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Capt Benjamin Ruggles

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Birth	:	19 May 1713 Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	11 Oct 1790 Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial	:	Old Abington Burying Grounds, Pomfret, Windham County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8495870, -72.0149410
Description	:	Benjamin Ruggles, born May 19, 1713, married Oct 19, 1736, Allis, Daughter of Nathaniel Merrick, of what is now Brewster. After her death, Mr. Ruggles married, for his second wife, Dec 28, 1778, Mary Smith. He was one of the earliest pioneers and residents on the River Road to Barre. He possessed great vigor and energy, both physical and mental, and became the father of three children after he was sixty years of age. He was captain of the militia, selectman for sixteen years, assessor for eleven years, and was chairman of the committee of correspondence in 1774 and 1775.... Read More	Benjamin Ruggles, born May 19, 1713, married Oct 19, 1736, Allis, Daughter of Nathaniel Merrick, of what is now Brewster. After her death, Mr. Ruggles married, for his second wife, Dec 28, 1778, Mary Smith. He was one of the earliest pioneers and residents on the River Road to Barre. He possessed great vigor and energy, both physical and mental, and became the father of three children after he was sixty years of age. He was captain of the militia, selectman for sixteen years, assessor for eleven years, and was chairman of the committee of correspondence in 1774 and 1775. He was one of the most active and resolute opposers of his brother, the Tory brigadier, in the stirring political contest preceding the Revolution. He died Oct 11, 1790, aged seventy-seven years. His children were: Mary, born May 7, 1738; Susannah, born Apr 17, 1740; Benjamin, born Dec 11, 1741; Sarah, born Feb 6, 1743-44; Elizabeth, born Apr 16, 1746; Elizabeth (2), born Jan 31, 1748; Thomas, baptized Jun 24, 1750; Allis, born Nov 23, 1754; Seth, born Jan 7, 1757; Levi, born Oct 25, 1779; Joseph, born Oct 21, 1781; and David, born Nov 30, 1783.

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Capt Benjamin Ruggles's memorial is located at: Old Abington Burying Grounds, Pomfret, Windham County, USA.
When did Capt Benjamin Ruggles death?
Capt Benjamin Ruggles death on 11 Oct 1790 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
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Latitude: 41.8495870
Longitude: -72.0149410

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Siblings

Gen Timothy Dwight Ruggles

(1711 - 1795)

Children

Joseph Ruggles

(1781 - 1849)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Old Abington Burying Grounds
Pomfret, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8495870, -72.0149410

2. Abington Cemetery
Abington, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8609581, -72.0122223

3. Grow Cemetery
Hampton, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8291550, -72.0231934

4. Stephen Avery Jr. Cemetery
Pomfret Center, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8526200, -71.9742800

5. Benson Cemetery
Pomfret, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8498990, -71.9573170

6. South Cemetery
Pomfret, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8725014, -71.9638977

7. Clark Chapel Mausoleum
Pomfret, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8845000, -71.9627000

8. Latham Cemetery
Eastford, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8743858, -72.0865784

9. Phoenixville Cemetery
Eastford, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8717200, -72.0883100

10. Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery
Pomfret Center, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8937531, -71.9613647

11. North Cemetery
Hampton, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7952995, -72.0488968

12. Pomfret Street Cemetery
Pomfret, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8972549, -71.9615784

13. West Cemetery
Brooklyn, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7857933, -72.0083237

14. Grove Cemetery
Eastford, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8932991, -72.0789032

15. Spaulding Cemetery
Eastford, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8806000, -72.0914001

16. Trowbridge Cemetery
Eastford, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8926880, -72.0838680

17. Bruce Cemetery
Pomfret, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8661003, -71.9242020

18. Old Cemetery
Eastford, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9026451, -72.0885696

19. Allen Cemetery
Killingly, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8507652, -71.9122086

20. Litchfield Cemetery
Hampton, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7752991, -72.0468979

21. Putnam Monument
Brooklyn, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7863700, -71.9498100

22. Carpenter Dresser Cemetery
Putnam, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8834991, -71.9143982

23. Old Trinity Church Cemetery
Brooklyn, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8001410, -71.9244810

24. South Ashford Cemetery
Ashford, Windham County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8616982, -72.1268997