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Pvt Benjamin Franklin McCready Sr.

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Pvt Benjamin Franklin McCready Sr.

Birth
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Death
4 Jan 1868 (aged 73)
Cash Corner, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Burial
Somerset County, Maryland, USA GPS-Latitude: 37.992072, Longitude: -75.823385
Plot
Near Big Bridge, Jenkin's Creek
Memorial ID
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Benj. F. McCready was originally from the Eastern Shore of Virginia. First moved into Maryland in early 1800's to area known as Shell Town.Owned Boat building business. Moved to what is now known as Crisfield, but was originally known as Annamessex. Farmed area. Had large family. Outlived 3 of his oldest sons. Family fell on hard times as a result.Also served with the 23rd Regiment during War of 1812 in the area.
Benj. F. McCready was originally from the Eastern Shore of Virginia. First moved into Maryland in early 1800's to area known as Shell Town.Owned Boat building business. Moved to what is now known as Crisfield, but was originally known as Annamessex. Farmed area. Had large family. Outlived 3 of his oldest sons. Family fell on hard times as a result.Also served with the 23rd Regiment during War of 1812 in the area.


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