Family:Lawrence, Benjamin (1720-1807)

Benjamin⁵ Lawrence (Nathaniel⁴, Ruth Whitney³, John², John¹), son of Nathaniel⁴ and Anna (Scripture) Lawrence was born 6 Nov 1720 at Groton, MA^[1] and died 1807 at Groton, MA^[2], aged 87 years; his estate was probated 22 Oct 1807 at Groton, MA; administration granted to son Salmon Lawrence.

Benjamin married Ruth Dodge, daughter of Noah Dodge and Margery Crockett, 20 Jun 1744 at Groton, MA;

He was also known as Lt. Benjamin Lawrence.

Ruth Dodge was born on 9 Dec 1722 at Beverly, MA.

Children of Benjamin⁵ and Ruth (Dodge) Lawrence all b. at Groton, MA:

i.	Rebecca Lawrence⁶, b. 10 Jan 1744/45; m. Ezra Peirce 5 Oct 1775 at Groton, MA.
ii.	Benjamin Lawrence, b. 1 Sep 1746; m. Sibyl Parker 21 Nov 1769 at Groton, MA.
iii.	Anna Lawrence, b. 14 Nov 1748; m. John Fisk.
iv.	Margaret Lawrence, b. 3 Jan 1750/51.
v.	Sarah Lawrence, b. 2 Apr 1753; m. Abel Bancroft 14 Jul 1774 at Groton, MA.
vi.	Phebe Lawrence, b. 19 Oct 1755; m. Nehemiah Peirce.
vii.	Ruth Lawrence, b. 3 Jan 1758; m. (--?--) Ames.
viii.	Rachel Lawrence, b. 16 Mar 1760.
ix.	Deborah Lawrence, b. 1 Jul 1762; m. Jonathan Sheple.
x.	Solomon Lawrence, b. 23 Apr 1765; m. Mary Lakin circa 1791.

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