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Benjamin Ely Watson 1820–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 January 1820

Birth Location: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Death Date: 7 June 1893

Death Location: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: John Watson

Mother: Elizabeth Ely

Spouse(s): Susan Teed

Children(s): Benjamin Watson, Susan Watson, Morrie Watson, Ann Watson, Murdock Watson

Benjamin Ely Watson was born in 1820 in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America, the child of John Watson And Elizabeth Ely. In 1850, Benjamin Ely Watson resided in New York Ward 13, New York, New York, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Ely Watson resided in New York Ward 9 District 2, New York, New York, Ne. Benjamin Ely Watson married Susan Caroline Teed, and had children including Ann Watson, Benjamin Ludwick Watson, Morrie Watson, Murdock Watson, Susan Elizabeth Watson. Benjamin Ely Watson passed away in 1893 in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Ely Watson was born in 1820 in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America, the child of John Watson And Elizabeth Ely.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Ely Watson resided in New York Ward 13, New York, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Ely Watson resided in New York Ward 9 District 2, New York, New York, Ne.
  • Benjamin Ely Watson married Susan Caroline Teed, and had children including Ann Watson, Benjamin Ludwick Watson, Morrie Watson, Murdock Watson, Susan Elizabeth Watson.
  • Benjamin Ely Watson passed away in 1893 in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Watson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Watson
1820–1893
Birth Place: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Parents
John Watson
1786–1840
Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England
Elizabeth Ely
1783–1844
Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Grandparents
Moses Ely
1756–1838
Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Rebekah Cook
1763–1852
Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
Epaphras Cook
1738–1809
Sarah Smith
1741–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ellis Cook
1703–1756
Mary Williams
1716–1754
Peter IV
1710–1771
Rebecca Nichols
1707–1788

Benjamin Watson's Descendants

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Benjamin (Ely) Watson (23 January 1820–7 June 1893) m. Susan (Caroline) Teed (23 Sep 1821–20 Nov 1851)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Ludwick) Watson 1845–1895
  2. 2. Susan (Elizabeth) Watson 1851–1914
  3. 3. Morrie Watson 1847–
  4. 4. Ann Watson 1849–
  5. 5. Murdock Watson 1840–

Benjamin Watson's Timeline

5 Records

1820
23 January 1820
Birth of Benjamin Ely Watson in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 30
Benjamin Ely Watson resided here in New York Ward 13, New York, New York, USA
New York Ward 13, New York, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Benjamin Ely Watson resided here in New York Ward 9 District 2, New York, New York, New York, USA
New York Ward 9 District 2, New York, New York, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Benjamin Ely Watson resided here in Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1893
7 June 1893
Age 73
Death of Benjamin Ely Watson in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 January 1820
    Event Place: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Livingston, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 780; Page: 568C; Enumeration District: 102
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: New York Ward 13, New York, New York; Roll: 550; Page: 269a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: New York Ward 13, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: New York Ward 13, New York, New York; Roll: 550; Page: 269a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: New York Ward 9 District 2, New York, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Livingston, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Livingston, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 780; Page: 568C; Enumeration District: 102

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Njer, Newjersey
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 June 1893
    Event Place: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, 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

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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