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Richard Benjamin 1645–1730 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1645

Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 29 September 1730

Death Location: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States

Father: Richard Benjamin

Mother: Anna None

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Terry

Children(s): Jonathan Benjamin, David Benjamin, Joshua Benjamin, Bethia Benjamin, John Benjamin, Anna Benjamin, Richard Benjamin, Alethea Benjamin, Belluah Benjamin, Eliza Benjamin

In 1645, Richard Benjamin entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to Richard Benjamin And Anna. Richard Benjamin married Elizabeth Terry, and had children including Alethea Benjamin, Anna Benjamin, Belluah Benjamin, Bethia Benjamin, David Benjamin, Eliza Benjamin, John Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Joshua Benjamin, Richard Benjamin. Richard Benjamin passed away in 1730 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.

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  • In 1645, Richard Benjamin entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to Richard Benjamin And Anna.
  • Richard Benjamin married Elizabeth Terry, and had children including Alethea Benjamin, Anna Benjamin, Belluah Benjamin, Bethia Benjamin, David Benjamin, Eliza Benjamin, John Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Joshua Benjamin, Richard Benjamin.
  • Richard Benjamin passed away in 1730 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.

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Richard Benjamin's Ancestors

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Richard Benjamin
1645–1730
Birth Place: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Richard Benjamin
1602–1681
Heathfield, Sussex, England
Anna
1606–1687
Heathfield, Sussex, England
Grandparents
John Benjamin
1545–1606
Heathfield, Sussex, England
Joane Hookes
1559–1619
Laughton, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
John Benjamin
1522–1565
Joan Collins
1530–1623
Gyles Hookes
1524–1600
Julyane Felye
1524–1602
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Benjamin
1502–1553
Joan Cooper
1502–1555

Richard Benjamin's Descendants

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Richard Benjamin (Jan 1645–29 September 1730) m. Elizabeth Terry (1646–9 Feb 1707)
  1. 1. Jonathan Benjamin 1690–1804 m. Hannah 1694–1724
    1. 1. Jonathan Benjamin 1724–
    2. 2. Herrick Benjamin 1719–1789 m. Deborah Simons 1709–
      1. 1. Jonathan Benjamin 1746–1804
      2. 2. Susannah Benjamin 1746–1823
      3. 3. Sarah Benjamin 1742–
      4. 4. Herrick Benjamin 1740–1788
  2. 2. David Benjamin 1687–1734 m. Reeve Moore 1691–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Benjamin 1725–1765
    2. 2. Benjamin Benjamin 1720–
    3. 3. Joseph Benjamin 1718–1800
    4. 4. Silas Benjamin 1715–1810 m. Christiana 1705–1766
      1. 1. Samuel Benjamin 1764–1765
      2. 2. Nathan Benjamin 1760–1847 m. Margaret Sweezy 1764–1843 m. Margaret 1748–1803
        1. 1. Nathan Benjamin 1801–1885
        2. 2. Robert (D) Benjamin 1799–1800
        3. 3. David Benjamin 1790–1841
        4. 4. John Benjamin 1789–1790
        5. 5. Elizabeth Benjamin 1787–1868
        6. 6. James Benjamin 1781–1787
        7. 7. Jemina Benjamin 1781–1786
      3. 3. Daniel Benjamin 1756–1757
      4. 4. Silas (D) Benjamin 1750–1818 m. Elizabeth Youngs 1755–1825
        1. 1. Mary Benjamin 1786–
        2. 2. Silas (Jr) Benjamin 1785–
        3. 3. Colville (Colvin) Benjamin 1785–
        4. 4. Elizabeth Benjamin 1787–
        5. 5. Abraham Benjamin 1781–1857
        6. 6. David Benjamin 1780–
        7. 7. James Benjamin 1775–1830 m. Phebe Cohoon 1780–
        8. 8. John Benjamin 1774–
      5. 5. Colvin Benjamin 1745–1746
      6. 6. John Benjamin 1743–
    5. 5. Jonathan Benjamin 1714–1748 m. Mary Reeve 1712–1782
      1. 1. Richard Benjamin 1740–1815 m. Martha Bennett 1765–1776
        1. 1. Jonathan Benjamin 1780–1847 m. Leah Acla 1796–1894
        2. 2. Jesse Benjamin 1792– m. Hannah 1813–
        3. 3. Peter Benjamin 1804–1852
        4. 4. David Benjamin 1787–1852 m. Hannah Johnson 1812–1886
        5. 5. John Benjamin 1784–1861 m. Patty (Martha) Vincent 1790–1859
        6. 6. Polly Benjamin 1782–1873 m. Samuel Chilson 1780–1847
      2. 2. Jonathan Benjamin 1738–1841 m. Margaret Brown 1742–1837
        1. 1. Mary Benjamin 1777–1863
        2. 2. Lilly Benjamin 1774–1802
        3. 3. Benoni Benjamin 1772–1829 m. Anna Mingomery 1774–1832
        4. 4. Margaret Benjamin 1770–1801
      3. 3. David (Benoni) Benjamin 1735–1778 m. Elizabeth Brown 1734–1835
        1. 1. Nathan Benjamin 1769–1853 m. Mary (Ann) Nulton 1781–1836
        2. 2. William Benjamin 1767–1834 m. Elizabeth 1767–1835
        3. 3. David Benjamin 1767–1834 m. Elizabeth 1767–1835
        4. 4. Daniel Benjamin 1766–1863
    6. 6. David Benjamin 1713–
    7. 7. George Benjamin 1710–1778
  3. 3. Joshua Benjamin 1686–1773
  4. 4. Bethia Benjamin 1685–1757
  5. 5. John Benjamin 1684–1745 m. Abigail Wells 1695–1781
    1. 1. William Benjamin 1731–1809 m. Mary Terry 1730–1798
      1. 1. Mary Benjamin 1748–1802
      2. 2. James Benjamin 1753–1809
        1. 1. Mary Benjamin 1776–1837
      3. 3. Richard Benjamin 1757–1808 m. Nancy Fanning 1770–1822
        1. 1. Simeon Benjamin 1792–1868 m. Sarah (Wickham) Goldsmith 1796–
  6. 6. Anna Benjamin 1683–1724
  7. 7. Richard Benjamin 1681–1716
    1. 1. Richard Benjamin 1710–
    2. 2. Benjamin 1707–
  8. 8. Alethea Benjamin 1679–
  9. 9. Belluah Benjamin 1677–
  10. 10. Eliza Benjamin 1673–1705

Richard Benjamin's Timeline

3 Records

1645
Jan 1645
Birth of Richard Benjamin in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1680
1680
Age 35
Richard Benjamin was married in Mattituck, Suffolk, NY
Mattituck, Suffolk, NY
1730
29 September 1730
Age 85
Death of Richard Benjamin in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1645
    Event Place: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1645; Birth city: Watertown; Birth state: MA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Mattituck, Suffolk, NY
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1645; Birth city: Watertown; Birth state: MA.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1640
    Event Place: Watertown, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Watertown, Massachusetts; Year: 1640; Page Number: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 September 1730
    Event Place: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1645; Birth city: Watertown; Birth state: MA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths

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