Col. Joseph BENEDICT was born on 20 May 1730 in O.S., fourth son of John Benedict and Dinah Bouton. He died on 24 Aug 1785.

Joseph BENEDICT and Keziah WOOD were married on 22 Nov 1750. Keziah WOOD died on 23 Sep 1817.

Joseph BENEDICT and Keziah WOOD had the following children:¹

1. Joseph BENEDICT was born on 11 Oct 1750 in New Canaan, Fairfield, CT. He died on 13 Apr 1841.
2. Nathan BENEDICT was born on 9 Mar 1753 in New Canaan, Fairfield, CT. He died on 31 Jan 1803.
3. Enoch BENEDICT was born on 26 Mar 1755 in New Canaan, Fairfield, CT. He died on 18 Jan 1833 in Perinton, Monroe, NY.
4. Hannah BENEDICT was born on 16 Mar 1757 in New Canaan, Fairfield, CT. She died on 28 Feb 1802.
5. Rhoda BENEDICT was born on 30 Aug 1759 in South Salem, West Co.. She died on 23 Aug 1842.
6. Timothy BENEDICT was born on 24 Jan 1762. He died on 11 Sep 1830.
7. Betsey BENEDICT was born on 4 Apr 1764. She died on 11 Apr 1785.
8. Kezizh BENEDICT was born on 18 Jul 1766. She died on 30 Jan 1836.
9. Jared BENEDICT was born on 15 Nov 1768. He died on 15 Sep 1842.
10. John BENEDICT was born on 14 Oct 1770. He died on 4 Feb 1775.
11. Stephen BENEDICT was born on 4 Jun 1773. He died on 23 Dec 1851.

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Sources:

1. WikiTree Page
2. "Genealogy of the Benedicts in America" vol. I, H. M. Benedict, 1870, page 69.

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