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Richard Benjamin 1740–1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1740

Birth Location: Goshen, Orange, New York, United States

Death Date: 21 Mar 1815

Death Location: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Jonathan Benjamin

Mother: Mary Reeve

Spouse(s): Martha Bennett

Children(s): Jonathan Benjamin, Jesse Benjamin, Peter Benjamin, David Benjamin, John Benjamin, Polly Benjamin

In 1740, Richard Benjamin entered the world in Goshen, Orange, New York, United States, born to Jonathan Benjamin And Mary Reeve. Richard Benjamin married Martha Bennett, and had children including David Benjamin, Jesse Benjamin, John Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Peter Benjamin, Polly Benjamin. Richard Benjamin passed away in 1815 in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1740, Richard Benjamin entered the world in Goshen, Orange, New York, United States, born to Jonathan Benjamin And Mary Reeve.
  • Richard Benjamin married Martha Bennett, and had children including David Benjamin, Jesse Benjamin, John Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Peter Benjamin, Polly Benjamin.
  • Richard Benjamin passed away in 1815 in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Benjamin
1714–1748
Birth Location: Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
JB
Mary Reeve
1712–1782
Birth Location: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
MR

Spouses(s)

Martha Bennett
1765–1776
Birth Location: Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
MB

Children(s)

Jonathan Benjamin
1780–1847
Birth Location: Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
JB
Jesse Benjamin
1792–
Birth Location: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
JB
Peter Benjamin
1804–1852
Birth Location: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
PB
David Benjamin
1787–1852
Birth Location: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
DB
John Benjamin
1784–1861
Birth Location: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
JB
Polly Benjamin
1782–1873
Birth Location: Orange, New York, United States
PB

Richard Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Richard Benjamin
1740–1815
Birth Place: Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
Parents
Jonathan Benjamin
1714–1748
Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
Mary Reeve
1712–1782
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Grandparents
David Benjamin
1687–1734
Southold, Livingston, New York, United States
Reeve Moore
1691–
Southold, Suffolk, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Benjamin
1645–1730
Elizabeth Terry
1646–1707
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Benjamin
1602–1681
Anna
1606–1687

