The family lived in New Brunswick.
Benjamin Van Cleve was born on 1 December 1712 at Staten Island, Richmond County, New York. He was the son of
Isbrand Van Cleve and
Janetje Aerse Vanderbilt. Benjamin Van Cleve resided at at New York City, New York County, New York, between 1712 and 1716. He was baptized on 19 April 1715 at Dutch Reformed Church, Port Richmond, Richmond County, New York. He resided at at Monmouth County, New Jersey, after 1716. He married
Rachel Cowenhoven, daughter of
Cornelis Willemse Van Kouwenhoven and
Margaretta Schenck, on 9 September 1734 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Benjamin Van Cleve resided at at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, before 1739. He was in business with his brother Aaron circa 1739 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He resided at at Monmouth County, New Jersey, between 1752 and 1775. He died on 3 July 1775 at age 62.