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Benjamin Williams 1651 – 1701 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1651

Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts

Death Date: Jul 1701

Death Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts

Father: Richard Williams

Mother: Frances Deighton

Spouse(s): Rebecca Macey

Children(s): Josiah Williams, John Williams

In 1651, Benjamin Williams entered the world in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to Richard Williams and Frances Deighton. In 1701, Benjamin Williams resided in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts. Benjamin Williams married Rebecca Macey, and had children including Josiah Williams, John Williams. Benjamin Williams passed away in 1701 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1651, Benjamin Williams entered the world in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to Richard Williams and Frances Deighton.
  • In 1701, Benjamin Williams resided in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts.
  • Benjamin Williams married Rebecca Macey, and had children including Josiah Williams, John Williams.
  • Benjamin Williams passed away in 1701 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Williams
1607 – 1693
Birth Location: Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire, England
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Frances Deighton
1611 – 1706
Birth Location: Gloucestershire, England
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Macey
1661 – 1738
Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
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Children(s)

Josiah Williams
1692 – 1770
Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
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John Williams
1697 – 1756
Birth Location: Massachusetts
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Benjamin Williams's Ancestors

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Benjamin Williams
1651 – 1701
Birth Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Richard Williams
1607 – 1693
Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire, England
Frances Deighton
1611 – 1706
Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
William Williams
1555 – 1618
Wooten Under, Gloucestershire, England
Jane Woodward
1569 – 1614
Synwell, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Williams
1524 – 1578
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Williams's Descendants

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Benjamin Williams (1651 – Jul 1701) m. Rebecca Macey (1661 – 3 Apr 1738)
  1. 1. Josiah Williams (7 Nov 1692 – 27 Oct 1770) m. Martha Howard (7 Aug 1695 – 2 Sep 1746)
    1. 1. Rebekah Williams (25 Dec 1715 – 1771) m. Deacon (Daniel) Littlefield (12 Oct 1712 – 6 Apr 1806) m. Williams
      1. 1. Mary Littlefield (30 Sep 1734 – )
      2. 2. Daniel Littlefield (23 Oct 1737 – )
      3. 3. Rebecca Littlefield (31 Dec 1739 – )
      4. 4. Bethia Littlefield (18 May 1742 – ) m. John (Pitcher) Tucker
      5. 5. Seth Littlefield (19 Mar 1746 – )
      6. 6. Martha Littlefield (15 May 1750 – 26 Aug 1836) m. Luke (William) Keith (18 Dec 1742 – 15 Jun 1814)
        1. 1. Bethia Keith (1 Sep 1771 – 4 Aug 1843) m. Samuel Jepson (19 Jul 1767 – 1835)
        2. 2. Matthew Keith (1779 – )
        3. 3. Calvin Keith (24 Mar 1784 – 7 Jun 1846)
    2. 2. George Williams (9 Jan 1720 – 23 Apr 1721)
    3. 3. Seth Williams (21 May 1722 – 8 Jul 1759)
    4. 4. Josiah Williams (7 May 1725 – 7 Feb 1794)
    5. 5. Martha Packard (24 May 1728 – 11 Mar 1810)
    6. 6. Susannah Keith (14 Jan 1731 – 27 Jun 1759)
  2. 2. John Williams (27 Mar 1697 – 16 Oct 1756)

Benjamin Williams's Timeline

4 Records

1651
1651
Birth of Benjamin Williams in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
1701
Abt 1701
Age 50
Benjamin Williams resided here in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
1701
Jul 1701
Age 50
Death of Benjamin Williams in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
1701
1701
Age 50
Benjamin Williams - Probate in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Bristol County, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1651
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1701
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1701
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
    [3] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1701
    Event Place: Bristol County, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
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