William Bennett McNeill

Brief Life History of William Bennett

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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Family Time Line

William Bennett McNeill
1787–
Peggy Griggs Greggs
1787–1825
Marriage: 9 February 1806
Elizabeth McNeill
1806–1883
William Bennett McNeill
1807–1881
Orren McNeill
1809–1870
Warren W. McNeill
1810–1868
Israel G McNeill
1812–1885
Amos McNeill
1813–1891
Samuel Gregg McNeill
1816–1873

Sources (11)

  • William Suazey, "United States, Census, 1850"
  • William Mc Neill, "Vermont, Births and Christenings, 1765-1908"
  • Legacy NFS Source: William B Mcneill - Individual or family possessions: death:

World Events (8)

1788 · The First Presidential Election

The First Presidential election was held in the newly created United States of America. Under the Articles of Confederation, the executive branch of the country was not set up for an individual to help lead the nation. So, under the United States Constitution they position was put in. Because of his prominent roles during the Revolutionary War, George Washington was voted in unanimously as the First President of the United States.

1791 · Vermont Becomes 14th State

On March 4, 1791, Vermont became the 14th state.

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish (Ulster): variant of McNeil .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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William 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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