Benjamin Junkin (1761-1812)

B7 Benjamin Junkin, born 1761, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Jun 1807, New Kingstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; married 1799 Mary Davidson.

With his seven brothers and sisters, Benjamin grew up on (what was then) the frontier of the state. Most of his education was received from his parents, who were always eager that their children be well-acquainted with books. Benjamin was also a Revolutionary soldier serving in the 5th Battalion, Cumberland Co, militia, commanded by Capt. John Buchanan. As the oldest brother had already bought land (Wayne Twp, Mifflin Co at Junkin's Mills, along the Juniata River in 1766), Benjamin and his brother Joseph each inherited half of Joseph's farm including the site of the present town of New Kingston.

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C1 John Junkin, born November 6, 1795, died July 26, 1865; Buried Oakridge cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa. He was an associate judge of Perry County Pa. from 1832 to 1852. In 1853 he moved his family to Muscatine County, Iowa, where he farmed until his death, Married (1) 2 Apr 1815 Maria Adams (born 1792, died 5 March 1835) daughter of Abraham Adams. Married (2) 28 March 1836 Susan Guss (born 20 July 1816, died 7 April 1898); buried Oakridge cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa.

C2 Dr. Joseph Junkin, born 1802, died 1827. Married Adeline Crain, died March 3, 1881 in Camden, N.J., daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Whitehall Crain. No issue.

C3 Dr. Benjamin Junkin, born 1804, died 1830.

C4 Ann Junkin, born 1806. Married William Irving of Allegheny, Pa..