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Benjamin Thayer 1744–1826 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 April 1744

Birth Location: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 29 June 1826

Death Location: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Aaron Cpl.

Mother: Jemima Cook

Spouse(s): Sarah Bosworth, Mrs. Alden

Children(s): Elijah Thayer, Amos Thayer, Joanna Smith, Zilpha Thayer, Benjamin Thayer

The story of Benjamin Thayer began in 1744 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America. Benjamin Thayer married Mrs Ruth Alden, Sarah Bosworth, and had children including Amos Thayer, Benjamin Thayer, Elijah Thayer, Joanna Smith, Zilpha Thayer. Benjamin Thayer passed away in 1826 in Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Thayer began in 1744 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • Benjamin Thayer married Mrs Ruth Alden, Sarah Bosworth, and had children including Amos Thayer, Benjamin Thayer, Elijah Thayer, Joanna Smith, Zilpha Thayer.
  • Benjamin Thayer passed away in 1826 in Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Benjamin Thayer's Ancestors

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Benjamin Thayer
1744–1826
Birth Place: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Aaron Thayer Cpl.
1715–1785
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
Jemima Cook
1716–1815
Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts,
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Benjamin Thayer's Descendants

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Benjamin Thayer (27 April 1744–29 June 1826) m. Sarah Bosworth (30 May 1747–22 July 1792) m. Mrs. (Ruth) Alden (10 Aug 1759–9 Dec 1839)
  1. 1. Elijah Thayer 1768–1845
  2. 2. Amos Thayer 1774–1846
  3. 3. Joanna Smith 1777–1850
  4. 4. Zilpha Thayer 1785–1812
  5. 5. Benjamin Thayer 1781–1851

Benjamin Thayer's Timeline

2 Records

1744
27 April 1744
Birth of Benjamin Thayer in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1826
29 June 1826
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Thayer in Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 April 1744
    Event Place: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 June 1826
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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