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Benjamin Williamson 1790–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1790

Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 15 July 1847

Death Location: Shelby County, Tennessee

Father: Thomas Williamson

Mother: Martha Graves

Spouse(s): Cynthia Hope

Children(s): Mariah Williamson, Martha Williamson, Thomas Williamson, Lucinda Williamson, Mary Williamson, Susan Williamson, Emily Williamson, William Williamson, Amanda Williamson, Jane Williamson

Benjamin Williamson was born in 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia, USA, the child of Thomas Williamson And Martha Graves. In 1820, Benjamin Williamson resided in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States. Benjamin Williamson married Cynthia M Hope, and had children including Amanda Williamson, Emily Tennessee Williamson, Jane Miller Williamson, Lucinda M Williamson, Mariah Louisa Williamson, Martha Graves Williamson, Mary Ann Williamson, Susan Graves Williamson, Thomas H Williamson, William Benjamin Williamson. Benjamin Williamson passed away in 1847 in Shelby County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Williamson was born in 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia, USA, the child of Thomas Williamson And Martha Graves.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Williamson resided in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Benjamin Williamson married Cynthia M Hope, and had children including Amanda Williamson, Emily Tennessee Williamson, Jane Miller Williamson, Lucinda M Williamson, Mariah Louisa Williamson, Martha Graves Williamson, Mary Ann Williamson, Susan Graves Williamson, Thomas H Williamson, William Benjamin Williamson.
  • Benjamin Williamson passed away in 1847 in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Williamson
1765–1816
Birth Location: Albemrle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
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Martha Graves
1768–1828
Birth Location: Sussex, Virginia, USA
MG

Spouses(s)

Cynthia Hope
1798–1865
Birth Location: York County, South Carolina, USA
CH

Children(s)

Mariah Williamson
1816–1846
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
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Martha Williamson
1820–
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
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Thomas Williamson
1823–1861
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
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Lucinda Williamson
1825–
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
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Mary Williamson
1828–1858
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
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Susan Williamson
1830–1917
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
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Emily Williamson
1838–1879
Birth Location: Shelby Co, Tennessee, USA
EW
William Williamson
1833–1897
Birth Location: Haywood Co TN, Tennessee, USA
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Amanda Williamson
1836–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Jane Williamson
1818–1880
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee
JW

Benjamin Williamson's Ancestors

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Benjamin Williamson
1790–1847
Birth Place: Sussex County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Williamson
1765–1816
Albemrle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
Martha Graves
1768–1828
Sussex, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Arthur Williamson
1739–1782
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth
–1770
Solomon Graves
1723–1784
Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Sarah Winfield
1725–1802
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Arthur Williamson
1709–1772
Ann Exum
1701–1772
Thomas Graves
1691–1767
Ann Davenport
1696–1782
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Williamson
1654–1745
John Graves
1665–1737

