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Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield 1785–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jun 1785

Birth Location: Effingham, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 1850

Death Location: Appling County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: William Sheffield

Mother: MARY ABBOTT

Spouse(s): Henry Bennett

Children(s): Isham Sr, Richard Bennett, Martha Bennett, William Bennett, Austin Bennett, Henry Bennett, James Bennett, John Bennett, Margaret Bennett, Retta Bennett, Westberry Bennett

Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield was born in 1785 in Effingham, Georgia, United States, the child of William Sheffield And Mary Abbott. In 1820, Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield resided in Appling, Georgia, USA. In 1830, Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield resided in Appling, Georgia, USA. Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield married Henry Bennett, and had children including Austin Bennett, Henry Bennett, Isham Bennett Sr, James S Bennett, John Ira Bennett, Margaret Bennett, Martha Bennett, Retta Ann Bennett, Richard Bennett, Westberry I Bennett, William Bennett. Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield passed away in 1850 in Appling County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield was born in 1785 in Effingham, Georgia, United States, the child of William Sheffield And Mary Abbott.
  • In 1820, Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield resided in Appling, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1830, Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield resided in Appling, Georgia, USA.
  • Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield married Henry Bennett, and had children including Austin Bennett, Henry Bennett, Isham Bennett Sr, James S Bennett, John Ira Bennett, Margaret Bennett, Martha Bennett, Retta Ann Bennett, Richard Bennett, Westberry I Bennett, William Bennett.
  • Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield passed away in 1850 in Appling County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Margaret Sheffield's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Sheffield
1785–1850
Birth Place: Effingham, Georgia, United States
Parents
William Sheffield
1745–1826
Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
MARY ABBOTT
1750–1830
Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John ("Jack") Sheffield
1725–1790
Potecasi, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
John (Abbott) Col\Judge
1724–1814
Stowe, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Abigail (Lovejoy) Abbot
1733–1807
Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Mary (Averitt)
1695–1787
Adam, matches
1687–1764
Catherine Phipps
1701–1782
John Abbott
1701–1793
Benjamin Jr
1686–1748
Abigail Lovejoy
1699–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Everett
1670–1729
Sarah Wells
1673–1729
Mary Sheriff
1654–1706
Joseph Sheffield
1661–1706
Elizabeth Phipps
1675–1729
Samuel Phipps
1674–1712
Benjamin Abbot
1661–1703
Abigail Lovejoy
1669–1747
Nehemiah Abbott
1667–1750

Margaret Sheffield's Descendants

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Margaret ("Peggy") Sheffield (1 Jun 1785–1850) m. Henry Bennett (1789–1835)
  1. 1. Isham (Bennett) Sr 1813–1897 m. Nancy (Milly) Chancey 1820–1880
    1. 1. Noah (H) Bennett 1844–1916 m. Sarah (Ellender "Ellen") Wasdin 1868–1940
      1. 1. Elmer (Efram) Bennett 1909–1968 m. Ruby (M.) Bennett 1911–2003
        1. 1. Larry (Lamar) Bennett 1947–2009
        2. 2. Terris Bennett 1930–2002 m. Johnie (Fay) Williams 1936–2022
        3. 3. McHugh Bennett 1932–2012 m. Lawander Bennett 1937–2021
        4. 4. James (S) Bennett 1935–2006 m. Frances (Patricia) Clark 1940–2013
        5. 5. Ronald (Lee) Bennett 1939–2000 m. Patricia (Gail) Bennett 1939–2015
      2. 2. Retta Bennett 1890–1926 m. Charles (A) Ezell 1887–
        1. 1. Hazel Ezell 1912–
        2. 2. George Ezell 1914–
        3. 3. Alice Ezell 1916–
        4. 4. Beatrice Ezell 1918–
        5. 5. Odell Ezell 1920–
      3. 3. Betsey Bennett 1895–1981
      4. 4. Walter (R) Bennett 1899–1965
      5. 5. Malinda Bennett 1900–1984
      6. 6. Rufus Bennett 1903–1957
      7. 7. James (S) Bennett 1905–1971
      8. 8. Rosella Bennett 1893–
      9. 9. Mary (Gladys) Bennett 1911–1987
    2. 2. Eliza Bennett 1855–
    3. 3. Malinda Bennett 1856–1921
    4. 4. Thomas Bennett 1859–
    5. 5. Isham Benett 1847–
    6. 6. Haret Benett 1849–
    7. 7. Isham Benett 1847–
    8. 8. Haret Benett 1849–
    9. 9. Henry Bennet 1849–
    10. 10. Nancy Bennet 1855–
    11. 11. Milly Bennett 1861–
  2. 2. Richard Bennett 1826–1898
  3. 3. Martha Bennett 1823–1837
  4. 4. William Bennett 1811–1891
  5. 5. Austin Bennett 1815–1816
  6. 6. Henry Bennett 1808–1862
  7. 7. James (S) Bennett 1817–1903
  8. 8. John (Ira) Bennett 1807–1887
  9. 9. Margaret Bennett 1824–1876
  10. 10. Retta (Ann) Bennett 1820–1895
  11. 11. Westberry (I) Bennett 1815–1903

Margaret Sheffield's Timeline

6 Records

1785
1 Jun 1785
Birth of Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield in Effingham, Georgia, United States
Effingham, Georgia, United States
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 35
Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield resided here in Appling, Georgia, USA
Appling, Georgia, USA
1830
1830
Age 45
Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield resided here in Appling, Georgia, USA
Appling, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 55
Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield resided here in District 9, Appling, Georgia, USA
District 9, Appling, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 65
Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield resided here in Militia District 583, Appling, Georgia, USA
Militia District 583, Appling, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 65
Death of Margaret "Peggy" Sheffield in Appling County, Georgia, United States of America
Appling County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1785
    Event Place: Effingham, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 9, Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Militia District 583, Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Appling County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Appling County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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