Richard Benjamin's Descendants

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Richard Benjamin (1740–21 Mar 1815) m. Martha Bennett (1765–1776)
  1. 1. Jonathan Benjamin 1780–1847 m. Leah Acla 1796–1894
    1. 1. Catherine Benjamin 1811–1874
    2. 2. Caroline Benjamin 1809–1847
    3. 3. John (L) Benjamin 1815–1891 m. Mary Chilson 1822–1893
      1. 1. Andrew Benjamin 1869–1893
      2. 2. Polly Benjamin 1863–1931
        1. 1. Floyd (F) Woodruff 1904–
      3. 3. Pluma Benjamin 1860–1931 m. Orlando (A) Benjamin 1857–1916
        1. 1. George Benjamin 1905–
        2. 2. George Benjamin 1902–1916
        3. 3. Ella Benjamin 1895–
        4. 4. Nellie Benjamin 1888–1988
        5. 5. Nathan (M) Benjamin 1887–1966 m. Maude (Mary) Emery 1893–1964
      4. 4. Helen Benjamin 1859–1897
      5. 5. Francis (P) BENJAMIN 1852–
      6. 6. Frank Benjamin 1852–1933 m. Eva (Evie) Bell 1858–1915
        1. 1. William (Walter) Benjamin 1891–
        2. 2. Alton (L) Benjamin 1888– m. Jessie M 1894–
        3. 3. Howard (Wells) Benjamin 1886– m. Ruth 1893–
      7. 7. Warren Benjamin 1849–
      8. 8. Joshua Benjamin 1844–1919 m. Hattie Chilson 1872–1921
        1. 1. Joshua Benjamin 1910–1911
        2. 2. Fred (Nelson) Benjamin 1916–1980 m. Marjorie (Alice) Minshall 1922–1996
        3. 3. Nora Benjamin 1905–2000 m. Harold Johnson 1900–
        4. 4. Dora Benjamin 1905–1996 m. Gordon (E) Morey 1905–1949
        5. 5. Granton Benjamin 1902–1993 m. Edna 1903–
        6. 6. Jennie Benjamin 1900–1992 m. Edward (Damon) Stevens 1900–1981
        7. 7. Addie Benjamin 1896–1921
        8. 8. Burton Benjamin 1898–1950 m. Jennie (G) Johnson 1908–1981
        9. 9. Frank (E) Benjamin 1894–1938 m. Jennie (G) Johnson 1908–1981
        10. 10. Robert (A) Benjamin 1893–1968 m. Jeanie Johnson 1908–1928
      9. 9. Clark Benjamin 1844–
      10. 10. Elias Benjamin 1841–1915 m. Hannah (M) Ackley 1844–1922
        1. 1. Nettie Benjamin 1880–1907
        2. 2. Mary Benjamin 1875–1928 m. Leroy (T) Benjamin 1870–
        3. 3. Isaac Benjamin 1871–1899 m. Elizabeth Hoover 1879–
        4. 4. Joseph Benjamin 1868–1963 m. Emma (Jane) Chilson 1873–1939
        5. 5. Adelbert Benjamin 1865–1950 m. Delila Johnson 1872–1938
        6. 6. Jefferson Benjamin 1864–1896
      11. 11. Harriet Benjamin 1841–1922 m. Harry (S) Benjamin 1834–1911
  2. 2. Jesse Benjamin 1792– m. Hannah 1813–
    1. 1. David Benjamin 1835–1898 m. Mary (Dull) Cahill 1836–1890
      1. 1. Bertha Benjamin 1877–
      2. 2. Mary Benjamin 1875–
      3. 3. Rosa Benjamin 1870–1910
      4. 4. Herbert Benjamin 1868–
      5. 5. Robert Benjamin 1868–
      6. 6. Isaac Benjamin 1866–
      7. 7. David Benjamin 1860–
    2. 2. Harry (S) Benjamin 1834–1911 m. Harriet Benjamin 1841–1922
      1. 1. James BENJAMIN 1866–1911
      2. 2. Jason Benjamin 1864–1911
      3. 3. Corea Benjamin 1876–1894
      4. 4. Lillie Benjamin 1876–
      5. 5. Clark Benjamin 1865–1923 m. Pearl E 1889–
      6. 6. Orrin Benjamin 1862–1945 m. Nancy Mann 1871–
        1. 1. Anna Benjamin 1893–
        2. 2. Fannie (May) Benjamin 1895–1970 m. Fred (Wellington) Johnston 1890–1950
  3. 3. Peter Benjamin 1804–1852
  4. 4. David Benjamin 1787–1852 m. Hannah Johnson 1812–1886
    1. 1. Mathias Benjamin 1851–1906
    2. 2. Lucy Benjamin 1846–
    3. 3. Richard Benjamin 1845–1908 m. Hettie Wood 1849–1903
