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Benjamin Marion, Sr. was born ca. 1665 in Chaume en Poitou, France and died ca. 1735 in Goose Creek, St. James Parish, South Carolina.
Married:
2 children include:
Through his son, Gabriel Marion, Sr., Benjamin was the grandfather of the American Revolutionary War General, Francis Marion, known as "Swamp Fox of the South."
A publication in the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Begining on page 37 describes the Marion family. It says that he had 3 children by his first wife (Esther, Gabrriel and Benjamin)and 8 byhis second wife Mary whose surname is not known.
Perrine Marion (Boutignon) Birthdate: 1650 Birthplace: Manche, Lower Normandy, France Death: 1710 (59-60) Côte-d'Or, Burgundy, France Immediate Family: Wife of Jean Marion, Sr. Mother of Benjamin Marion, Sr. "The Immigrant"
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January 1670
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La Chaume, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
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1692
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1692
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Charleston, SC
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South Carolina, United States
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January 13, 1734
Age 64
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Goose Creek, Berkeley County, SC, United States
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1734
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Goochland, Goochland, VA, United States
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