Benjamin Williamson's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Williamson (5 May 1790–15 July 1847) m. Cynthia (M) Hope (10 July 1798–7 February 1865)
  1. 1. Mariah (Louisa) Williamson 1816–1846 m. Elijah Brooks 1815–
    1. 1. Benjamin Brooks 1837–1881 m. Lou (Vivia) Orver 1841–1911
      1. 1. Raymond Brooks 1873–
      2. 2. Mattie (Louise) Brooks 1876–1942 m. Oscar (Samuel) Neely 1866–1930
        1. 1. Susie (Farris) Neely 1893–1976 m. Clarence (Albert) Hunt 1899–1983
        2. 2. Oswell (Brooks) Neely 1896–1936 m. Dorothy (Mary) Dalgleish 1899–
      3. 3. Benjamin (Williamson) Brooks 1878–1955 m. Katherine Turley 1888–1928
        1. 1. Benjamin (Williamson Brooks) Jr 1920–1994
        2. 2. Catherine (L) Brooks 1917–
        3. 3. Adelaide (I) Brooks 1918–
        4. 4. Katherine Brooks 1917–
        5. 5. Adelaid (Turley) Brooks 1917–1998 m. Noel (William) Fulmer 1909–1989
    2. 2. Mary Brooks 1839–
    3. 3. James Brooks 1840–
    4. 4. William Brooks 1842–
    5. 5. Alfred Brooks 1845–
    6. 6. Henry (C) Brooks 1844–1844
  2. 2. Martha (Graves) Williamson 1820– m. Robert (Newton) Allen 1813–
    1. 1. Benjamin Allen 1840–
    2. 2. Robert (W) Allen 1841–
    3. 3. Mary (jane) Allen 1843–
    4. 4. Martha Allen 1845–
    5. 5. Thomas Allen 1847–
    6. 6. James Allen 1850–
  3. 3. Thomas (H) Williamson 1823–1861
  4. 4. Lucinda (M) Williamson 1825–
  5. 5. Mary (Ann) Williamson 1828–1858 m. William Griffin 1825–
    1. 1. Cynthia (Ann) Griffin 1846–
    2. 2. William (Hope) Griffin 1848–
    3. 3. Mary (Frances) Griffin 1849–1933
  6. 6. Susan (Graves) Williamson 1830–1917 m. Thomas (Fletcher) Lee 1819–1881
    1. 1. Thomas (F.) Lee 1868–1908
    2. 2. Albert (Sidney) Lee 1871–1930
    3. 3. Katie Lee 1866–1895 m. John (J) Mcpherson 1864–
      1. 1. Ruby Mcpherson 1890–
      2. 2. Carrie Mcpherson 1891–
      3. 3. Harry (Lee) McPherson 1894–1985 m. Nellie Green 1896–1973
        1. 1. Malcolm (E) Mcpherson 1919–
        2. 2. James (H) McPherson 1921–
    4. 4. John (Benjamin Lee) sr 1856–1934 m. Virginia Medlin 1863–1935
      1. 1. Thomas (Alvin) Lee 1884–1953
      2. 2. Robert (Walter) Lee 1882–1937
      3. 3. Cecil (Calvert) Lee 1890–1952 m. Virginia 1891–
      4. 4. John (Benjamin Lee) jr 1886–1942 m. Ruth (cornelia) Branch 1891–1958
        1. 1. Vivian Lee 1912–
      5. 5. Maggie Lee 1898–
    5. 5. Alice (E.) Lee 1858–
    6. 6. Emma (Ada) Lee 1862–1943 m. John (Harrison) Martin 1858–1931
      1. 1. Ethel (Susan) Martin 1891–1974
      2. 2. Ellie (Mai) Martin 1894–1972 m. Roland (R) Griffin 1897–1972
      3. 3. John (Harrison Martin) jr 1898–1952
      4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Martin 1887–1970
      5. 5. Alice (Lee) Martin 1885–1980 m. Joseph (Redmond Conyers) Dr 1861–1939
        1. 1. Alfred Conyers 1909–1971 m. Sadie (Norvelle) Rice 1912–2008
        2. 2. William (Jennings) Conyers 1907–2003 m. Helen (Louise) Stewart 1911–2001
        3. 3. Josephine Conyers 1910–1932
      6. 6. Oneal Martin 1902–
      7. 7. Jewel (Inez) Martin 1904–1990
      8. 8. Effie (M) Martin 1895–
      9. 9. Annie (Luna) Martin 1900–1986
      10. 10. Addie (Emma) Martin 1892–1978 m. Thomas (Watkins) Covington 1887–1961
        1. 1. Nell Covington 1918–1971
        2. 2. Paul (N) Covington 1917–
        3. 3. Thomas (Watkins Covington) Jr 1913–1970
        4. 4. Sarah (K) Covington 1918–
    7. 7. William (W) Lee 1859–1868
    8. 8. Robert (E) Lee 1864–1866
  7. 7. Emily (Tennessee) Williamson 1838–1879 m. William (Watson) Willis 1833–1881
    1. 1. Ida (May) Willis 1876–1941 m. Charles (Theopolis) Humphreys 1874–1938
      1. 1. Odis (Willis) Humphreys 1897–1970 m. Mabel Read 1899–1993
        1. 1. Odis (Willis Humphreys) Jr 1921–2012 m. Opal Gambill 1922–2013
        2. 2. Helen (C) Humphreys 1928–2015
      2. 2. Charley Humphrey 1904–
      3. 3. Jayce Humphreys 1903–
    2. 2. William (Henry) Willis 1865–
    3. 3. Andrew (Watson) Willis 1868–1930 m. Olive (Sadie) Webster 1879–1973
      1. 1. Webster (Watson) Willis 1913–1950 m. Elizabeth Kreis 1892–1974
      2. 2. Howard (Burt) Willis 1914–2009 m. Clarice Holtzclaw 1917–2013
    4. 4. James (Mauldin) Willis 1871–
    5. 5. John (Benjamin) Willis 1873–1907 m. Ella (Roberta) Escue 1880–1966
      1. 1. Herbert (Benjamin) Willis 1900–1964 m. Lellie (Mae) Walker 1901–1993
        1. 1. Tommy (Benjamin Willis) Sr 1928–1992
        2. 2. Alpha (Willis) Walker 1923–2011 m. Robert (Edward) Kelly 1927–1976 m. Edward (James Sillex) Jr 1933–1998
      2. 2. Bertha (Mai) Willis 1902–1985 m. Patrick (Henry) Wiley 1899–1971
      3. 3. Emma (Sue) Willis 1904–1974 m. John (Ramsey) Knox 1893–1987
        1. 1. John (Ramsey Knox) Jr 1939–1987
        2. 2. John (Rupert) Knox 1936–1936
      4. 4. Avery (Thomas Willis) Sr 1906–1980 m. Grace (Catherine) Carver 1911–1995
        1. 1. Avery (Thomas Willis) Jr 1934–2010
    6. 6. Emily (Ada "Emma") Willis 1879–1976 m. Robert (Junious) Humphreys 1875–1974
      1. 1. Robert (Willis) Humphreys 1904–1973
      2. 2. James (Warren) Humphreys 1910–1975
  8. 8. William (Benjamin) Williamson 1833–1897 m. Mary (Melisa) Shelby 1835–1923
    1. 1. Nicholas (Blackwell) Williamson 1873–1943 m. Luisa (M) Williamson 1875– m. Jessie Dilday 1864–1955
