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Chester Benjamin 1752–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Feb 1752

Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 1830

Death Location: Deruyter, Madison, New York, USA

Father: Elijah Benjamin

Mother: Hannah Taft

Spouse(s): Antje Harp

Children(s): Chester Benjamin, Elias Benjamin, Sarah Benjamin, Abigail Benjamin

Chester Benjamin was born in 1752 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA, the child of Elijah Benjamin And Hannah Taft. In 1790, Chester Benjamin resided in Rochester, Ulster, New York, United States. In 1800, Chester Benjamin resided in Cazenovia, Chenango, New York. Chester Benjamin married Antje Harp, and had children including Abigail E Benjamin, Chester Harp Benjamin, Elias Benjamin, Sarah Benjamin. Chester Benjamin passed away in 1830 in Deruyter, Madison, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • Chester Benjamin was born in 1752 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA, the child of Elijah Benjamin And Hannah Taft.
  • In 1790, Chester Benjamin resided in Rochester, Ulster, New York, United States.
  • In 1800, Chester Benjamin resided in Cazenovia, Chenango, New York.
  • Chester Benjamin married Antje Harp, and had children including Abigail E Benjamin, Chester Harp Benjamin, Elias Benjamin, Sarah Benjamin.
  • Chester Benjamin passed away in 1830 in Deruyter, Madison, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Benjamin
1725–1768
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Hannah Taft
1726–1802
Birth Location: Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Antje Harp
1756–1797
Birth Location: Rochester, Ulster, New York, USA
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Children(s)

Chester Benjamin
1796–1839
Birth Location: Madison, Madison, New York, United States
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Elias Benjamin
1782–1863
Birth Location: Accord, Ulster, New York, USA
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Sarah Benjamin
1779–1835
Birth Location: Accord, Dutchess, New York, United States
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Abigail Benjamin
1777–1849
Birth Location: Dutchess, New York, USA
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Chester Benjamin's Ancestors

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Chester Benjamin
1752–1830
Birth Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Elijah Benjamin
1725–1768
New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Hannah Taft
1726–1802
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1699–1803
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Deborah Clark
1710–1761
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1673–1738
Elizabeth Cooke
1678–1738
John Clark
1673–1750
Deborah Parke
1680–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1633–1704
Sarah Clark
1639–1716
Richard Cooke
1640–1695
Elizabeth Larabee
1652–1700
Thomas Parke
1648–1699
Mary Allyn
1648–1699

