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Benjamin Mershon

Birth : 1736 Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
Death : 15 Oct 1802 Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
Burial : Presbyterian Churchyard, Lawrenceville, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate : 40.2984700, -74.7287100
Description : Benjamin was born about 1736/37, the son of Henry Mershon III and Mary Yard. His birthplace is presumed to be Maidenhead Twp., old Hunterdon Co., NJ (now Lawrence Twp., Mercer Co.), where his parents lived at the time of his birth. He was married about 1756/57, though the name of his wife is not known. He is presumed to have died in Maidenhead as well--his residence at the time of death.

According to family tradition, he and his wife were buried in the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Churchyard, part of which he deeded to the congregation in 1801. Reportedly, their graves... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Benjamin Mershon's memorial?

    Benjamin Mershon's memorial is located at: Presbyterian Churchyard, Lawrenceville, Mercer County, USA.

  • When did Benjamin Mershon death?

    Benjamin Mershon death on 15 Oct 1802 in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin Mershon's memorial?

    Latitude: 40.2984700
    Longitude: -74.7287100

Family Members:

Spouse

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wife of Benjamin Mershon

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Children

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Asher Mershon

(1758 - 1805)

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Huldah Mershon Phillips

(1763 - 1842)

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William Mershon

(1769 - 1814)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Presbyterian Churchyard
Lawrenceville, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2984700, -74.7287100

2. Lawrenceville Cemetery
Lawrenceville, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3072014, -74.7221985

3. Princessville Cemetery
Lawrence, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2936668, -74.7062378

4. John Feaster Phillips Burial Plot
Lawrence, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3033630, -74.6977010

5. Lawrence Township Cemetery
Lawrence, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2683330, -74.7175000

6. Saint Hedwigs Cemetery
Ewing, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2719002, -74.7577972

7. Fountain Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery
Ewing Township, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2691994, -74.7568970

8. Abiding Presence Lutheran Church Columbarium
Ewingville, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2842430, -74.7823400

9. Stony Brook Quaker Meeting House Burial Ground
Princeton, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3270100, -74.6776000

10. Pennington African Cemetery
Pennington, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3185900, -74.7879700

11. Princeton Battlefield Site
Princeton, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3321991, -74.6759033

12. Pennington Cemetery
Pennington, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3282500, -74.7885800

13. Pennington Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Pennington, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3276138, -74.7906647

14. Johnson Family Cemetery
Princeton, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3491960, -74.6962280

15. New Jersey State Hospital Cemetery
Ewing, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2687780, -74.7953060

16. Cornell Burying Ground
Pennington, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3373860, -74.7873630

17. First Presbyterian Church of Ewing Cemetery
Ewing, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2697983, -74.8001556

18. Ewing Cemetery
Ewing, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2685966, -74.8003693

19. Mathey Family Cemetery
Princeton, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3609882, -74.7016678

20. Grace Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Hamilton, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2375560, -74.6939300

21. City Cemetery
Trenton, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2328240, -74.7551390

22. Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Princeton, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3471000, -74.6648000

23. Trinity Church Cemetery
Princeton, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3473500, -74.6647450

24. Pennington Methodist Church Burial Ground
Pennington, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3247590, -74.8140310