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Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander 1875–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jun 1875

Birth Location: Travis, Texas

Death Date: 6 Jun 1939

Death Location: Waco, McLennan, Texas

Father: William Alexander

Mother: Helen Hornsby

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In 1875, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander entered the world in Travis, Texas, born to William Allen Alexander And Helen Marcella Hornsby. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander resided in Travis, Texas. In 1918, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander resided in Waco, McLennan, Texas. Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander passed away in 1939 in Waco, McLennan, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander entered the world in Travis, Texas, born to William Allen Alexander And Helen Marcella Hornsby.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander resided in Travis, Texas.
  • In 1918, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander resided in Waco, McLennan, Texas.
  • Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander passed away in 1939 in Waco, McLennan, Texas.

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Benjamin Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Alexander
1875–1939
Birth Place: Travis, Texas
Parents
William Allen Alexander
1848–1925
Louisiana
Helen (Marcella) Hornsby
1846–1893
Texas
Grandparents
WIlliam (Watts) Hornsby
1817–1899
Mississippi
Lucinda Burleson
1820–1897
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Reuben Hornsby
1793–1879
Sarah Morrison
1796–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Hornsby
1759–1837
Katherine Watts
1770–1835

Benjamin Alexander's Timeline

6 Records

1875
8 Jun 1875
Birth of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander in Travis, Texas
Travis, Texas
1880
8 Jun 1880
Age 5
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander resided here in Travis, Texas
Travis, Texas
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander resided here in Waco, McLennan, Texas
Waco, McLennan, Texas
1939
1 Apr 1939
Age 64
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander resided here in Waco, McLennan, Texas
Waco, McLennan, Texas
1939
4 Jun 1939
Age 64
Death of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander in Waco, McLennan, Texas
Waco, McLennan, Texas
1939
6 Jun 1939
Age 64
Burial of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Alexander in Waco, McLennan, Texas
Waco, McLennan, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1875
    Event Place: Travis, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: McLennan; Roll: 1983385; Draft Board: 2
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Travis, Texas; Roll: 1329; Family History Film: 1255329; Page: 10C; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Travis, Texas
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Travis, Texas; Roll: 1329; Family History Film: 1255329; Page: 10C; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: McLennan; Roll: 1983385; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1939
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1939
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1939
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas

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