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Jacob Dwight Benjamin 1836–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1836

Birth Location: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 20 Oct 1906

Death Location: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father: Seabury Benjamin

Mother: Lucy Standish

Spouse(s): Harriet Main

Children(s): Charles Benjamin, Mary Benjamin, Herbert Benjamin, Everett Benjamin, Netti Benjamin

In 1836, Jacob Dwight Benjamin entered the world in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to Seabury Newton Benjamin And Lucy Standish. In 1880, Jacob Dwight Benjamin resided in Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States. In 1900, Jacob Dwight Benjamin resided in Preston township, New London, Connecticut. Jacob Dwight Benjamin married Harriet Emeline Main, and had children including Charles Henry Benjamin, Everett Dwight Benjamin, Herbert Henry Benjamin, Mary Esther Benjamin, Netti Belle Benjamin. Jacob Dwight Benjamin passed away in 1906 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1836, Jacob Dwight Benjamin entered the world in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to Seabury Newton Benjamin And Lucy Standish.
  • In 1880, Jacob Dwight Benjamin resided in Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States.
  • In 1900, Jacob Dwight Benjamin resided in Preston township, New London, Connecticut.
  • Jacob Dwight Benjamin married Harriet Emeline Main, and had children including Charles Henry Benjamin, Everett Dwight Benjamin, Herbert Henry Benjamin, Mary Esther Benjamin, Netti Belle Benjamin.
  • Jacob Dwight Benjamin passed away in 1906 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Benjamin
1836–1906
Birth Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Seabury Newton Benjamin
1796–1866
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Lucy Standish
1799–1842
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Elljah Benjamin
1771–1813
Preston, Connecticut
Deborah Newton
1776–1803
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Benjamin
1743–1786
Lucy Parke
1749–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John BENJAMIN
1714–1791
Margaret Jameson
1716–1769

Jacob Benjamin's Descendants

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Jacob (Dwight) Benjamin (12 Jul 1836–20 Oct 1906) m. Harriet (Emeline) Main (10 Sep 1842–15 Sep 1922)
  1. 1. Charles (Henry) Benjamin 1859–1932 m. Georgiebelle Park 1864–1945
    1. 1. Clara (Belle) Benjamin 1884–1973
    2. 2. Harriet (Alice) Benjamin 1887–1935
    3. 3. Herbert (Henry) Benjamin 1890–1935
    4. 4. Edith (M) Benjamin 1899–
    5. 5. Ethel (M) Benjamin 1900–
  2. 2. Mary (Esther) Benjamin 1865–1886
  3. 3. Herbert (Henry) Benjamin 1870–1935
  4. 4. Everett (Dwight) Benjamin 1879–1880
  5. 5. Netti (Belle) Benjamin 1882–1883

Jacob Benjamin's Timeline

4 Records

1836
12 Jul 1836
Birth of Jacob Dwight Benjamin in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
1880
1880
Age 44
Jacob Dwight Benjamin resided here in Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States
Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States
1900
1900
Age 64
Jacob Dwight Benjamin resided here in Preston township, New London, Connecticut
Preston township, New London, Connecticut
1906
20 Oct 1906
Age 70
Death of Jacob Dwight Benjamin in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1836
    Event Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New London County, Connecticut, Cemetery Records, Volume I and II
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut; Roll: 109; Family History Film: 1254109; Page: 713A; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 0107.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut; Roll: T623_150; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 484; FHL microfilm: 1240150.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut; Roll: 109; Family History Film: 1254109; Page: 713A; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 0107.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Preston township, New London, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut; Roll: T623_150; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 484; FHL microfilm: 1240150.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1906
    Event Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] New London County, Connecticut, Cemetery Records, Volume I and II

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