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Joshua Benson 1786–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 MAY 1786

Birth Location: Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States

Death Date: 11 FEB 1880

Death Location: Valley View Cemetery, Dover Plains, Dutchess, New York, United States

Father: Samuel Benson

Mother: Rachel Darling

Spouse(s): Amanda Hopkins

Children(s): Amanda Darling

In 1786, Joshua Benson entered the world in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States, born to Samuel Benson And Rachel Darling. In 1850, Joshua Benson established residence. In 1865, Joshua Benson established residence. Joshua Benson married Amanda Hopkins, and had children including Amanda Marietta Darling. Joshua Benson passed away in 1880 in Valley View Cemetery, Dover Plains, Dutchess, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1786, Joshua Benson entered the world in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States, born to Samuel Benson And Rachel Darling.
  • In 1850, Joshua Benson established residence.
  • In 1865, Joshua Benson established residence.
  • Joshua Benson married Amanda Hopkins, and had children including Amanda Marietta Darling.
  • Joshua Benson passed away in 1880 in Valley View Cemetery, Dover Plains, Dutchess, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joshua Benson's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Benson
1786–1880
Birth Place: Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States
Parents
Samuel Benson
1745–1816
Horse Neck, Rhode Island, United States
Rachel Darling
1758–1858
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Jacob Benson
1710–1801
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Judah Tinkham
1718–1756
Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Peletiah Darling
1720–1796
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
Elizabeth
1725–1800
of Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Benson
1669–1762
Mary Bumpas
1671–1715
John Tinkham
1663–1740
Sarah King
1697–1759
John Darling
1687–1760
Hannah Staples
1686–1746
Mary Thomson
1694–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John III
1635–1711
Elizabeth Marsh
1646–1704
Ephiaim Tinkham
1616–1685
Mary Brown
1627–1689
Rebekah Clapp
1672–1706
John 1684
1664–1753
Elizabeth THOMPSON
1668–1687
John Thomson
1667–1749
Hannah Wight
1668–1759

Joshua Benson's Descendants

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Joshua Benson (6 MAY 1786–11 FEB 1880) m. Amanda Hopkins (17 Nov 1796–31 Jul 1873)
  1. 1. Amanda (Marietta) Darling 1825–1894 m. Charles (Pierpont) Darling 1819–1891
    1. 1. George (Henry) Darling 1859–1934
      1. 1. Ruby (Louise) Darling 1900–

Joshua Benson's Timeline

5 Records

1786
6 MAY 1786
Birth of Joshua Benson in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States
Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States
1850
1850
Age 64
Joshua Benson resided here
None
1865
1865
Age 79
Joshua Benson resided here
None
1875
1875
Age 89
Joshua Benson resided here
None
1880
11 FEB 1880
Age 94
Death of Joshua Benson in Dover Plains, Dutchess, New York, United States
Dover Plains, Dutchess, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 MAY 1786
    Event Place: Amenia, Dutchess, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 FEB 1880
    Event Place: Dover Plains, Dutchess, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Valley View Cemetery, Dover Plains, Dutchess, New York, United States

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