls 1828–1891
      5. 5. John Huls 1826–1863
      6. 6. Joseph Huls 1821–1898 m. Elizabeth Nunn 1825–1890
        1. 1. James ((John) H) HULS 1845–1907
        2. 2. Mary (B) HULS 1849–1902
        3. 3. Harrison (F) HULS 1856–1933 m. Victoria Mitchell 1858–1929
        4. 4. Charles (B) HULS –1890
      7. 7. Rachel Huls 1819–1900 m. William Snyder 1815–1882
        1. 1. Thomas (H.) Snyder 1835–1835
        2. 2. Joseph (S.) Snyder 1851–1880
        3. 3. Malinda (J.) Snyder 1848–1894
        4. 4. Sara (Miranda) Snyder 1856–1903
        5. 5. Mary (E) Snyder 1838–1899
        6. 6. James (A) Snyder 1841–1898
        7. 7. Rebecca Snyder 1845–
        8. 8. Richard Snyder 1846–
        9. 9. Louisa Snider 1858–
      8. 8. Mary Huls 1818–1839
      9. 9. Alexander (Miller) Huls 1814–1909 m. Eliza (Jane) Shanklin 1836–1875 m. Matilda (K.) Hart 1813–1853
        1. 1. Infant (Dau) Huls –1861
        2. 2. Charles Huls 1866–1920
        3. 3. William (Sanders) Huls 1872–1942
        4. 4. Ella Huls 1870–1957
        5. 5. Matilda (Ann) Huls 1861–1924
        6. 6. James (A.) Huls 1864–1924
        7. 7. John (Thomas) Huls 1857–1861
        8. 8. Corrilla (S.) Huls 1859–1932
        9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth) Huls 1847–1924
        10. 10. Mary (Alice) Huls 1850–1924
        11. 11. ? Huls 1862–1862
        12. 12. Eliza (Ellen) Huls 1869–1924
      10. 10. Henry Huls 1812–1840
      11. 11. William Huls 1811–1811
      12. 12. Richard Huls 1823–1864 m. Julia (Ann) Olinger 1830–1911
        1. 1. Louella Huls 1865–
        2. 2. Alfred (Debell) Huls 1859–1953 m. Elizabeth (Ellen) Miller 1861–1959
        3. 3. Maria Huls 1857–1905 m. J (L) Quillen 1859–
        4. 4. James (Hughes) Huls 1857–1887
        5. 5. Mary (E.) Huls 1854–1896 m. John (Carman G.) Olinger 1853–1928
        6. 6. David (Sanders) Huls 1851–1938 m. Nancy (J. Foster) Huls 1853–1929
        7. 7. Sarah (Ann) Huls 1848–1860
        8. 8. Eliza (Jane) Huls 1862–1925 m. John (Michael) Stetler 1859–1949

Benjamin Sweet's Timeline

4 Records

1734
1734
Birth of Benjamin Sweet in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
1777
1777
Age 43
Benjamin Sweet resided here in Kent County, RI
Kent County, RI
1800
1800
Age 66
Benjamin Sweet resided here in Fleming County, KY
Fleming County, KY
1804
15 Nov 1804
Age 70
Death of Benjamin Sweet in Flemingsburg, Fleming, Kentucky, United States
Flemingsburg, Fleming, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1734
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Kent County, RI
    Record Source: Rhode Island Census, 1740-1890

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

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: RI, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1804
    Event Place: Flemingsburg, Fleming, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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