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William Benjamin Beckham 1709–1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Dec 1709

Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Essex, Virginia, United States

Death Date: November 1771

Death Location: Granville County, North Carolina

Father: William Beckham

Mother: Phillis Randolph

Spouse(s): Phillis Mackey

Children(s): James Beckham, William Beckham, Thomas Beckham, John Beckham, Phyllis Beckham, Simon Beckham

The story of William Benjamin Beckham began in 1709 in Spotsylvania, Essex, Virginia, United States. William Benjamin Beckham married Phillis Mackey, and had children including James Beckham, John Jack Beckham, Phyllis Beckham, Simon Beckham, Thomas Beckham, William Beckham. William Benjamin Beckham passed away in 1771 in Granville County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of William Benjamin Beckham began in 1709 in Spotsylvania, Essex, Virginia, United States.
  • William Benjamin Beckham married Phillis Mackey, and had children including James Beckham, John Jack Beckham, Phyllis Beckham, Simon Beckham, Thomas Beckham, William Beckham.
  • William Benjamin Beckham passed away in 1771 in Granville County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Beckham's Ancestors

Self
William Beckham
1709–1771
Birth Place: Spotsylvania, Essex, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Beckham
1680–1742
Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Phillis (Melba Tabithia) Randolph
1680–1777
Orange, Orange, Virginia, United States,
Grandparents
Simon Beckham
1658–1716
Billingham, Durham, England
Lydia Nee
1654–1720
Our, Jura, Franche-Comte, France
James Randolph
1673–
Our, Jura, Franche-Comte, France
Malinda Randolph
1600–
Orange, Orange, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William BECKHAM
1619–1650
Phillis Randolph
1622–1660
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Beckham
1577–1634
Susan Futter
1580–1619
James Randolph
1596–
Matilda
1600–

William Beckham's Descendants

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William (Benjamin) Beckham (1 Dec 1709–November 1771) m. Phillis Mackey (1709–1777)
  1. 1. James Beckham 1735–1800 m. Hannah Bohon 1739–1800
    1. 1. Benjamin (V C) Beckham 1790–1863 m. Nancy (Catherine) Porter 1790–1824 m. Mary (Ann) Porter 1794–
      1. 1. Zachariah (Calvin) Beckham 1824–1864 m. Elizabeth Casey 1825–1909
        1. 1. Rebecky Beckham 1849–1937 m. George (Willis) Snow 1845–1900
        2. 2. Neoma (Angeline) Beckham 1858–1930
        3. 3. Minerva (Elizabeth) Beckham 1857–1927 m. Joseph (Richard) Stephens 1852–1931
        4. 4. William (Bransford) Beckham 1854–1934 m. Susan (Elizabeth) Beckham 1855–1938
        5. 5. Seleta Beckham 1861–1932 m. Samuel (Henry) Whitley 1858–1886
        6. 6. Celia Beckham 1859–1928
        7. 7. John (Allen) Beckham 1844–1863
        8. 8. Sarah (Isabella) Beckham 1845–1926 m. Samuel (Lafayette) Sparks 1843–1928
        9. 9. Lydia (Caroline) Beckham 1852–1891
        10. 10. Martha (Jane) Beckham 1847–1885
        11. 11. Mary (Ann) Beckham 1863–1926
      2. 2. Fanning Beckham 1825–1863
    2. 2. Thomas Beckham 1771–1855
    3. 3. Townsend Beckham 1776–1832
    4. 4. Jeremiah Beckham 1778–1840
    5. 5. John Beckham 1774–1828
    6. 6. James Beckham 1773–1860
    7. 7. Elisha (W) Beckham 1780–1832
    8. 8. Fontaine Beckham 1788–1859
    9. 9. Abner Beckham 1766–1811
    10. 10. Armstead Beckham 1786–1866
    11. 11. Mary Beckham 1782–1834
    12. 12. Camp (A) Beckham 1784–1836
    13. 13. William Beckham 1768–1825
  2. 2. William Beckham 1730–1799
  3. 3. Thomas Beckham 1729–1796
  4. 4. John ("Jack") Beckham 1735–1789
  5. 5. Phyllis Beckham 1740–1791
  6. 6. Simon Beckham 1728–1785

William Beckham's Timeline

2 Records

1709
1 Dec 1709
Birth of William Benjamin Beckham in Spotsylvania, Essex, Virginia, United States
Spotsylvania, Essex, Virginia, United States
1771
November 1771
Age 62
Death of William Benjamin Beckham in Granville County, North Carolina
Granville County, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1709
    Event Place: Spotsylvania, Essex, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 1771
    Event Place: Granville County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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