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William BENSON 1710–1739 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 April 1710

Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 22 Mar 1739

Death Location: Providence, Saratoga, New York, USA

Father: William Benson

Mother: Elizabeth Stetson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Elles

Children(s): Stedson Benson, Ellis Benson, Elnathan Benson, Seth Benson, Benjamin Benson, Thankful Benson, Elnathan Benson, Patience Benson, Benjiman Benson, Joel Benson, Seth BENSON, Benjamin Benson

In 1710, William BENSON entered the world in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, born to William Benson And Elizabeth Stetson. William BENSON married Elizabeth Elles, and had children including Benjamin Benson, Benjiman Benson, Ellis Eles Benson, Elnathan Benson, Joel Benson, Patience Benson, Seth Studson Benson, Seth Stutson Benson, Stedson Stutson Benson, Thankful Benson. William BENSON passed away in 1739 in Providence, Saratoga, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1710, William BENSON entered the world in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, born to William Benson And Elizabeth Stetson.
  • William BENSON married Elizabeth Elles, and had children including Benjamin Benson, Benjiman Benson, Ellis Eles Benson, Elnathan Benson, Joel Benson, Patience Benson, Seth Studson Benson, Seth Stutson Benson, Stedson Stutson Benson, Thankful Benson.
  • William BENSON passed away in 1739 in Providence, Saratoga, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Benson
1680–1710
Birth Location: Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Elizabeth Stetson
1682–1711
Birth Location: Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Elles
1719–1762
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
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Children(s)

Stedson Benson
1741–1820
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
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Ellis Benson
1740–1814
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Elnathan Benson
1754–1811
Birth Location: , Rochester, Plymouth, Massachutes
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Seth Benson
1761–1812
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
SB
Benjamin Benson
1745–1792
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
BB
Thankful Benson
1752–1811
Birth Location: Dutchess,,New York,USA
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Elnathan Benson
1760–1860
Birth Location: –
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Patience Benson
1762–
Birth Location: Dutchess, New York, United States
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Benjiman Benson
1739–1810
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Joel Benson
1749–1811
Birth Location: Fredericksburg,Dutchess Co. NY
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Seth BENSON
1756–1741
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Benjamin Benson
1744–1744
Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts
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William BENSON's Ancestors

Self
William BENSON
1710–1739
Birth Place: Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
William Benson
1680–1710
Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth Stetson
1682–1711
Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony
Grandparents
John (Benson) Jr
1635–1710
Caversham, Oxfordshire, England
Elizabeth Marsh
1638–1704
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Samuel Stetson
1646–1723
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Mercy
1648–1687
Scituate, Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
John Benson
1608–1678
Mary Williams
1610–1681
George Marsh
1613–
Elizabeth
1613–
Cornet Stetson
1615–1702
Honor Tucker
1612–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John I
1582–1678
Mary Payton
1585–1681
Robert Williams
1570–1612
Agnes Atkins
1574–1650
Thomas Stitson
1580–1644
Argentine Lukesmore
1584–1643
John Tucker
1580–1626
Urith Dinnis
1584–1626

