Son of Caleb Benedict and Mehitable Hoyt. Husband of Elizabeth Gilbert. Father of Anne Benedict, Stephen Benedict, Ruth Benedict, Ellen Benedict, Abijah Benedict and Benjamin Benedict. Served in the Revolutionary War.
Captain Benjamin Benedict was born October 21, 1755, at New Canaan, Connecticut. He married Elizabeth Gilbert, daughter of Abijah Gilbert and Rebecca Brush. He and his family moved to South Salem, Westchester County, New York, (which is on the east side of the Hudson River) before 1776, and finally settled in Patterson, which is in the northeast corner of Putman County, New York. Here he became a member of the Presbyterian church and held the office of Deacon for many years. Benjamin Benedict performed considerable service for the Westchester County, New York Militia in the Revolutionary War. He served at least one enlistment in the Continental Army in the campaign on 1777 on the northern frontier, but most of his service was in Westchester County, his residence. He lived near what was called "the lines" or neutral ground between the British Army in New York and the American armies in the interior. They were constantly in danger of raids by the British and the depredations of the "Cowboys" as they were called. He belonged to a company of organized militia called Minutemen, as they were required to be ready for action on a moments notice, and in this capacity did much service. He was a member of the guard over Major Andre during a portion of his confinement, trial and execution. Major Andre was General Clinton's Adjutant and was sent by Clinton to treat with Benedict Arnold for the surrender of West Point. Andre was captured by American Minutemen while going through the American lines on a pass given him by Arnold. Because he had a cape over his British uniform and because he was traveling under an assumed name on the pass, he was convicted of being a spy and was hanged in 1790. Benjamin was appointed an ensign on May 4, 1780. Benjamin was promoted to Captain on March 8, 1791. He died in Patterson, New York on October 17, 1830.
Captain Benjamin Benedict was born October 21, 1755, at New Canaan, Connecticut. He married Elizabeth Gilbert, daughter of Abijah Gilbert and Rebecca Brush. He and his family moved to South Salem, Westchester County, New York, (which is on the east side of the Hudson River) before 1776, and finally settled in Patterson, which is in the northeast corner of Putman County, New York. Here he became a member of the Presbyterian church and held the office of Deacon for many years. Benjamin Benedict performed considerable service for the Westchester County, New York Militia in the Revolutionary War. He served at least one enlistment in the Continental Army in the campaign on 1777 on the northern frontier, but most of his service was in Westchester County, his residence. He lived near what was called "the lines" or neutral ground between the British Army in New York and the American armies in the interior. They were constantly in danger of raids by the British and the depredations of the "Cowboys" as they were called. He belonged to a company of organized militia called Minutemen, as they were required to be ready for action on a moments notice, and in this capacity did much service. He was a member of the guard over Major Andre during a portion of his confinement, trial and execution. Major Andre was General Clinton's Adjutant and was sent by Clinton to treat with Benedict Arnold for the surrender of West Point. Andre was captured by American Minutemen while going through the American lines on a pass given him by Arnold. Because he had a cape over his British uniform and because he was traveling under an assumed name on the pass, he was convicted of being a spy and was hanged in 1790. Benjamin was appointed an ensign on May 4, 1780. Benjamin was promoted to Captain on March 8, 1791. He died in Patterson, New York on October 17, 1830.
Son of Caleb Benedict and Mehitable Hoyt. Husband of Elizabeth Gilbert. Father of Anne Benedict, Stephen Benedict, Ruth Benedict, Ellen Benedict, Abijah Benedict and Benjamin Benedict. Served in the Revolutionary War.
Captain Benjamin Benedict was born October 21, 1755, at New Canaan, Connecticut. He married Elizabeth Gilbert, daughter of Abijah Gilbert and Rebecca Brush. He and his family moved to South Salem, Westchester County, New York, (which is on the east side of the Hudson River) before 1776, and finally settled in Patterson, which is in the northeast corner of Putman County, New York. Here he became a member of the Presbyterian church and held the office of Deacon for many years. Benjamin Benedict performed considerable service for the Westchester County, New York Militia in the Revolutionary War. He served at least one enlistment in the Continental Army in the campaign on 1777 on the northern frontier, but most of his service was in Westchester County, his residence. He lived near what was called "the lines" or neutral ground between the British Army in New York and the American armies in the interior. They were constantly in danger of raids by the British and the depredations of the "Cowboys" as they were called. He belonged to a company of organized militia called Minutemen, as they were required to be ready for action on a moments notice, and in this capacity did much service. He was a member of the guard over Major Andre during a portion of his confinement, trial and execution. Major Andre was General Clinton's Adjutant and was sent by Clinton to treat with Benedict Arnold for the surrender of West Point. Andre was captured by American Minutemen while going through the American lines on a pass given him by Arnold. Because he had a cape over his British uniform and because he was traveling under an assumed name on the pass, he was convicted of being a spy and was hanged in 1790. Benjamin was appointed an ensign on May 4, 1780. Benjamin was promoted to Captain on March 8, 1791. He died in Patterson, New York on October 17, 1830.
Captain Benjamin Benedict was born October 21, 1755, at New Canaan, Connecticut. He married Elizabeth Gilbert, daughter of Abijah Gilbert and Rebecca Brush. He and his family moved to South Salem, Westchester County, New York, (which is on the east side of the Hudson River) before 1776, and finally settled in Patterson, which is in the northeast corner of Putman County, New York. Here he became a member of the Presbyterian church and held the office of Deacon for many years. Benjamin Benedict performed considerable service for the Westchester County, New York Militia in the Revolutionary War. He served at least one enlistment in the Continental Army in the campaign on 1777 on the northern frontier, but most of his service was in Westchester County, his residence. He lived near what was called "the lines" or neutral ground between the British Army in New York and the American armies in the interior. They were constantly in danger of raids by the British and the depredations of the "Cowboys" as they were called. He belonged to a company of organized militia called Minutemen, as they were required to be ready for action on a moments notice, and in this capacity did much service. He was a member of the guard over Major Andre during a portion of his confinement, trial and execution. Major Andre was General Clinton's Adjutant and was sent by Clinton to treat with Benedict Arnold for the surrender of West Point. Andre was captured by American Minutemen while going through the American lines on a pass given him by Arnold. Because he had a cape over his British uniform and because he was traveling under an assumed name on the pass, he was convicted of being a spy and was hanged in 1790. Benjamin was appointed an ensign on May 4, 1780. Benjamin was promoted to Captain on March 8, 1791. He died in Patterson, New York on October 17, 1830.
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