Chester Benjamin's Descendants

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Chester Benjamin (9 Feb 1752–1830) m. Antje Harp (17 AUG 1756–1797)
  1. 1. Chester (Harp) Benjamin 1796–1839 m. Tirzah Fairbank 1799–1858
    1. 1. Lura (Dolly) Benjamin 1837–1914 m. William (H) Keogh 1825–1899
      1. 1. James (Benjamin) Keogh 1865–
      2. 2. John (William) Keogh 1863–1947
      3. 3. Chester (H.) Keogh 1868–
      4. 4. Lura (Marie) Keogh 1870–
  2. 2. Elias Benjamin 1782–1863 m. Rhoda Paddock 1785–1858
    1. 1. Sidney Benjamin 1826–1863
    2. 2. Mary (E) Benjamin 1823–
    3. 3. David (E) Benjamin 1822–1890 m. Adaline 1836–
      1. 1. Lillian Benjamin 1871–
    4. 4. William (F) Benjamin 1820–1869 m. Elizabeth Sullivan 1824–1922
      1. 1. Laura (Wells) Benjamin 1862–1919 m. George (Wesley) Johnson 1861–1931
        1. 1. Deborah (Alice) Johnson 1903–1982
        2. 2. Eudora (Agnes) Johnson 1903–
        3. 3. Albert (Loomis) Johnson 1900–1965
        4. 4. Frank (Wesley) Johnson 1898–1922
        5. 5. Nettie (Sarah) Johnson 1893–
        6. 6. Bessie (Rebecca) Johnson 1891–1957
        7. 7. Lloyd (Benjamin) Johnson 1889–1889
        8. 8. Nellie (Matilda) Johnson 1887–1900
        9. 9. Cora (Elizabeth) Johnson 1886–1939
        10. 10. Daisy (Jeanette) Johnson 1884–1942
    5. 5. Mary (E) Benjamin 1817–1823
    6. 6. Isaac (Paddock) Benjamin 1815–1892
    7. 7. John (Mills) Benjamin 1813–1849
    8. 8. Hannah (Almedia) Benjamin 1810–1893
    9. 9. Robert (L) Benjamin 1808–1892
    10. 10. Edmond Benjamin 1806–1887
      1. 1. Sidney Benjamin 1850–
      2. 2. Alphena Benjamin 1846–1919 m. Louis Amiot 1854–1909
      3. 3. Lewis Benjamin 1841–
      4. 4. Rebecca Benjamin 1838–
      5. 5. Charles (G) Benjamin 1836–
    11. 11. Ezra Benjamin 1804–1871
    12. 12. Deborah Benjamin 1803–1871 m. George Hart 1800–1874
      1. 1. Elias (D P) Hart 1832–
      2. 2. Edmund (B) Hart 1839–
      3. 3. Charles (H) Hart 1836–
      4. 4. Seth (P.) Hart 1826–
      5. 5. Martin (V. B.) Hart 1828–
    13. 13. Jane (Ann) Benjamin –1905
  3. 3. Sarah Benjamin 1779–1835 m. Aaron Paddock 1773–1860
    1. 1. George (W) Paddock 1818–1901 m. Ann (C) Marsh 1827–1885
      1. 1. John Paddock 1859–
      2. 2. Albert Paddock 1864–
      3. 3. Nellie Paddock 1866–
      4. 4. Benjamin (N) Paddock 1850– m. Katherine (Sophia) Hoskins 1851–1925
        1. 1. Sherman (Asil) Paddock 1883–1956 m. Naomi (Irene) Cole 1894–1963
        2. 2. Eva Paddock 1876–1960
      5. 5. Arthur Paddock 1850–
    2. 2. Esther Paddock 1817–1818
    3. 3. Jane Paddock 1816–1848 m. Stephen Norton 1812–1890
      1. 1. George Norton 1846–
      2. 2. Edward (Lester) Norton 1844–
      3. 3. Charles Norton 1843–
      4. 4. William (Henry) Norton 1842–1929 m. Adelle (Amelia) Wood 1847–1923
        1. 1. Frederick (Harrison) Norton 1888– m. Rose (A) Reichert 1894–1976
        2. 2. John (Allan) Norton 1885–
        3. 3. William (Wood) Norton 1882–
        4. 4. Lewis (Stephen) Norton 1879–
        5. 5. William Norton 1874–1875
        6. 6. Cora (Theresa) Norton 1872– m. Max (Richard) Menschel 1893–1974
        7. 7. Oscar (Edward) Norton 1871–
        8. 8. Bernard Norton 1869–
        9. 9. Alberta (Janette) Norton 1867–
      5. 5. Herkimer (Lewis) Norton 1837–1911 m. Orilla Kingsley 1843–1918
        1. 1. Nathaniel (Lewis) Norton 1874–1920 m. Sybil (Eliza) Farnsworth 1876–1930
    4. 4. James Paddock 1814–1815
    5. 5. Nathan Paddock 1813–1895 m. Mary (Corbett) Marsh 1818–1894
      1. 1. Judson (Conrad) Paddock 1846– m. Jannet Harvey 1848–1923
        1. 1. Spencer (Judson) Paddock 1895–1898
        2. 2. Lucy (Elizabeth) Paddock 1890–1891
        3. 3. Chester (Harvey) Paddock 1888–
        4. 4. Clara (Mabel) Paddock 1885–
