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Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson 1917–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Apr 1917

Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 29 Aug 1979

Death Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Jr

Mother: Estella Hicks

Spouse(s): Malvo Rogers

Children(s): Patsy Wilson, Benny Wilson

In 1917, Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson entered the world in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Wilson Jr And Estella Stella Hicks. In 1920, Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson resided in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson resided in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson married Malvo Lee Rogers, and had children including Benny Carol Wilson, Patsy Sue Wilson. Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson passed away in 1979 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson entered the world in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Wilson Jr And Estella Stella Hicks.
  • In 1920, Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson resided in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson resided in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson married Malvo Lee Rogers, and had children including Benny Carol Wilson, Patsy Sue Wilson.
  • Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson passed away in 1979 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Jr
1882–1916
Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
BJ
Estella Hicks
1889–1961
Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Malvo Rogers
1920–2015
Birth Location: Ebenezer, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
MR

Children(s)

Patsy Wilson
1940–1944
Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
PW
Benny Wilson
1942–2009
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Ben Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Ben Wilson
1917–1979
Birth Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Wilson Jr
1882–1916
Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Estella ('Stella') Hicks
1889–1961
Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin Wilson) Sr
1842–1919
Autauga County, Alabama, USA
Mary (Adelaide Laide) Lewis
1843–1912
Autauga County, Alabama, USA
Henry (Francis) Hicks
1839–1913
Benton, Saline Co., Arkansas, USA
Prissillar Hicks
1844–1931
Arkansas
Great-Grandparents
Wells Wilson
1813–1887
Elizabeth Rodgers
1819–1908
Joseph Lewis
1810–1876
Anna Lewis
1812–1878
John Hicks
1820–
Susannah Smart
1823–1850
Daniel Leach
1820–1895
Emelia Keesee
1824–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Wilson
1773–1839
Martha Luter
1782–1846
Francis Hicks
1787–1863
Elizabeth Wood
1793–1867
David Smart
1791–1860
Susannah Jones
1801–
Jacob Leech
1778–1850
Priscilla Morris
1789–1869
George Keesee
1797–1864
Elizabeth Harrison
–1838

Ben Wilson's Descendants

1.
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Ben (Arthur 'Babe') Wilson (15 Apr 1917–29 Aug 1979) m. Malvo (Lee) Rogers (13 Jul 1920–2 Nov 2015)
  1. 1. Patsy (Sue) Wilson 1940–1944
  2. 2. Benny (Carol) Wilson 1942–2009

Ben Wilson's Timeline

7 Records

1917
15 Apr 1917
Birth of Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson resided here in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 23
Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 33
Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1979
29 Aug 1979
Age 62
Death of Ben Arthur 'Babe' Wilson in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1917
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00126; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14-24
    [4] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-10-4423; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 72
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0022
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1939; Film: #2
    [10] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1944; Roll: 3
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 72

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0022

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00126; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14-24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00126; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14-24

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1979
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-10-4423; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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