Benjamin Talbot

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Son of Jacob Talbot (1695-1755) of Bristol Co, MA and his wife, Joanna Pratt (1692-1755). Father of Benjamin Jr, Ebenezer, Jacob, Richmond, Mary, Anna, Hannah, Betsey, Elishoba.

DAR Patriot #A135262 "The said Benjamin Talbot, who resided during the American Revolution at Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, assisted in establishing American Independence while acting in the capacity of Private Connecticut."

"Benjamin Talbot was a Private in the Connecticut line during the Revolutionary War. On November 8, 1781, he received a bounty of 30L from the town of Killingly for joining the Continental Army. He served in the 1st Connectict Line, Captain Erastus Wolcot's Company from 1 January 1781 to 31 December 1781. Colonel John Durkee"

Documentation: Johnston. Record of Service of Connecticut Men in the War of the Revolution. page 318. Hartford, 1889.

Benjamin married Margaret Richmond in 1758. Margaret (daughter of Josiah Richmond and Elisheba Pool) was born on 10 Jun 1737 in Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Sep 1810 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; was buried in North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]