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Rufus Augustus Benjamin 1775–1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1775

Birth Location: Preston,New London Co,Connecticut

Death Date: 15 May 1841

Death Location: Hunter, Greene, New York, USA

Father: Grace Waite

Mother: John Benjamin

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Joseph Benjamin

In 1775, Rufus Augustus Benjamin entered the world in Preston,New London Co,Connecticut, born to Grace Waite And John Jameson Benjamin. In 1800, Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided in Lumberland, Ulster, New York. In 1820, Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided in Hunter, Greene, New York, United States. Rufus Augustus Benjamin had children including Joseph Benjamin. Rufus Augustus Benjamin passed away in 1841 in Hunter, Greene, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1775, Rufus Augustus Benjamin entered the world in Preston,New London Co,Connecticut, born to Grace Waite And John Jameson Benjamin.
  • In 1800, Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided in Lumberland, Ulster, New York.
  • In 1820, Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided in Hunter, Greene, New York, United States.
  • Rufus Augustus Benjamin had children including Joseph Benjamin.
  • Rufus Augustus Benjamin passed away in 1841 in Hunter, Greene, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Grace Waite
1756–1781
Birth Location: Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, British Colonies
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John Benjamin
1751–1781
Birth Location: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Benjamin
1801–1878
Birth Location: Lumberland,Ulster,New York
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Rufus Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Benjamin
1775–1841
Birth Place: Preston,New London Co,Connecticut
Parents
Grace Waite
1756–1781
Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, British Colonies
John (Jameson) Benjamin
1751–1781
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Waite) VI
1716–1758
Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Bridget Brownell
1713–1758
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
John (Benjamin) Jr.*
1714–1791
Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Margaret (Jameson *) (Jennison)
1716–1769
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Waite
1681–1757
Elizabeth Paine
1682–1727
Grace Eldred
1686–1726
John Sr.*
1682–1716
Abigail Carter
1690–1747
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Susannah Cole
1653–1725

Rufus Benjamin's Descendants

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Rufus (Augustus) Benjamin (15 Dec 1775–15 May 1841)
  1. 1. Joseph Benjamin 1801–1878
    1. 1. Mahalia Benjamin 1831–1863
      1. 1. William (Henry) Krieger 1860–1893 m. Marietta ('Etta' Couchman Kreiger) Carr 1865–1929
        1. 1. Earl (Edward) Krieger 1888–1974 m. Grace (E) Mallowes 1895–1972

Rufus Benjamin's Timeline

7 Records

1775
15 Dec 1775
Birth of Rufus Augustus Benjamin in Preston,New London Co,Connecticut
Preston,New London Co,Connecticut
1800
1800
Age 25
Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided here in Lumberland, Ulster, New York
Lumberland, Ulster, New York
1820
1820
Age 45
Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided here in Hunter, Greene, New York, United States
Hunter, Greene, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 55
Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided here in Hunter, Greene, New York, USA
Hunter, Greene, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 65
Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided here in Greene, New York, USA
Greene, New York, USA
1841
15 May 1841
Age 66
Death of Rufus Augustus Benjamin in Hunter, Greene, New York, USA
Hunter, Greene, New York, USA
1841
18 Jun 1841
Age 66
Rufus Augustus Benjamin - Probate in Greene, New York, USA
Greene, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1775
    Event Place: Preston,New London Co,Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Lumberland, Ulster, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census
    [2] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Hunter, Greene, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hunter, Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1841
    Event Place: Hunter, Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1841
    Event Place: Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999
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