Benjamin Hanks

American bronze-founder of bells and cannons, goldsmith and clockmaker
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Benjamin Hanks

Summary

Benjamin Hanks is a human[1]. Born in Mansfield[2], he… he was born on October 29, 1755[3]. He died on December 15, 1824[4]. He worked as a musical instrument maker[5], bell founder[6], goldsmith[7], and clockmaker[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Mansfield[2], Benjamin Hanks…
  • Benjamin Hanks was born on October 29, 1755[3].
  • Benjamin Hanks died on December 15, 1824[4].
  • Benjamin Hanks is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery[9].
  • Benjamin Hanks held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Benjamin Hanks's professions included musical instrument maker[5].
  • Benjamin Hanks's professions included bell founder[6].
  • Benjamin Hanks worked as a goldsmith[7].
  • Benjamin Hanks's professions included clockmaker[8].
  • Benjamin Hanks is recorded as male[11].
  • Benjamin Hanks's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Benjamin Hanks's residence is recorded as Litchfield[13].
  • Benjamin Hanks's family name is recorded as Hanks[14].
  • Benjamin Hanks's given name is recorded as Benjamin[15].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mansfield[2], Benjamin Hanks… he was born on October 29, 1755[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musical instrument maker[5], bell founder[6], goldsmith[7], and clockmaker[8].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Hanks died on December 15, 1824[4]. Burial took place at Albany Rural Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Hanks born?

Benjamin Hanks was born in Mansfield[2].

What did Benjamin Hanks do for work?

Benjamin Hanks worked as musical instrument maker[5], bell founder[6], goldsmith[7], and clockmaker[8].

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  1. 15w ago · DifoolBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence Litchfield
    Wikitree person id Hanks-1744
    Wikidata description American bronze-founder of bells and cannons, goldsmith and clockmaker
    Occupation musical instrument maker, bell founder, goldsmith +1
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