Eighth Generation


2988. Benjamin Simpson PHILBRICK III was born on 3 May 1814 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70

He filed marriage intentions before 13 February 1840 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.763

He appeared in the census in 1850 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 36, farmer, born Maine. His household included wife Abigail, 35, children Abby S., 9, Hannah A., 7, Julia A., 5, Dudley G., 7 months, and his parents, Benjamin and Hannah, both 58. Also living there was his grandmother, Hannah Greeley, 86, and his married sister, Hannah Patten, and her 6 month old daughter, Mary. Name Benjamin S. Philbrick.

Benjamin appeared in the census in 1860 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 46, farmer, born Maine. His household included wife Abby C., 45, and children Abby S., 19, Amelia H., 17, Julia A., 15, Dudley G., 10, Arthur C., 6, and Charles H., 1. Also living with them was his mother Hannah, 68, nephews Levi M., 13, and Warren W., 6, and neice Rosabell C., 11. They were the children of Benjamin's brother Levi G., who may have died before 1860. Name Benjamin S. Philbrick.

He appeared in the census in 1870 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 56, farmer, born Maine. His household included 2nd wife Mary Matilda, 52, and sons Dudley G., 20, and Charles Allen, 11. Name Benj S. Philbrick.

He appeared in the census on 16 June 1880 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 66, farmer, born Maine, parents born Maine. His household included his 3rd wife, Achsah W., 50, and her daughter, Emma F. Harington, 23. Name Simpson B. Philbrick.

Benjamin died on 1 August 1886 at the age of 72.70 He was buried at Robinson Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70

Benjamin Simpson PHILBRICK III and Abigail G. CHAMBERLAIN were married on 13 February 1840 in Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.70,763 [The town was Foxcroft at the time. It merged with Dover in 1915.] Abigail G. CHAMBERLAIN was born about 1815 in Maine.70

She appeared in the census in 1850 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 35, born Maine. She was living with husband Benjamin and their 4 children. Name Abigail Philbrick.

She appeared in the census in 1860 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 45, born Maine. She was living with husband Benjamin and their 6 children. Name Abby C. Philbrick.

Abigail died on 28 August 1861 at the age of 46.70 She was buried at Robinson Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70

Benjamin Simpson PHILBRICK III-22565 and Abigail G. CHAMBERLAIN-22608 had the following children:

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Abigail Stacy PHILBRICK was born on 15 December 1840 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70
She appeared in the census in 1850 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 9, born Maine, living with parents. Name Abby S. Philbrick.
She appeared in the census in 1860 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 19, born Maine, living with parents. Name Abby S. Philbrick.

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Hannah Amelia PHILBRICK-22611.

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Julia Ann PHILBRICK-22612.

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Simpson PHILBRICK was born on 17 May 1847 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70 He died on 13 May 1848 at the age of 0 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70 He was buried at Robinson Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70

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Dudley G. PHILBRICK-22614.

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Arthur Chamberlain PHILBRICK was born on 24 March 1854 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 6, born Maine, living with parents. Name Arthur C. Philbrick.
He died on 28 August 1864 at the age of 10.70 Arthur was buried at Robinson Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70

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Charles Allen PHILBRICK-22616.

Benjamin Simpson PHILBRICK III and Mary Matilda HIGGINS were married on 29 April 1866 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70

Mary Matilda HIGGINS was born about 1818.70

She appeared in the census in 1870 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 52, born Maine. She was living with husband Benj S. and stepsons Dudley and Charles. Name Mary Matilda Philbrick.

She died on 24 March 1872 at the age of 54.70 Mary was buried at Robinson Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.70

Benjamin Simpson PHILBRICK III and Achsah W. FOSS were married on 30 May 1874 in Wayne, Kennebec, Maine.764 She had been previously married to Stillman HARRINGTON.

Achsah W. FOSS763, daughter of Ellacus FOSS, was born about 1830 in Maine.1293

She appeared in the census on 16 June 1880 in Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine.493 Age 50, born Maine, parents born Maine. She was living with husband "Simpson B." Philbrick. Her daughter, Emma F. Harrington, 23, was also living with them. Name Achsah W. Philbrick.

She was the widow of Stillman Harrington.

Last Updated: 12 March 2013