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Dexter C. Benson

Dexter C. Benson

Male Cal 1845 - 1906  (61 years)Deceased

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  • Name Dexter C. Benson  [1, 2
    Birth Cal 19 Jul 1845  Stanstead Plains,,Canada East,Province of Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1879  Brimfield,Hampden,Massachusetts,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Blacksmith 
    Link to Find-A-Grave Memorial https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184629342 
    Find-A-Grave ID 184629342 
    Death 14 Dec 1906  Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Cause: Asthma/Exhaustion 
    Burial Aft 14 Dec 1906  Rockingham Meeting House Cemetery,Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Person ID I25921  Rgstrong Family genes.
    Last Modified 23 Dec 2017 

    Father John C. Benson,   b. Abt 1810, Brookline,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Sarah Cutter,   b. Abt 1815, Hinsdale,Cheshire,New Hampshire,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F9271  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 AncestorsLucy L. Sparks,   b. 30 Jan 1846, ,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Aug 1912, Grafton,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Marriage 23 Sep 1865  Alstead,Cheshire,New Hampshire,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
    +1. Nellie Lucinda Benson,   b. 18 Jan 1867, Newfane,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationbur. Grafton Village Cemetery,Grafton,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Family ID F9269  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Dec 2017 

    Family 2 AncestorsHarriet F. "Hattie" Stowell,   b. Sep 1853, Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1923, Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage 19 Sep 1879  Bernardston,Franklin,Massachusetts,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Residence 1880  Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Eddie D. Benson,   b. 1881, Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1881, Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     2. Annie L. Benson,   b. Jul 1884, Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F9273  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Dec 2017 

  • Event Map Click to display
    Link to Google MapsBirth - Cal 19 Jul 1845 - Stanstead Plains,,Canada East,Province of Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 23 Sep 1865 - Alstead,Cheshire,New Hampshire,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Nellie Lucinda Benson - 18 Jan 1867 - Newfane,Windham,Vermont,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Blacksmith - 1879 - Brimfield,Hampden,Massachusetts,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 19 Sep 1879 - Bernardston,Franklin,Massachusetts,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1880 - Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Eddie D. Benson - 1881 - Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Annie L. Benson - Jul 1884 - Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Cause: Asthma/Exhaustion - 14 Dec 1906 - Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Aft 14 Dec 1906 - Rockingham Meeting House Cemetery,Rockingham,Windham,Vermont,United States Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Farm Town Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S1124] Ancestry.com, "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908 [database on-line]." Database and images., (ancestry.com. http://www.ancestry.com : Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.), 23 Dec 2017, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 Dec 2017); marriage-bride record for Nellie L. Benson and Albert W. Dresser, 6 Jun 1887 marriage; citing Grafton, Vt., marriage records 1871 and later, Bemis-Berman. (Reliability: 3).

      Name:     Nellie L Benson
      Gender:     Female
      Birth Date:     abt 1867
      Birth Place:     Newfane
      Marriage Date:     6 Jun 1887
      Marriage Place:     Grafton, Vermont, USA
      Marriage Age:     20
      Card Type:     Bride
      Father Name:     Dexter C Benson
      Mother Name:     Lucy L
      Spouse Name:     Albert W Dresser

    2. [S1124] Ancestry.com, "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908 [database on-line]." Database and images., (ancestry.com. http://www.ancestry.com : Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.), 23 Dec 2017, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 Dec 2017); marriage-bride record for Nellie E. (Benson) and James H. Stowell 29 May 1891 marriage; citing Grafton, Vt., marriage records, 1871 and later, Dora-Drew. (Reliability: 3).

      Name:     James H Stowell
      Gender:     Male
      Birth Date:     abt 1867
      Birth Place:     
      Marriage Date:     29 May 1891
      Marriage Place:     Grafton, Vermont, USA
      Marriage Age:     24
      Card Type:     Groom
      Father Name:     James H Stowell
      Mother Name:     Anna S Hallady
      Spouse Name:     Nellie E Dresser

    3. [S1128] Ancestry.com, "New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947 [database on-line]." Database and images., (ancestry.com. http://www.ancestry.com : Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.), 22 Dec 2017, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 22 Dec 2017); entry for Lucy L. Sparks and Dexlis Benson 23 Sep 1865 marriage; citing New Hampshire marriage records, FHL Film No. 1000966. (Reliability: 3).

      Name:     Lucy L Sparks
      Marriage Date:     23 Sep 1865
      Event Type:     Marriage
      Marriage Place:     Alstead, New Hampshire
      Birth Date:     abt 1846
      Birth Place:     Windham, VT
      Age:     19
      Race:     White
      Gender:     Female
      Father's name:     Aaron S Sparks
      Mother's name:     Lucinda Smipson
      Spouse Name:     Dexlis Benson
      Spouse Birth Place:     Stanford, Canada
      Spouse Age:     21
      Spouse Race:     White
      Spouse Gender:     Male
      Spouse Father's Name:     J C Benson
      Spouse Mother's Name:     Sarah Cutter
      FHL Film Number:     1000966

    4. [S1124] Ancestry.com, "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908 [database on-line]." Database and images., (ancestry.com. http://www.ancestry.com : Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.), 23 Dec 2017, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 Dec 2017); enry for Dexter Benson death record, 14 Dec 1906; citing Rockingham, Vt death records, 1871 and Later, Bemis - Berman. (Reliability: 3).

      Name:     Dexter Benson
      Gender:     Male
      Birth Date:     abt 1845
      Birth Place:     Stanstead, Canada
      Death Date:     14 Dec 1906
      Death Place:     Rockingham, Vermont, USA
      Death Age:     61
      Father Name:     John Ellis Benson
      Mother Name:     Sarah Cutler

    5. [S1129] Ancestry.com, "Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [database on-line]." Database and images., (ancestry.com. http://www.ancestry.com : Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.), 23 Dec 2017, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 Dec 2017); entry for Dexter C. Benson and Hattie F. Stowell, 19 Sep 1879 marriage; citing Bernardston, MA marriage records, 1879, vol 307, p 298, rn 9. (Reliability: 3).
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