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Benjamin Banton 1855–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: June 1855

Birth Location: Buckingham, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 18 Jun 1914

Death Location: Cherry Valley, Cross County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Glover Banton

Mother: Mary Persinger

Spouse(s): Mattie Carter, Nancy Jones

Children(s): Minnie Banton, Oly Banton, Earl Banton, Felix Banton, James Banton, Jennie Banton, Ernst Banton, Ora Banton, Elsie Banton, Sarah Banton

In 1855, Benjamin Banton entered the world in Buckingham, Virginia, USA, born to Glover Banton And Mary Ann Persinger. In 1870, Benjamin Banton resided in Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, United States. In 1880, Benjamin Banton resided in Franks, St Francis, Arkansas, USA. Benjamin Banton married Mary E Furgerson, Mattie Carter, Nancy Jones, and had children including Earl Banton, Elsie Banton, Ernst Banton, Felix A Banton, James Alexander Boss Banton, Jennie Banton, Minnie Velma Banton, Oly Guy Banton, Ora May Banton, Sarah Ann Annie Banton. Benjamin Banton passed away in 1914 in Cherry Valley, Cross County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Benjamin Banton entered the world in Buckingham, Virginia, USA, born to Glover Banton And Mary Ann Persinger.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Banton resided in Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Banton resided in Franks, St Francis, Arkansas, USA.
  • Benjamin Banton married Mary E Furgerson, Mattie Carter, Nancy Jones, and had children including Earl Banton, Elsie Banton, Ernst Banton, Felix A Banton, James Alexander Boss Banton, Jennie Banton, Minnie Velma Banton, Oly Guy Banton, Ora May Banton, Sarah Ann Annie Banton.
  • Benjamin Banton passed away in 1914 in Cherry Valley, Cross County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Banton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Banton
1855–1914
Birth Place: Buckingham, Virginia, USA
Parents
Glover Banton
1807–1880
Buckingham, Virginia
Mary (Ann) Persinger
1811–1872
, Buckingham, Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Banton's Descendants

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Benjamin Banton (June 1855–18 Jun 1914) m. Mattie Carter (abt 1865–25 JAN 1952) m. Nancy Jones (abt 1858–ABT 1885)
  1. 1. Minnie (Velma) Banton 1909–1983 m. Ofaul ("Auffie" Lee) Dearing 1908–1952
    1. 1. Edward (Lee "Curley") Dearing 1927–2007 m. Bessie (Mae "Bet") Brawner 1933–2017 m. Carolyn (Jeannette) King 1926–
    2. 2. Billy (Eugene) Dearing 1933–2012
    3. 3. Frances (Juanita) Dearing 1929–1994 m. Eugene Nichols 1925–1999 m. Herman Davis 1923–
      1. 1. Terri (Lea) Thurston 1949–2007
  2. 2. Oly (Guy) Banton 1890–1970
  3. 3. Earl Banton 1895–1970
  4. 4. Felix (A) Banton 1903–1970
  5. 5. James (Alexander "Boss") Banton 1880–1969
  6. 6. Jennie Banton 1879–1963
  7. 7. Ernst Banton 1893–1959 m. Emma (E) Banton 1906–1981
  8. 8. Ora (May) Banton 1899–
  9. 9. Elsie Banton 1887–1967
  10. 10. Sarah (Ann "Annie") Banton 1881–1932

Benjamin Banton's Timeline

6 Records

1855
June 1855
Birth of Benjamin Banton in Buckingham, Virginia, USA
Buckingham, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Benjamin Banton resided here in Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 25
Benjamin Banton resided here in Franks, St Francis, Arkansas, USA
Franks, St Francis, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Benjamin Banton resided here in Searcy, Cross, Arkansas, USA
Searcy, Cross, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Benjamin Banton resided here in Mitchell, Cross, Arkansas, USA
Mitchell, Cross, Arkansas, USA
1914
18 Jun 1914
Age 59
Death of Benjamin Banton in Jefferson, Arkansas
Jefferson, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: June 1855
    Event Place: Buckingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franks, St Francis, Arkansas
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia; Roll: M593_1637; Page: 250B; Image: 504; Family History Library Film: 553136
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Searcy, Cross, Arkansas; Roll: 57; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240057
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mitchell, Cross, Arkansas; Roll: T624_48; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374061
    [6] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Curdsville, Buckingham, Virginia; Roll: M593_1637; Page: 250B; Image: 504; Family History Library Film: 553136

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Franks, St Francis, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franks, St Francis, Arkansas

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Searcy, Cross, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Searcy, Cross, Arkansas; Roll: 57; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240057

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mitchell, Cross, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mitchell, Cross, Arkansas; Roll: T624_48; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374061

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vanndale, Cross, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1914
    Event Place: Jefferson, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Death Index
    [2] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cherry Valley, Cross County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

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