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Elias Benson 1765–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1765

Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA

Death Date: 29 Dec 1849

Death Location: Benson, Rutland County, Vermont, USA

Father: Ellis Benson

Mother: Rachel Prince

Spouse(s): Polly Benson

Children(s): Ira Benson, Almira Benson, Sylvia Benson, Polly Benson, Chester Benson, Roxie Benson, Relief Benson, Sylvia Benson, Luther Benson, Seth Benson, Justice Benson

Elias Benson was born in 1765 in Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA, the child of Ellis Benson And Rachel Prince. In 1790, Elias Benson resided in Orwell, Rutland, Vermont, United States. In 1800, Elias Benson resided in Benson, Rutland, Vermont. Elias Benson married Polly Benson, and had children including Almira Benson, Chester Benson, Ira Benson, Justice Benson, Luther Benson, Polly Benson, Relief Benson, Roxie Benson, Seth Ellis Benson, Sylvia Benson. Elias Benson passed away in 1849 in Benson, Rutland County, Vermont, USA.

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Biography

  • Elias Benson was born in 1765 in Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA, the child of Ellis Benson And Rachel Prince.
  • In 1790, Elias Benson resided in Orwell, Rutland, Vermont, United States.
  • In 1800, Elias Benson resided in Benson, Rutland, Vermont.
  • Elias Benson married Polly Benson, and had children including Almira Benson, Chester Benson, Ira Benson, Justice Benson, Luther Benson, Polly Benson, Relief Benson, Roxie Benson, Seth Ellis Benson, Sylvia Benson.
  • Elias Benson passed away in 1849 in Benson, Rutland County, Vermont, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ellis Benson
1736–1814
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
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Rachel Prince
1734–1815
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Polly Benson
1774–1853
Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Children(s)

Ira Benson
1820–1910
Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Almira Benson
1815–1863
Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Sylvia Benson
1812–1912
Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Polly Benson
1810–1910
Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Chester Benson
1809–1810
Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Roxie Benson
1807–1907
Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Relief Benson
1806–1906
Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Sylvia Benson
1804–1850
Birth Location: , , Vermont, USA
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Luther Benson
1798–1822
Birth Location: Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Seth Benson
1791–1881
Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Justice Benson
1808–1885
Birth Location: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
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Elias Benson's Ancestors

Self
Elias Benson
1765–1849
Birth Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Parents
Ellis Benson
1736–1814
Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Rachel Prince
1734–1815
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
William Benson
1710–1739
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Ellis
1719–1741
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Benson
1680–1710
Elizabeth Stetson
1682–1711
Joel Ellis
1689–1731
Mary Getchell
1695–1744
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Benson
1634–1711
Elizabeth Marsh
1638–1703
Samuel Stetson
1646–1723
Lydia Pickles
1662–1704
Freeman Ellis
1661–1728
Mercy Winslow
1676–1755
Thomas Getchell
1655–1732
Mary Alden
1655–1738

