Benjamin
BLACKMAN
Born
15 December 1665
,
Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died
12 June 1749
,
Canton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Born: 15 December 1665 in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Father:
John BLACKMAN
Mother:
Mary POND
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Benjamin married Jemima BRECK abt. 1690 in Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Jemima BRECK was born 17 April 1672 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset). Jemima died 5 August 1742 in Canton, Massachusetts, USA. Jemima was the child of John BRECK and Susannah CLAPP.
Benjamin BLACKMAN died 12 June 1749 in Canton, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Recorded occupation: Deacon
Spouse & Children of Benjamin BLACKMAN
Benjamin BLACKMAN married 
Jemima BRECK
Marriage date: abt. 1690
Marriage place: , Massachusetts Bay Colony
Jemima BRECK was the child of John BRECK and Susannah CLAPP
Jemima BRECKMarriage date: abt. 1690
Marriage place: , Massachusetts Bay Colony
Jemima BRECK was the child of John BRECK and Susannah CLAPP
Children of Benjamin BLACKMAN and Jemima BRECK
Thomas BLACKMANBorn: 24 January 1691, Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: abt. 1751, Stoughton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1751, Stoughton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Mary HOUGHTON 26 March 1713 Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)
Jemima BLACKMANBorn: 15 March 1702, Dorchester, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,
Died: ,
Married: Jonathan KENNEY (KINNEY) 8 March 1725 Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)
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Birth — 166515 December 1665
Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Biography
From Daniel T.V. Huntoon's
History of The Town of Canton, Massachusetts (1893)
CHAPTER IV
ANCIENT DEEDS AND GRANTS
Deacon Benjamin Blackman was the son of John, of Dorchester, the original immigrant to New England. He was born in 1665, and came here early, signing the original church covenant in 1717. His farm consisted, in 1725, of one hundred and eighty-two acres, and he subsequently added to it by purchase. The land was situated on both sides of Washington Street, and ran from Potash meadow nearly to Ridge Hill. His house was standing in 1725, and still remains (1893), known as the Eagle Inn. He was one of the original purchasers of the Proprietors' Lot, and lies within that sacred enclosure; his wife Jemima (Breck), sleeps beside him. He died June 12, 1749, in the eighty-fourth year of his age; his wife died Aug. 5, 1742, in the seventy-first year of her age.
In recording his death, Rev. Mr. Dunbar calls him 'good old Deacon Blackman.'
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From Daniel T.V. Huntoon's
History of The Town of Canton, Massachusetts (1893)
CHAPTER IV
ANCIENT DEEDS AND GRANTS
Deacon Benjamin Blackman was the son of John, of Dorchester, the original immigrant to New England. He was born in 1665, and came here early, signing the original church covenant in 1717. His farm consisted, in 1725, of one hundred and eighty-two acres, and he subsequently added to it by purchase. The land was situated on both sides of Washington Street, and ran from Potash meadow nearly to Ridge Hill. His house was standing in 1725, and still remains (1893), known as the Eagle Inn. He was one of the original purchasers of the Proprietors' Lot, and lies within that sacred enclosure; his wife Jemima (Breck), sleeps beside him. He died June 12, 1749, in the eighty-fourth year of his age; his wife died Aug. 5, 1742, in the seventy-first year of her age.
In recording his death, Rev. Mr. Dunbar calls him 'good old Deacon Blackman.'
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1691 Birth of ChildThomas BLACKMAN was born 24 January 1691, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)
Benjamin was 25 years old.
1702 Birth of ChildJemima BLACKMAN was born 15 March 1702, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)
Benjamin was 36 years old.
1713 Marriage of ChildThomas BLACKMAN married 26 March 1713, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset) to Mary HOUGHTON
1725 Marriage of ChildJemima BLACKMAN married 8 March 1725, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset) to Jonathan KENNEY (KINNEY)
1742 Death of Spouse/PartnerJemima BRECK died 5 August 1742, Canton, Massachusetts, USA
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Inscription:
HERE LIES BURIED
THE BODY OF
DEAn BENJAMIN
BLACKMAN. HE
DIED JUNE Ye 12th
1749:
IN Ye 84th YEAR
OF HIS AGE
Oldest Burying Ground Canton Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA Plot: Headstone #35 - Footstone #23
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Death — 174912 June 1749
Canton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 83.
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Oldest Burying Ground Canton Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA Plot: Headstone #35 - Footstone #23
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Last updated: 3/20/2025 11:49:27 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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