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George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley 1890–1946

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have George Lindley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Mar 1890 · Robert Lee, Coke, Texas, USA
Died 20 Feb 1946 · Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA
Father James Lindley (1857–1915)
Mother Martha Dunbar (1861–1912)
Spouse Ellen Bessie Cryer
Children Barney B Lindley, Dewey Dane Linley, Don Gilbert Blevins, Elan Lindley, Eula Jane Lindly, M L Blevins, Mildred Louise Blevins
Siblings Harlow Clay Lindley, John H Lindley, Joseph Ealir Lindley, Levica Ann Lindley, Martha Jane Lindly, Mary Matilda Mamie Lindly, Nelson Lindley, Thomas Alpha Lindly

Researchers connected through George Lindley 1890–1946

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Biography

In 1890, George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley entered the world in Robert Lee, Coke, Texas, USA, born to james nelson jim lindley and martha jane dunbar. In 1900, George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley resided in Justice Precinct 3, Coke, Texas, USA. In 1910, George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley resided in Justice Precinct 3, Coke, Texas, USA. George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley married ellen bessie cryer, sophie lindley, and had children including barney b lindley, dewey dane linley, don gilbert blevins, elan james lindley, eula jane lindly, m l blevins, mildred louise blevins. George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley passed away in 1946 in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

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    Death Records Texas, Death Certificates

  10. 10
    Death Records Texas, Death Index

  11. 11
    Military U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

Life Timeline

1890
Birth of George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley in Robert Lee, Coke, Texas, USA
Birth
1900
George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Coke, Texas, USA
Residence
1910
George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Coke, Texas, USA
Residence
1917
George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley resided here in Pecos, TX
Residence
1935
George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley resided here in Rural, Terry, Texas
Residence
1940
George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Terry, Texas, USA
Residence
1942
George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley resided here in Richmond, California, USA
Residence
1946
Death of George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley in Brownfield, Terry, Texas, USA
Death
1946
Death of George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley in Brownfield, Terry, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Lindley

This ancestor line traces from Limestone County, Texas (1857) to Robert Lee, Coke, Texas, USA (1890) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Lindley (1890–1946) was born in Robert Lee, Coke, Texas, USA and died in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

George Lindley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley PTP
1890–1946
Robert Lee, Coke, Texas, USA
Parents
James Nelson "Jim" Lindley PTP
1857–1915
Limestone County, Texas
Martha Jane Dunbar PTP
1861–1912
Anderson County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Lindley's Descendants

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George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley PTP 1890–1946 m. Sophie Lindley PTP 1898–1965
  1. 1. Elan James Lindley PTP 1909–1929