Elias Benson's Descendants

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Elias Benson (12 Oct 1765–29 Dec 1849) m. Polly Benson (14 Dec 1774–7 Feb 1853)
  1. 1. Ira Benson 1820–1910 m. Emeline 1826–
    1. 1. Fannie Benson 1854–
  2. 2. Almira Benson 1815–1863 m. Henry (W) Belden 1808–1875
    1. 1. William (Henry) Belden 1838–1898
  3. 3. Sylvia Benson 1812–1912
  4. 4. Polly Benson 1810–1910 m. Melvin Gibbs 1808–1908
  5. 5. Chester Benson 1809–1810
  6. 6. Roxie Benson 1807–1907
  7. 7. Relief Benson 1806–1906
  8. 8. Sylvia Benson 1804–1850 m. George (N.) Godfrey 1787–
    1. 1. Ira (Benson) Godfrey 1834–1901 m. Sarah (E) Atkinson 1840–1905
      1. 1. William Godfrey 1870–
      2. 2. Abbie Godfrey 1868–
      3. 3. Ralph (A) Godfrey 1865–
      4. 4. Henry (Elmer) Godfrey 1861–1936
      5. 5. Sylvia Godfrey 1859–1870
      6. 6. Edna (L) Godfrey 1858–
  9. 9. Luther Benson 1798–1822 m. Martha Stiles 1798–1854
    1. 1. Samuel (Styles) Benson 1821–1908
  10. 10. Seth (Ellis) Benson 1791–1881 m. Sally King 1798–1841 m. Eleanor (Grace) Doane 1791–
    1. 1. Henry (James) Benson 1819–1897
    2. 2. Sarah (E) Benson 1845–
    3. 3. Mary Benson 1840–
    4. 4. Seth Benson 1837–
    5. 5. Horace Benson 1834–
    6. 6. Norman Benson 1828–1928
    7. 7. Lucinda Benson 1825–1925
  11. 11. Justice Benson 1808–1885 m. Deborah (C) Perry 1825–1897 m. Eliza (A) Benson 1810–1850 m. Jane (R) King 1824–1859
    1. 1. Cora Benson 1867–1923
    2. 2. Ira (Justis) Benson 1864–1910
    3. 3. Perry (Vernon) Benson 1862–1962
    4. 4. Frederick (Justus) Benson 1857–1863
    5. 5. Almira Benson 1856–1863
    6. 6. Charlie (E) Benson 1853–1861
    7. 7. Eliza (J) Benson 1852–1852
    8. 8. Liefie Benson 1849–1908
    9. 9. Emma Benson 1842–1897
    10. 10. Andrew (L) Benson 1844–1913 m. Ella Brownwell 1851–
      1. 1. Leroy (J.) Benson 1877–
    11. 11. Abbie Benson 1841–1871
    12. 12. Alan (E) Benson 1847–1849
    13. 13. Lucinda (Jane) Benson 1839–1840
    14. 14. C. (E.) Benson 1846–1924 m. Alice Hatch 1842–1924
      1. 1. Rollin (K) Benson 1885– m. Oda (E) Benson 1886–
        1. 1. Clifford (L) Benson 1910–
        2. 2. Clayton (E) Benson 1908–
      2. 2. Lola (M) Benson 1877–
      3. 3. Burrit (E) Benson 1873–1966 m. Anna (M) Renson 1870–
        1. 1. Alice (J) Benson 1908–1992 m. Charles (T) Leupold 1903–1957
      4. 4. Harry (E) Benson 1867–1908 m. Ella Benson 1873–1963
        1. 1. Ralph (W) Benson 1899–1983 m. Loleda (Helena) Kuhlman 1900–1994
      5. 5. Justus (A) Benson 1871–1933 m. Anna (B) Benson 1871–1956
        1. 1. Frederick (W) Benson 1909–2000 m. Elizabeth Stain 1911–1975
        2. 2. Catherine (Margaret) Benson 1905–2001 m. Charles (Eric) Vieth 1903–1987
        3. 3. Burrett (E) Benson 1903–1982 m. Juanita Benson 1904–1980
        4. 4. Justus (Andress Jr) Benson 1901–1976 m. Viola Benson 1905–1971
        5. 5. Alice (B) Word 1898–1986 m. Lyman (W) Wood 1899–1966
        6. 6. Harold (E) Benson 1896–1972 m. Ruth (L) Benson 1897–1990
        7. 7. Raymond (F) Benson 1894–1977 m. Margaret (M) Benson 1892–1990
    15. 15. Infant Benson 1871–1871
    16. 16. Amanda (Mahala) Benson 1838–1838
    17. 17. Rachel (Adelaide) Benson 1836–1837

Elias Benson's Timeline

8 Records

1765
12 Oct 1765
Birth of Elias Benson in Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
1790
1790
Age 25
Elias Benson resided here in Orwell, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Orwell, Rutland, Vermont, United States
1800
1800
Age 35
Elias Benson resided here in Benson, Rutland, Vermont
Benson, Rutland, Vermont
1810
1810
Age 45
Elias Benson resided here in Benson, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Benson, Rutland, Vermont, United States
1820
1820
Age 55
Elias Benson resided here in Benson, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Benson, Rutland, Vermont, United States
1830
1830
Age 65
Elias Benson resided here in Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
1840
1840
Age 75
Elias Benson resided here in Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
1849
29 Dec 1849
Age 84
Death of Elias Benson in Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1765
    Event Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index
    [2] Vermont, Vital Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Orwell, Rutland, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Orwell, Rutland, Vermont; Series: M637; Roll: 12; Page: 253; Image: 184; Family History Library Film: 0568152

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont; Series: M32; Roll: 52; Page: 14; Image: 16; Family History Library Film: 218689

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 45; Image: 00033; Family History Library Film: 0218669

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont; Page: 592; NARA Roll: M33_126; Image: 279

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont; Series: M19; Roll: 188; Page: 9; Family History Library Film: 0027454

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 545; Page: 26; Image: 57; Family History Library Film: 0027441

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1849
    Event Place: Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index
    [2] Vermont, Vital Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benson, Rutland County, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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