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Martha Benson 1794–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1794

Birth Location: Easton, Washington, New York, USA

Death Date: 18 Mar 1863

Death Location: Edon, Williams Ohio, USA

Father: Daniel Benson

Mother: Electa ♦

Spouse(s): Jacob ♦

Children(s): Sarah Knapp, Daniel Knapp, Electa Knapp, Lucinda Knapp, Nelson Knapp, Elias Knapp, Lorinda Knapp

In 1794, Martha Benson entered the world in Easton, Washington, New York, USA, born to Daniel Benson And Electa Haskins. In 1850, Martha Benson resided in Washington, Van Wert, Ohio, USA. In 1860, Martha Benson resided in Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA. Martha Benson married Jacob C Knapp, and had children including Daniel Knapp, Electa Knapp, Elias Jacob Knapp, Lorinda A Knapp, Lucinda J Knapp, Nelson Leander Knapp, Sarah Knapp. Martha Benson passed away in 1863 in Edon, Williams Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1794, Martha Benson entered the world in Easton, Washington, New York, USA, born to Daniel Benson And Electa Haskins.
  • In 1850, Martha Benson resided in Washington, Van Wert, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Benson resided in Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA.
  • Martha Benson married Jacob C Knapp, and had children including Daniel Knapp, Electa Knapp, Elias Jacob Knapp, Lorinda A Knapp, Lucinda J Knapp, Nelson Leander Knapp, Sarah Knapp.
  • Martha Benson passed away in 1863 in Edon, Williams Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Benson's Ancestors

Self
Martha Benson
1794–1863
Birth Place: Easton, Washington, New York, USA
Parents
Daniel Benson
1764–1848
Dutchess New York, USA
Electa (Haskins) ♦
1769–1848
Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Benson
1743–1825
Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Mary (Meech) ♦
1742–1842
Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Job Benson
1722–1801
Mary ♦
1726–1792
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Benson
1703–1758
Judith ♦
1702–1763

Martha Benson's Descendants

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Martha Benson (1794–18 Mar 1863) m. Jacob (C Knapp) ♦ (1774–02 Jul 1861)
  1. 1. Sarah Knapp 1840–
  2. 2. Daniel Knapp 1815–1887
  3. 3. Electa Knapp 1820–1880
  4. 4. Lucinda (J) Knapp 1841–1903
  5. 5. Nelson (Leander) Knapp 1829–1905
  6. 6. Elias (Jacob) Knapp 1813–1894 m. Margaret (Foust Downing) ♦ 1813–1901
    1. 1. Emma (T.) Knapp 1856–
    2. 2. Joseph Knapp 1859–
    3. 3. Nelson Knapp 1847–1850
    4. 4. Ira (Willard) Knapp 1843–1926
    5. 5. Hyram Knapp 1849–1933
    6. 6. Orlando (Devillo) Knapp 1851–1929
    7. 7. Lodema (J) Knapp 1857–1920 m. Willis (M Rigelman) ♦ 1859–1937
      1. 1. Birdy Rigleman 1886–1887
      2. 2. William (Jay) Rigelman 1889–1977 m. Jessie (Mae Hall) ♦ 1891–1977
        1. 1. Robert Rigelman 1922–
      3. 3. Ella Rigleman 1882–1930 m. Herbert (St John) ♦ 1881–1955
        1. 1. Marjorie (Lenore St.) John 1905–1958
        2. 2. Rosellen (Rebecca St) John 1912–1990
        3. 3. Martin (Pauli St) John 1903–1973 m. Eleanor (Emily Fischer) ♦ 1903–1979
        4. 4. Georgia (Ann St John) ♥ 1914–1966
    8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Knapp 1840–
    9. 9. Albert (Delos) Knapp 1853–1939 m. Mary (Elizabeth Wilton) ✔️ 1863–1933
      1. 1. Lloyd Knapp 1893–
      2. 2. Ethel Knapp 1890–1975
      3. 3. Lucretia Knapp 1887–
      4. 4. Vernon Knapp 1885–
      5. 5. Fred Knapp 1883–
      6. 6. Arthur Knapp 1897–
      7. 7. Charlie (H) Knapp 1907–
      8. 8. Elmer (Raymond) Knapp 1895–1973
      9. 9. May Knapp 1881–
      10. 10. Roy (Knapp) ♥ 1900–
      11. 11. Della Knapp 1891–
      12. 12. Carrie (Bell) Knapp –1923 m. Sherman (Elsworth Kent) ♦ 1875–1936 m. Andrew (Lyle Getter) ♦ 1880–1935
        1. 1. Harold (Washington) Kent 1898–1977 m. Bernice (Josephine Goodnoe) ♦ 1902–1997 m. Gladys (Marie Dain) ♦ 1908–1981
      13. 13. Gladdis (M) Knapp 1904– m. Ira (J) Amsbury 1897–1952
  7. 7. Lorinda (A.) Knapp 1834–1901

Martha Benson's Timeline

4 Records

1794
1794
Birth of Martha Benson in Easton, Washington, New York, USA
Easton, Washington, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 56
Martha Benson resided here in Washington, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
Washington, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 66
Martha Benson resided here in Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
1863
18 Mar 1863
Age 69
Death of Martha Benson in Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Easton, Washington, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1794; Birth city: Easton; Birth state: NY
    [2] 1860 USA Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio; Roll: M653_1052; Page: 26; Family History Library Film: 805052
    [3] 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll: M432_736; Page: 158B; Image: 319

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Washington, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll: M432_736; Page: 158B; Image: 319

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1860 USA Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio; Roll: M653_1052; Page: 26; Family History Library Film: 805052

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1863
    Event Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1794; Birth city: Easton; Birth state: NY

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edon, Williams Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

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