      1. 1. May Benjamin 1883– m. Bigler (O) Vargason 1880–
        1. 1. Hattie Vargason 1900–
      2. 2. Arthur (Martin) Benjamin 1881– m. Edith L 1886–
      3. 3. Melvin (W) Benjamin 1869–1906 m. Cathrine Johnson 1874–1930
        1. 1. Lucy (May) Benjamin 1899–
        2. 2. Richard Benjamin 1896–1980 m. Tessie (Mabel) Elliott 1893–1967
        3. 3. Glenn (Melvin) Benjamin 1894–1989
        4. 4. Norman (William) Benjamin 1892–1952 m. Maggie (Bell) Bristol 1899–1983
      4. 4. Zelphia Benjamin 1866–1901 m. Edward (E) Weaver 1861–1903
        1. 1. Minnie Weaver 1898–1920
        2. 2. Aima Weaver 1895–1982
        3. 3. Ulysses (Martin) Weaver 1893–1956 m. Carrie (Abigail) Mayo 1898–1978
        4. 4. Laura Weaver 1886–1935
        5. 5. Manford (Edward) Weaver 1885–1960 m. Lottie (Benjamin) Chilson 1895–1925
        6. 6. Olive Weaver 1884–1903
    4. 4. Emeline Benjamin 1841–1919
    5. 5. Caroline Benjamin 1841–1919
    6. 6. Martha (Patty) Benjamin 1838–1920
    7. 7. Rebecca Benjamin 1837–
    8. 8. George (W) Benjamin 1835–1901
    9. 9. Charles Benjamin 1834–1898 m. Alvira (Angle) Benjamin 1840–
      1. 1. David Benjamin 1860–1938 m. Mary Eve 1862– m. Grace Powers 1860–
        1. 1. James Benjamin 1900–
        2. 2. Martin Benjamin 1898–
        3. 3. Nettie Benjamin 1896–
      2. 2. Emma Benjamin 1858–1927 m. Clark (D) Heath 1832–
        1. 1. Angie Heath 1889–
        2. 2. Wortha (G) Heath 1880–
        3. 3. Bertha (Margart) Heath 1879–
        4. 4. William (Merritt) Heath 1877–1951 m. Martha (Ann) Dean 1885–1963
        5. 5. Fredrick Heth 1870–
        6. 6. Otis Heth 1864–
      3. 3. Fredrick (L) Benjamin 1870–1892
      4. 4. Charles (Meade) Benjamin 1867–1954 m. Addie (Viola) Vanderpool 1875–1962
        1. 1. Wortha (G) Benjamin 1901–1998 m. Hallie M 1906–
        2. 2. Russel (J) Benjamin 1912–
        3. 3. Roger (M) Benjamin 1912–
        4. 4. Lloyd Benjamin 1907–
        5. 5. Paul (Alton) Benjamin 1904–1968 m. Dorothy Reese 1909–
        6. 6. Sena Benjamin 1902–
        7. 7. Maude Benjamin 1899–1993 m. Arthur (Thomas) Melloy 1902–
        8. 8. Chas (E) Benjamin 1899–
        9. 9. Eva (May) Benjamin 1896–1987
    10. 10. Elizabeth (Betsy Ellen) Benjamin 1834–1876
  5. 5. John Benjamin 1784–1861 m. Patty (Martha) Vincent 1790–1859
    1. 1. Solon Benjamin 1824–1902 m. Margaret Wood 1851–1935
      1. 1. Mary Benjamin 1894–1895
      2. 2. Mary Benjamin 1893–1895
      3. 3. Zelphia (May) Benjamin 1882–1965
      4. 4. Evaline Benjamin 1879–1879
      5. 5. Rosella Benjamin 1878–1878
      6. 6. Leonard Benjamin 1877–1877
      7. 7. Frederick (F) Benjamin 1879–1932 m. May (F) Bennett 1880–1966
    2. 2. Alvira (Angle) Benjamin 1840– m. Charles Benjamin 1834–1898
    3. 3. Levi Benjamin 1833–1893
    4. 4. Mary Benjamin 1831–1855
    5. 5. Jehial Benjamin 1825–
    6. 6. Samuel Benjamin 1820–1899 m. Martha (N) Lucas 1827–1880
      1. 1. Ella Benjamin 1863–
      2. 2. Lorenzo (M) Benjamin 1861–1944 m. Laura (Bell) Sickler 1863–1942
        1. 1. Layton (Delos) Benjamin 1889–1938 m. Winifred Murray 1901–1933 m. Elizabeth (N) Eldred 1898–
        2. 2. Hazel (Evelyn) Benjamin 1896–1927
      3. 3. Samuel Benjamin 1858–
      4. 4. Mary (J.) Benjamin 1857–
    7. 7. Charlotte (Ellen) Benjamin 1817–
    8. 8. Polly Benjamin 1814–1877 m. Charles (B) Johnson 1815–1864
      1. 1. Andrew Johnston 1856–
      2. 2. Jane Johnston 1853–
