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Benjamin Sherwood Williams 1856–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Sep 1856

Birth Location: New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 1910

Death Location: Warwick, New York

Father: John Williams

Mother: Alletta Drew

Spouse(s): Carrie Farber

Children(s): Clara Williams, Ella Williams, Joseph Williams, Abbie Williams, Aletta Williams, John Williams, Margaret Williams, Harry Williams, Eva Williams

The story of Benjamin Sherwood Williams began in 1856 in New Jersey, United States. In 1880, Benjamin Sherwood Williams resided in Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey, United States. In 1900, Benjamin Sherwood Williams resided in Chester Village, Orange, New York. Benjamin Sherwood Williams married Carrie L Farber, and had children including Abbie J Williams, Aletta Eliza Williams, Clara G Williams, Ella Williams, Eva L Williams, Harry Williams, John A Williams, Joseph E Williams, Margaret M Williams. Benjamin Sherwood Williams passed away in 1910 in Warwick, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Sherwood Williams began in 1856 in New Jersey, United States.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Sherwood Williams resided in Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey, United States.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Sherwood Williams resided in Chester Village, Orange, New York.
  • Benjamin Sherwood Williams married Carrie L Farber, and had children including Abbie J Williams, Aletta Eliza Williams, Clara G Williams, Ella Williams, Eva L Williams, Harry Williams, John A Williams, Joseph E Williams, Margaret M Williams.
  • Benjamin Sherwood Williams passed away in 1910 in Warwick, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Williams's Ancestors

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Benjamin Williams
1856–1910
Birth Place: New Jersey, United States
Parents
John A. Williams
1818–1904
Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Alletta Drew
1821–1886
Sussex co., New Jersey
Grandparents
John (I.) Williams
1786–1873
Dutchess Co., New York
Mary (Jane) Hunt
1786–1864
Putnam, New York, United States
William Drew
1791–1871
Vernon, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Sarah Rutan
1785–1853
Great-Grandparents
John Williams
1757–1832
Mary Randel
1756–1828
Gilbert Drew
1769–1855
Susan Washburn
1771–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gilbert Drew
1732–1812
Sarah Hunt
1733–1779

Benjamin Williams's Descendants

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Benjamin (Sherwood) Williams (2 Sep 1856–1910) m. Carrie (L.) Farber (Aug 1864–8 Dec 1925)
  1. 1. Clara (G) Williams 1905–
  2. 2. Ella Williams 1898–
  3. 3. Joseph (E) Williams 1894–
  4. 4. Abbie (J.) Williams 1891–
  5. 5. Aletta (Eliza.) Williams 1890–
  6. 6. John (A.) Williams 1889–
  7. 7. Margaret (M.) Williams 1886–
  8. 8. Harry Williams 1884–
  9. 9. Eva (L) Williams 1883–

Benjamin Williams's Timeline

5 Records

1856
2 Sep 1856
Birth of Benjamin Sherwood Williams in New Jersey, United States
New Jersey, United States
1880
1880
Age 24
Benjamin Sherwood Williams resided here in Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
1900
1900
Age 44
Benjamin Sherwood Williams resided here in Chester Village, Orange, New York
Chester Village, Orange, New York
1910
1910
Age 54
Benjamin Sherwood Williams resided here in Warwick, Orange, New York
Warwick, Orange, New York
1910
1910
Age 54
Death of Benjamin Sherwood Williams in Warwick, New York
Warwick, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Sep 1856
    Event Place: New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey; Roll: 799; Family History Film: 1254799; Page: 205A; Enumeration District: 186; Image: 0065.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chester, Orange, New York; Roll: T623_1139; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 2.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Warwick, Orange, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] THE WILLIAMS FAMILY OF SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey; Roll: 799; Family History Film: 1254799; Page: 205A; Enumeration District: 186; Image: 0065.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chester Village, Orange, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chester, Orange, New York; Roll: T623_1139; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 2.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Warwick, Orange, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Warwick, Orange, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Warwick, New York
    Record Source: THE WILLIAMS FAMILY OF SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J.

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