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Benjamin P Tyson 1788–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 October 1788

Birth Location: Moore, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 8 November 1870

Death Location: Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Thomas Tyson

Mother: Margaret Siler

Spouse(s): Cassis Williams

Children(s): Reuben Tyson

In 1788, Benjamin P Tyson entered the world in Moore, North Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Orem Tyson And Margaret Frances Siler. In 1830, Benjamin P Tyson resided in Gibson, Tennessee, USA. In 1836, Benjamin P Tyson resided in Gibson, Tennessee, United States. Benjamin P Tyson married Cassis Hannah Williams, and had children including Reuben Tom Tyson. Benjamin P Tyson passed away in 1870 in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1788, Benjamin P Tyson entered the world in Moore, North Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Orem Tyson And Margaret Frances Siler.
  • In 1830, Benjamin P Tyson resided in Gibson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1836, Benjamin P Tyson resided in Gibson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Benjamin P Tyson married Cassis Hannah Williams, and had children including Reuben Tom Tyson.
  • Benjamin P Tyson passed away in 1870 in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Tyson
1754–1813
Birth Location: Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
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Margaret Siler
1760–1832
Birth Location: Chatham, Orange, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Cassis Williams
1792–1856
Birth Location: , Moore, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Reuben Tyson
1813–1838
Birth Location: Moore County, North Carolina, USA
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Benjamin Tyson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Tyson
1788–1870
Birth Place: Moore, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Orem Tyson
1754–1813
Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Margaret (Frances) Siler
1760–1832
Chatham, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Cornelius Tyson
1722–1789
Bath, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
JANE (Carey) Cheek
1722–1797
St Georges Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Plikard (Dederic) Siler
1719–1784
SAXE, Weimar, Thueringen, Germany
Elizabeth Hartsoe
1727–1816
Germany, Alsace, France
Great-Grandparents
THOMAS Tyson
1698–1755
SABRA Mason
1700–1780
Richard Cheek
1680–1743
Jane Randolph
1694–1745
Andreas Sailer
1697–1735
Maria Catherina
1700–1723
Fredrick Hartsoe
1719–
Margaret
1710–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benedict (Siler)
1677–1697
Maria Klock
1678–1712

Benjamin Tyson's Descendants

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Benjamin (P) Tyson (14 October 1788–8 November 1870) m. Cassis (Hannah) Williams (22 JUL 1792–10 AUG 1856)
  1. 1. Reuben (Tom) Tyson 1813–1838 m. Exeline Boyt 1814–1883
    1. 1. Virginia (Ann) Tyson 1837–1915 m. Squire (Henry) Bruff 1839–1880
      1. 1. Lucy (Lee) Bruff 1867–1942 m. Alexander (LaFayette) Hall 1862–1930
        1. 1. Rufus (Terrell) Hall 1891–1941 m. Sally (Esther Lena) Traylor 1897–1982

Benjamin Tyson's Timeline

8 Records

1788
14 October 1788
Birth of Benjamin P Tyson in Moore, North Carolina, USA
Moore, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 42
Benjamin P Tyson resided here in Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 48
Benjamin P Tyson resided here in Gibson, Tennessee, United States
Gibson, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 52
Benjamin P Tyson resided here in Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 62
Benjamin P Tyson resided here in District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1852
15 Apr 1852
Age 64
Benjamin P Tyson resided here in Chester, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
Chester, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 72
Benjamin P Tyson resided here in District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1870
8 November 1870
Age 82
Death of Benjamin P Tyson in , Gibson, Tennessee, USA
, Gibson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 October 1788
    Event Place: Moore, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_878; Page: 240A; Image: 483
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: From Boyt to Boyette : The Descendants of Thomas Boyet
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1250; Page: 295; Family History Library Film: 805250

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1250; Page: 295; Family History Library Film: 805250

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 November 1870
    Event Place: , Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: From Boyt to Boyette : The Descendants of Thomas Boyet
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Gibson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 176; Page: 248; Family History Library Film: 0024534

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_878; Page: 240A; Image: 483

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Gibson, Tennessee; Page: 201; Family History Library Film: 0024544

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1852
    Event Place: Chester, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Gibson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records
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