      3. 3. Eli Johnson 1850–1917
      4. 4. Fred (Wellington Johnston) I 1849–1926 m. Gertrude (Ann) Vansickle 1867–1929
        1. 1. Mary Johnston 1906–
        2. 2. Jerry Johnston 1892–
        3. 3. Fred (Wellington) Johnston 1890–1950 m. Fannie (May) Benjamin 1895–1970
        4. 4. James (Reuben) Johnston 1885–1956 m. Nettie (Mildred) Watson 1887–1969
        5. 5. Mary (Ann) Johnston 1884–1946
        6. 6. Robert Johnston 1883–
      5. 5. Sophrona (Spory) Johnston 1844–1893
      6. 6. Rachel Johnson 1840–1899 m. Samuel Cowl 1849–1911
        1. 1. Earnest Cowl –1900
      7. 7. Enos (J) Johnson 1836–1926 m. Margaret (B) Ackley 1846–1915
        1. 1. Enos Johnson 1881–1982
        2. 2. Carrie JOHNSON 1880–
        3. 3. Polly (Arbella) Johnson 1877–1937
        4. 4. Asa Johnson 1876–
        5. 5. Robert (M) Johnson 1872–1911
        6. 6. Jane JOHNSON 1870–1870
        7. 7. Susan JOHNSON 1868–
        8. 8. Jennie (D) Johnson 1867–1952
        9. 9. Alzina Johnson 1865–1918
        10. 10. Luzerna Johnson 1863–1949
    9. 9. John (V) Benjamin 1813–
    10. 10. Harry Benjamin 1811–1872 m. Maria (Ann) Irvine 1828–1909 m. Mary Arnout 1811–
      1. 1. Edwin (Irvine) Benjamin 1861–1936 m. Grace (Ophelia) Gerould 1861– m. Florence (N) Decker 1861–
        1. 1. Laura (Pauline) Benjamin 1903–
        2. 2. Alter (W) Benjamin 1898–
      2. 2. Hattie Benjamin 1859–1860
      3. 3. James (W) Benjamin 1857–1859
      4. 4. Guy (Carlton) Benjamin 1855–1923
      5. 5. Eliza Benjamin 1853–1858
      6. 6. Adeline (M) Benjamin 1851–1882 m. Rodolph Bennett 1850–
        1. 1. May (F) Bennett 1880–1966 m. Frederick (F) Benjamin 1879–1932
        2. 2. Laura Bennett 1877–
        3. 3. Hattie (M) Bennett 1875–1967 m. Stephen (W.) Chilson 1871–1940
      7. 7. Mary (H) Benjamin 1849–1851
      8. 8. George (Arnout) Benjamin 1844–1924 m. Angeline Chilson 1848–1926
        1. 1. Bertha (M) Benjamin 1883–
        2. 2. Walter Benjamin 1880–1947
        3. 3. Alma Benjamin 1879– m. Harry Cereveling 1878–
        4. 4. Carrie (May) Benjamin 1875–1967 m. David (Christopher) Pruyne 1876–
        5. 5. Delia (Jennie) Benjamin 1869–
    11. 11. Benjamin 1804–1810
  6. 6. Polly Benjamin 1782–1873 m. Samuel Chilson 1780–1847
    1. 1. Mahalia Chilson 1826–
    2. 2. Mary Chilson 1822–1893 m. John (L) Benjamin 1815–1891
    3. 3. Charlotte Chilson 1820–
    4. 4. George Chilson 1818–
    5. 5. Elizabeth Chilson 1816–
    6. 6. Thomas (Ensign) Chilson 1816–1895
    7. 7. Martha Chilson 1814–1895
    8. 8. Sarah Chilson 1810–
    9. 9. David Chilson 1807– m. Jane Bennett 1821–
      1. 1. John Chilson 1847–
      2. 2. Francis Chilson 1844–1898
      3. 3. Albert Chilson 1843–
      4. 4. Edward Chilson 1841–1921
      5. 5. Angeline Chilson 1848–1926 m. George (Arnout) Benjamin 1844–1924
    10. 10. Jane Chilson 1802–1873
    11. 11. George (Washington) Chilson 1801–1896
    12. 12. Samuel Chilson 1800–

Richard Benjamin's Timeline

2 Records

1740
1740
Birth of Richard Benjamin in Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
1815
21 Mar 1815
Age 75
Death of Richard Benjamin in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Goshen, Orange, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1815
    Event Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards
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