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Benjamin Willard 1716–1775 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 13, 1716

Birth Location: Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 8 October 1775

Death Location: Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Joseph Willard

Mother: Martha Clarke

Spouse(s): Sarah Brooks

Children(s): John Willard

The story of Benjamin Willard began in 1716 in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin Willard married Sarah Brooks, and had children including John Willard. Benjamin Willard passed away in 1775 in Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Willard began in 1716 in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Benjamin Willard married Sarah Brooks, and had children including John Willard.
  • Benjamin Willard passed away in 1775 in Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Willard's Ancestors

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Benjamin Willard
1716–1775
Birth Place: Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Joseph Willard
1692–1774
Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Martha Clarke
1693–1794
Grandparents
Benjamin Willard
1664–1732
Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Lakin
1661–1740
Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Isaac Clarke
1666–1768
Portland, Cumberland Cty, Maine, USA
Sarah Stow
1673–1761
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Lakin
1627–1697
Mary Bacon
1640–1701
Elizabeth Stone
1655–1737
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Laudin
1605–1669
John Stone
1618–1683
Anne Treadway-Howe?
1615–1719

Benjamin Willard's Descendants

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Benjamin Willard (Nov 13, 1716–8 October 1775) m. Sarah Brooks (30 Oct 1717–26 August 1775)
  1. 1. John Willard 1756–1812 m. Mary (Molly) Howard 1750–1802
    1. 1. Barbary Willard 1770–1840 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Hart 1775–1850
      1. 1. Mary ("Polly") Willard 1793–1888 m. Michael (Byrd) Lee 1787–1837
        1. 1. Robert (Byrd) Lee 1822–1891 m. Mary (Murphy Bobo (Beaubais)) Layne 1831–1893
        2. 2. Berry (Willard) Lee 1814–1902
        3. 3. William (Berry) Lee 1816–1893
        4. 4. John (Thomas) Lee 1820–1889
        5. 5. Eveline Lee 1831–1879
        6. 6. John (Thomas) Lee 1820–1889
        7. 7. John (Thomas) Lee 1820–1889
        8. 8. Catherine Lee 1811–1836
        9. 9. Mary (Frances) Lee 1819–1836
        10. 10. Sarah (Ann (Ana)) Lee 1827–1894
        11. 11. Elena Lee 1819–1836
        12. 12. Elizabeth Lee 1818–1884
        13. 13. Drucilla Lee 1816–1898
        14. 14. Mary (Frances Frankie) Lee 1821–1910
        15. 15. Martha (Jane) Lee 1828–1855
        16. 16. Mairian (Caroline) Lee 1834–1889

Benjamin Willard's Timeline

2 Records

1716
Nov 13, 1716
Birth of Benjamin Willard in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1775
8 October 1775
Age 59
Death of Benjamin Willard in Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 13, 1716
    Event Place: Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 360
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [3] Massachusetts, Town Birth Records
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Willard genealogy : sequel to Willard memoir

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 October 1775
    Event Place: Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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