Brief Life History of Benjamin
Benjamin Cranston was born about 1690, in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, British Colonial America as the son of William Cranston. He married Elizabeth Bond on 20 June 1735, in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He died in 1738, at the age of 49.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Benjamin? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (2)
- Benjamin Cranston, "Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940"
- Benjamin Cranston, "Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940"
Spouse and Children
1690–1738 Male
1694–1756 Female
Children (1)
1736–1811 Male
Parents and Siblings
1668–1747 Male
Siblings (2)
1690–1738 Male
1692–1776 Male
World Events (2)
1703
Age 13
1723 · Pirates Hung in Newport
Age 33
Name Meaning
Scottish: habitational name from the barony of Cranston, near Dalkeith (Midlothian), named from the genitive case of the Old English byname Cran meaning ‘crane’ + Old English tūn ‘settlement’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
