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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): Patty Benjamin, Peter Benjamin, Betsey Benjamin, Joshua Benjamin, Mehitable Benjamin, Sally Benjamin, Jesse Benjamin, Peter Benjamin, David Benjamin, John Benjamin, John Benjamin, Polly Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin

In 1740, Richard Benjamin entered the world in Goshen, Orange, New York, United States, born to Jonathan Benjamin And Mary Reeve. In 1800, Richard Benjamin resided in Wysox, Luzerne, Pennsylvania. In 1810, Richard Benjamin resided in Towandy, Luzerne, Pennsylvania. Richard Benjamin married Martha Bennett, and had children including Benjamin, Betsey Benjamin, David Benjamin, Jesse Benjamin, John Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Joshua Benjamin, Mehitable Hettey Benjamin, Patty Benjamin, Peter Benjamin, Polly Benjamin, Sally 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.
  • In 1800, Richard Benjamin resided in Wysox, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1810, Richard Benjamin resided in Towandy, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
  • Richard Benjamin married Martha Bennett, and had children including Benjamin, Betsey Benjamin, David Benjamin, Jesse Benjamin, John Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Joshua Benjamin, Mehitable Hettey Benjamin, Patty Benjamin, Peter Benjamin, Polly Benjamin, Sally Benjamin.
  • Richard Benjamin passed away in 1815 in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States.

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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
James Reeves
1672–1732
Southold, Suffolk, New York, United States
Deborah Satterly
1676–1754
Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Benjamin
1645–1730
Elizabeth Terry
1666–1705
James Reeves
1650–1698
Mary Terry
1650–1708
William Satterly
1632–1687
Mary Jenner
1648–1660
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Benjamin
1602–1681
Anna Benjamin
1606–1687
Richard Terry
1618–1676
Abigail Lines
1614–1686
Thomas Reeve
1624–1682
Mary Purrier
1628–1696
Thomas Terry
1631–1691
Marie Rogers
1629–1704
William Satterly
1610–1678
John Jenner
1625–1677
Alice Pigg
1627–1660

Richard Benjamin's Descendants

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Richard Benjamin (1740–21 Mar 1815) m. Martha Bennett (Jun 1750–1813)
  1. 1. Patty Benjamin 1794–1873
  2. 2. Peter Benjamin 1785–
  3. 3. Betsey Benjamin 1800–1834
  4. 4. Joshua Benjamin 1800–
  5. 5. Mehitable (Hettey) Benjamin 1797–1858
  6. 6. Sally Benjamin 1795–
  7. 7. Jesse Benjamin 1792–
  8. 8. Peter Benjamin 1788–
  9. 9. David Benjamin 1787–1852
  10. 10. John Benjamin 1785–
  11. 11. John Benjamin 1782–1861
  12. 12. Polly Benjamin 1782–1873
  13. 13. Jonathan Benjamin 1770–1847 m. Leah Acla 1775–1894
    1. 1. Maria Benjamin 1836–1900
    2. 2. Moses Benjamin 1832–1914
    3. 3. Mahalia Benjamin 1830–1916
    4. 4. Henry Benjamin 1828–1900
    5. 5. Eliza (E) Benjamin 1825–1899
    6. 6. Jonathan Benjamin 1819–1892
    7. 7. Phebe Benjamin 1818–
    8. 8. John (L) Benjamin 1815–1891
    9. 9. Catherine Benjamin 1811–1874
    10. 10. Caroline Benjamin 1809–1847
    11. 11. Robert Benjamin 1823–1905 m. Debby (Maria) Benjamin 1833–
      1. 1. Enos BENJAMIN 1871–1901
      2. 2. Olive BENJAMIN 1864–
      3. 3. Obediah Benjamin 1863–
      4. 4. Abby BENJAMIN 1862–1928
      5. 5. Solon (E) Benjamin 1859–1928
      6. 6. Clara BENJAMIN 1858–
      7. 7. Emma BENJAMIN 1858–1927
      8. 8. Emily (Emma) BENJAMIN 1855–
      9. 9. Elisa BENJAMIN 1853–
      10. 10. Leroy (Tell) Benjamin 1866–1959 m. Mary (E) Benjamin 1876–1928
        1. 1. Esther (A.) Benjamin 1912–1997 m. Robert (J.) Smith 1904–1971

Richard Benjamin's Timeline

4 Records

1740
1740
Birth of Richard Benjamin in Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
1800
1800
Age 60
Richard Benjamin resided here in Wysox, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Wysox, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1810
1810
Age 70
Richard Benjamin resided here in Towandy, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Towandy, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
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
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1782; Birth city: Florida; Birth state: NY.
    [2] Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Wysox, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Wysox, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 39; Page: 415; Image: 214.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Towandy, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Towandy, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 49; Page: 718; Image: 172.00.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1815
    Event Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1782; Birth city: Florida; Birth state: NY.
    [2] Millennium File

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