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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, Martha Bennett

Children(s): Mehitable Benjamin, Peter Benjamin, David Benjamin, John Benjamin, Joshua Benjamin, Betsay Benjamin, Hetty Benjamin, Sally Benjamin, Patty Benjamin, Jesse Benjamin, Peter Benjamin, David Benjamin, John Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Polly 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 Betsay Benjamin, David Benjamin, Hetty Benjamin, Jesse Benjamin, John Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Joshua Benjamin, Mehitable 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 Betsay Benjamin, David Benjamin, Hetty Benjamin, Jesse Benjamin, John Benjamin, Jonathan Benjamin, Joshua Benjamin, Mehitable 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

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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
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Richard Benjamin's Descendants

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Richard Benjamin (1740–21 Mar 1815) m. Martha Bennett (Jun 1750–1813) m. Martha Bennett (1765–1776)
  1. 1. Mehitable Benjamin 1797–1858
  2. 2. Peter Benjamin 1804–
  3. 3. David Benjamin 1787–1852
  4. 4. John Benjamin 1784–1861
  5. 5. Joshua Benjamin 1800–
  6. 6. Betsay Benjamin 1800–1834
  7. 7. Hetty Benjamin 1797–1858
  8. 8. Sally Benjamin 1795–
  9. 9. Patty Benjamin 1794–
  10. 10. Jesse Benjamin 1792–
  11. 11. Peter Benjamin 1788–
  12. 12. David Benjamin 1787–1852
  13. 13. John Benjamin 1784–1861
  14. 14. Jonathan Benjamin 1770–1847
  15. 15. Polly Benjamin 1782–1873 m. Samuel Chilson 1780–1847
    1. 1. Mahalia Chilson 1826–
    2. 2. Charlotte Chilson 1820–
    3. 3. George Chilson 1818–
    4. 4. Thomas (Ensign) Chilson 1816–1895
    5. 5. Elizabeth Chilson 1816–
    6. 6. Martha Chilson 1814–1895
    7. 7. Sarah Chilson 1810–
    8. 8. David Chilson 1807–
    9. 9. Jane Chilson 1802–1873
    10. 10. George (washington) Chilson 1801–1896
    11. 11. Samuel Chilson 1801–
    12. 12. Mary Chilson 1822–1893 m. John (L) Benjamin 1815–1891
      1. 1. Polly Benjamin 1863–1936
      2. 2. Harriet Benjamin 1842–1922
      3. 3. Elias Benjamin 1841–1915 m. Hannah Ackley 1844–1922
        1. 1. Ruth Springer 1904–
        2. 2. Nina Springer 1903–
        3. 3. Nettie Benjamin 1881–
        4. 4. Isaac Benjamin 1871–
        5. 5. Joseph Benjamin 1869–1963
        6. 6. Jesse Benjamin 1864–1910
        7. 7. Jefferson Benjamin 1864–1896
        8. 8. Henry Benjamin 1862–
        9. 9. Mary (E) Benjamin 1876–1928 m. Leroy (Tell) Benjamin 1866–1959

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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