        5. 5. Ernest (Edward) Paddock 1876–
        6. 6. Sadie (Maud) Paddock 1874–
        7. 7. Cora (Alice) Paddock 1872–
        8. 8. Lena (May) Paddock 1870–1871
    6. 6. Daniel (Belden) Paddock 1812–1871 m. Jane (Van) Loon 1817–1898
      1. 1. Edwin (Belden) Paddock 1845–1913
      2. 2. George (Josiah) Paddock 1843–1924 m. Wealthy Force 1850–1939
        1. 1. Ernst (G) Paddock 1876–1949
        2. 2. William (Joseph) Paddock 1872–1915 m. Nellie Brenner 1875–
        3. 3. Edwin (D) Paddock 1869–1946
      3. 3. Orlando (E) Paddock 1841–1911
      4. 4. Cynthia Paddock 1839–
      5. 5. Laura (Jane) Paddock 1837–
      6. 6. Louisa (Ann) Paddock 1835–
    7. 7. Rhoda Paddock 1810–1883 m. Benjamin (Birdsall) Soule 1810–1900
    8. 8. Matilda Paddock 1809–1857 m. Mucan (Memucan) Eno 1797–1865
      1. 1. Caroline Eno 1846–1927 m. Harlow Sixbury 1845–1921
      2. 2. Mary Eno 1844–
      3. 3. Ira (L) Eno 1842–1889
      4. 4. Harlow Eno 1839–1881
      5. 5. Mucan (Adams) Eno 1837–1926 m. Mariette Fox 1838–1927
        1. 1. Elizabeth Eno 1872–1894
        2. 2. Ernest (Boyd) Eno 1870–1921
        3. 3. Dwight Eno 1864–1946 m. Mary Vogelsang 1864–1946
        4. 4. Matilda Eno 1858–1906 m. William Burke 1858–1910
      6. 6. Melissa Eno 1834–1857
      7. 7. Nathan (P) Eno 1833–1908 m. Sarah Gilbert 1839–1919
        1. 1. Sarah (Inez) Eno 1874–
        2. 2. Herbert (Nathan) Eno 1867–1958 m. Ida (Louisa) Myers 1868–1954
        3. 3. Mertice (Danforth) Eno 1866–1930
        4. 4. Emma (Adelaide) Eno 1865–1904
        5. 5. Alma (Orena) Eno 1863–
      8. 8. Minerva (B) Eno 1831– m. David Baker 1829–1920
        1. 1. Ella Baker 1870–
        2. 2. Kate (Amenia) Baker 1864–1924
        3. 3. Henry (Eno) Baker 1859–1928 m. Minnie (Brown) Jackson 1861–1929
        4. 4. Cora Baker 1856–
        5. 5. Mortimer (Eno) Baker 1854–1924
      9. 9. Mortimer (H) Eno 1830–1904 m. Cordelia (Betsy) Fox 1835–
        1. 1. Morgan Eno 1880–
      10. 10. Orena Eno 1829–1845
      11. 11. Ann (M) Eno 1827–
        1. 1. Ella Dix 1852–
      12. 12. Alma (A) Eno 1826–
        1. 1. Edwin Bixby 1849–
    9. 9. Aaron (Burr) Paddock 1807–1877 m. Susan (Maria) Norton 1812–1893
      1. 1. Richard (A) Paddock 1858–1939 m. Rosa (B) Cody 1859–
      2. 2. Ada (F) Paddock 1852– m. Lewis Savage 1847–1891
      3. 3. Helen (M) Paddock 1846–
      4. 4. Albert (J) Paddock 1843–
      5. 5. Marshall (L) Paddock 1841– m. Mary (A) Rich 1846–
      6. 6. George (D) Paddock 1839–1909 m. Mary (E) Warner 1842–1934
        1. 1. Lyman Paddock 1862–1921 m. Anna Selmeyer 1866–
      7. 7. Lewis (A) Paddock 1838–1927 m. Valina Ramaker 1876–1913
        1. 1. Bessie Paddock 1906–
        2. 2. Irving Paddock 1904–
        3. 3. Nettie Paddock 1902–
        4. 4. Ella Paddock 1900–
        5. 5. Eugene Paddock 1898–1963
      8. 8. Juliette Paddock 1835–1921 m. Samuel (Theophilus) Lockwood 1834–1913
        1. 1. Samuel (Pearl) Lockwood 1871–1937 m. Harriet (Millard) Morse 1878–1967 m. Katherine (Lincoln) Marquam –1900
        2. 2. Edna (May) Lockwood 1869–1945
        3. 3. Ernest (Herbert) Lockwood 1861–1942 m. Ellen (Fidelia) Rust 1861–1951
        4. 4. Flora (Eugenia) Lockwood 1859–1873
      9. 9. Asa (Benjamin) Paddock 1832–1907
      10. 10. Adelia (A) Paddock 1831–
      11. 11. Eleanora (B) Paddock 1830–1880
    10. 10. Elizabeth Paddock 1806–1807
    11. 11. Ruth Paddock 1804–1851 m. Ambrose (Latten) Soule 1807–1857
      1. 1. Richard (Carlos) Soule 1848–1864
      2. 2. Arabella Soule 1847–1847
      3. 3. Frances (C) Soule 1844–1847
      4. 4. James (Benjamin) Soule 1844–1928 m. Kittie Cogswell 1854–
        1. 1. Florence Soule 1885–
        2. 2. Mae Soule 1883– m. Alfred Remsen 1880–
