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Captain Benjamin Schoonover 1745–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 December 1745

Birth Location: Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA

Death Date: 5 October 1838

Death Location: Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Thomas Schoonover

Mother: Marya Westfall

Spouse(s): Mary Hand

Children(s): Phoebe Gainer, Ebenezer Schoonover, Henry Schoonover, Amy Schoonover, Margaret Webley, William Schoonover, Nancy Schoonover, Mary Schoonover, Joshua Schoonover, Joseph Schoonover, Benjamin Schoonover, Daniel Schoonover

In 1745, Captain Benjamin Schoonover entered the world in Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA, born to Thomas Schoonover And Marya Westfall. In 1782, Captain Benjamin Schoonover resided in 05 00, Hampshire County, VA. Captain Benjamin Schoonover married Mary Hand, and had children including Amy Schoonover, Benjamin Schoonover, Daniel David Schoonover, Ebenezer Schoonover, Henry Schoonover, Joseph Schoonover, Joshua Schoonover, Margaret Isner Webley, Mary Ann Schoonover, Nancy Agness Schoonover, Phoebe Gainer, William Schoonover. Captain Benjamin Schoonover passed away in 1838 in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1745, Captain Benjamin Schoonover entered the world in Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA, born to Thomas Schoonover And Marya Westfall.
  • In 1782, Captain Benjamin Schoonover resided in 05 00, Hampshire County, VA.
  • Captain Benjamin Schoonover married Mary Hand, and had children including Amy Schoonover, Benjamin Schoonover, Daniel David Schoonover, Ebenezer Schoonover, Henry Schoonover, Joseph Schoonover, Joshua Schoonover, Margaret Isner Webley, Mary Ann Schoonover, Nancy Agness Schoonover, Phoebe Gainer, William Schoonover.
  • Captain Benjamin Schoonover passed away in 1838 in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Schoonover
1714–1775
Birth Location: Kingston, Ulster, NY, USA
TS
Marya Westfall
1719–1785
Birth Location: Machackemeck, Orange, New York Colony, British, Colonial, America
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary Hand
1755–1841
Birth Location: Clyduff, Kings Co, Leinster Providence, Ireland
MH

Children(s)

Phoebe Gainer
1798–1887
Birth Location: Randolph County, West Virginia, USA
PG
Ebenezer Schoonover
1784–1842
Birth Location: Randolph, West Virginia, United States
ES
Henry Schoonover
1775–1860
Birth Location: Randolph Co, VA now, West Virginia, United States
HS
Amy Schoonover
1773–1833
Birth Location: Northhampton, Pennsylvania, United States
AS
Margaret Webley
1785–1826
Birth Location: Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
MW
William Schoonover
1790–1865
Birth Location: Randolph, West Virginia, United States
WS
Nancy Schoonover
1797–1880
Birth Location: Randolph, West Virginia, United States
NS
Mary Schoonover
1773–
Birth Location: Randolph Co., WV
MS
Joshua Schoonover
1788–1864
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
JS
Joseph Schoonover
1794–1874
Birth Location: Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
JS
Benjamin Schoonover
1787–1850
Birth Location: Randolph, West Virginia, United States
BS
Daniel Schoonover
1781–1872
Birth Location: Randolph, West Virginia, United States
DS

Captain Schoonover's Ancestors

Self
Captain Schoonover
1745–1838
Birth Place: Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
Parents
Thomas Schoonover
1714–1775
Kingston, Ulster, NY, USA
Marya Westfall
1719–1785
Machackemeck, Orange, New York Colony, British, Colonial, America
Grandparents
Nicolaas (Van) Schoonover
1685–1729
Weyntje (Sabina Wyntjen Kwik aka Quick) Kwick
1692–1728
Rochester, Ulster, New York, United States
Jacob (Janszen) Westfall
1693–1784
Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
Margriet (Cornelius Maria De) Duyster
1693–1775
Hurley, Ulster, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Debora Davidts
1665–1715
Dirck Vliet
1652–1702
Thomas Quick
1644–1698
Rymerick Westfall
1653–1728
Johannes Westfall
1660–1725
Marretje Cool
1666–1728
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christoffel Davidts
1616–1677
Maria Beeckman
1640–1675
Adriaen Vliet
–1689
Agatha Spruyt
1630–1690
Theunis Quick
1600–1666
Belitje Vlechtenstyn
1604–1689
Jurian Westvaal
1621–1667
Marritje Noordstrand
1635–1671

