Daniel Benezet (1723-1797)

Merchant, Alderman & Justice, of Philadelphia

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He was a prominent merchant and "the supporter of many civic causes" in Philadelphia. In 1768, he was elected to the American Philosophical Society. His brother, Anthony, led the Abolitionist movement in both England and America. 

Parents

John Stephen Benezet

Jean-Etienne Benezet, of St. Quentin, France, & later Philadelphia

1683-1751

Judith de la Mejanelle

Mme. Judith (de la Mejanelle) Benezet

1693-1765

Spouse

Elizabeth (North) Benezet

Mrs Elizabeth (North) Benezet

d.1797

Children

Sarah (Benezet) Bartow

Mrs Sarah (Benezet) Bartow

1747-1818

John Benezet

John Benezet, Merchant, of Philadelphia

1749-1781

Mary (Benezet) Pilmore

Mrs Mary (Benezet) Wood, Pilmore

1755-1808