      5. 5. Charles (Edward) Soule 1842–1925 m. Lucinda (Saxton) Hall 1843–1926
        1. 1. Leila (Ruth) Soule 1881–1931 m. George (Louis) Bitting 1875–1949
        2. 2. Fayette (Fletcher) Soule 1877–1946 m. Isabel Atkinson 1880–1964
        3. 3. Julia (Annette) Soule 1873–1945
        4. 4. Charles (Edward) Soule 1871–1951 m. Celeste (Harriet) Webb 1882–1945
        5. 5. Mary (Laura) Soule 1869–1948
      6. 6. Julius (Myron) Soule 1839–1860
      7. 7. Ambrose (Latten) Soule 1837–1857
        1. 1. Isabelle (Sophia) Soule 1857–1939
        2. 2. William (Florus) Soule 1852–1936
      8. 8. Julia (Annah) Soule 1835–1912 m. Edward (Livingston) Craw 1832–1912
        1. 1. Evelyn (Noble) Craw 1879–1964 m. Francis (Lewis) Wurzburg 1877–1954
        2. 2. Viola Craw 1874–1958 m. Lueve Parcell 1878–1960
        3. 3. Claribel Craw 1872–1879
        4. 4. Florence (Laura) Craw 1870–1877
        5. 5. Mary (Cordelia) Craw 1869–1963
        6. 6. Sara (Annette) Craw 1868–1919
        7. 7. Edward (S) Craw 1862–1919
        8. 8. Lillian (Inez) Craw 1859–1879
      9. 9. Sarah Soule 1834–1856
      10. 10. Annette Soule 1832–1858
        1. 1. Mary (Annette) Toan 1858–1858
      11. 11. Mary Soule 1830–1852
      12. 12. William (L) Soule 1828–1829
      13. 13. Jane Soule 1826–1832
      14. 14. Cordelia (M) Soule 1825–1854
      15. 15. George (R) Soule –1863
    12. 12. Chester (B) Paddock 1803–
      1. 1. George (Adams) Paddock 1828–1905 m. Sarah Braley 1833–1891
        1. 1. Caroline Paddock 1856–1916
        2. 2. Esther (Ann) Paddock 1854–1924 m. Melvin (Hubbard) Neal 1847–1912
        3. 3. Hattil (B) Paddock 1852–1933 m. Mary (Jane) Pretheroe –1872 m. Ellen Phoenix 1854–1933
    13. 13. Maria Paddock 1802– m. Darius (Benjamin) Gage 1801–1875
      1. 1. Eliza Gage 1822–1915 m. Miles Shepard 1815–1899
        1. 1. Florence (S) Shepard 1850–
        2. 2. Alonzo (B) Shepard 1843–
        3. 3. Maria Shephard 1841–
        4. 4. Julia Shepard 1835–
    14. 14. Ann Paddock 1800–1889 m. Harlow Eno 1802–1881
      1. 1. Sarah (E.) Eno 1831–
      2. 2. Horace (Paddock) Eno 1824–1866
      3. 3. Eleanor Eno 1825–1827
      4. 4. Orville (C) Eno 1828–1892 m. Maggie 1844–
      5. 5. Edwin (Lester) Eno 1830– m. Josephine (A.) Eno 1834–
        1. 1. Lettie (M.) Eno 1860–
      6. 6. Albert (H) Eno 1833–1916 m. Jennie Richards 1835–1880 m. Helen Eno 1846–
        1. 1. Albert (D.) Eno 1861–
        2. 2. Fredric Eno 1866–
        3. 3. Jennie (M.) Eno 1876–
      7. 7. Adelbert (A) Eno 1840–1902
      8. 8. Mary (Jane) Eno 1841–
      9. 9. Benjamin (P) Eno 1843–
    15. 15. Miriam Paddock 1798–
  4. 4. Abigail (E) Benjamin 1777–1849 m. Horace Paddock 1775–1860
    1. 1. Andrew (E) Paddock 1817–
    2. 2. Nathan (D) Paddock 1813–1816
    3. 3. Sophia Paddock 1811–
    4. 4. Samantha Paddock 1810–1841
    5. 5. Horace (Benjamin) Paddock 1808– m. Ann Short 1811–
      1. 1. William (John) Paddock 1842–
      2. 2. Emily (Rachel) Paddock 1838–1858
      3. 3. Martha (Abigail) Paddock 1837–
      4. 4. Laura (Samantha) Paddock 1833–1923
      5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Paddock 1832–1888 m. Mary (Ann) Kintz 1838–1919
        1. 1. Maggie (E.) Padock 1873–
        2. 2. Rose (Alice) Paddock 1878–
        3. 3. Mary (Agnes) Paddock 1875–1906
        4. 4. Francis (Maude) Paddock 1871– m. John (Barnett) Stewart 1869–
        5. 5. George (Benjamin) Paddock 1866–
        6. 6. James (Alfred) Paddock 1860–1920 m. Margaret Reynolds 1865–
      6. 6. Ann Paddock 1831– m. John Nepps 1826–1880
        1. 1. Charles Nepps 1869–1930 m. Mary (V) Quigley 1868–1897
        2. 2. Horace Nepps 1856–
      7. 7. Mary (Catherine) Paddock 1835–
    6. 6. Maria Paddock 1806–1883
    7. 7. Laura Paddock 1802–1884

