Joseph Ralph Benze 1876–1936
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Benze in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1876, Joseph Ralph Benze entered the world in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA, born to philip benz and anna dietrich. In 1920, Joseph Ralph Benze resided in Philadelphia Ward 29, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . Joseph Ralph Benze married hazel benze, and had children including hazelyn mc kale, muriel a wasseluk. Joseph Ralph Benze passed away in 1936 in Womeris College, Womeris College, Pennsylvania, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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2Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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3Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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4Marriage Records Pennsylvania, Marriages
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5Marriage Records Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index
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6Record Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Benze
This ancestor line traces from Germany (1570) to Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA (1876) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Benze (1876–1936) was born in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA and died in Womeris College, Womeris College, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 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.
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Joseph Benze's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record