Benjamin Smith

Not the same as Benjamin Smith

Benjamin was a man of public esteem in Woodbridge, where he held several civil offices and was, at one time; Justice. He adhered to the Quakers and was an "Overseer" at the Friends Meetings. He served in Capt. John Moore's 3rd Company of Col. Farmar's Regiment of New Jersey Militia in 1715. His will dated 5 Jan 1731, and proved in 1732; names his elder son John, son Abraham, daughters Esther, Sarah, Mary and Elizabeth and beloved brothers John and Abraham Shotwell.

A. M. Shotwell

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Sarah, m. 1712, Benjamin Smith, 1687-8-1733, of Woodbridge, N. J., son of Samuel and Easter of Woodbridge.

References

1. https://jrm.phys.ksu.edu/Genealogy/Needham/d0001/I1195.html

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17002973/benjamin-smith

Benjamin Smith and Sarah Shotwell married on April 19, 1712 in Woodbridge.

Children of Benjamin Smith and Sarah Shotwell born in Woodbridge, NJ.

Esther Smith born January 4, 1713.

John Smith born May 17, 1714.

John Smith born August 22, 1715.

Benjamin Smith May 25, 1717.

Elizabeth Smith April 11, 1719.

Sarah Smith June 5, 1721.

Mary Smith February 27, 1723.

Abraham Smith October 25, 1724.