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Benjamin Louis Woodson 1666–1723 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1666

Birth Location: Curles Plantation, Prince George, Henrico County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Aug 1723

Death Location: Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Col. Sr

Mother: Sarah Ferris

Spouse(s): Sarah Porter, Judith Tarleton

Children(s): Elizabeth Woodson

In 1666, Benjamin Louis Woodson entered the world in Curles Plantation, Prince George, Henrico County, Virginia, USA, born to Col Robert Potato Hole Woodson Sr And Sarah Elizabeth Ferris. In 1700, Benjamin Louis Woodson resided in Charles City, Virginia. Benjamin Louis Woodson married Judith Tarleton, Sarah Porter, and had children including Elizabeth Woodson. Benjamin Louis Woodson passed away in 1723 in Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1666, Benjamin Louis Woodson entered the world in Curles Plantation, Prince George, Henrico County, Virginia, USA, born to Col Robert Potato Hole Woodson Sr And Sarah Elizabeth Ferris.
  • In 1700, Benjamin Louis Woodson resided in Charles City, Virginia.
  • Benjamin Louis Woodson married Judith Tarleton, Sarah Porter, and had children including Elizabeth Woodson.
  • Benjamin Louis Woodson passed away in 1723 in Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Woodson's Ancestors

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Benjamin Woodson
1666–1723
Birth Place: Curles Plantation, Prince George, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Col. Robert "Potato Hole" Woodson Sr
1634–1707
Fleur De Hundred, Prince George, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Ferris
1638–1689
Curles Plantation, James City, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Alexander Woodson
1552–1618
Bristol, Somerset, , England
Sarah (Isabelle) Winston
1595–1659
Devonshire, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Richard (James Ferris) I
1596–1637
Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Sarah Hambleton
1616–1677
James City, Henrico County, Virginia, American Colony
Great-Grandparents
John I
1545–1628
Alice Hammon
1565–1586
Nicholas Ferrer
1544–1620
Mary Woodenoth
1562–1634
James Abercorn
1575–1618
Marion Boyd
1583–1632
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reginald Woodson
1516–1550
William Hammon
1500–1565
Margareta Thew
1530–1575
George Woodnoth
1528–1603
Anne Starkey
1530–1634
Thomas Kilmarnock
1544–1611
Margaretha Campbell
1550–1597

Benjamin Woodson's Descendants

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Benjamin (Louis) Woodson (21 Aug 1666–Aug 1723) m. Sarah Porter (1 Jun 1668–12 Aug 1716) m. Judith Tarleton (1662–7 Feb 1714)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Woodson 1710–1761 m. James (Daniel) II 1707–1761
    1. 1. Lt (James Daniel) III 1730–1791 m. Smith 1725– m. Elizabeth West 1735–1800
      1. 1. Matthew Daniel 1745–1825 m. Rachel Satterfield 1759–1805
        1. 1. Matthew Daniel 1784–1863 m. Agnes Marr 1785–
        2. 2. Green Daniel 1788– m. Elizabeth Day 1793–
        3. 3. Jane (Smith) Daniel 1790–1873 m. Robert Wallace 1774–1846
        4. 4. Lucy Daniel 1800–1870 m. William (A.) Griffith 1796–1834
        5. 5. John Daniel 1777–1829 m. Elizabeth (Patsey) Yarborough 1780–1860
      2. 2. John (West) Daniel 1765–1814

Benjamin Woodson's Timeline

5 Records

1666
21 Aug 1666
Birth of Benjamin Louis Woodson in Curles Plantation, Prince George, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Curles Plantation, Prince George, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
1700
12 July 1700
Age 34
Benjamin Louis Woodson was married in Henrico Co, VA
Henrico Co, VA
1700
7 Jun 1700
Age 34
Benjamin Louis Woodson resided here in Charles City, Virginia
Charles City, Virginia
1723
August 1723
Age 57
Death of Benjamin Louis Woodson in Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia
Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia
1723
Aug 1723
Age 57
Death of Benjamin Louis Woodson in Curles Plantation, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Curles Plantation, Henrico County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1666
    Event Place: Curles Plantation, Prince George, Henrico County, Virginia, 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. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8811.100; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12 July 1700
    Event Place: Henrico Co, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1666; Birth city: Prince George Co; Birth state: VA.
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8811.100; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1700
    Event Place: Charles City, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; The Record Book, 1699-1757; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: 1116/203

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: August 1723
    Event Place: Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1723
    Event Place: Curles Plantation, Henrico County, Virginia, 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
    [5] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henrico County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America

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