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Benjamin Thomas 1741–1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1741

Birth Location: Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America

Death Date: 29 June 1816

Death Location: Point of Rocks, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Elizabeth Winsett

Spouse(s): Eleanor Wells

Children(s): Eleanor *, Dorcas Thomas, Richard Thomas, Robert Thomas, Mary Thomas, Archibald Thomas

The story of Benjamin Thomas began in 1741 in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America. Benjamin Thomas married Eleanor Wells, and had children including Archibald Thomas, Dorcas Thomas, Eleanor Thomas, Mary Thomas, Otto Thomas, Richard W Thomas, Robert Levin Thomas, Samuel H Thomas. Benjamin Thomas passed away in 1816 in Point of Rocks, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Thomas began in 1741 in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America.
  • Benjamin Thomas married Eleanor Wells, and had children including Archibald Thomas, Dorcas Thomas, Eleanor Thomas, Mary Thomas, Otto Thomas, Richard W Thomas, Robert Levin Thomas, Samuel H Thomas.
  • Benjamin Thomas passed away in 1816 in Point of Rocks, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Thomas
1741–1816
Birth Place: Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
Parents
Elizabeth Winsett
1720–
Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Richard Winsett
1698–
Eleanor
1700–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Thomas's Descendants

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Benjamin Thomas (1741–29 June 1816) m. Eleanor Wells (1747–31 December 1812)
  1. 1. Eleanor (Thomas) * 1804–1879 m. Charles (Angel Jr.) * 1795–1870
    1. 1. Samuel (Thomas Angel) * 1825–1892 m. Mary (E.) Burling 1842–1915
      1. 1. Caroline (May Angel) * 1868–1932 m. Edison (Eugene Estus) * 1863–1960
        1. 1. Minnie (Mae Estus) * 1895–1978 m. Austin (William Ingram) * 1888–1958
        2. 2. Raymond (Ward) Estus 1906–1972 m. Leca (Arvillia) Banks 1923–2006
        3. 3. Vivian (Viola) Estus 1898–1983 m. Ralph (Eugene) Davis 1891– m. Harry (M) Wilbur 1894–1970
        4. 4. Jay (Morobray) Estus 1905–1947 m. Alafretta (May) Castle 1911–1932
        5. 5. Edison (Eugene Estus,) Jr. 1900–1960
        6. 6. Charles (W) Estus 1903–1966 m. Birdetta (E) Misner 1910–
        7. 7. Lloyd (E) Estus 1909–1981 m. Thelma (V) Waterman 1914–1976 m. Bettes 1918–
        8. 8. Theodore (Roosevelt Estus,) Sr. 1907–1945 m. Thelma (V) Waterman 1914–1976
        9. 9. Beatrice (Bell) Estus 1911–2008 m. Alfred (G) Lifgren 1905–1963
      2. 2. John (B.) Angell 1871–1898
      3. 3. Arminda Angel 1873–
      4. 4. Vandella Angel 1880–1957
    2. 2. Harrison (T.) Angel 1840–1840
    3. 3. Adam (Clark) Angel 1846–1914 m. Emeline Hazelton 1859–1940
      1. 1. Eleanor (Irene) Angel 1889–1939 m. David (Woodland) Hause 1886–1959
        1. 1. Daniel (C. W.) Hause 1919–1919
        2. 2. Dr. (Welland Angel) Hause 1912–1984 m. Ruth (Louise) Yost 1913–1963 m. Sally Eileen 1925–2014
        3. 3. Frances Hause 1915–1922
      2. 2. Rose (Anna) Angel 1889–1950 m. David (Woodland) Hause 1886–1959
        1. 1. Hause 1910–1910
      3. 3. Elva (L) Angel 1896–1983
        1. 1. Ruth (E.) Woltjen 1923–2005 m. Clifford (A.) Burris 1925–2020
        2. 2. Roger (Allison) Woltjen 1925–1966 m. Miriam Prescott 1925–1996
    4. 4. William Angel 1843–
    5. 5. Peter (Seurbwa) Angel 1864–1864
    6. 6. Joseph (R) Angel 1830–1898 m. Mary (H.) Stone 1839–1915
      1. 1. Nellie Angel 1860–1928 m. George (S.) Russell 1856–1932
        1. 1. Sara (Lillian) Russell 1891–1942 m. Thomas (A.) Meehan 1891–1958
        2. 2. Harold (Angell) Russell 1883–1932 m. Ruth (Marjory) Reed 1894–1925
  2. 2. Dorcas Thomas 1790–1821
  3. 3. Richard (W.) Thomas 1773–1826
  4. 4. Robert (Levin) Thomas 1786–1842
  5. 5. Mary Thomas 1779–1823
  6. 6. Archibald Thomas 1784–1825

Benjamin Thomas's Timeline

2 Records

1741
1741
Birth of Benjamin Thomas in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
1816
29 June 1816
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Thomas in Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America
Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1741
    Event Place: Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 168
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 107 : 1914

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 June 1816
    Event Place: Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 107 : 1914

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Point of Rocks, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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