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Reuben Benton 1807–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1807

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 14 Jun 1883

Death Location: Clifford, Oswego County, New York, United States of America

Father: Reuben Benton

Mother: Rachel Virgil

Spouse(s): Lucy Lamb

Children(s): Isaac Benton, John Benton, Mary Benton, George Benton, Harriet Benton, Lucy Benton, Samuel Benton, Susan Benton

In 1807, Reuben Benton entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Reuben Benton And Rachel Virgil. In 1850, Reuben Benton resided in Mexico, Oswego, New York, USA. In 1855, Reuben Benton resided in Oswego City, Ward 2, Oswego, New York, USA. Reuben Benton married Lucy Lamb, and had children including George H Benton, Harriet H Benton, Isaac Brayton Benton, John Avery Benton, Lucy Ann Benton, Mary R Benton, Samuel Benton, Susan Benton. Reuben Benton passed away in 1883 in Clifford, Oswego County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1807, Reuben Benton entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Reuben Benton And Rachel Virgil.
  • In 1850, Reuben Benton resided in Mexico, Oswego, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, Reuben Benton resided in Oswego City, Ward 2, Oswego, New York, USA.
  • Reuben Benton married Lucy Lamb, and had children including George H Benton, Harriet H Benton, Isaac Brayton Benton, John Avery Benton, Lucy Ann Benton, Mary R Benton, Samuel Benton, Susan Benton.
  • Reuben Benton passed away in 1883 in Clifford, Oswego County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Benton
1774–1849
Birth Location: Pompey, Onondaga, New York, United States
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Rachel Virgil
1778–1850
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Lamb
1811–1887
Birth Location: Oswego County, New York, USA
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Children(s)

Isaac Benton
1829–1904
Birth Location: New York
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John Benton
1831–1886
Birth Location: Richland, Oswego, New York, United States
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Mary Benton
1849–1920
Birth Location: Oswego, New York, United States
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George Benton
1845–1850
Birth Location: Oswego, New York, United States
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Harriet Benton
1841–1855
Birth Location: New York, United States
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Lucy Benton
1839–1869
Birth Location: New York, United States
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Samuel Benton
1837–1857
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
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Susan Benton
1832–1905
Birth Location: , Oswego, NY
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Reuben Benton's Ancestors

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Reuben Benton
1807–1883
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Reuben Benton
1774–1849
Pompey, Onondaga, New York, United States
Rachel Virgil
1778–1850
New York, United States of America
Grandparents
James (A.) Virgil
1748–1814
Kingsley, Windham, CT
Rhoda Tremain
1755–1807
Sheffield, Berkshire, MA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Reuben Benton's Descendants

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Reuben Benton (1807–14 Jun 1883) m. Lucy Lamb (30 September 1811–16 Nov 1887)
  1. 1. Isaac (Brayton) Benton 1829–1904 m. Alma (D) Benton 1833–1914
    1. 1. Hattie (L) Benton 1860–1913 m. Alvarado (D) Myrick 1857–
      1. 1. Mary ((Almede)) Myrick 1879–1917 m. Auguste Pignolet 1878–1959
        1. 1. John (Earl) Pignolet 1907–1994 m. Mildred Ellis 1916–1991
        2. 2. Edna Pignolet 1909–1909
        3. 3. Irene Pignolet 1911–2005 m. Henry (Emile) Talbot 1913–1975
      2. 2. John (Earl) Myrick 1881–
      3. 3. Laura ((Cora?) Edna) Myrick 1887–
      4. 4. Inez (Marion) Myrick 1890–1968 m. Byron (W) Gardener 1887–1987
        1. 1. Byron (W) Gardner 1912–1989
        2. 2. Westley (B) Gardner 1922–
    2. 2. Edwin (C) Benton 1857–
    3. 3. Willie Benton 1868–1917
    4. 4. Carrie Benton 1865–1932 m. Frank (D) Gray 1864–
      1. 1. Dawn (C) Gray 1892–
      2. 2. Trevor (G) Grey 1894–
      3. 3. Deryll (B) Gray 1896–
      4. 4. Kenneth (Claude) Gray 1898–
      5. 5. Meryll (A) Gray 1902–
    5. 5. Walter Benton 1872–1948
  2. 2. John (Avery) Benton 1831–1886
  3. 3. Mary (R) Benton 1849–1920
  4. 4. George (H) Benton 1845–1850
  5. 5. Harriet (H) Benton 1841–1855
  6. 6. Lucy (Ann) Benton 1839–1869
  7. 7. Samuel Benton 1837–1857
  8. 8. Susan Benton 1832–1905

Reuben Benton's Timeline

9 Records

1807
1807
Birth of Reuben Benton in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 43
Reuben Benton resided here in Mexico, Oswego, New York, USA
Mexico, Oswego, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 48
Reuben Benton resided here in Oswego City, Ward 2, Oswego, New York, USA
Oswego City, Ward 2, Oswego, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 53
Reuben Benton resided here in Mexico, Oswego, New York, USA
Mexico, Oswego, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 58
Reuben Benton resided here in Onondaga, Onondaga, New York, USA
Onondaga, Onondaga, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 63
Reuben Benton resided here in Lafayette, Onondaga, New York, USA
Lafayette, Onondaga, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 68
Reuben Benton resided here in Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 73
Reuben Benton resided here in Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
1883
14 Jun 1883
Age 76
Death of Reuben Benton in Palermo, Oswego, New York, United States
Palermo, Oswego, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Palermo, Oswego, New York; Roll: 915; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 259
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lafayette, Onondaga, New York; Roll: M593_1060; Page: 293A; Family History Library Film: 552559
    [3] New York, State Census, 1855
    [4] New York, State Census, 1865
    [5] New York, State Census, 1875
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mexico, Oswego, New York; Roll: M653_838; Page: 482; Family History Library Film: 803838
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mexico, Oswego, New York; Roll: M432_577; Page: 97B; Image: 472
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Mexico, Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mexico, Oswego, New York; Roll: M432_577; Page: 97B; Image: 472

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Oswego City, Ward 2, Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mexico, Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mexico, Oswego, New York; Roll: M653_838; Page: 482; Family History Library Film: 803838

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Onondaga, Onondaga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lafayette, Onondaga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lafayette, Onondaga, New York; Roll: M593_1060; Page: 293A; Family History Library Film: 552559

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Palermo, Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Palermo, Oswego, New York; Roll: 915; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 259

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1883
    Event Place: Palermo, Oswego, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clifford, Oswego County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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