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Benjamin Werner 1826–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 May 1826

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 25 April 1876

Death Location: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Jacob Werner

Mother: Susan Smith

Spouse(s): Jane Warner

Children(s): Arnold Warner, William Warner, John Warner, George Warner, Michael Warner

Benjamin Werner was born in 1826 in Pennsylvania, the child of Jacob Clay Werner And Susan Smith. In 1860, Benjamin Werner resided in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. Benjamin Werner married Catherine Myers, Jane Warner, and had children including Arnold B Warner, George F Warner, John L Warner, Michael Warner, William Warner. Benjamin Werner passed away in 1876 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Werner was born in 1826 in Pennsylvania, the child of Jacob Clay Werner And Susan Smith.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Werner resided in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Benjamin Werner married Catherine Myers, Jane Warner, and had children including Arnold B Warner, George F Warner, John L Warner, Michael Warner, William Warner.
  • Benjamin Werner passed away in 1876 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Werner's Ancestors

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Benjamin Werner
1826–1876
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Jacob Clay Werner
1800–1858
Moore, Northampton, Pennsylvania United States
Susan Smith
1800–
Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Heinrich Werner
1770–1861
Plainfield, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Anna (Gerdruet) Boschers
1765–1853
Northampton, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Johann Sr.
1741–1820
Elizabeth Abel
1743–1825
Hans Jotter
1740–1800
Eva Hubeler
1733–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Warner
1708–1775
Maria Sigler
1698–1764
Johan Abel
1719–1807
Maria Messinger
1723–1785
Jacob (Höbel\Höbeling\Hübel)
1710–1735

Benjamin Werner's Descendants

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Benjamin Werner (11 May 1826–25 April 1876) m. Jane Warner (10 March 1834–14 August 1877)
  1. 1. Arnold (B) Warner 1869–1939
  2. 2. William Warner 1876–1877
  3. 3. John (L) Warner 1855–1934
  4. 4. George (F) Warner 1857–1941
  5. 5. Michael Warner 1854–1924

Benjamin Werner's Timeline

5 Records

1824
13 Jun 1824
Benjamin Werner was baptized in Moorestown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Moorestown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1826
11 May 1826
Birth of Benjamin Werner in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 34
Benjamin Werner resided here in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 44
Benjamin Werner resided here in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1876
25 April 1876
Age 50
Death of Benjamin Werner
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 May 1826
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 559
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 066001-069000
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1365; Page: 526B
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1133; Page: 1059; Family History Library Film: 805133
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1824
    Event Place: Moorestown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 559

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1133; Page: 1059; Family History Library Film: 805133

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1365; Page: 526B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 April 1876
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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