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Deacon John Benedict 1649–1729 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Feb 1649

Birth Location: Southold, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America

Death Date: 11 Nov 1729

Death Location: Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Thomas I

Mother: Mary Bridgham

Spouse(s): Phoebe Gregory

Children(s): John II, Benjamin Benedict, James Benedict, Phebe Benedict, Sarah Benedict, Mary Taylor, Thomas Benedict

The story of Deacon John Benedict began in 1649 in Southold, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America. Deacon John Benedict married Phoebe Gregory, and had children including Benjamin Joseph Benedict, James Benedict, John Benedict Ii, Mary Benedict Taylor, Phebe Benedict, Sarah Benedict, Thomas Benedict. Deacon John Benedict passed away in 1729 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Deacon John Benedict began in 1649 in Southold, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America.
  • Deacon John Benedict married Phoebe Gregory, and had children including Benjamin Joseph Benedict, James Benedict, John Benedict Ii, Mary Benedict Taylor, Phebe Benedict, Sarah Benedict, Thomas Benedict.
  • Deacon John Benedict passed away in 1729 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Deacon Benedict's Ancestors

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Deacon Benedict
1649–1729
Birth Place: Southold, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Benedict I
1617–1690
Long Stratton, Norfolk, England
Mary Bridgham
1618–1719
Morningthorpe, Norfolk, England.
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Deacon Benedict's Descendants

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Deacon (John) Benedict (06 Feb 1649–11 Nov 1729) m. Phoebe Gregory (1649–12 May 1737)
  1. 1. John (Benedict) II 1676–1766
  2. 2. Benjamin (Joseph) Benedict 1678–1773 m. Mary (Rose) Platt 1683–1771
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Benedict) Drinkwater 1706–1749
    2. 2. Benjamin Benedict 1707–1779
    3. 3. Timothy Benedict 1709–1791
    4. 4. Dorothy Benedict 1710–
    5. 5. Mary (Benedict) Dibble 1712–1799
    6. 6. John Benedict 1714–1778 m. Lucy (Unknown) Benedict 1715–1794
      1. 1. Alexander Benedict 1739–1787
      2. 2. Lucy (Benedict) Noble 1741–1809
      3. 3. John Benedict 1745–1830
      4. 4. Elijah Benedict 1747–
      5. 5. Rachel (Benedict) Wilson 1748–1835
      6. 6. Samuel Benedict 1743–1820 m. Mary Dibble 1746–1825
        1. 1. Samuel Benedict 1778–
        2. 2. Lucy Benedict 1772–
        3. 3. David Benedict 1773–1867 m. Jennie McAllister 1774–1857
        4. 4. Miriam (Benedict) Blackmer 1775–1834
        5. 5. Ezra Benedict 1780–1854
        6. 6. Mary Benedict 1785–1796
        7. 7. Rachel (Benedict) Grimes 1789–1870
        8. 8. Hannah (Benedict) Chamberlain 1791–1812
    7. 7. Daniel Benedict 1716–1783
    8. 8. Samuel Benedict 1719–1740
    9. 9. Racheall (Benedict) Bradshaw 1721–1752
    10. 10. Amos Benedict 1722–1809
    11. 11. Thankfull (Benedict) Whitney 1727–
  3. 3. James Benedict 1685–1762
  4. 4. Phebe Benedict 1673–
  5. 5. Sarah Benedict 1673–1767
  6. 6. Mary (Benedict) Taylor 1680–
  7. 7. Thomas Benedict 1682–1763

Deacon Benedict's Timeline

2 Records

1649
06 Feb 1649
Birth of Deacon John Benedict in Southold, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
Southold, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
1729
11 Nov 1729
Age 80
Death of Deacon John Benedict in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Feb 1649
    Event Place: Southold, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Mary Benedict Olmstead, Memorial ID 34791852

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1729
    Event Place: Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Mary Benedict Olmstead, Memorial ID 34791852

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Mary Benedict Olmstead, Memorial ID 34791852

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