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Mary Benjamin 1814–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1814

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: AFT 10 JUN 1880

Death Location: Alabama

Father: Benjamin None

Mother: (Benjamin) None

Spouse(s): David Griffiths

Children(s): David Griffis, Sarah Griffis, Mary Griffis, Thomas Griffis, George Sr, Elvira Griffis, Jno Griffis, Nora Griffis

The story of Mary Benjamin began in 1814 in South Carolina, United States. In 1840, Mary Benjamin resided in Orange Parish, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. Mary Benjamin married David N Griffiths, and had children including David Russell Griffis, Elvira Griffis, George Washington Griffis Sr, Jno E Griffis, Mary Griffis, Nora Griffis, Sarah Ann Griffis, Thomas Griffis. Mary Benjamin passed away in 1880 in Alabama.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Benjamin began in 1814 in South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1840, Mary Benjamin resided in Orange Parish, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • Mary Benjamin married David N Griffiths, and had children including David Russell Griffis, Elvira Griffis, George Washington Griffis Sr, Jno E Griffis, Mary Griffis, Nora Griffis, Sarah Ann Griffis, Thomas Griffis.
  • Mary Benjamin passed away in 1880 in Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin None
1818–
Birth Location: France
B
(Benjamin) None
1818–
Birth Location: Germany
(

Spouses(s)

David Griffiths
1817–1864
Birth Location: Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA
DG

Children(s)

David Griffis
1840–1917
Birth Location: South Carolina
DG
Sarah Griffis
1846–1928
Birth Location: South Carolina
SG
Mary Griffis
1844–1880
Birth Location: South Carolina
MG
Thomas Griffis
1848–1872
Birth Location: Alabama
TG
George Sr
1851–1930
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
GS
Elvira Griffis
1861–1930
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
EG
Jno Griffis
1847–1872
Birth Location: Alabama
JG
Nora Griffis
1846–1880
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
NG

Mary Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Mary Benjamin
1814–1880
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
Benjamin
1818–
France
(Benjamin)
1818–
Germany
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Benjamin's Descendants

1.
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Mary Benjamin (abt 1814–AFT 10 JUN 1880) m. David (N) Griffiths (1817–after 1864)
  1. 1. David (Russell) Griffis 1840–1917 m. Miss (May) Martin 1853–1931
    1. 1. Pinkney (Marvin) Griffis 1879–1936
    2. 2. M. (Denten) Griffis 1877–1890
    3. 3. Buddie Griffis 1885–
    4. 4. Bob Griffis 1888–
    5. 5. Bell Griffis 1891–
    6. 6. David (Lamar) Griffis 1871–1935
    7. 7. Lena Griffis 1874–1966 m. George (A) Saylors 1869–
      1. 1. Beatris Saylors 1898–
      2. 2. Gertrude (S De) Garis 1902–
    8. 8. Joseph (Bradford) Griffis 1876–
    9. 9. Marcellus Griffis 1869–1930
  2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Griffis 1846–1928
    1. 1. Alabama ("Bama") Griffis 1865–1880
    2. 2. Jefferson Griffis 1862–1927 m. Lillian (Estelle Or Lilla) Compton 1881–1954
      1. 1. Homer (E) Griffis 1896–1939
      2. 2. Lloyd (Jefferson) Griffis 1899–1986
      3. 3. Maimy Griffin 1901–1987
      4. 4. Alfred (O) Griffis 1904–1965
      5. 5. Alabama (Geraldine) Griffis 1906–1978
  3. 3. Mary Griffis 1844–1880
  4. 4. Thomas Griffis 1848–1872
  5. 5. George (Washington Griffis) Sr 1851–1930 m. Mary (Missie) Taylor 1854–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Henry 1873–
    2. 2. Lucy Griffis 1875–
    3. 3. George (Washington Griffis) Jr. 1876–1943
    4. 4. Maggie Griffis 1879–
  6. 6. Elvira Griffis 1861–1930 m. Sam Henry 1854–
    1. 1. Mary Henry 1889–
    2. 2. Alizia Henry 1891–
  7. 7. Jno (E.) Griffis 1847–1872
  8. 8. Nora Griffis 1846–1880 m. Chap Reynolds 1843–1900
    1. 1. James ('Jim' Wesley) Reynolds 1873–1940 m. Blicker Bell 1881–1921 m. Ezra (Ella) McCain 1890–1966
      1. 1. Addie (May) Reynolds 1905–
      2. 2. France Reynolds 1906–
      3. 3. C (D) Reynolds 1908–1930
      4. 4. Rosa Reynolds 1910–1925
      5. 5. James Reynolds 1917–
      6. 6. John (D) Reynolds 1918–
      7. 7. John (Bell) Reynolds 1918–1999
      8. 8. Forest Reynolds 1913–
      9. 9. Caroline Reynolds 1916–
      10. 10. Jimmie (Lou) Reynolds 1922–
      11. 11. Alline Reynolds 1923–
      12. 12. Patsy Reynolds 1926–
    2. 2. Adeline Reynolds 1868–1916 m. Louis (D) McManus 1873–1920
    3. 3. Dicy (L) Wadsworth 1870–1959 m. James Mangham 1859–1931 m. John (A) Wadsworth 1876–1908
      1. 1. Jeff (Buchanan Mangum) Jr 1916–1996 m. Gladys (S.) Mangum 1914–2000
      2. 2. Vertis Wadsworth 1903–1920 m. Truman (O) Craft 1894–
      3. 3. Addie (Bea) Wadsworth 1907–2006 m. Onie (Lee) Hall 1902–1963
        1. 1. Betty (Hazel) Hall 1927–2009
      4. 4. Lena (Mae) Wadsworth 1901–1971 m. John Law 1893–1962
        1. 1. Nobie Ledbetter 1930–2020 m. Clifford Ledbetter 1930–1999 m. John (Byron) Williams 1923–1982
        2. 2. Frank Law 1918–2011 m. Mary (Alice) Lee 1930–2018
      5. 5. Jesse (E) Wadsworth 1898–1902

