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Benj D Connor 1861–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1861

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 18 Oct 1927

Death Location: Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA

Father: James Connor*

Mother: Sallie Sikes

Spouse(s): Comelia Lightfool

Children(s): Sallie Waye

The story of Benj D Connor began in 1861 in Georgia. In 1870, Benj D Connor resided in Reidsville, Tattnall, Georgia, USA. Benj D Connor married Comelia Lightfool, and had children including Sallie Waye. Benj D Connor passed away in 1927 in Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benj D Connor began in 1861 in Georgia.
  • In 1870, Benj D Connor resided in Reidsville, Tattnall, Georgia, USA.
  • Benj D Connor married Comelia Lightfool, and had children including Sallie Waye.
  • Benj D Connor passed away in 1927 in Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Connor*
1834–1920
Birth Location: Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
JC
Sallie Sikes
1842–1901
Birth Location: Tattnall County, Georgia, United States of America
SS

Spouses(s)

Comelia Lightfool
1866–1934
Birth Location: Tattnall County, Georgia, USA
CL

Children(s)

Sallie Waye
1903–1975
Birth Location: Georgia
SW

Benj Connor's Ancestors

Self
Benj Connor
1861–1927
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
James "Jim" Connor*
1834–1920
Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Sallie Sikes
1842–1901
Tattnall County, Georgia, United States of America
Grandparents
Josiah Sikes
1807–1864
Tattnall, Georgia, United States
Matilda Rewis
1810–1880
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Dyer Sikes
1775–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel 11141
1742–1788

Benj Connor's Descendants

1.
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Benj (D) Connor (abt 1861–18 Oct 1927) m. Comelia Lightfool (28 Mar 1866–15 Apr 1934)
  1. 1. Sallie Waye 1903–1975 m. Rufus (H.) Waye 1890–1973

Benj Connor's Timeline

8 Records

1860
17 Jun 1860
Birth of Benj D Connor in Tattnall County, Georgia, USA
Tattnall County, Georgia, USA
1861
abt 1861
Birth of Benj D Connor in Georgia
Georgia
1870
1870
Age 9
Benj D Connor resided here in Reidsville, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Reidsville, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Benj D Connor resided here in Cobb Town, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Cobb Town, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Benj D Connor resided here in Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Benj D Connor resided here in Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Benj D Connor resided here in Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
1927
18 Oct 1927
Age 66
Death of Benj D Connor in Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Tattnall, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Tattnall County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Deaths Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1861
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Reidsville, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cobb Town, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1927
    Event Place: Tattnall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Deaths Index
    [2] Georgia, U.S., Death Index, 1919-1998
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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