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Benjamin Wofford 1772–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 October 1772

Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Death Date: 20 March 1854

Death Location: Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: John Wofford

Mother: Eleanor Bushrod

Spouse(s): Martha Llewellyn

Children(s): William Wofford

Benjamin Wofford was born in 1772 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the child of John Wofford And Eleanor Sarah Bushrod. In 1830, Benjamin Wofford resided in Ranges 3 and 4, Madison, Alabama, USA. In 1840, Benjamin Wofford resided in Tippah, Mississippi, United States. Benjamin Wofford married Elizabeth M Pate, Martha Llewellyn, and had children including William M Wofford. Benjamin Wofford passed away in 1854 in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Wofford was born in 1772 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the child of John Wofford And Eleanor Sarah Bushrod.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Wofford resided in Ranges 3 and 4, Madison, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1840, Benjamin Wofford resided in Tippah, Mississippi, United States.
  • Benjamin Wofford married Elizabeth M Pate, Martha Llewellyn, and had children including William M Wofford.
  • Benjamin Wofford passed away in 1854 in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wofford
1730–1812
Birth Location: Rock Creek, Prince Georges, MD, USA
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Eleanor Bushrod
1742–1808
Birth Location: Rockcreek, Prince George, Maryland, USA
EB

Spouses(s)

Martha Llewellyn
1775–1850
Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Children(s)

William Wofford
1794–1846
Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Benjamin Wofford's Ancestors

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Benjamin Wofford
1772–1854
Birth Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Parents
John Wofford
1730–1812
Rock Creek, Prince Georges, MD, USA
Eleanor (Sarah) Bushrod
1742–1808
Rockcreek, Prince George, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Absalom Wofford
1703–1755
MD
Sara Hosea
1710–1754
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Wofford's Descendants

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Benjamin Wofford (11 October 1772–20 March 1854) m. Martha Llewellyn (1775–1850)
  1. 1. William (M) Wofford 1794–1846
    1. 1. Bushrod (William Johnston) Wofford 1832–1891 m. Martha (A) Miller –1853 m. Frances ("Fannie" Eliza) Woffard 1834–1919
      1. 1. William (George Miller) Wofford 1853–1922 m. Willie (L) Perry 1867–1959
        1. 1. Tom (B) Wofford 1880–
        2. 2. Lucy Wofford 1886–1956
        3. 3. George (Miller) Wofford 1894–1962 m. Mae (L) Wofford 1894–
      2. 2. John (B) Woffard 1856– m. Rena Wofford 1868–
        1. 1. Julice Wofford 1885–
        2. 2. Bushrod (William Johnston "Bawk" Wofford) II 1887–1946
      3. 3. William (A.) Wofford 1859–
      4. 4. Martha (Grace) Cain 1867–1968 m. Smith (Magruder) Cain 1863–1937 m. Smith (Magruder) Cain 1861–1937
        1. 1. Wofford (Robert) Cain 1891–1977
        2. 2. John (S) Cain 1893–
        3. 3. Frances Cain 1896–
        4. 4. Frances (Carrie) Cain 1897–
      5. 5. Reagan (Payne) Wofford 1870–1923
      6. 6. Sallie (J.) Wofford 1876–
      7. 7. Laura (E.) Wofford 1878–

Benjamin Wofford's Timeline

5 Records

1772
11 October 1772
Birth of Benjamin Wofford in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, South Carolina
1830
1830
Age 58
Benjamin Wofford resided here in Ranges 3 and 4, Madison, Alabama, USA
Ranges 3 and 4, Madison, Alabama, USA
1840
1840
Age 68
Benjamin Wofford resided here in Tippah, Mississippi, United States
Tippah, Mississippi, United States
1850
1850
Age 78
Benjamin Wofford resided here in Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi
Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi
1854
20 March 1854
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Wofford in Tippah, Mississippi
Tippah, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 October 1772
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 308; SAR Membership Number: 61432
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 308; SAR Membership Number: 61438
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi; Roll: M432_381; Page: 572B; Image: 642
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Ranges 3 and 4, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Ranges 3 and 4, Madison, Alabama; Page: 128; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 4; Family History Film: 0002331

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Tippah, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Tippah, Mississippi; Roll: 219; Page: 200; Image: 405; Family History Library Film: 0014842

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi; Roll: M432_381; Page: 572B; Image: 642

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 March 1854
    Event Place: Tippah, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 308; SAR Membership Number: 61432
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 308; SAR Membership Number: 61438
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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