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James Benjamin 1757–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jul 1757

Birth Location: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 28 May 1821

Death Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Father: James Benjamin

Mother: Priscilla Burton

Spouse(s): Eunice Bromley

Children(s): Francis Benjamin, Lydia Benjamin, Chloe Benjamin, Consider Benjamin, Alvah Benjamin, Keziah Benjamin, James Benjamin, Eunice Benjamin, Polly Benjamin, Elisha Benjamin

The story of James Benjamin began in 1757 in Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA. In 1790, James Benjamin resided in Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United Stat. In 1800, James Benjamin resided in Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts. James Benjamin married Eunice Bromley, and had children including Alvah Benjamin, Chloe Benjamin, Consider Benjamin, Elisha Benjamin, Eunice Benjamin, Francis Benjamin, James Benjamin, Keziah Benjamin, Lydia Benjamin, Polly Benjamin. James Benjamin passed away in 1821 in Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Benjamin began in 1757 in Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1790, James Benjamin resided in Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United Stat.
  • In 1800, James Benjamin resided in Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts.
  • James Benjamin married Eunice Bromley, and had children including Alvah Benjamin, Chloe Benjamin, Consider Benjamin, Elisha Benjamin, Eunice Benjamin, Francis Benjamin, James Benjamin, Keziah Benjamin, Lydia Benjamin, Polly Benjamin.
  • James Benjamin passed away in 1821 in Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Benjamin
1727–1772
Birth Location: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Priscilla Burton
1726–1771
Birth Location: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
PB

Spouses(s)

Eunice Bromley
1761–1805
Birth Location: Preston, Connecticut
EB

Children(s)

Francis Benjamin
1803–1871
Birth Location: Worthington, Massachusetts, USA
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Lydia Benjamin
1801–1820
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
LB
Chloe Benjamin
1800–
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
CB
Consider Benjamin
1797–
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
CB
Alvah Benjamin
1795–1823
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
AB
Keziah Benjamin
1792–1858
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
KB
James Benjamin
1790–1862
Birth Location: Worthington, Massachusetts, USA
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Eunice Benjamin
1788–1838
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
EB
Polly Benjamin
1786–
Birth Location: Worthington, Massachusetts, USA
PB
Elisha Benjamin
1785–
Birth Location: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
EB

James Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
James Benjamin
1757–1821
Birth Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
James Benjamin
1727–1772
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Priscilla Burton
1726–1771
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1699–1803
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Deborah Clark
1710–1761
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1673–1738
Elizabeth Cooke
1678–1738
John Clark
1673–1750
Deborah Parke
1680–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1633–1704
Sarah Clark
1639–1716
Richard Cooke
1640–1695
Elizabeth Larabee
1652–1700
Thomas Parke
1648–1699
Mary Allyn
1648–1699

James Benjamin's Descendants

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James Benjamin (20 Jul 1757–28 May 1821) m. Eunice Bromley (21 DEC 1761–18 JUL 1805)
  1. 1. Francis Benjamin 1803–1871 m. Esther (Amanda) Stowell 1812–1838
    1. 1. Lydia (Amada) Benjamin 1837–
  2. 2. Lydia Benjamin 1801–1820
  3. 3. Chloe Benjamin 1800–
  4. 4. Consider Benjamin 1797–
  5. 5. Alvah Benjamin 1795–1823 m. Nancy Pease 1796–1864
    1. 1. Alvah (Dickson) Benjamin 1821–1878 m. Sarah (Ellen) Stiger 1824–1878
      1. 1. Alvah (Dickson) Benjamin 1852–1936 m. Esther (Elizabeth) Darrow 1854–1937
        1. 1. Antoinette (Mildred) Benjamin 1884–1931 m. Edward (J) Sweeney 1880–1948
  6. 6. Keziah Benjamin 1792–1858 m. Jesse Stone 1789–1857
    1. 1. Adelia (Benjamin) Stone 1839– m. Cyprian (Parish) Hewitt 1823–1901
      1. 1. Grosvenor (P) Hewitt 1872–
  7. 7. James Benjamin 1790–1862
    1. 1. Emily Benjamin 1840–
    2. 2. Highland (C) Benjamin 1838–
    3. 3. Francis (E) Benjamin 1832–
    4. 4. Harley (E) Benjamin 1826–
    5. 5. Ambrose (S) Benjamin 1824–
    6. 6. Mary (E) Benjamin 1817–
    7. 7. James (VanRensalaer) Benjamin 1810–
  8. 8. Eunice Benjamin 1788–1838
  9. 9. Polly Benjamin 1786–
  10. 10. Elisha Benjamin 1785–

James Benjamin's Timeline

6 Records

1757
20 Jul 1757
Birth of James Benjamin in Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
1790
1790
Age 33
James Benjamin resided here in Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 43
James Benjamin resided here in Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts
1810
1810
Age 53
James Benjamin resided here in Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1820
1820
Age 63
James Benjamin resided here in Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1821
28 May 1821
Age 64
Death of James Benjamin in Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1757
    Event Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: 19; Page: 115; Family History Number: 0205627; Image: 00123.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_50; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1821
    Event Place: Worthington, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
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