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Samuel Clark Benjamin 1834–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 AUG 1834

Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA

Death Date: 19 DEC 1908

Death Location: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA

Father: Zina Benjamin

Mother: Joanette Clark

Spouse(s): Norah Thomas

Children(s): Melvin Benjamin, Francis Benjamin

Samuel Clark Benjamin was born in 1834 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA, the child of Zina Hitchcock Benjamin And Joanette Clark. In 1850, Samuel Clark Benjamin resided in Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York. In 1880, Samuel Clark Benjamin resided in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, Dist. Samuel Clark Benjamin married Norah Sydon Thomas, and had children including Francis Moulton Benjamin, Melvin Gray Benjamin. Samuel Clark Benjamin passed away in 1908 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • Samuel Clark Benjamin was born in 1834 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA, the child of Zina Hitchcock Benjamin And Joanette Clark.
  • In 1850, Samuel Clark Benjamin resided in Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York.
  • In 1880, Samuel Clark Benjamin resided in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, Dist.
  • Samuel Clark Benjamin married Norah Sydon Thomas, and had children including Francis Moulton Benjamin, Melvin Gray Benjamin.
  • Samuel Clark Benjamin passed away in 1908 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zina Benjamin
1804–1865
Birth Location: Bridport, Vermont, USA
ZB
Joanette Clark
1814–1880
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
JC

Spouses(s)

Norah Thomas
1843–1941
Birth Location: Gregory Plantation, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
NT

Children(s)

Melvin Benjamin
1875–1945
Birth Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
MB
Francis Benjamin
1875–1950
Birth Location: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
FB

Samuel Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Benjamin
1834–1908
Birth Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Parents
Zina Hitchcock Benjamin
1804–1865
Bridport, Vermont, USA
Joanette Clark
1814–1880
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Benjamin
1774–1865
New Jersey, USA
Anna Bosworth
1778–1817
New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Benjamin
1749–1824
Phoebe Miner
1749–1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1723–1761
Abigail Dibble
1724–1792
Clement Miner
1706–1731
Abigail Hempstead
1711–

Samuel Benjamin's Descendants

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Samuel (Clark) Benjamin (26 AUG 1834–19 DEC 1908) m. Norah (Sydon) Thomas (25 OCT 1843–16 DEC 1941)
  1. 1. Melvin (Gray) Benjamin 1875–1945 m. Annis (Montagu) Rice 1873–
    1. 1. Warren (Clark) Benjamin 1907–1957 m. Ruby C 1916–
    2. 2. Stanley (Gregory) Benjamin 1903– m. Emily Pomeroy –1970
  2. 2. Francis (Moulton) Benjamin 1875–1950 m. Rose (Beatta) Weller 1883–1973
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) Benjamin 1921–1982 m. Robert (Henry) Keidel 1921–1989 m. Hubert (Francis) Maloney 1921–1963

Samuel Benjamin's Timeline

5 Records

1834
26 AUG 1834
Birth of Samuel Clark Benjamin in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 16
Samuel Clark Benjamin resided here in Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York
Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York
1880
1880
Age 46
Samuel Clark Benjamin resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
1900
1900
Age 66
Samuel Clark Benjamin resided here in Washington city, Washington, District of Columbia
Washington city, Washington, District of Columbia
1908
19 DEC 1908
Age 74
Death of Samuel Clark Benjamin in Washington, United States
Washington, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 AUG 1834
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: 122; Family History Film: 1254122; Page: 64A; Enumeration District: 026; Image: 0131.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T623_158; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 17.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York; Roll: M432_531; Page: 386A; Image: .
    [5] Web: District of Columbia, Find A Grave Index, 1790-2011
    [6] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York; Roll: M432_531; Page: 386A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: 122; Family History Film: 1254122; Page: 64A; Enumeration District: 026; Image: 0131.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington city, Washington, District of Columbia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T623_158; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 17.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 DEC 1908
    Event Place: Washington, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Web: District of Columbia, Find A Grave Index, 1790-2011
    [3] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
    Record Source: Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
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