Benjamin was born in Lancaster May 3, 1801. He married, June 4, 1823, Mandana, daughter of Rev. Hosea Ballou, of Boston. He began to preach in 1821, and was ordained as a minister in the Universalist denomination at West Scituate May 21, 1823. He afterwards preached at Troy, NY, and South Boston. In 1843, he was invited to settle in his native town, where he officiated as pastor of the Universalist church several years. His last pastorate was in Norwich, Conn. whence he returned to Lancaster. His sons are: Benjamin B. and Nathaniel H., of Boston, and Murray W. of Norwich.
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