Benjamin
COLE
(b.
30 June 1750
,
Dutchess County, Crown Colony of New York
d.
25 October 1822
,
Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA
)
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Benjamin COLE was born 30 June 1750 in Dutchess County, Crown Colony of New York
Benjamin COLE was the child of Ebenezer COLE and Mary WILSON and the grandchild of: (paternal) Benjamin COLE and Hannah EDDY (maternal) Benjamin WILSON and Elizabeth UNKNOWNBenjamin had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Benjamin married Prudence HARD 3 December 1778 in Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants) . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Prudence HARD was born 28 February 1755 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA (Sandy Hook). Prudence died abt. 1823 in Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana, USA.
Benjamin COLE died 25 October 1822 in Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA.
son of Ebenezer Cole and Mary Wilson
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Family and Children of Benjamin COLE
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Prudence HARD-- Date: 3 December 1778 Place: Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants)
Children of Benjamin COLE and Prudence HARD:
Abel COLE (b.27 September 1779, Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants) d. 17 February 1860, Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA)
m. Rebecca BURNHAM 6 October 1803 in Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA (South, Center)
Prudence HARD-- Date: 3 December 1778 Place: Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants) Children of Benjamin COLE and Prudence HARD:
Abel COLE (b.27 September 1779, Shaftsbury, Vermont Republic (New Hampshire Grants) d. 17 February 1860, Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA)m. Rebecca BURNHAM 6 October 1803 in Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA (South, Center)
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1750 Birth 30 June 1750
Dutchess County, Crown Colony of New York
Revolutionary War
COLE, BENJAMIN
Ancestor #: A024115
Service: VERMONT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 6-30-1750 DUTCHESS CO NEW YORK
Death: 10-25-1822 SHELBY CO INDIANA
Service Source: GOODRICH, ROLLS OF THE SOLS IN THE REV WAR 1775-1783, PP 229, 399, 577, 800
Service Description: 1) CAPTS LAWRENCE,GALUSHA,PRATT
2) COLS WALBRIDGE, HERRICK
RESIDENCE
1) City: BENNINGTON - State: VERMONT
SPOUSE
1) PRUDENCE HARD
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COLE, BENJAMIN
Ancestor #: A024115
Service: VERMONT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 6-30-1750 DUTCHESS CO NEW YORK
Death: 10-25-1822 SHELBY CO INDIANA
Service Source: GOODRICH, ROLLS OF THE SOLS IN THE REV WAR 1775-1783, PP 229, 399, 577, 800
Service Description: 1) CAPTS LAWRENCE,GALUSHA,PRATT
2) COLS WALBRIDGE, HERRICK
RESIDENCE
1) City: BENNINGTON - State: VERMONT
SPOUSE
1) PRUDENCE HARD
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1778 Marriage / PartnerBenjamin COLE and Prudence HARD 3 December 1778, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA (South, Center)
He was 28 years old.
1779 Birth of ChildAbel COLE was born 27 September 1779, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA (South, Center)
Benjamin was 29 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1803 Marriage of ChildAbel COLE married 6 October 1803, Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA (South, Center) to Rebecca BURNHAM
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1822 Death 25 October 1822
Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA
He died at the age of 72.
Benjamin is buried at: Hanover Cemetery Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana, USA PLOT Middle Section
Added: 4/17/2018 8:03:31 AM
- Updated: 2/10/2022 1:47:36 PM
New York was named after the English Duke of York and Albany (and the brother of England's King Charles II) in 1664 when the region called New Amsterdam was taken from the Dutch. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1664 - New Amsterdam
1664 - 1687 - New York Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New York
July 26, 1788 - Virginia becomes 11th U.S. state
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