Benjamin Ginn of Anstey d. 1759

Benjamin here was the youngest son of Charles Ginn in my post of 30th December 2012.  He is pivotal to his branch of the Ginn family as his two sons, William and Benjamin, founded seperate branches of his line in Royston, Hertford and Great Hormead.  These branches themselves split and there are a large number of descendants from Ben alive today.

This couple are one of those about which I know next to nothing.  Benjamin  married Grace Graves in 1726 and lived in Anstey all his life, but I have been unable to find out where.  He is not mentioned in surviving Land Tax returns, so presumably rented a cottage.

Grace Graves seems to be the Grace born to Thomas and Ann Graves of Therfield.  This would be logical and indeed this is the only entry for a Grace Graves in Herts.  She stated that she was "of Layston" (i.e. Buntingford) in 1726, so was presumably working there.

Benjamin was a Labourer.  As the youngest surviving son of his father he stood no chance of inheriting his father's cottages: but his sons did.

Benjamin died in 1759, aged about 55.  Grace died in 1764, aged 62.

Benjamin and Grace had seven children:

William - inherited the cottages of his grandfather - see next post

Benjamin  - see later post

James and Joseph - died

Mary - one died, the other is untraced 

Grace - untraced