Benjamin Marion, Sr.

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:

1. Louisa D'Aubrey

2 children include:

1. Gabriel Marion, Jr. married Esther Cordes.
2. Peter Marion

Events

• French Huguenot (Protestant) resided near Rochelle, France, married Louisa D'Aubrey.
• Forced to immigrate to north America c1682. Left via the Isle de Rhee, France.
• Resided on Goose Creek, near Charleston.

Notes

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."

References

• "SOUTHERN & WESTERN MONTHLY MAGAZINE AND REVIEW", Vol. 1, see article entitled "The Marion Family." --found in the S.C. State Library in Columbia, S.C.
• THE ROBERT SYLVANUS FLOYD ANCESTORS AND DESCENDANTS, by A. Joseph Guffey & Judith HAMMOND GUFFEY, p. 141. Published Sept. 1977, Taylor Publishing Co., Dallas, TX., USA.

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GEDCOM Note

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.

GEDCOM Note

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"