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James Benton 1820–1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1820

Birth Location: Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 5 Nov 1889

Death Location: Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Father: William Benton

Mother: Jean Smith

Spouse(s): Christian Hay

Children(s): William Benton, James Benton, William Benton, Jemma Benton

The story of James Benton began in 1820 in Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. In 1881, James Benton resided in Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. James Benton married Christian Hay, and had children including James Hay Benton, Jemma Hay Benton, William Reid Hay Benton, William Smith Benton. James Benton passed away in 1889 in Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of James Benton began in 1820 in Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • In 1881, James Benton resided in Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • James Benton married Christian Hay, and had children including James Hay Benton, Jemma Hay Benton, William Reid Hay Benton, William Smith Benton.
  • James Benton passed away in 1889 in Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Benton's Ancestors

Self
James Benton
1820–1889
Birth Place: Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
William Benton
1762–1839
Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Jean Smith
1786–1845
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William Benton
1725–1801
Glenbucket, Aberdeenshsire, Scotland
Barbara Bruice
1730–1788
Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Benton
1698–1756
Alexander Bruice
1686–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Gartlet
1637–1704
Margaret Cleland
1652–1722

James Benton's Descendants

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James Benton (2 Apr 1820–5 Nov 1889) m. Christian Hay (03 Aug 1851–abt 1905)
  1. 1. William (Reid Hay) Benton 1879–1923 m. Sarah (Jane) Murray 1879–1969
    1. 1. Margaret (J) Smith 1904–1964 m. William (B.) Smith 1901–1984
      1. 1. Albert (M) Smith 1931–1993
      2. 2. William (R.) Smith 1923–1982
      3. 3. Thomas (C.) Smith 1925–1944
      4. 4. Donald (George) Smith 1927–1946
    2. 2. William (Charles) Benton 1910–1921
    3. 3. David Benton 1915–1915
    4. 4. Mary (Hay) Murray 1899–1962
    5. 5. Susan (E) Crowley 1913–1979
    6. 6. Williamina Benton 1906–2004
    7. 7. Sarah Hay 1899–
  2. 2. James (Hay) Benton 1855–1909
  3. 3. William (Smith) Benton 1859–1914
  4. 4. Jemma (Hay) Benton 1863–1937

James Benton's Timeline

4 Records

1820
2 Apr 1820
Birth of James Benton in Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1820
2 Apr 1820
James Benton was baptized in Keig,Aberdeen,Scotland
Keig,Aberdeen,Scotland
1881
1881
Age 61
James Benton resided here in Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1889
5 Nov 1889
Age 69
Death of James Benton in Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1820
    Event Place: Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Keig; ED: 1; Page: 23; Line: 16; Roll: cssct1881_61
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1820
    Event Place: Keig,Aberdeen,Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Keig; ED: 1; Page: 23; Line: 16; Roll: cssct1881_61

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1889
    Event Place: Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories)
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

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