Person:Benjamin Gorton (1)

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Benjamin Gorton
b.1650 Newport, Rhode Island, United States
d.25 Dec 1699
Parents and Siblings
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m. Bef 11 Jan 1629/30
  1. Samuel Gorton1629/30 - 1724
  2. Maher Gorton1638 -
  3. John Gorton1640 - 1713/14
  4. Mary Gorton1641 - Bet 1687 & 1688
  5. Sarah Gorton1644 -
  6. Ann Gorton1645 - 1750
  7. Elizabeth GortonBet 1647 & 1648 - Aft 1704
  8. Susannah GortonBet 1649 & 1650 - 1734
  9. Benjamin Gorton1650 - 1699
Spouse and Children
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m. 5 Dec 1672
  1. Alice Gorton
  2. Maplet Gorton - Aft 1723
  3. Samuel Gorton - 1723
  4. Sarah Gorton - 1753
  5. Mary Gorton1673 - 1731/32
  6. Benjamin Gorton1682 - 1745
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Facts and Events
Name Benjamin Gorton
Gender Male
Birth? 1650 Newport, Rhode Island, United StatesAquidneck Island,
Marriage 5 Dec 1672 Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United Statesto Sarah Carder
Death? 25 Dec 1699

Named his children, their spouses, and his grandchildren in his will. It is in considerable detail, even to bequeathing his spectacles to son Benjamin, and his "biggest silver spoon" to grandson Benjamin Greene. Served as a deputy to the Upper House of the Legislature and as a captain of the military company.

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