Benjamen Emans was born about 1710 and died in 1770. In 1730 he married Sarah/Antie/Evaatje Snedecker, daughter of Isaac and Catryntye Snedecker. They move from New Utrecht in about 1740. They lived in Somerset County, New Jersey, Middlesex County, and Six Mile Run.

Their children include Rebecca, Catrena who was born April 2, 1735, Isaac who was baptized February 10, 1738 and died young, Isaac who was baptized March 6, 1739, Henry, Elizabeth, Andrias, and Benjamin.