Person:Benjamin Henshaw (1)

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Benjamin Henshaw
b.8 Aug 1738 Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
d.7 Dec 1793 Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
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m. Bef 1738
  1. Benjamin Henshaw1738 - 1793
  2. Elizabeth Henshaw1740 - 1748
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Benjamin Henshaw1738 - 1793
  • W.  Hannah Field (add)
m. 1767
  1. Benjamin Henshaw1768 -
  2. Polly Henshaw1771 -
  3. Hannah Henshaw1773 - 1792
  4. Abigail Field Henshaw1784 -
  5. Ebenezer Henshaw1787 -
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Name Benjamin Henshaw
Gender Male
Birth[1] 8 Aug 1738 Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage 1767 Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United Statesto Hannah Field (add)
Death[2][3] 7 Dec 1793 Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
References
  1. ↑ Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Milton Records, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1662-1843: alphabetically and chronologically arranged. (Boston)
    p. 31.

    HENSHAW
    Benjamin, Son of Samuel and Elizabeth, [born] Aug. 8, 1738.

  2. ↑ Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Milton Records, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1662-1843: alphabetically and chronologically arranged. (Boston)
    p. 226.

    HENSHAW
    Benjamin, [died] Dec. 7, 1793, 55 yrs.

  3. ↑ Massachusetts. Probate Court (Norfolk County). Probate docket books, and record books (1793-1916). (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970, 1987)
    Case 9299.

    Vol. 1, p. 511 5 May 1795: To Hannah Henshaw Widow and Benjamin Henshaw yeoman both of Milton ... whereas Benjamin Henshaw late of Milton aforesaid yeoman late died intestate ... administration is committed to you.
    Vol. 1, p. 524 12 May 1795: The personal estate of Benjamin Henshaw late of Milton yeoman deceased is insufficient to pay the debts, so Hannah Henshaw, widow, is allowed £12.
    8 May 1795: Inventory of Benjamin Henshaw late of Milton yeoman deceased: £129=3=4, by Sam'l K. Glover, Joseph Vose, Elijah Vose.
    Vol. 2, p. 307 5 Apr 1796: Account of Hannah Henshaw & Benjamin Henshaw administrators of Benjamin Henshaw, allowed. Petition to sell land to pay debts. Warrant to set off dower.
    Vol. 2, p. 383 21 Apr 1796: Set off to Widow Hannah Hensahw her thirds or dower.
    Vol. 4, p. 189 14 Feb 1797: Warrant to appraise and divide real estate into as many settlements up to six that it will support. Committee of opinion only one is possible. 8 May 1798: Real estate assigned to Benjamin Henshaw of Milton Shipwright the eldest son, he paying other heirs [not specified].

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