"Benjamin Tenney, born in Rowley, Mass., 26 Jan., 1793-4 [editorial error for 1703-4], son of James and Abigail (Lambert); published 15 Aug., 1727 (Charlestown Records); married in Boston, Mass., 4 Jan., to Elizabeth Gardner, by Rev. Joseph Sewall. Benjamin Tenney of Boston, for £21, deeds his title in his father's, James Tenney's, estate in Bradford and elsewhere (inherited), to his brother, John Tenney, dated 19 Jan., 1725-6. (Essex Deeds, 40:205.) A guardian appointed for Elizabeth Tenney, age 15, daughter of Benjamin Tenney of Sudbury, 10 Dec., 1744. (Cambridge Probate.) He was styled yeoman. No other dates received."