Captain Schoonover's Descendants

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Captain (Benjamin) Schoonover (14 December 1745–5 October 1838) m. Mary Hand (1755–1841)
  1. 1. Phoebe Gainer 1798–1887 m. George (Washington) Gainer 1794–1865
    1. 1. John (B) Gainer 1832–1911 m. Elizabeth Bolyard 1835–1900
      1. 1. Phoebe (Catherine) Gainer 1860–1905 m. Archibald Coberly 1860–1913
        1. 1. George (Harley) Coberly 1886–1954 m. Nettie (Eveline) Sharps 1887–1976
        2. 2. Mamie (Chloe) Bartlett 1892–1963 m. Dellet (Elmer) Bartlett 1892–1973
        3. 3. Icy (Mae) Coberly 1882–1921
        4. 4. Ora (Ida) Coberly 1886–1975
        5. 5. Wendell (Olen) Coberly 1902–1980
        6. 6. Ida (Ora) Isner 1885–1975
    2. 2. Bryan (G) Gainer 1832–1892 m. Virginia (Etta) Ganer 1837–1867
      1. 1. Joseph (B.) Gainer 1870–1919
      2. 2. Malissa (Ellen) Ferguson 1859–1911
      3. 3. Burton (Kitele) Gainer 1872–1964
    3. 3. Sturm Gainer 1839–1864
    4. 4. Samuel (W) Gainer 1840–1923 m. Elizabeth Gainer 1838–1915
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Wilmoth 1875–1962
      2. 2. Alice (B.) Gainer 1877–1878
      3. 3. Elam (E.) Gainer 1869–1877
      4. 4. Stansberry (J.) Gainer 1862–1862
      5. 5. Ulysses (S. Grant) Gainer 1867–1873
      6. 6. Alcinda (Louisa) Coberly 1864–1954 m. Christopher (Columbus) Coberly 1859–1917
        1. 1. Dollie (B) Coberly 1898–1991
        2. 2. Levi (Wade) Coberly 1888–1977 m. Edna (Blanche) Coberly 1896–1978
    5. 5. Daniel (S.) Gainer 1824–1912 m. Rachel Gainer 1833–1871
      1. 1. Silas (W.) Gainer 1858–1908
      2. 2. Matthew (Luther) Gainer 1854–1933
      3. 3. William (Clinton) Gainer 1859–1932
      4. 4. Amos (T.) Gainer 1865–1876
    6. 6. Delila Janet 1829–1916
    7. 7. Margaret Gainer 1836–1896 m. Jehu (John) Wilmoth 1832–1891
      1. 1. Deliah (Antha Ellis) Griffith 1866–1947
      2. 2. Ira (Moody) Wilmoth 1881–1968
    8. 8. George (Edward) Gainer 1844–1912 m. Mary (Jane) Gainer 1850–1929
      1. 1. French (Wyatt) Gainer 1869–1926 m. Sarah (M) Gainer 1878–1974
        1. 1. Gilbert (J) Gainer 1908–1992
        2. 2. Ruth (Bryan) LaPierre 1916–2000
    9. 9. Catherine Gainer 1847–1941 m. Mose (P.) Collett 1839–1909
  2. 2. Ebenezer Schoonover 1784–1842
  3. 3. Henry Schoonover 1775–1860 m. Mary Canfield 1781–1843
    1. 1. Daniel Schoonover 1815–1888
    2. 2. Nathan Schoonover 1802–1875
    3. 3. James Schoonover 1806–1880
    4. 4. Henry Schoonover 1806–
    5. 5. Benjamin Schoonover 1819–1870
    6. 6. John (Cyrus) Schoonover 1811–1888
    7. 7. Solomon Schoonover 1808–
    8. 8. Orlando Schoonover 1804–
    9. 9. Joseph Schoonover 1825–
    10. 10. Elizabeth Schoonover 1809–
    11. 11. Elizabeth Schoonover 1806–1870
    12. 12. William Schoonover 1814–
  4. 4. Amy Schoonover 1773–1833
  5. 5. Margaret (Isner) Webley 1785–1826 m. Jacob (Isner) I 1791–1816
    1. 1. Jacob (Isner) Sr 1814–1889
  6. 6. William Schoonover 1790–1865 m. Charlotte Scoonover 1797–1876
    1. 1. John Schoonover 1816–1864
  7. 7. Nancy (Agness) Schoonover 1797–1880 m. Amos (Nathaniel) Canfield 1794–1881
    1. 1. Elisha (C) Canfield 1828–1906
    2. 2. Isaac Canfield 1818–1910
    3. 3. Lydia (Ann) Wilmoth 1822–1916
    4. 4. Amos (Jesse) Canfield 1832–1916
    5. 5. David (Blackman) Canfield 1837–1858
  8. 8. Mary (Ann) Schoonover 1773–
  9. 9. Joshua Schoonover 1788–1864
  10. 10. Joseph Schoonover 1794–1874
  11. 11. Benjamin Schoonover 1787–1850
  12. 12. Daniel (David) Schoonover 1781–1872 m. Susanna (Betty) Schoonover 1774–1854

Captain Schoonover's Timeline

3 Records

1745
14 December 1745
Birth of Captain Benjamin Schoonover in Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
1782
1782
Age 37
Captain Benjamin Schoonover resided here in 05 00, Hampshire County, VA
05 00, Hampshire County, VA
1838
5 October 1838
Age 93
Death of Captain Benjamin Schoonover in Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 December 1745
    Event Place: Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1741; Birth city: Kingston; Birth state: NY
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23758.007; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 10
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 05 00, Hampshire County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 109

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 October 1838
    Event Place: Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1741; Birth city: Kingston; Birth state: NY
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
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