Who was Theresia Benz?

Theresia Benz (1842–1908) was born in Braunlingen, Baden (Germany) and died in Calhoun Co, IL. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Theresia Benz 1842–1908

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Oct 1842 · Braunlingen, Baden (Germany)

Died 8 Jun 1908 · Calhoun Co, IL

Father Joseph Benz

Mother Theresia Ewald

Siblings Carl Benz, Conrad Benz, Ignaz Benz, Joseph Benz, Katherine Katherina Kate Kattie Benz, Maria Anna Benz, Mathias Benz, Philip Benz, Rosina Rosa Benz, Theresia Benz

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Joseph Benz

Theresia Ewald

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Biography

Theresia Benz was born in 1842 in Braunlingen, Baden (Germany), the child of joseph benz and theresia ewald. Theresia Benz passed away in 1908 in Calhoun Co, IL.

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Birth of Theresia Benz in Braunlingen, Baden (Germany)

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1908

Death of Theresia Benz in Calhoun Co, IL

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Theresia Benz

This ancestor line traces from Germany (1570) to Braunlingen, Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (1806) across 6 generations.

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: Theresia Benz (1842–1908) was born in Braunlingen, Baden (Germany) and died in Calhoun Co, IL. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Theresia Benz PTP

1842–1908

Braunlingen, Baden (Germany)