Chester Benjamin's Timeline

7 Records

1752
9 Feb 1752
Birth of Chester Benjamin in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
1790
1790
Age 38
Chester Benjamin resided here in Rochester, Ulster, New York, United States
Rochester, Ulster, New York, United States
1800
1800
Age 48
Chester Benjamin resided here in Cazenovia, Chenango, New York
Cazenovia, Chenango, New York
1810
1810
Age 58
Chester Benjamin resided here in De Ruyter, Madison, New York, United States
De Ruyter, Madison, New York, United States
1820
1820
Age 68
Chester Benjamin resided here in Madison, New York, United States
Madison, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 78
Chester Benjamin resided here in De Ruyter, Madison, New York, United States
De Ruyter, Madison, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 78
Death of Chester Benjamin in Deruyter, Madison, New York, USA
Deruyter, Madison, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1752
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1752; Birth city: Preston; Birth state: CT.
    [6] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Rochester, Ulster, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Rochester, Ulster, New York; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Cazenovia, Chenango, New York
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Cazenovia, Chenango, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: De Ruyter, Madison, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: De Ruyter, Madison, New York; Roll: 28; Page: 803; Family History Number: 0181382; Image: 00177.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Madison, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Madison, New York; Roll: M33_73; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: De Ruyter, Madison, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: De Ruyter, Madison, New York; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Deruyter, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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