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Martha Benson 1749–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Apr 1749

Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: Abt 1795

Death Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Lieut Benson

Mother: Martha Snell

Spouse(s): Elisha II

Children(s): Hannah Waterman, Martha Waterman, Anthony Waterman, Joanna Waterman, Benson Waterman, Jonathan Waterman, Child Waterman, David Waterman, Elisha Waterman

In 1749, Martha Benson entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to Lieut Jonathan Benson And Martha Snell. Martha Benson married Elisha Waterman Ii, and had children including Anthony Waterman, Benson Waterman, Child Waterman, David Waterman, Elisha Waterman, Hannah Waterman, Joanna Waterman, Jonathan Waterman, Martha Waterman. Martha Benson passed away in 1795 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1749, Martha Benson entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to Lieut Jonathan Benson And Martha Snell.
  • Martha Benson married Elisha Waterman Ii, and had children including Anthony Waterman, Benson Waterman, Child Waterman, David Waterman, Elisha Waterman, Hannah Waterman, Joanna Waterman, Jonathan Waterman, Martha Waterman.
  • Martha Benson passed away in 1795 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lieut Benson
1718–1788
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
LB
Martha Snell
1716–1801
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
MS

Spouses(s)

Elisha II
1748–1832
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, MA, US
EI

Children(s)

Hannah Waterman
1778–1811
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
HW
Martha Waterman
1783–1849
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
MW
Anthony Waterman
1775–1774
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
AW
Joanna Waterman
1785–1803
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
JW
Benson Waterman
1794–1822
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
BW
Jonathan Waterman
1791–1843
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
JW
Child Waterman
1774–1774
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
CW
David Waterman
1781–1808
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, MA, US
DW
Elisha Waterman
1776–1805
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
EW

Martha Benson's Ancestors

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Martha Benson
1749–1795
Birth Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Lieut Jonathan Benson
1718–1788
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Martha Snell
1716–1801
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Benson
1681–1770
Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Washburn
1684–1765
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Amos Snell
1678–1765
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Packard
1679–1750
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benson
1640–1705
Sarah Benson
1643–1689
Jonathan Washburn
1653–1733
Mary Vaughn
1660–1727
Thomas Snell
1634–1724
Martha Harris
1650–1689
Samuel Packard
1641–1716
Elizabeth Lathrop
1657–1716
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Benson
1608–1678
Mary Williams
1606–1681
Elizabeth Mitchell
1628–1684
George Vaughan
1621–1694
Elizabeth Henchman
1625–1693
Richard Snell
1600–1637
Anna Edson
1602–1638
Thomas Harris
1618–1687
Martha Lake
1624–1700
Mark Lathrop
1617–1685
Elizabeth Goody
1618–1720

Martha Benson's Descendants

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Martha Benson (6 Apr 1749–Abt 1795) m. Elisha (Waterman) II (29 Aug 1748–30 Dec 1832)
  1. 1. Hannah Waterman 1778–1811 m. Joseph, (Jr.) Tilson 1777–1849
    1. 1. Ruth Tilson 1803–1859 m. Alva Bosworth 1803–1848
      1. 1. Ruth (Maria) Bosworth 1831–1909 m. Jesse (Carel) Palmer 1829–1891
        1. 1. Lewis Palmer 1855–1912 m. Sylvania Chastine 1861–1902
        2. 2. Lois (Diannah) Palmer 1856–1934 m. William (A) Blanton 1853–1935
        3. 3. Julia (Ruth) Palmer 1859–1951 m. John (Theodore) Nickels 1857–1937
        4. 4. Sarah (Emma) Palmer 1861–1949 m. Silas (J) Walker 1861–1944
        5. 5. Ella (Annetta) Palmer 1864–1954 m. Jas (A) McBrayer 1866–1913
        6. 6. William (H) Palmer 1871–1878
        7. 7. Norma (Loring) Palmer 1872–1872
        8. 8. Oscar (Jessie) Palmer 1870–1928
        9. 9. Cora (Maybell) Palmer 1873–1915 m. Edmond (Ervin) Bowling 1869–1939
        10. 10. Ruth (Idella) Palmer 1878–1966 m. Thomas (Paul) Dorsey 1875–1936
        11. 11. Arney (D) Palmer 1878–
      2. 2. Martha (Avaline) Bosworth 1828– m. Michael Swartz 1824–1899
        1. 1. Hulda Swartz 1852–
        2. 2. Elam Swartz 1861–
      3. 3. Hannah (Adaline) Bosworth 1829–1831
      4. 4. Harvey (Benson) Bosworth 1833–1865
      5. 5. Samaria (Emerline) Bosworth 1834–1900 m. George Davis 1831–
        1. 1. Horace (Henry) Davis 1860–
        2. 2. George (Marion) Davis 1863–1863
        3. 3. Evelora (Lynona) Davis 1869–
      6. 6. Alma (Anna Delana) Bosworth 1836–1910 m. Lyman Colmer 1829–1892
        1. 1. Wilbert (E) Colmer 1875–
        2. 2. William (D) Colmer 1877–
        3. 3. Edward (B) Colmer 1872–
        4. 4. Delilah Colmer 1859–1911
        5. 5. Abram Colmer 1858–1879
        6. 6. Elizabeth (Jane) Colmer 1860–1935
        7. 7. Emeline (emma) COLMER 1862–
        8. 8. George (Henry) Colmer 1865–
        9. 9. Julia (Ann) Colmer 1863–1932
        10. 10. Laura (Delane) Colmer 1854–1930
        11. 11. Mercy (Merindia) Colmer 1868–1946
        12. 12. Jas (H) Colmer 1872–1875
        13. 13. Edgar (Brazilla) Colmer 1870–1940
      7. 7. Lucy (Caroline) Bosworth 1838–1840
      8. 8. Joseph (Tilson) Bosworth 1841–1842
      9. 9. Horace (Waterman) Bosworth 1843–1864
      10. 10. Samantha (Elizabeth) Bosworth 1845–
      11. 11. Hugh (Young) Bosworth 1847–1911
    2. 2. Elisha (Waterman) Tilson 1804–1888 m. Almira (Keith) Turner 1804–1889
    3. 3. Martha Tilson 1805–1822
    4. 4. Elizabeth Tilson 1807–1833
    5. 5. Joseph Tilson 1808–1895 m. Mary Tillson 1823–
      1. 1. Miron (E.) Tillson 1864–
  2. 2. Martha Waterman 1783–1849
  3. 3. Anthony Waterman 1775–1774
  4. 4. Joanna Waterman 1785–1803
  5. 5. Benson Waterman 1794–1822
  6. 6. Jonathan Waterman 1791–1843
  7. 7. Child Waterman 1774–1774
  8. 8. David Waterman 1781–1808
  9. 9. Elisha Waterman 1776–1805

Martha Benson's Timeline

2 Records

1749
6 Apr 1749
Birth of Martha Benson in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1795
Abt 1795
Age 46
Death of Martha Benson in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1749
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Descendants of Robert Waterman of Marshfield, Massachusetts through seven generations : Volume 1
    [4] Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1850

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1795
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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