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Oliver Benton 1791–1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Apr 1791

Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 12 Feb 1848

Death Location: Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans, New York, USA

Father: Bethel Rev

Mother: Esther Sadler

Spouse(s): Elvira Star

Children(s): Oliver Benton, Albert Benton, James Benton, Coraline Benton, Harriet Benton, Mary Benton, Andrew Benton, Alonzo Benton, Floyd Benton

In 1791, Oliver Benton entered the world in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, born to Bethel Benton Rev And Esther Sadler. Oliver Benton married Elvira Star, and had children including Albert Benton, Alonzo Benton, Andrew Jackson Benton, Coraline Caroline Matilda Benton, Floyd Benton, Harriet Benton, James A Benton, Mary Cordelia Benton, Oliver Charles Benton. Oliver Benton passed away in 1848 in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1791, Oliver Benton entered the world in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, born to Bethel Benton Rev And Esther Sadler.
  • Oliver Benton married Elvira Star, and had children including Albert Benton, Alonzo Benton, Andrew Jackson Benton, Coraline Caroline Matilda Benton, Floyd Benton, Harriet Benton, James A Benton, Mary Cordelia Benton, Oliver Charles Benton.
  • Oliver Benton passed away in 1848 in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oliver Benton's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Benton
1791–1848
Birth Place: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Bethel Benton Rev
1751–1838
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Esther Sadler
1755–1797
Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
James (M Benton) 3rd
1720–1801
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Margaret (A) Walker
1721–1763
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
John Sadler
1716–1784
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Deborah (Abigail) Scott
1716–1779
Deerfield, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
James 2nd
1695–1785
Experience Stocker
1698–1781
John Sadler
1693–1753
Benjamin Scott
1687–1786
Sarah Cressey
1692–1767
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Benton
1665–1733
Hannah Bushnell
1670–1756
Edward II
1675–1754
Maria DeWolf
1681–1704

Oliver Benton's Descendants

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Oliver Benton (10 Apr 1791–12 Feb 1848) m. Elvira Star (26 Aug 1798–27 Dec 1878)
  1. 1. Oliver (Charles) Benton 1836–1907
  2. 2. Albert Benton 1827–1911
  3. 3. James (A) Benton 1823–1859 m. Mary (L) Eddy 1830–1867
    1. 1. Eugene Benton 1850–
  4. 4. Coraline (Caroline Matilda) Benton 1825–1825
  5. 5. Harriet Benton 1820–1902
  6. 6. Mary (Cordelia) Benton 1835–1890
  7. 7. Andrew (Jackson) Benton 1829–1910
  8. 8. Alonzo Benton 1821–
  9. 9. Floyd Benton 1818–1907

Oliver Benton's Timeline

3 Records

1791
10 Apr 1791
Birth of Oliver Benton in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
1848
12 Feb 1848
Age 57
Death of Oliver Benton in Albion, Barre, Orleans, New York, USA
Albion, Barre, Orleans, New York, USA
1848
16 Feb 1848
Age 57
Oliver Benton - Probate in Orleans, New York, USA
Orleans, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1791
    Event Place: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 265
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1848
    Event Place: Albion, Barre, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 265
    [2] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1825-1920; Index to Probate Records, 1825-1926; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Orleans County); Probate Place: Orleans, New York
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1848
    Event Place: Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1825-1920; Index to Probate Records, 1825-1926; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Orleans County); Probate Place: Orleans, New York

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