Benjamin Crofut (abt. 1695)

Born about 1695 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts [uncertain]

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Died [date unknown] in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay [uncertain]

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Biography

Benjamin Crowfoot , son of John and Sarah Crowfoot, was born probably in Springfield between 1694 and 1697 (births of brothers). His birth was not recorded but by a deed we know that he was the brother of John and Thomas.^[1]

"August 27th: 1726 Benjamin Crofoot of Springfield Enters his Intention of Marriage with Abigail Spencer of Suffield & their Publishment was posted up the Same Day"^[2] Suffield was part of Massachusetts at the time of their marriage.

"September 14th: 1726 Benjamin Crofoot and Abigail Spencer were Joyned together In Marriage" ^[2]

Abigail Spencer married 14 Sept 1726, Benjamin Crofut of Springfield, Massachusetts, son of John. She married (2) Benjamin Wright 23 Nov 1761.^[3]

Benjamin Crowfoot, private from Springfield, served his country Aug 26 to Oct 1 1725, under Capt. Samuel Willard.^[4]

Children born in Springfield:^[1]

1. Abigail b. 26 Nov 1726 m. Rowland Thomas
2. Benjamin b. 26 Jun 1728 m.
3. Mary b. 12 July 1730 perhaps the Mary Crowfoot who m. 19 Apr 1757 Joseph Hilliard of South Hadley
4. Eunice b. 12 May 1734; m. 1751 John Steel Jr
5. Ann b. 18 Dec 1737
6. Reuben b. 13 Jun 1740
7. Isaac b. 7 Sep 1744
8. Lois b. 8 Sep 1749

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Brainard, Homer W. "Crowfoot and Hilliard Families." The American Genealogist. 16:145. 1940. Link at AmericanAncestors ($) pp 152, 153, 156
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Vital Records of Springfield, Massachusetts, to 1850. Volume One. (Clifford Stott: compiler) Boston: NEHGS, 2003. , intention p 148, marriage p 155.
3. ↑ Jacobus, Donald Lines , "The Four Spencer Brothers" NOTEJacobus, Donald Lines . "The Four Spencer Brothers: Their". The American Genealogist. 27 (April 1951): p 175.
4. ↑ Colonial Soldiers and Officers in New England, 1620-1775. (Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2013).

• Source: S226 Title: Jacobus, Donald Lines , "The Four Spencer Brothers" NOTEJacobus, Donald Lines . "The Four Spencer Brothers: Their". The American Genealogist. 27 (April 1951): p. 175.