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Elizabeth Benedict 1705–1749 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1705

Birth Location: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 30 Jul 1749

Death Location: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA

Father: Benjamin Benedict

Mother: Mary Platt

Spouse(s): William Drinkwater

Children(s): Sarah Drinkwater, Abigail Drinkwater, Mary Drinkwater, Hannah Drinkwater, Elizabeth Drinkwater, John Drinkwater, Thomas Drinkwater

In 1705, Elizabeth Benedict entered the world in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to Benjamin Benedict And Mary Platt. Elizabeth Benedict married William Drinkwater, and had children including Abigail Drinkwater, Elizabeth Drinkwater, Hannah Drinkwater, John Drinkwater, Mary Drinkwater, Sarah Drinkwater, Thomas Drinkwater. Elizabeth Benedict passed away in 1749 in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1705, Elizabeth Benedict entered the world in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to Benjamin Benedict And Mary Platt.
  • Elizabeth Benedict married William Drinkwater, and had children including Abigail Drinkwater, Elizabeth Drinkwater, Hannah Drinkwater, John Drinkwater, Mary Drinkwater, Sarah Drinkwater, Thomas Drinkwater.
  • Elizabeth Benedict passed away in 1749 in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Benedict's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Benedict
1705–1749
Birth Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Benjamin Benedict
1678–1773
Norwalk,Fairfield,Connecticut,USA
Mary Platt
1674–1771
Huntington,Suffolk,New York,USA
Grandparents
John Benedict
1643–1729
Southold,Long Island,New York,USA
Phebe Gregory
1650–1749
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
John Platt
1631–1705
Ware,,Hertfordshire,England
Hannah Clark
1640–1705
Milford,New Haven,Connecticut,USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Benedict
1617–1690
Mary Bridgum
1619–1719
John Gregory
1614–1689
Sarah John
1614–1689
Richard Platt
1603–1684
Mary Wood
1605–1676
George Clark
1615–1690
Sarah Harvey
1622–1689
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ralph Bridgum
1590–1640
Mary Crewell
1590–1638

Elizabeth Benedict's Descendants

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Elizabeth Benedict (17 Jan 1705–30 Jul 1749) m. William Drinkwater (17 Nov 1701–1758)
  1. 1. Sarah Drinkwater 1738–1811 m. Stephen Ferriss 1729–1832
    1. 1. Stephen Ferriss 1772–1860
    2. 2. Elizabeth Ferriss 1775–1866 m. Ezra Drake 1769–1841
    3. 3. Mercy Ferriss 1773–1859 m. Elisha Murray 1767–1857
    4. 4. Gerardus Ferriss 1779–1867 m. Polly Davis 1784–1858
    5. 5. John Ferriss 1810–1865 m. Sarah Ferris 1833–1869
      1. 1. Sally (Maria) Ferris 1803– m. Elisha Judd –1864
      2. 2. Caroline (S) Ferris 1818– m. Darius Henderson 1815–
        1. 1. Carrie (E) Henderson 1860–
        2. 2. Alice (I) Henderson 1849–
        3. 3. Mary (J) Henderson 1841–
        4. 4. Vernon (F) Henderson 1840–1862
      3. 3. Marshall Ferris 1809–1858 m. Nancy (Elizabeth) Newton 1820–1868
        1. 1. Charles (Henry) Ferris 1846–1870
        2. 2. Lamora Ferris 1855–1871
        3. 3. Marshall Ferris 1857–1915 m. Weltha (Colman) Barrows 1862–1954
        4. 4. John (J.) Ferris 1848–1868
        5. 5. Ellis (S.) Ferris 1847–1894
        6. 6. Frank (Darins) Ferris 1853–1930 m. Emma (C) Clark 1852–1939
      4. 4. Amerilla (S.) Ferris 1823– m. Daniel (P.) Rose 1814–1895
      5. 5. Irene (M.) Ferris 1815–1889
      6. 6. George (Nelson) Ferriss 1810– m. Polly (A.) Fowler –1890
      7. 7. Polly (Miranda) Ferriss 1805–1875 m. Ellis Sweetlove 1802–
  2. 2. Abigail Drinkwater 1737–
  3. 3. Mary Drinkwater 1736–1817
  4. 4. Hannah Drinkwater 1734–1758
  5. 5. Elizabeth Drinkwater 1733–1787 m. John Beeman 1726–1776
  6. 6. John Drinkwater 1731–1755
  7. 7. Thomas Drinkwater 1729–1755

Elizabeth Benedict's Timeline

2 Records

1705
17 Jan 1705
Birth of Elizabeth Benedict in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1749
30 Jul 1749
Age 44
Death of Elizabeth Benedict in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1705
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1704; Birth city: Ridgefield; Birth state: CT.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1705; Birth city: Ridgefield; Birth state: CT.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1749
    Event Place: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1704; Birth city: Ridgefield; Birth state: CT.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1705; Birth city: Ridgefield; Birth state: CT.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Deaths

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