    2. 2. Harriet (Mae "Hattie") Williamson 1861–1931 m. William (Henry) Taylor 1860–1923
      1. 1. Willie (May) Taylor 1885–1963 m. Robert (Irwin) Lane 1882–1953
      2. 2. Herman (Edward) Taylor 1899–1910
    3. 3. John (Shelby) Williamson 1863–1932 m. Fannie (May) Yancey 1881–1932 m. Edna Rudisill 1874–1904
      1. 1. Laura (Lee) Williamson 1910–1962
      2. 2. Wallace (Blackwell) Williamson 1894–1970 m. Lillan Douglas 1897–
      3. 3. Mary Williamson 1898–
      4. 4. Martha (M) Williamson 1898–1985 m. William Douglas 1876–1946
      5. 5. Edwin (Shelby) Williamson 1909– m. Virginia 1914–
      6. 6. John (Yancey) Williamson 1912–1983 m. Helen (Louise) Sawyer 1910–1977
      7. 7. Beverly (Stillwell) Williamson 1916–1983 m. Nannie (Mae) Duke 1903–1973 m. Joy (Ann) Thompson 1924–1983
      8. 8. Frances (Malissa) Williamson 1919–2002 m. Walter (L) Roos 1918–
      9. 9. Teresa (May) Williamson 1922–1998 m. Clarence (Eugene Bledsoe) Jr 1917–2013
    4. 4. Maggie (R) Williamson 1865–1889
    5. 5. Lula (M) Williamson 1868–1930 m. Benjamin (Brockington) Thomas 1858–1923
      1. 1. Emma (Sue) Thomas 1889–1976 m. George (Ritchie) Gordon 1882–
        1. 1. Charles (Thomas) Gordon 1912–1929
        2. 2. Jean Gordon 1918–2007
  9. 9. Amanda Williamson 1836–
  10. 10. Jane (Miller) Williamson 1818–1880 m. Joseph (R) Potts 1811–1881
    1. 1. William (B) Potts 1849–
    2. 2. Alice (Eugenia) Potts 1859–1931 m. Calvin (Lucius) Starnes 1858–1915
      1. 1. Ethel (Florence) Starnes 1896–1975
      2. 2. Myrtle (A) Starnes 1900–1974
      3. 3. Minnie (Emily) Starnes 1883– m. James (H) Ford 1883–1968
      4. 4. Hugh Starnes 1889–
      5. 5. Nina Starnes 1892–
      6. 6. Alma Starnes 1894–1978
    3. 3. James (L) Potts 1853–1881
    4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Potts 1835– m. William (F) Brooks 1829–1879
    5. 5. Thomas Potts 1840–1881
    6. 6. Mary (Jane) Potts 1842–
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Pearce 1865–
    7. 7. Maria (Louisa) Potts 1846–1877 m. William (Sims) Mendenhall 1824–1892
      1. 1. James (W) Mendenhall 1865–
      2. 2. Minnie (Etta) Mendenhall 1868–1955 m. Joseph (Thornton Mason) Sr 1868–1936
        1. 1. Martha (Lou) Mason 1891–1980 m. Henry (Lotus) Williams 1890–1963
        2. 2. Joseph (Thorton Mason) Jr 1893–1983 m. Mildred Gardner 1909– m. Lucille (Minnie) Norris 1896–1950
      3. 3. Clara (Elizabeth) Mendenhall 1869–1942 m. Hamilton (Phineas) Scruggs 1868–1922
        1. 1. Ida (Mai) Scruggs 1899–1965
        2. 2. Clara (Elizabeth) Scruggs 1911–1955 m. Malcolm (Jerome) McGaha 1910–
        3. 3. Douglas (Peyton) Scruggs 1894–1960 m. Bertie Ferguson 1895– m. Mamie (F) Briggs 1893–1989
      4. 4. Josephine Mendenhall 1872–1959 m. Benjamin (Wylis) Parker 1869–1943
        1. 1. William (Syms) Parker 1893–1986 m. Dorothy (Elwyn) Crutchfield 1902–2001
      5. 5. Lula (Lee) Mendenhall 1873–1952 m. James (B) Williams 1878–1948
        1. 1. James (Lee) Williams 1905–1952 m. Edna (Pearl) Robinson 1906–
        2. 2. Minnie (Etta) Williams 1915–1981 m. Bailey (Gaorge) Roux 1908–1981 m. William (Alexander) Terrell 1889–1964
        3. 3. Williams –1910
    8. 8. Joanna (Minerva Josephine) Potts 1847–1900 m. William Baker 1835–1926
      1. 1. Willis (Roy) Baker 1880–1906
    9. 9. Susan (Ann) Potts 1837–1908 m. George (Washington) Williamson 1835–1913
      1. 1. Willie (Ellis) Williamson 1863–1948 m. Thomas (J) Stringer 1853–1896
        1. 1. George (W) Stringer 1892–1908
        2. 2. Claude (Porter) Stringer 1887–1927
        3. 3. Callie (D) Stringer 1889–1931
      2. 2. Josie (R) Williamson 1864–1933 m. Braxton (Carter) Meadows 1863–1942
        1. 1. Nina (G) Meadows 1889– m. Cecil (Alley) Lowe 1889–
        2. 2. Lillie (May) Meadows 1892–
      3. 3. Laura (Anna) Williamson 1858–1942 m. Arthur Brooks 1855–1900
        1. 1. Claud (Raymond) Brooks 1885–1964 m. Alice (Arnette) Simms 1884–1939
        2. 2. Gus (Lee) Brooks 1879–1945 m. Elizabeth 1884–
        3. 3. Roy (Augustus) Brooks 1880– m. Laura 1886– m. May 1897–
        4. 4. Linnie (May) Brooks 1886– m. Oscar (Thelbert) Halliburton 1878–1948
        5. 5. Clarence (Aubrey) Brooks 1888–1960 m. Lillie Wade 1897–1985
        6. 6. Arthur (Lawrence "Lonny") Brooks 1890–1968 m. Fannie Johnson 1890–1975
      4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Williamson 1861–1937 m. Mary (Etta Baxter) Marlin 1875–1953 m. Laura (Ann) Tucker 1865–1902
        1. 1. Annie (Laura) Williamson 1894–1984 m. Charles (Douglas Black,) Sr. 1884–1964
        2. 2. Willie (Etta) Williamson 1888–1963 m. Clement (Bonner Pearson) Sr 1882–1941
        3. 3. James (Olin) Williamson 1889–1922
        4. 4. Henry (Radford) Williamson 1892–1946 m. Annie (Elizabeth) Shaw 1898–1937
        5. 5. Lucille Williamson 1899–1902
        6. 6. Evie (Nell) Williamson 1902–1902
        7. 7. Nina (Bell) Williamson 1913–2006 m. Brooks Burkhalter 1903–
        8. 8. Minnie (Etta) Williamson 1905–1997 m. Dewey Priester 1898–1989
        9. 9. Nettie (Mai) Williamson 1908–2001 m. Paul (Alexander) Roberts 1906–
        10. 10. Mary (Lee) Williamson 1896–1995 m. Robert (Sydnor) Smith 1894–1964

