When William Bennett McNeill was born on 7 February 1787, in Whiting, Addison, Vermont, United States, his father, Thomas McNeill, was 29 and his mother, Elizabeth Sabin, was 27. He married Peggy Griggs Greggs on 9 February 1806, in Vermont, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Lee, Lee, Oneida, New York, United States in 1850 and Washington Township, Lee, Iowa, United States in 1860. He registered for military service in 1812.
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Possible Related NamesWilliam Bennett McNeill, Sr Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about upgrading this memorial... Birth: Feb. 3, 1787 Whiting Addison County Vermont, USA Death: Jan. 29, 1865 Lee County Iowa, USA …
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