Benjamin Alton (abt. 1742 - 1808)

Born about 1742 in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Descendants

Died 21 Oct 1808 at about age 66 in Vernon, Windham, Vermont, United States

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Biography

Captain Benjamin Alton served with 14th Massachusetts Bay Provincial Regiment (1775), Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Benjamin Alton is an NSSAR Patriot Ancestor.
NSSAR Ancestor #: 103123
Rank: Captain

Benjamin Alton is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A002084.

Birth and Family

Benjamin Alton was born circa 1742, in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony . He was the son of William Alton and Mercy (Eliot) Alton.

Marriage

Benjamin Alton married Susanna Bloodon 22 Aug 1767, in Charlton, Worcester, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Children

Moses Alton was born 22 Aug 1767, in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

D. 28 Feb 1849 in Covington, Wyoming, New York, United St

Siblings

1. John Alton.

2. William Alton .

Military Service

Benjamin served in the Revolutionary War, joining the Union from Worcester County. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant in 1778, and Captain in 1780.^[1]

Death and Burial

Benjamin passed away on 21 Oct 1808, in Vernon, Windham County, Vermont, United States. He was laid to rest at the North Cemetery, Vernon, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Sources

1. ↑ Index of Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1800-1900., (Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2009), (From material provided courtesy of Fold3.com.)

• "Find a Grave, database and images," (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133728294 : accessed 02 February 2021), memorial page for Capt Benjamin Allton (1742–21 Oct 1808), Find A Grave: Memorial #133728294, citing North Cemetery, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States ; Maintained by James Bianco (contributor 47745493) .

• "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FH7K-GP5 : 10 November 2020), Alton in entry for Susanna Alton, 3 Jun 1837; citing Death, Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007009532.
• "United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHR7-7XD : accessed 2 February 2021), Benjamin Alton, Hindsdale, Windham, Vermont, United States; citing p. 558, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 52; FHL microfilm 218,689.
• "Massachusetts, Revolutionary War, Index Cards to Muster Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG2D-ZQCL : 15 November 2020), Benjamin Alton, 20 Mar 1776; citing Military Service, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm .
• (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGKH-54M4 : 15 November 2020), Benjamin Allen or Alton, 4 Apr 1776; citing Military Service, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm .
• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DG-GJZP : 24 November 2020), Benja Alton, 19 Apr 1775; citing 19 Apr 1775, Massachusetts, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,320.
• "United States Rosters of Revolutionary War Soldiers and Sailors, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG2M-P9J7 : 15 December 2020), Benjamin Allton, 19 Apr 1775; citing Military Service, United States, Citing various published state rosters, United States; FHL microfilm 101711081 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG2M-LZ42 : 15 December 2020), Benjamin Alton, 03 Jan 1778; citing Military Service, United States, Citing various published state rosters, United States; FHL microfilm 101711081;
• (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG2M-LZ42 : 15 December 2020), Benjamin Alton, 03 Jan 1778; citing Military Service, United States, Citing various published state rosters, United States; FHL microfilm 101711081.