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Rev Benjamin “The Dominie” DuBois

Birth	:	30 Mar 1739 Pilesgrove, Salem County, New Jersey, USA
Death	:	21 Aug 1827 Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Burial	:	Old Brick Reformed Church Cemetery, Marlboro, Monmouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3347206, -74.2404861
Inscription	:	In memory of Rev. Benjamin DuBois, who departed this life August 21st, 1827, aged 88 years, 4 months and 11 days. He was Pastor of the United Dutch Church of Freehold and Middletown 52 years. In his deportment he set a wor
Description	:	American Revolutionary War Veteran. Rev. Benjamin DuBois was called the "dominie". The proper American pronunciation for the name DeBois: it rhymes with voice. HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT CHURCH, NEW JERSEY; Benjamin and Phoebe had 10 children: Joseph July 9, 1797-Aug. 27, 1798; Franscyntie June 6, 1769-married Dec 4, 1787 to Teunis G. VanDerveer born 1757; Margaret (our line) born April 13, 1771; Teunis DeNise born Feb 23, 1773; Sophia born Nove 12, 1775; Daniel born Feb 23, 1778; Benjamin born March 4, 1780 Catherine born March 8, 1782; Elizabeth born March 3, 1785; Mary born Jan 14, 1790 married George Conover... Read More	American Revolutionary War Veteran. Rev. Benjamin DuBois was called the "dominie". The proper American pronunciation for the name DeBois: it rhymes with voice. HISTORY OF OLD TENNENT CHURCH, NEW JERSEY; Benjamin and Phoebe had 10 children: Joseph July 9, 1797-Aug. 27, 1798; Franscyntie June 6, 1769-married Dec 4, 1787 to Teunis G. VanDerveer born 1757; Margaret (our line) born April 13, 1771; Teunis DeNise born Feb 23, 1773; Sophia born Nove 12, 1775; Daniel born Feb 23, 1778; Benjamin born March 4, 1780 Catherine born March 8, 1782; Elizabeth born March 3, 1785; Mary born Jan 14, 1790 married George Conover and had one son John born Oct 14, 1820. Benjamin and Phoebe also raised a grandson, Benjamin Isaac DuBois when his father died. Five of their children moved to Franklin, Ohio. They sent a letter to New Jersey which said "We are satisfied. We have found homes. Come and help us make this valley the garden spot of the world". Several letters are among our collection, written in 1826 and 1839 from Benjamin and Phoebe to the family at Franklin, Ohio. Benjamin was called the fighting preacher and is listed in the history books during the Revolutionary War. Pension # S12816. Minister of the Freehold Presbyterian Church (Freehold, New Jersey) from 1764 to 1827 = 63 years, the Dutch Reformed Church. Also found listed as Marlboro, New Jersey Church. They are buried in above the ground vaults just outside the church door. Their son Daniel kept a diary of their trip beginning April 30, 1804 as they moved to Ohio." Philadelphia, Lancaster, Elizabethtown - staying with friends. Tried sleeping in wagon, Elizabeth was too afraid. Afterward always stayed in homes. Reached mountains on May 5th. Sunday spent all day at the tavern (Inn). Crossing Ohio following route by Chillicothe, the capitol of Ohio (it was then). May 16 reached Little Miami River. May 17 started up Little Miami to Franklin, Ohio, approximately 19 miles then to Art Vanderveer's 2 miles. 18 days averaged 40 miles per day." Letters from Benjamin & Femmentje written in 1825 & 1829 to their 5 children and grandchildren who moved west to OHIO are posted in Femmentje DeNise DuBois page. The original sketchings are in The Cincinnati Art Museum, 2016. The are put on display in a rotation. Call before you go see them.

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Where is Rev Benjamin “The Dominie” DuBois's memorial?
Rev Benjamin “The Dominie” DuBois's memorial is located at: Old Brick Reformed Church Cemetery, Marlboro, Monmouth County, USA.
When did Rev Benjamin “The Dominie” DuBois death?
Rev Benjamin “The Dominie” DuBois death on 21 Aug 1827 in Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rev Benjamin “The Dominie” DuBois's memorial?
Latitude: 40.3347206
Longitude: -74.2404861

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Femmentje “Phoebe” DeNise/Denyse DuBois

(1743 - 1839)

Siblings

Children

Tunis Denise DuBois

(1773 - 1843)

Catharine DuBois Vanderveer

(1782 - 1868)

Elizabeth DuBois Smock

(1785 - 1845)

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