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Benjamin Wilbur 1705–1751 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 December 1705

Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 1751

Death Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Benjamin Wilbur

Mother: Mary Kinnecut

Spouse(s): Sarah Bush

Children(s): David Wilbur

The story of Benjamin Wilbur began in 1705 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Benjamin Wilbur married Sarah Bush, and had children including David Wilbur. Benjamin Wilbur passed away in 1751 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Wilbur began in 1705 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Benjamin Wilbur married Sarah Bush, and had children including David Wilbur.
  • Benjamin Wilbur passed away in 1751 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Wilbur
1670–1729
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Mary Kinnecut
1672–1708
Birth Location: Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Bush
1723–
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Children(s)

David Wilbur
1747–1819
Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
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Benjamin Wilbur's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Wilbur
1705–1751
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Benjamin S Wilbur
1670–1729
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Mary Kinnecut
1672–1708
Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
William ((William \Wilbor\ William \Wilbore\)) Wilbor
1630–1710
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Martha ((not Martha Holmes Not Martha Audley)) Holmes
1640–1711
Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Roger Kinnecut
1642–1701
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Johanna Shepardson
1642–1675
Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Wilboro
1594–1656
Obadiah Holmes
1607–1682
Katherine Hyde
1608–1682
Roger Kinnicutt
1618–
Mary Langdon
1604–1666
Daniel Shepardson
1613–1644
Joanna Call
1617–1660
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Marye GOODYE
1550–1620
Joseph Wilbore
1568–1613
Nicholas HYDE
1572–1631
Margaret Swaine
1585–1608
Richard Langdon
1577–1639
Johane Tapper
1581–1644
Thomas Shepherdson
1575–1622
Mary Cartter
1569–1615
Thomas Caule
1597–1676
Geanett Harrison
1597–1643

Benjamin Wilbur's Descendants

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Benjamin Wilbur (6 December 1705–1751) m. Sarah Bush (1723–)
  1. 1. David Wilbur 1747–1819 m. Lois Stiles 1753–1812
    1. 1. John Wilbur 1800–1869 m. Mary (Anne) Wilbur 1805–1894
      1. 1. Adelaide Wilbur 1850–1889 m. George (Albert) Steeves 1844–
        1. 1. Mary (Frances) Steeves 1863–1931 m. Alexander Jones 1857–1937
        2. 2. Effie (G) Lutz 1871–
        3. 3. Ernest Lutz 1877–
        4. 4. Harry (Beldon) Lutz 1882–1944
        5. 5. Lydia (Priscilla) Lutz 1882–
        6. 6. Sarah (Jane Jennie) Lutz 1879–
      2. 2. James Wilbur –1855
      3. 3. Pamelia Wilbur 1834–1857
      4. 4. Nathan Wilbur 1837–1904 m. Lucinda Wilbur 1847–1869
        1. 1. John (Edward) Wilbur 1877–1931
        2. 2. Herbert (Roy) Wilbur 1868–1881
        3. 3. Nettie (G) Steeves 1867–1897
        4. 4. Minnie (Maude) Wilbur 1874–1947

Benjamin Wilbur's Timeline

3 Records

1705
6 December 1705
Birth of Benjamin Wilbur in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1747
9 July 1747
Age 42
Benjamin Wilbur was married
None
1751
1751
Age 46
Death of Benjamin Wilbur in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 December 1705
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 July 1747
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1751
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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