Elizabeth Phillips
Evergreen Cemetery
Geneva, OH
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Elizabeth Phillips
Evergreen Cemetery
Geneva, OH
BENONI WEBB was born in Waterbury, CT, Dec. 2, 1777, less than a year following the Declaration of American Independence. At the age of 20, he married ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, with whom he lived more than sixty years, and whom he survived almost ten years.
BENONI and ELIZABETH were married in Colebrook, Litchfield, CT, in 1798, but were living in Bethlehem, Berkshire, MA by the time of the 1800 census. The date of that census. was August, 1800. They are enumerated with a child under the age of 10, but their first child was not born until December of that year. Bethleham was combined with the town of Otis, and called Otis after 1809. They are found in the 1810 census in Otis.
In 1811, they removed to western New York, and for several years BENONI pursued the business of blacksmithing, which was a trade he learned early in life, and at which he was particularly successful. After following this trade for several years, he purchased a farm, cleared it up, put it in a high state of cultivation and engaged in farming.
The move to New York is mentioned in the following article which appeared in the Le Roy [NY] newspaper in 1872, describing a family Thanksgiving dinner at the home of SENECA and LUCY (WEBB) ANDERSON. LUCY is the daughter of BENONI and ELIZABETH.
In the year 1811, Mr. [Benoni] Webb, Mrs. [Lucy] Anderson's father, moved with his family from Massachusetts and came as far west as the Genesee river, settling near Avon. At a later period he removed to Caledonia, and in 1817 came to Le Roy, settling upon what is now know as the Wakely farm.
In 1837 he sold his farm amd moved to Geneva, Ashtabula, OH, where he continued to reside until his death, some 30 years later. On July 22, 1837, shortly after arriving at Geneva, BENONI purchased several parcels of land, involving over a hundred acres, from Albion and Polly Smith.
His age took him back to the days of the patriarchs. He was the father of 14 children, 13 of whom
lived to rear families. At the time of his death there were living 11 of the second generation, 47 of
the third, 75 of the fourth, and 2 of the fifth generation, a total of 135 living. In addition, 27
predeceased him.
Benonia Webb was the twin brother of Bellona. Benonia had two children, Virgil T. and Cynthia E. The
family, including children and spouses, were all living together in Geneva, OH, at the time of the 1880
census. Virgil married Carrie E. Swan, June 29, 1870. Cynthia was married to Thomas Brett and she died
Feb. 12, 1911, in Geneva. Benonia was a retail clothier in Geneva.
| 1800 Bethlehem, MA Census | - | BENONI, ELIZABETH. |
| 1810 Otis, MA Census | - | BENONI, ELIZABETH. |
| 1830 Le Roy, NY Census | - | BENONI, ELIZABETH. |
| 1840 Geneva, OH Census | - | BENONI, ELIZABETH. |
| 1850 Geneva, OH Census | - | BENONI, ELIZABETH, son Benoni, and family (part 1). |
| 1850 Geneva, OH Census | - | BENONI, ELIZABETH, son Benoni, and family (part 2). |
| 1860 Geneva, OH Census | - | BENONI, son Benoni, and family (part 1). |
| 1860 Geneva, OH Census | - | BENONI, son Benoni, and family (part 2). |
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The deceased was a quiet, unobtrusive man in his manners, but noted for sound judgment, and sterling common sense. His views and opinions in business matters, ever commanded respect, and he was scrupulously exact and honest in all his dealings. Before the infirmities of age came upon him, he was a model of industry, which many of the present age might imitate more closely, with profit. This trait, together with the most careful economy, enabled him to provide for and educate his numerous family in a becoming manner, and to lay by a competency to sustain and comfort him in declining life. At the Patriarchal age of 90, he could review the years of his life with a proud consciousness of having lived to some purpose. |
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In Geneva, June 17th, ELIZABETH, wife of Benoni Webb, sen., in the 78th year of her age. Mrs. Webb made a profession of religion 38 years ago, and united with the Baptist Church. She made an impression on all who knew her, that religion could adorn the life and soul of all who made it the chief end of their existence. The genuineness of her piety is most strikingly illustrated in its effects on her own family circle. She raised a large family of children, most of whom are now consistent Christians. She leaves behind an aged and inform companion, who weeps for her, "not as those who have no hope," but who expects that a few days more will bring a blessed reunion. She left a large circle of sincere friends to mourn her departure, and yet rejoice that she is now sharing her home in heaven. |
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Samuel Phillips of Colebrook, Litchfield, CT, was known to have been an early settler in Colebrook, Ashtabula, OH. The Ohio town was part of the Western Reserve. From a SAR membership application it is clear there was a Samuel Phillips (b. 1737) and a son Samuel (b. 1760). The DAR membership application references Samuel (b. 1760) as the Revolutionary War soldier. He is said to have died in Colebrook, OH. The "Roster of Ohio Soldiers" says that Samuel (b. 1760) had 6 children, but does not mention a Samuel Jr. The "Colebrook" article (Ashtabula County Historical Society) refers to Samuel (b. 1760) as Samuel Sr. and names his daughters, Fanny, Cleora, and Cordella [sic Cordelia]. There is no specific mention of a Samuel Jr., except that Halsey had two brothers with him in Ohio, one being Benjamin Franklin Phillips. Ammi Phillips is called the 4th son in an Albany Institute of Art story. He did not go to Colebrook, OH, so he cannot be one of Halsey's "two brothers." Harriet is referred to as the "second daughter" of Millea in a "Pioneer Women" story. That means there was one older daughter. Elizabeth Phillips would fit into the position as oldest daughter. This story says there were eleven children. Much of this from findagrave.com ... Colebrook North Cemetery, Fee Road, Colebrook, OH:
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Ashtabula County Historical Society: From History of Ashtabula County: From The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Vital Records: From Pioneer Women of Colebrook, 1819-1850: From Robert L. Grigg, Municipal Historian, Colebrook, CT:
From DAR Lineages (see Calista Allen 60468):
From The Official Roster of the Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in the State of Ohio:
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| born | marr | died | |
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| Philemon wife Eunice Anderson |
12-06-1800 07-20-1803 |
11-15-1819 |
11-10-1889 |
| Daniel wife Harmony _______ |
04-27-1802 |
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LUCY WEBB
husband SENECA ANDERSON |
02-12-1804 07-17-1798 |
10-29-1822 |
10-06-1892 03-27-1882 |
| Elizabeth husband Erastus Spring |
02-27-1806 08-20-1805 |
03-20-1826 |
09-09-1896 07-19-1896 |
| Sally M. husband Daniel Ward |
04-07-1808 09-10-1805 |
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| Clarinda husband Amos Spring |
03-25-1810 11-02-1808 |
09-24-1827 |
07-11-1877 |
| Orphana husband William Hill |
04-10-1812 |
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-1893 |
| William R. wife Sarah Watrous Ennis |
11-14-1814 |
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| Roxanna husband Francis LeBaron |
02-08-1818 06-13-1820 |
12-09-1847 |
06-20-1855 |
| Naomi husband Zenas Coleman |
03-26-1820 |
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| Benonia wife Harriet L. _______ |
01-18-1822 -1825 |
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01-11-1899 02-12-1911 |
| Bellona | 01-18-1822 | ||
| Washington | 02-13-1824 | young | |
| Warren Sherman wife Mary McMath |
11-14-1825 -1839 |
-1856 |
08-22-1910 08- -1863 |
