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Nehemiah Smith 1750–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1750

Birth Location: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 3 Apr 1812

Death Location: Southeast, Putnam, New York, United States

Father: Peter Smith

Mother: Jemima Benedict

Spouse(s): Hannah Richards

Children(s): Jemima Smith, Nehemiah Smith, Matthew Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Sarah Smith, Sarah Smith, Lewis Smith, Mary Smith, Rebecca Smith, Truman Smith, Esther Smith, Jehu Smith, Ira Smith, Rufus Smith, Ira Smith

In 1750, Nehemiah Smith entered the world in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, born to Peter Smith And Jemima Benedict. Nehemiah Smith married Hannah Richards, and had children including Elizabeth Smith, Esther Smith, Ira Smith, Jehu Smith, Jemima Smith, Lewis Smith, Mary Smith, Matthew Smith, Nehemiah Smith, Rebecca Smith, Rufus Smith, Sarah Smith, Truman Smith. Nehemiah Smith passed away in 1812 in Southeast, Putnam, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1750, Nehemiah Smith entered the world in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, born to Peter Smith And Jemima Benedict.
  • Nehemiah Smith married Hannah Richards, and had children including Elizabeth Smith, Esther Smith, Ira Smith, Jehu Smith, Jemima Smith, Lewis Smith, Mary Smith, Matthew Smith, Nehemiah Smith, Rebecca Smith, Rufus Smith, Sarah Smith, Truman Smith.
  • Nehemiah Smith passed away in 1812 in Southeast, Putnam, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nehemiah Smith's Ancestors

Self
Nehemiah Smith
1750–1812
Birth Place: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Peter Smith
1727–1782
Massachusetts
Jemima Benedict
1725–1760
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Nehemiah Smith
1689–1757
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Elizabeth Clapham
1697–1734
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Samuel Benedict
1703–1757
Norwalk, Fairfield, CT, USA
Jemima Canfield
1706–1739
Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas BENEDICT
1670–1743
Rachel SMITH
1674–1737
Jeremiah Canfield
1662–1739
Alice Hine
1667–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Canfield
1623–1689
Phebe Crane
1637–1690

Nehemiah Smith's Descendants

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Nehemiah Smith (25 Mar 1750–3 Apr 1812) m. Hannah Richards (28 Apr 1754–10 Apr 1812)
  1. 1. Jemima Smith 1769–1854 m. Joseph Benedict 1767–1817 m. Daniel Helm 1758–1836
    1. 1. Hiram Benedict 1796–1865 m. Jane Griffin 1796–1869
      1. 1. David Benedict 1830–
      2. 2. David (H) Benedict 1830– m. Sarah (A.) Carpenter 1831–
        1. 1. William (Hiram) Benedict 1860–
        2. 2. Edward (J) Benedict 1862–
        3. 3. Charlotte Benedict 1872–
        4. 4. William (Hiram) Benedict 1860–
        5. 5. Pheobe Benedict 1863–
        6. 6. Sarah (J) Benedict 1867–1928 m. George (Washington) Field 1858–1921
      3. 3. Ann Benedict 1825–1893
      4. 4. Aaron (Smith) Benedict 1827–1884 m. Louisa 1846–
        1. 1. Aaron Benedict 1874–1954
        2. 2. Reuben (Carpenter) Benedict 1875–
      5. 5. Phila (Jane) Benedict 1832–1912
      6. 6. Hiram (King) Benedict 1837–1916
      7. 7. Charles (Griffin) Benedict 1834–1889 m. Margaret (Clotilda) Bailie 1835–1917
        1. 1. Jonathan (C.) Benedict 1866–1953 m. Jessie (Hunter) Ellis 1867–1964
        2. 2. Charles (H.) Benedict 1871–1950 m. Alice (Mable) Merritt 1881–
        3. 3. samuel (bailie) Bennedict 1864–1901 m. Ellen (Nellie) Doran 1864–1940
        4. 4. Hiram (Swift) Benedict 1862–1863
        5. 5. Margaret (Sands) Benedict 1860–1920 m. Charles (Eugene) Theall 1858–1926
    2. 2. Sarah (Sally) Benedict 1789–1876
    3. 3. Smith Benedict 1791–1859
    4. 4. Laura Benedict 1793–1823
    5. 5. Samuel Benedict 1794–
    6. 6. Cyrus Benedict 1798–1826
    7. 7. Polly Benedict 1800–1835
    8. 8. Emily Benedict 1802–1836
    9. 9. David Benedict 1803–1870
    10. 10. Nehemiah Benedict 1805–1885
    11. 11. Lewis Benedict 1804–1879
    12. 12. Henry Benedict 1809–1880
    13. 13. Fanny (J) Benedict 1811–1853
    14. 14. Joseph (Augustus) Benedict 1814–1886
  2. 2. Nehemiah Smith 1771–1854
  3. 3. Matthew Smith 1773–1775
  4. 4. Elizabeth Smith 1774–1859
  5. 5. Sarah Smith 1777–1778
  6. 6. Sarah Smith 1778–1865
  7. 7. Lewis Smith 1781–1812
  8. 8. Mary Smith 1783–1843
  9. 9. Rebecca Smith 1785–
  10. 10. Truman Smith 1787–1862
  11. 11. Esther Smith 1789–1874
  12. 12. Jehu Smith 1792–1793
  13. 13. Ira Smith 1795–1797
  14. 14. Rufus Smith 1796–1867
  15. 15. Ira Smith 1798–1868

Nehemiah Smith's Timeline

2 Records

1750
25 Mar 1750
Birth of Nehemiah Smith in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1812
3 Apr 1812
Age 62
Death of Nehemiah Smith in Southeast, Putnam, New York, United States
Southeast, Putnam, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1750
    Event Place: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1574.362; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1812
    Event Place: Southeast, Putnam, New York, United States

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