Benjamin
DAY
Born
27 October 1710
,
Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
10 May 1808
,
West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 27 October 1710 in Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father:
John DAY
Mother:
Marah "Mary" SMITH
Paternal grandparents:
Thomas DAY
, Sarah COOPER
Benjamin had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Benjamin married Eunice MORGAN 9 October 1742 in West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Eunice MORGAN was born 24 June 1716 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard). Eunice died 25 January 1765
Benjamin DAY died 10 May 1808 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
m. Eunice Morgan
m. Lucy Bardwell
m. Lucy Bardwell
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Spouse & Children of Benjamin DAY
Benjamin DAY married 
Eunice MORGAN
Marriage date: 9 October 1742
Marriage place: West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Eunice MORGANMarriage date: 9 October 1742
Marriage place: West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Children of Benjamin DAY and Eunice MORGAN
Benjamin DAYBorn: 28 August 1743, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 25 September 1746, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 25 September 1746, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Eunice DAYBorn: 1 June 1745, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 24 May 1826, , Connecticut, USA
Died: 24 May 1826, , Connecticut, USA
Benjamin DAYBorn: 23 February 1746, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 23 April 1794, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 23 April 1794, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Daniel DAYBorn: 8 July 1749, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 19 August 1825, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 19 August 1825, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Robert DAYBorn: 16 August 1751, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 29 August 1751, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 29 August 1751, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Mahlah DAYBorn: 31 July 1752, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 28 September 1754, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 28 September 1754, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Heman DAYBorn: 27 December 1755, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 9 January 1837, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 9 January 1837, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Married: Lois ELY 11 September 1779 Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
Lydia DAYBorn: 1 November 1759, West Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 14 May 1853, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 14 May 1853, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa DAYBorn: 18 June 1764, Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 4 June 1850, South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 4 June 1850, South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 171027 October 1710
Springfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1742 Marriage / PartnerBenjamin DAY and Eunice MORGAN 9 October 1742, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
He was 31 years old.
1743 Birth of ChildBenjamin DAY was born 28 August 1743, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
Benjamin was 32 years old.
1745 Birth of ChildEunice DAY was born 1 June 1745, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 34 years old.
1746 Birth of ChildBenjamin DAY was born 23 February 1746, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 35 years old.
1746 Death of ChildBenjamin DAY died 25 September 1746, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 35 years old.
1749 Birth of ChildDaniel DAY was born 8 July 1749, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 38 years old.
1751 Birth of ChildRobert DAY was born 16 August 1751, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
Benjamin was 40 years old.
1752 Birth of ChildMahlah DAY was born 31 July 1752, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
Benjamin was 41 years old.
1754 Death of ChildMahlah DAY died 28 September 1754, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
Benjamin was 43 years old.
1755 Birth of ChildHeman DAY was born 27 December 1755, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 45 years old.
1759 Birth of ChildLydia DAY was born 1 November 1759, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 49 years old.
1764 Birth of ChildClarissa DAY was born 18 June 1764, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
Benjamin was 53 years old.
Revolutionary War
DAY, BENJAMIN
Ancestor #: A030854
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): CIVIL SERVICE, PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 10-27-1710 SPRINGFIELD HAMPSHIRE CO MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 5-10-1808 WEST SPRINGFIELD HAMPSHIRE CO MASSACHUSETTS
Service Source: MADAR, TOWN OFFICIALS 1775-1783, GRC S1, VOL 71, PP 70, 72, 76
Service Description: 1) REPRESENTATIVE TO GENERAL COURT, MODERATOR, SELECTMAN
RESIDENCE
1) City: WEST SPRINGFIELD - County: HAMPSHIRE CO - State: MASSACHUSETTS
SPOUSE
1) EUNICE MORGAN
2) LUCY SHELDON
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DAY, BENJAMIN
Ancestor #: A030854
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): CIVIL SERVICE, PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 10-27-1710 SPRINGFIELD HAMPSHIRE CO MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 5-10-1808 WEST SPRINGFIELD HAMPSHIRE CO MASSACHUSETTS
Service Source: MADAR, TOWN OFFICIALS 1775-1783, GRC S1, VOL 71, PP 70, 72, 76
Service Description: 1) REPRESENTATIVE TO GENERAL COURT, MODERATOR, SELECTMAN
RESIDENCE
1) City: WEST SPRINGFIELD - County: HAMPSHIRE CO - State: MASSACHUSETTS
SPOUSE
1) EUNICE MORGAN
2) LUCY SHELDON
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1779 Marriage of ChildHeman DAY married 11 September 1779, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard) to Lois ELY
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1794 Death of ChildBenjamin DAY died 23 April 1794, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin was 83 years old.
Death
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Death Date: 10 May 1808
Death Place: West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Age: 98
Birth Date: 1710
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B39208-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 186172
Reference ID: Book 2, P 97
'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FCMW-T5W : 10 December 2014), Benjamin Day, 10 May 1808; citing West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, reference Book 2, P 97; FHL microfilm 186,172.'
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Death Date: 10 May 1808
Death Place: West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Age: 98
Birth Date: 1710
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B39208-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 186172
Reference ID: Book 2, P 97
'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FCMW-T5W : 10 December 2014), Benjamin Day, 10 May 1808; citing West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, reference Book 2, P 97; FHL microfilm 186,172.'
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Park Street Cemetery West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
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Last updated: 2/23/2025 11:40:35 AM
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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