Fifth Generation

97. Joseph BENSON was born about 1738 in Middleborough, Plymouth, MA. He was baptized on 13 Sep 1772 in Wareham, Plymouth Co, MA. He lived in Wallingford, Rutland Co, VT in 1781. He served in the military in Revolutionary War.

Joseph BENSON and Hannah SWIFT were married on 22 Jan 1767 in Middleborough, Plymouth, MA. Hannah SWIFT (daughter of Josiah SWIFT and Mary) was born on 21 Oct 1745 in Middleborough, Plymouth, MA. Joseph BENSON and Hannah SWIFT had the following children:

226	i.	Stephen BENSON.
227	ii.	Mary BENSON.
228	iii.	Rowland BENSON.
229	iv.	Joseph BENSON.
230	v.	Jesse BENSON.
231	vi.	Mercy BENSON was born on 1 May 1786.