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Edward Benton 1600–1680 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 24, 1600

Birth Location: Epping, Epping Forest District, Essex, England

Death Date: Oct 28, 1680

Death Location: Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Andrew Sr

Mother: Mary Benton

Spouse(s): Alice Purden

Children(s): Edward Benton, Hannah Benton, Andrew I, Zacheus Benton, Elizabeth Benton, Tabitha Benton, John Benton, Mary Thorp, Daniel Benton, Sarah Wright, Langford Benton, Rebecka Benton

In 1600, Edward Benton entered the world in Epping, Epping Forest District, Essex, England, born to Andrew Benton Baynton Of Epping Sr And Mary Boutell Or Southernwood Benton. Edward Benton married Alice Ann Purden, and had children including Andrew Benton I, Daniel Benton, Edward Benton, Elizabeth Benton, Hannah Benton, John Benton, Langford Benton, Mary Benton Thorp, Rebecka Benton, Sarah Benton Wright, Tabitha Benton, Zacheus Benton. Edward Benton passed away in 1680 in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1600, Edward Benton entered the world in Epping, Epping Forest District, Essex, England, born to Andrew Benton Baynton Of Epping Sr And Mary Boutell Or Southernwood Benton.
  • Edward Benton married Alice Ann Purden, and had children including Andrew Benton I, Daniel Benton, Edward Benton, Elizabeth Benton, Hannah Benton, John Benton, Langford Benton, Mary Benton Thorp, Rebecka Benton, Sarah Benton Wright, Tabitha Benton, Zacheus Benton.
  • Edward Benton passed away in 1680 in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Edward Benton's Ancestors

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Edward Benton
1600–1680
Birth Place: Epping, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
Parents
Andrew Benton (Baynton) of Epping Sr
1565–1625
Epping Parish, Essex Co, England
Mary (Boutell or Southernwood,) Benton
1567–1642
Epping, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
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Edward Benton's Descendants

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Edward Benton (Feb 24, 1600–Oct 28, 1680) m. Alice (Ann) Purden (1608–22 August 1671)
  1. 1. Edward Benton 1637–1698 m. Mary (Benton) Hale 1642–1702
    1. 1. Ellin (Eleanor) Benton 1670–1749 m. Daniel (M) Wright 1674–1764
      1. 1. Philbert Wright 1690–1738 m. Esther Becraft 1695–1738
        1. 1. John (6GGF Wright originally McIntyre) Immigrant 1726–1785 m. Nancy (Ann) Evans 1760–1795
        2. 2. Anne Wright 1713–1772
        3. 3. Peter Wright 1717–1746
        4. 4. Philbert Wright 1719–1790
        5. 5. Rebecca Wright 1722–
        6. 6. John (Wright Sr - Orange Co) NC 1730–1774
        7. 7. Amos (Wright) Sr 1735–1810
        8. 8. William (Wright) Sr 1736–1822
      2. 2. Ruth (Talcott) Wright 1711–1791
      3. 3. John Wright 1709–
      4. 4. Benjamin Wright 1712–1760
      5. 5. Richard Wright 1710–1784
  2. 2. Hannah Benton 1640–1680
  3. 3. Andrew (Benton) I 1634–1714
  4. 4. Zacheus Benton 1652–1685
  5. 5. Elizabeth Benton 1647–1654
  6. 6. Tabitha Benton 1644–
  7. 7. John Benton 1643–1645
  8. 8. Mary (Benton,) Thorp 1642–1718
  9. 9. Daniel Benton 1638–1672
  10. 10. Sarah (Benton,) Wright 1650–1692
  11. 11. Langford Benton 1642–1680
  12. 12. Rebecka Benton 1628–

Edward Benton's Timeline

2 Records

1600
Feb 24, 1600
Birth of Edward Benton in Epping, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
Epping, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
1680
Oct 28, 1680
Age 80
Death of Edward Benton in Guilford, N-Hvn., Connecticut, USA
Guilford, N-Hvn., Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 24, 1600
    Event Place: Epping, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 28, 1680
    Event Place: Guilford, N-Hvn., Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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