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Benjamin Wiseman 1850 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Feb 1850

Birth Location: Rockwood, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 14 Jun 1928

Death Location: Brownstone, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Father: Peter Wiseman

Mother: Mary Burton

Spouse(s): Phebe Halstead, Phebe Knapp

Children(s): James Wiseman, John Wiseman, Lalah Wiseman

In 1850, Benjamin Wiseman entered the world in Rockwood, Wayne, Michigan, USA, born to Peter Wiseman and Mary Burton. In 1850, Benjamin Wiseman resided in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Wiseman resided in Brownstown, Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Benjamin Wiseman married Phebe Halstead, Phebe Jane Knapp, and had children including James Wiseman, John Wiseman, Lalah Wiseman. Benjamin Wiseman passed away in 1928 in Brownstone, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1850, Benjamin Wiseman entered the world in Rockwood, Wayne, Michigan, USA, born to Peter Wiseman and Mary Burton.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Wiseman resided in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Wiseman resided in Brownstown, Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Benjamin Wiseman married Phebe Halstead, Phebe Jane Knapp, and had children including James Wiseman, John Wiseman, Lalah Wiseman.
  • Benjamin Wiseman passed away in 1928 in Brownstone, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Wiseman
1825 – 1907
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
PW
Mary Burton
1828 – 1913
Birth Location: New York, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Phebe Halstead
1859 – 1883
Birth Location: Antrim, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
PH
Phebe Knapp
1858 – 1935
Birth Location: Meigs County, Ohio, United States of America
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Children(s)

James Wiseman
1875 –
Birth Location: Wayne County, Michigan, USA
JW
John Wiseman
1877 – 1966
Birth Location: Rockwood, Wayne, Michigan, USA
JW
Lalah Wiseman
1898 – 1977
Birth Location: Ohio
LW

Benjamin Wiseman's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Wiseman
1850 – 1928
Birth Place: Rockwood, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Parents
Peter Wiseman
1825 – 1907
Ohio, USA
Mary Burton
1828 – 1913
New York, USA
Grandparents
Peter Wiseman
1785 – 1877
Pennsylvania, USA
Catherine (Margaret) Walters
1785 – 1850
Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
John Burton
1797 – 1870
New York, United States
Cornelia ((Conicha)) Smith
1801 – 1880
New York State
Great-Grandparents
Adam Wiseman
1765 – 1846
Susannah Manley
1776 – 1851
Johann Walters
1756 – 1807
Maria Spahr
1764 – 1815
Billings Burton
1775 – 1855
Mary Hilts
1769 – 1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Adam Wiseman
1744 –
Elizabeth Morgan
1745 –
Philip Walters
1724 – 1788
Anna Volck
1730 – 1830
John Spaar
1742 – 1806
Anna Vanlentine
1738 – 1823
Samuel Burton
1750 – 1820
(Barbara) Steelman
1752 – 1794
Anthony Hilts
1741 – 1791
Mary Young
1741 – 1794

Benjamin Wiseman's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Wiseman (16 Feb 1850 – 14 Jun 1928) m. Phebe Halstead (1859 – 5 Jul 1883) m. Phebe (Jane) Knapp (10 Dec 1858 – 16 Nov 1935)
  1. 1. James Wiseman (24 Jul 1875 – )
  2. 2. John Wiseman (3 Oct 1877 – 21 Apr 1966) m. Lydia (Marie Liddie) Scott (9 Dec 1880 – 19 Oct 1921)
    1. 1. Arthur (Benjamin) Wiseman (16 Aug 1900 – 21 Aug 1970)
    2. 2. Robert ((Robbie)) Wiseman (15 Dec 1909 – 28 Feb 1986)
  3. 3. Lalah Wiseman (1898 – 29 Dec 1977) m. Roscoe (Jennings) Ream (24 Jan 1897 – 16 Aug 1975)
    1. 1. Richard (Gerald) Ream (18 Jun 1916 – 18 Sep 1956) m. Nora (Pearl) Wright (May 3, 1918 – Feb 2016) m. Betty Arnett (15 Apr 1918 – ) m. Ada (Virginia) Hall (31 May 1921 – 22 Sep 2005) m. Mary (Katherine) Fetter (9 Sep 1927 – 31 Jul 2000)
      1. 1. Richard (L) Reames (21 Mar 1938 – 24 Apr 1986)
      2. 2. Karen (Louise) Reams (17 May 1941 – 25 Feb 2017)
      3. 3. Susan Ream (abt 1938 – )
      4. 4. Martin Ream
      5. 5. Judy Ream
      6. 6. Timothy Ream (22 Apr 1957 – 10 Feb 2012)

Benjamin Wiseman's Timeline

8 Records

1850
16 Feb 1850
Birth of Benjamin Wiseman in Rockwood, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Rockwood, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1850
1850
Benjamin Wiseman resided here in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 10
Benjamin Wiseman resided here in Brownstown, Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Brownstown, Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 30
Benjamin Wiseman resided here in Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1886
1886
Age 36
Benjamin Wiseman resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 50
Benjamin Wiseman resided here in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 70
Benjamin Wiseman resided here in Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1928
14 Jun 1928
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Wiseman in Brownstone, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Brownstone, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1850
    Event Place: Rockwood, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_800; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 799
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 609; Page: 88b; Enumeration District: 250
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 754; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0178
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: M653_564; Page: 925; Family History Library Fi
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 366; Page: 506a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 366; Page: 506a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Brownstown, Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: M653_564; Page: 925; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 609; Page: 88b; Enumeration District: 250

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1886
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 754; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0178

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_800; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 799

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1928
    Event Place: Brownstone, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: South Rockwood, Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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