Benjamin Williamson's Timeline

8 Records

1790
5 May 1790
Birth of Benjamin Williamson in Sussex County, Virginia, USA
Sussex County, Virginia, USA
1810
21 July 1810
Age 20
Benjamin Williamson was married in Williamson Co TN, Tennessee, USA
Williamson Co TN, Tennessee, USA
1820
1820
Age 30
Benjamin Williamson resided here in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 40
Benjamin Williamson resided here in Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Williamson, Tennessee, United States
1836
1836
Age 46
Benjamin Williamson resided here in Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Williamson, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 50
Benjamin Williamson resided here in Shelby, Tennessee, United States
Shelby, Tennessee, United States
1847
15 July 1847
Age 57
Death of Benjamin Williamson in Shelby County, Tennessee
Shelby County, Tennessee
1848
1848
Age 58
Benjamin Williamson - Probate in Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1790
    Event Place: Sussex County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 July 1810
    Event Place: Williamson Co TN, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Williamson, Tennessee; Page: 110; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 124

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Williamson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Williamson, Tennessee; Page: 191; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 182; Family History Film: 0024540

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Williamson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1837
    Event Place: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1837
    Event Place: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1837
    Event Place: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Shelby, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 530; Page: 228; Image: 1038; Family History Library Film: 0024547

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 July 1847
    Event Place: Shelby County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Shelby County, Tennessee); Author: Tennessee Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Shelby County); Probate Place: Shelby, Tennessee
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Shelby County, Tennessee); Author: Tennessee Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Shelby County); Probate Place: Shelby, Tennessee
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