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Benjamin Truax 1785 – 1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 May 1785

Birth Location: Bedford, Fulton, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 4 Nov 1880

Death Location: Beallsville, Monroe, Ohio, United States

Father: Philip Truex

Mother: Frances Stillwell

Spouse(s): Phoebe Wink

Children(s): Jerushua Truax, Cynthia Truax, Eliza Truax, Rhoda Truax, Daniel Truax, Nathan Truax, Eliza TRUAX, Louisa Truax, Lily Truax, Cynthia TRUAX, Morris Truax

The story of Benjamin Truax began in 1785 in Bedford, Fulton, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1870, Benjamin Truax resided in Sunsbury, Monroe, Ohio, USA. Benjamin Truax married Phoebe Wink, and had children including Jerushua Truax, Cynthia Truax, Eliza Truax, Rhoda Truax, Daniel Truax, Nathan Truax, Eliza TRUAX, Louisa Truax, Lily Jane Truax, Cynthia TRUAX, Morris Truax. Benjamin Truax passed away in 1880 in Beallsville, Monroe, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Truax began in 1785 in Bedford, Fulton, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Truax resided in Sunsbury, Monroe, Ohio, USA.
  • Benjamin Truax married Phoebe Wink, and had children including Jerushua Truax, Cynthia Truax, Eliza Truax, Rhoda Truax, Daniel Truax, Nathan Truax, Eliza TRUAX, Louisa Truax, Lily Jane Truax, Cynthia TRUAX, Morris Truax.
  • Benjamin Truax passed away in 1880 in Beallsville, Monroe, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Philip Truex
1750 – 1820
Birth Location: New Jersey, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
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Frances Stillwell
1754 – 1867
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Phoebe Wink
1792 – 1875
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

Jerushua Truax
1814 – 1910
Birth Location: Chester County, Pennsylvania
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Cynthia Truax
1815 – 1889
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Eliza Truax
1818 – 1882
Birth Location: Sunsbury, Monroe, Ohio, United States
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Rhoda Truax
1820 – 1882
Birth Location: Sunberry Twp, Monroe, Ohio, United States
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Daniel Truax
1822 – 1867
Birth Location: Sunbury, Monroe, Ohio, United States
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Nathan Truax
1827 – 1851
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
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Eliza TRUAX
1829 –
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
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Louisa Truax
1830 –
Birth Location: –
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Lily Truax
1835 –
Birth Location: Sunsbury, Monroe, Ohio, United States
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Cynthia TRUAX
1837 –
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
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Morris Truax
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Truax's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Truax
1785 – 1880
Birth Place: Bedford, Fulton, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Philip Truex
1750 – 1820
New Jersey, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Frances Stillwell
1754 – 1867
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
LaRue (Jacob) Truax
1705 – 1774
Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Rebecca (Abigail) Stillwell
1708 – 1775
Hancock, Washington, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Philip Truax
1676 – 1750
Sarah LaRue
1680 – 1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Trieux
1645 – 1709
Lysbeth Post
1655 – 1733

Benjamin Truax's Descendants

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Benjamin Truax (23 May 1785 – 4 Nov 1880) m. Phoebe Wink (8 Sep 1792 – 28 Feb 1875)
  1. 1. Jerushua Truax (27 Feb 1814 – 14 Jun 1910) m. George Decker (15 Oct 1812 – 12 Nov 1889) m. George (H) Decker (24 Jan 1854 – 2 Apr 1920)
    1. 1. Isaac Decker (3 Jan 1834 – 15 Nov 1911)
    2. 2. Levi Decker (26 Mar 1836 – 12 Oct 1836)
    3. 3. Daniel Decker (1838 – Jan 1892)
    4. 4. Jacob Decker (4 Oct 1840 – 21 Jul 1864)
    5. 5. Amos (Warren) Decker (12 March 1847 – 6 March 1914) m. Mary (Rebecca Van) tassel (4 August 1859 – 21 December 1917)
      1. 1. Mable (G) Decker (abt 1877 – ) m. L (C) Hedges (abt 1876 – )
        1. 1. Eleanor Hedges (abt 1905 – )
        2. 2. Virginia Hedges (abt 1911 – )
      2. 2. Edward (George) Decker (1 May 1879 – 12 April 1966)
      3. 3. Jessie (H) Decker (30 June 1882 – 14 October 1960)
      4. 4. Alice Decker (Jul 1885 – )
      5. 5. Helen (Pansy) Decker (16 April 1888 – October 1966)
      6. 6. Frank (E) Decker (30 May 1891 – 6 September 1982)
      7. 7. Laura (M) Decker (1892 – )
      8. 8. Thomas (Robert) Decker (Jun 1894 – Mar 1974) m. Pearl (Ann) Decker (abt 1896 – )
        1. 1. Robert (Jack) Decker (07/18/1918 – 05/29/1983) m. Juanita Rhodes (1920-09-24 – 2012-01-05)
    6. 6. Eliza (Jane) Decker (1849 – )
    7. 7. Malinda (J) Decker (9 Aug 1852 – 22 Jun 1941)
    8. 8. George (H) Decker (24 Jan 1854 – 2 Apr 1920)
  2. 2. Cynthia Truax (31 Oct 1815 – 16 Jan 1889)
  3. 3. Eliza Truax (13 Mar 1818 – 1882)
  4. 4. Rhoda Truax (4 May 1820 – 1882)
  5. 5. Daniel Truax (3 Oct 1822 – 22 Oct 1867)
  6. 6. Nathan Truax (7 Apr 1827 – 28 Jun 1851)
  7. 7. Eliza TRUAX (1829 – )
  8. 8. Louisa Truax (16 Aug 1830 – )
  9. 9. Lily (Jane) Truax (17 Dec 1835 – )
  10. 10. Cynthia TRUAX (1837 – )
  11. 11. Morris Truax

Benjamin Truax's Timeline

3 Records

1785
23 May 1785
Birth of Benjamin Truax in Bedford, Fulton, Pennsylvania, United States
Bedford, Fulton, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 85
Benjamin Truax resided here in Sunsbury, Monroe, Ohio, USA
Sunsbury, Monroe, Ohio, USA
1880
4 Nov 1880
Age 95
Death of Benjamin Truax in Beallsville, Monroe, Ohio, United States
Beallsville, Monroe, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 May 1785
    Event Place: Bedford, Fulton, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sunsbury, Monroe, Ohio; Roll: M593_1245; Page: 273A; Family History Library Film: 552744

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sunsbury, Monroe, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sunsbury, Monroe, Ohio; Roll: M593_1245; Page: 273A; Family History Library Film: 552744

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1880
    Event Place: Beallsville, Monroe, Ohio, United States
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