Mary Benjamin's Timeline

12 Records

1814
abt 1814
Birth of Mary Benjamin in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1818
abt 1818
Age 4
Birth of Mary Benjamin in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 26
Mary Benjamin resided here in Orange Parish, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Orange Parish, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 36
Mary Benjamin resided here in District 21, Macon, Alabama, USA
District 21, Macon, Alabama, USA
1850
DEC 1850
Age 36
Mary Benjamin appeared in census in District 21, Macon County, Alabama
District 21, Macon County, Alabama
1855
1855
Age 41
Mary Benjamin resided here in Macon, Alabama
Macon, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 46
Mary Benjamin resided here in Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, USA
Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 56
Mary Benjamin resided here in Tuskegee, Macon, Alabama, United States
Tuskegee, Macon, Alabama, United States
1870
AUG 1870
Age 56
Mary Benjamin appeared in census in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama
Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama
1880
1880
Age 66
Mary Benjamin resided here in Franklin, Macon, Alabama, USA
Franklin, Macon, Alabama, USA
1880
after 10 June 1880
Age 66
Death of Mary Benjamin in Alabama
Alabama
1880
AFT 10 JUN 1880
Age 66
Death of Mary Benjamin
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1818
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tuskegee, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M593_26; Page: 16A; Image: 35; Family History Library Film: 545525
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M653_14; Page: 813; Image: 332; Family History Library Film: 803014
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M432_9; Page: 294B; Image: .
    [4] 1870 U.S. Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1814
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franklin, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 21; Family History Film: 1254021; Page: 377A; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 0256

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Orange Parish, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Orange Parish, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Page: 295

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 21, Macon, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M432_9; Page: 294B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: DEC 1850
    Event Place: District 21, Macon County, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M432_9; Page: 294; Image: 207. 30 December 1850; Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M432_9; Page: 294; Image: 207. 30 December 1850, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M432_9; Page: 294; Image: 207. 30 December 1850
    Name: Mary Griffis
    Age: 32
    Estimated birth year: abt 1818
    Birth place: South Carolina
    Gender: Female
    Home in 1850
    (City,County,State): District 21, Macon, Alabama
    Household:
    David Griffis, 32, male, farmer, SC
    Mary, 32, female, SC
    David, 10, male, SC
    Sarah, 8, female, SC
    Mary, 6, female, SC
    Lenora, 4, female, SC
    Thomas, 2, male, AL
    Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M432_9; Page: 294; Image: 207. 30 December 1850
    Name: Mary Griffis
    Age: 32
    Estimated birth year: abt 1818
    Birth place: South Carolina
    Gender: Female
    Home in 1850
    (City,County,State): District 21, Macon, Alabama
    Household:
    David Griffis, 32, male, farmer, SC
    Mary, 32, female, SC
    David, 10, male, SC
    Sarah, 8, female, SC
    Mary, 6, female, SC
    Lenora, 4, female, SC
    Thomas, 2, male, AL

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Macon, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama State Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M653_14; Page: 813; Image: 332; Family History Library Film: 803014

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Tuskegee, Macon, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tuskegee, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M593_26; Page: 16A; Image: 35; Family History Library Film: 545525

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: AUG 1870
    Event Place: Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama
    Record Source: 1870 U.S. Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Franklin, Macon, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franklin, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 21; Family History Film: 1254021; Page: 377A; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 0256

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: after 10 June 1880
    Event Place: Alabama

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: AFT 10 JUN 1880
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