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Benjamin Lewis Woodson 1666–1723 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1666

Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States

Death Date: Aug 1723

Death Location: Henrico, Virginia

Father: Col. Woodson

Mother: Elizabeth Ferris

Spouse(s): Sarah Porter, Sarah Porter

Children(s): John Woodson, Mary Woodson, Robert Woodson, Jesse Woodson, Drury Woodson, Benjamin Woodson, Sarah Woodson, Joseph Woodson, Elizabeth Woodson, William Woodson

In 1666, Benjamin Lewis Woodson entered the world in Henrico, Virginia, United States, born to Col Robert Potato Hole Woodson And Elizabeth Ferris. Benjamin Lewis Woodson married Sarah Porter, and had children including Benjamin Woodson, Drury Woodson, Elizabeth Woodson, Jesse Woodson, John Woodson, Joseph Woodson, Mary Woodson, Robert Woodson, Sarah Woodson, William Woodson. Benjamin Lewis Woodson passed away in 1723 in Henrico, Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1666, Benjamin Lewis Woodson entered the world in Henrico, Virginia, United States, born to Col Robert Potato Hole Woodson And Elizabeth Ferris.
  • Benjamin Lewis Woodson married Sarah Porter, and had children including Benjamin Woodson, Drury Woodson, Elizabeth Woodson, Jesse Woodson, John Woodson, Joseph Woodson, Mary Woodson, Robert Woodson, Sarah Woodson, William Woodson.
  • Benjamin Lewis Woodson passed away in 1723 in Henrico, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Woodson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Woodson
1666–1723
Birth Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States
Parents
Col. Robert "Potato Hole" Woodson
1634–1707
Fleur De Hundred James City, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Ferris
1634–1689
Curles, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Dr. (John) Woodson
1586–1644
Devonshire, England
Sarah (Isabelle) Winston
1595–1659
Devonshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Dr. Woodson
–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
REGINALD Woodson
1540–1548

Benjamin Woodson's Descendants

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Benjamin (Lewis) Woodson (21 Aug 1666–Aug 1723) m. Sarah Porter (1660–06 Apr 1723) m. Sarah Porter (1682–)
  1. 1. John Woodson 1706–1791 m. Mary Miller 1710–1775 m. Sarah Winston 1590–1660
    1. 1. Judith Woodson 1747–1803 m. Joseph Michaux 1739–1807
      1. 1. Joseph Michaux 1771–1837 m. Judith (Anderson) Crump 1785–1817 m. Ann (Meade) Randolph 1787–1836
        1. 1. Martha (Josephine Henri) Michaux 1814–1898 m. John (Sisny) Michaux 1810– m. Benton (Tatum) Jauten 1812–1865
        2. 2. Richard (Randolph) Michaux 1823–1899
        3. 3. Reverend (John Lafayette) Michaux 1824–1898 m. Sarah (McLenore) Macon 1831–1894
        4. 4. Judith (E) Michaux 1809–1890
        5. 5. Lavina (C) Michaux 1810–
        6. 6. Joseph (G) Michaux 1815–1890 m. Margaret (Jane) Michaux 1833–1909
        7. 7. Daniel (Meade) Michaux 1828–
      2. 2. Richard (Waters) Michaux 1779–1843
      3. 3. Jacob Michaux 1764–1828
      4. 4. Elizabeth Michaux 1766–1784
      5. 5. John Michaux 1768–1817
      6. 6. Jesse Michaux 1773–1860
      7. 7. Daniel (M) Michaux 1775–1807
      8. 8. Henrietta (Rochet) Michaux 1782–1807
      9. 9. Obadiah (Woodson) Michaux 1785–1838
      10. 10. Judith (Woodson) Michaux 1788–1870
    2. 2. Susanna Woodson 1744–1828
    3. 3. Richard Woodson 1624–
    4. 4. John Woodson 1632–1684
    5. 5. Robert Woodson 1634–1707
    6. 6. Benjamin Woodson 1636–
    7. 7. Deborah Woodson 1636–1660
    8. 8. Nancy (Anne) Woodson 1736–1790
    9. 9. Mary Woodson 1742–1810
    10. 10. George Green 1742–
    11. 11. John Woodson –1810
  2. 2. Mary Woodson 1695–1774
  3. 3. Robert Woodson 1698–1750
  4. 4. Jesse Woodson 1700–
  5. 5. Drury Woodson 1700–
  6. 6. Benjamin Woodson 1701–1735
  7. 7. Sarah Woodson 1703–1725
  8. 8. Joseph Woodson 1705–1791
  9. 9. Elizabeth Woodson 1706–1767 m. James Daniel 1709–1761
    1. 1. Chesley Daniel 1730–1814
    2. 2. James (S) Daniel –1792
    3. 3. Ruth Daniel 1732–1761
    4. 4. Margaret Daniel 1728–1734
    5. 5. Josiah Daniel 1731–1736
    6. 6. Ruth Daniel 1728–1760
  10. 10. William Woodson 1700–1815

Benjamin Woodson's Timeline

5 Records

1666
21 August 1666
Birth of Benjamin Lewis Woodson in Henrico, Virginia, United States
Henrico, Virginia, United States
1666
21 Aug 1666
Birth of Benjamin Lewis Woodson in Henrico, Virginia, United States
Henrico, Virginia, United States
1723
August 1723
Age 57
Death of Benjamin Lewis Woodson in Henrico, VA, USA
Henrico, VA, USA
1723
Aug 1723
Age 57
Death of Benjamin Lewis Woodson in Henrico, VA, USA
Henrico, VA, USA
1723
Aug 1723
Age 57
Burial of Benjamin Lewis Woodson in Henrico, Virginia
Henrico, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 August 1666
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1666; Birth city: Prince George Co; Birth state: VA
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 927.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: VNK
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 7129.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 4
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1666
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: August 1723
    Event Place: Henrico, VA, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1666; Birth city: Prince George Co; Birth state: VA
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1723
    Event Place: Henrico, VA, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aug 1723
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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