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Benjamin Webb 1775–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Dec 1775

Birth Location: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: May 1869

Death Location: Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Webb

Mother: Elizabeth Nelson

Spouse(s): SARAH ADAMS

Children(s): Mary Adams

The story of Benjamin Webb began in 1775 in Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States. In 1810, Benjamin Webb resided in Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky, United States. Benjamin Webb married Sarah Jane Jenny Adams, and had children including Mary Polly Webb Adams. Benjamin Webb passed away in 1869 in Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Webb began in 1775 in Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1810, Benjamin Webb resided in Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky, United States.
  • Benjamin Webb married Sarah Jane Jenny Adams, and had children including Mary Polly Webb Adams.
  • Benjamin Webb passed away in 1869 in Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Webb
1737–1825
Birth Location: Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
JW
Elizabeth Nelson
1745–1790
Birth Location: Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
EN

Spouses(s)

SARAH ADAMS
1789–1863
Birth Location: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
SA

Children(s)

Mary Adams
1818–1899
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
MA

Benjamin Webb's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Webb
1775–1869
Birth Place: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Parents
James Franklin Webb
1737–1825
Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth (Jane) Nelson
1745–1790
Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
John Webb
1694–1774
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England
Mary Boone
1699–1774
Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
John Webb
1661–1712
Ann Horrod
1661–1699
George III
1666–1744
Mary Maugridge
1669–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Webb
1631–1683
Mary Hollyday
1634–
George Eng-Eng
1646–1696
Sarah UPPEY
1646–1726

Benjamin Webb's Descendants

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Benjamin Webb (28 Dec 1775–May 1869) m. SARAH (JANE "Jenny") ADAMS (Oct 1789–Jun 1863)
  1. 1. Mary (Polly Webb) Adams 1818–1899 m. William (Green Adams) Jr 1820–1862
    1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Adams 1861–1889 m. Willis (Kirk) Collier 1859–1944
      1. 1. James (Harrison) Collier 1889–1963 m. Calla ("Callie") Bowens 1896–1981 m. Pearl ("Pearley") Back 1905–1993
        1. 1. Inez Collier 1915–1992 m. Ted ((John Harlan)) Adams 1906–1958

Benjamin Webb's Timeline

10 Records

1775
28 Dec 1775
Birth of Benjamin Webb in Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1785
28 Dec 1785
Age 10
Birth of Benjamin Webb in Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1810
1810
Age 35
Benjamin Webb resided here in Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 45
Benjamin Webb resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1833
4 Jan 1833
Age 58
Benjamin Webb resided here in Adams, Perry, Kentucky, United States
Adams, Perry, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 65
Benjamin Webb resided here in Perry, Kentucky, USA
Perry, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 75
Benjamin Webb resided here in District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 85
Benjamin Webb resided here in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1867
1867
Age 92
Death of Benjamin Webb in Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1869
May 1869
Age 94
Death of Benjamin Webb in Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1785
    Event Place: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1775
    Event Place: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1833
    Event Place: Adams, Perry, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Perry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1869
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
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