William BENSON's Descendants

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William BENSON (18 April 1710–22 Mar 1739) m. Elizabeth Elles (14 Dec 1719–aft 1762)
  1. 1. Stedson (Stutson) Benson 1741–1820 m. Bathsheba (or Bersheba) Lewis 1746–1830
    1. 1. Benjamin (Lewis) Benson 1773–1846 m. Kesiah Messenger 1778–1857
      1. 1. Polly Bartholomew 1816–1912 m. Josh Bartholomwe 1820–1901
        1. 1. Elies (A.) Bartholomew 1835–1915
        2. 2. John Barthlomew 1845–1914 m. Eliza (Raccy) Metcalf 1850–1924
        3. 3. James (C.) Bartholomew 1859–1917
        4. 4. Mary (Keziah) Metcalf 1847–1937
        5. 5. William (Orange) Bartholomew 1858–1917
        6. 6. George (Mostern) Bartholomew 1851–1925
        7. 7. Joseph Bartholomew 1850–1912
        8. 8. Joseph (Smith (twin)) Bartholomew 1844–1844
        9. 9. Eliza (Alvira) Bartholomew 1846–1912
        10. 10. Elizabeth (Almira) Bartholomew 1854–1934
        11. 11. Hyrum (Smith) Bartholomew 1844–1844
      2. 2. John (Price) Benson 1798–1883
      3. 3. Alva Benson 1799–1883
      4. 4. Jerome (Messenger) Benson 1810–1877
      5. 5. Betsy Benson 1814–1881
      6. 6. Elizabeth Benson 1808–1882
      7. 7. Lewis (Barber) Benson 1804–1871
      8. 8. Lovina (Keziah) Benson 1819–1855
      9. 9. Joseph Benson 1797–1797
      10. 10. Alford (Benjamin) Benson 1817–1889
      11. 11. Electra Benson 1824–
      12. 12. Elsie (Ann) BENSON 1815–1867
      13. 13. Electa Benson 1812–1888 m. Josh Bartholomwe 1820–1901
      14. 14. Matilda Benson 1804–1888
      15. 15. Sarah Benson 1800–1864
      16. 16. Willis Benson 1799–1838
      17. 17. Sylvia Benson 1809–1882
      18. 18. Eli Benson 1806–1885
      19. 19. Eri Benson 1806–1852
      20. 20. Rhoda Benson 1803–1876
    2. 2. Elizabeth Benson 1761–1846
    3. 3. Peter Benson 1779–1864
    4. 4. William Benson 1763–1834
    5. 5. John Benson 1770–1870
    6. 6. Marah Benson 1775–1875
    7. 7. Sarah Benson 1777–1877
    8. 8. Seth (Paul) Benson 1781–1860
    9. 9. Olive Benson 1784–1827
    10. 10. Stutson Benson 1767–1845
    11. 11. Benjamin Benson 1761–
    12. 12. Abigail Benson 1766–1799
    13. 13. Marah Benson 1887–
  2. 2. Ellis ((Eles)) Benson 1740–1814
  3. 3. Elnathan Benson 1754–1811
  4. 4. Seth (Studson) Benson 1761–1812
  5. 5. Benjamin Benson 1745–1792
  6. 6. Thankful Benson 1752–1811
  7. 7. Elnathan Benson 1760–1860
  8. 8. Patience Benson 1762–
  9. 9. Benjiman Benson 1739–1810
  10. 10. Joel Benson 1749–1811
  11. 11. Seth (Stutson) BENSON 1756–1741
  12. 12. Benjamin Benson 1744–1744

William BENSON's Timeline

10 Records

1710
12 Apr 1710
Birth of William BENSON in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
1710
18 Apr 1710
Birth of William BENSON in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
1710
18 Apr 1710
Birth of William BENSON in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1710
18 April 1710
Birth of William BENSON in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
1710
18 April 1710
Birth of William BENSON in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
1710
18 April 1710
Birth of William BENSON in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
1738
22 Mar 1738
Age 28
William BENSON was married in USA
USA
1739
22 March 1739
Age 29
William BENSON was married
None
1739
22 Mar 1739
Age 29
Death of William BENSON in Providence, Saratoga, New York, USA
Providence, Saratoga, New York, USA
1797
9 May 1797
Age 87
Death of William BENSON in Providence,Saratoga,New York,USA
Providence,Saratoga,New York,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1710
    Event Place: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1710
    Event Place: Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1710
    Event Place: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 April 1710
    Event Place: Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1710; Birth city: Rochester; Birth state: MA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 April 1710
    Event Place: Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1710; Birth city: Rochester; Birth state: MA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 April 1710
    Event Place: Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1738
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 March 1739
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1710; Birth city: Rochester; Birth state: MA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 May 1797
    Event Place: Providence,Saratoga,New York,USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1739
    Event Place: Providence, Saratoga, New York, USA
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