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Elizabeth Benson 1813–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 February 1813

Birth Location: Sandy Creek Glades, Preston, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 26 May 1892

Death Location: Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: George Benson

Mother: Keziah Spurgeon

Spouse(s): Henry Teets

Children(s): Harrison Teets, Lucinda Teets, William Teets, Mary Teets, Elisha Teets, John Teets, Albert Teets, Keziah Teets, Elma Teets

In 1813, Elizabeth Benson entered the world in Sandy Creek Glades, Preston, West Virginia, United States, born to George Benson And Keziah Spurgeon. In 1850, Elizabeth Benson resided in District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Elizabeth Benson resided in District 2, Gusemans Store, Brandonville, and Gree. Elizabeth Benson married Henry Mosser Teets, and had children including Albert Teets, Elisha Teets, Elma Teets, Harrison G Teets, John Teets, Keziah Teets, Lucinda Teets, Mary C Teets, William Teets. Elizabeth Benson passed away in 1892 in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1813, Elizabeth Benson entered the world in Sandy Creek Glades, Preston, West Virginia, United States, born to George Benson And Keziah Spurgeon.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Benson resided in District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Benson resided in District 2, Gusemans Store, Brandonville, and Gree.
  • Elizabeth Benson married Henry Mosser Teets, and had children including Albert Teets, Elisha Teets, Elma Teets, Harrison G Teets, John Teets, Keziah Teets, Lucinda Teets, Mary C Teets, William Teets.
  • Elizabeth Benson passed away in 1892 in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Benson
1789–1860
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Keziah Spurgeon
1793–1871
Birth Location: Monongalia, Virginia, (now West Virginia), United States
KS

Spouses(s)

Henry Teets
1811–1883
Birth Location: Glade Farms, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Harrison Teets
1848–1928
Birth Location: Preston County, West Virginia, USA
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Lucinda Teets
1832–1868
Birth Location: , Preston County, West Virginia, USA
LT
William Teets
1834–1861
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
WT
Mary Teets
1836–1896
Birth Location: , Preston County, West Virginia, USA
MT
Elisha Teets
1838–1916
Birth Location: Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
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John Teets
1840–1863
Birth Location: Preston, , West Virginia, USA
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Albert Teets
1841–1918
Birth Location: Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Keziah Teets
1846–1917
Birth Location: Preston County, West Virginia, USA
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Elma Teets
1849–1923
Birth Location: Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Elizabeth Benson's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Benson
1813–1892
Birth Place: Sandy Creek Glades, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Parents
George Benson
1789–1860
Maryland, United States
Keziah Spurgeon
1793–1871
Monongalia, Virginia, (now West Virginia), United States
Grandparents
James Spurgeon
1755–1810
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Farmer
1756–1812
Damascus, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Benson's Descendants

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Elizabeth Benson (19 February 1813–26 May 1892) m. Henry (Mosser) Teets (1811–17 January 1883)
  1. 1. Harrison (G) Teets 1848–1928 m. Martha (Virginia "Jenny") DeBerry 1868–1937
    1. 1. Delpha (Lester) Teets 1889–1948 m. Katherine (Ann) Savage 1892–1932 m. Martha (Opal "Mathie") Uphold 1911–2005
      1. 1. Oliver (Ray) Teets 1912–2001 m. Mary (Evelyn Friend Teets) * 1917–2013
        1. 1. Larry (Lester) Teets 1940–1959
        2. 2. Glenn (Oliver Teets Sr.) * 1935–2013 m. Barbara (Ellen) Plum 1938–2014
      2. 2. Thelma (Leota) Teets 1915–2004
      3. 3. Alvin (R.) Teets 1911–1954
      4. 4. Gracy (V.) Teets 1917–1991
      5. 5. Vesta (Rubena Teets) twin 1921–2012
      6. 6. Leslie (Earl Teets) twin 1921–1921
  2. 2. Lucinda Teets 1832–1868
  3. 3. William Teets 1834–1861
  4. 4. Mary (C) Teets 1836–1896
  5. 5. Elisha Teets 1838–1916
  6. 6. John Teets 1840–1863
  7. 7. Albert Teets 1841–1918
  8. 8. Keziah Teets 1846–1917
  9. 9. Elma Teets 1849–1923

Elizabeth Benson's Timeline

5 Records

1813
19 February 1813
Birth of Elizabeth Benson in Sandy Creek Glades, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Sandy Creek Glades, Preston, West Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 37
Elizabeth Benson resided here in District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA
District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
Elizabeth Benson resided here in District 2, Gusemans Store, Brandonville, and Greensburg, Preston, Virginia, USA
District 2, Gusemans Store, Brandonville, and Greensburg, Preston, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 67
Elizabeth Benson resided here in Pleasant, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Pleasant, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1892
26 May 1892
Age 79
Death of Elizabeth Benson in Hazelton, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Hazelton, Preston, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 February 1813
    Event Place: Sandy Creek Glades, Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 131131-134500
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pleasant, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1411; Page: 245d; Enumeration District: 059
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 2, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 74; Family History Library
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 45, Preston, Virginia; Roll: 969; Page: 443a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 45, Preston, Virginia; Roll: 969; Page: 443a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Gusemans Store, Brandonville, and Greensburg, Preston, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 2, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 74; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pleasant, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pleasant, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1411; Page: 245d; Enumeration District: 059

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1892
    Event Place: Hazelton, Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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