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Benjamin Franklin Barnes 1878–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 2, 1878

Birth Location: EDGECOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: JAN. 28, 1955

Death Location: Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina,

Father: Austin Barnes

Mother: Laura Barnes

Spouse(s): Nettie Ruffin

Children(s): Austin Barnes, Laura Barnes, James Barnes, Paul Barnes, Margaret Barnes, Thomas Barnes, Willie Barnes, Dora Barnes, Mary Barnes, Warren Barnes, Clarence Barnes

In 1878, Benjamin Franklin Barnes entered the world in EDGECOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina, USA, born to Austin Barnes And Laura Barnes. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Barnes resided in Otter Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Benjamin Franklin Barnes resided in Township 9, Township 9, Edgecombe, North Carolina,. Benjamin Franklin Barnes married Nettie Elizabeth Ruffin, and had children including Austin Benjamin Barnes, Clarence R Barnes, Dora E Barnes, James F Barnes, Laura B Barnes, Margaret L Barnes, Mary C Barnes, Nettie E Barnes, Paul Barnes, Thomas H Barnes, Warren G Barnes, Willie W Barnes. Benjamin Franklin Barnes passed away in 1955 in Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina,.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Benjamin Franklin Barnes entered the world in EDGECOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina, USA, born to Austin Barnes And Laura Barnes.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Barnes resided in Otter Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Franklin Barnes resided in Township 9, Township 9, Edgecombe, North Carolina,.
  • Benjamin Franklin Barnes married Nettie Elizabeth Ruffin, and had children including Austin Benjamin Barnes, Clarence R Barnes, Dora E Barnes, James F Barnes, Laura B Barnes, Margaret L Barnes, Mary C Barnes, Nettie E Barnes, Paul Barnes, Thomas H Barnes, Warren G Barnes, Willie W Barnes.
  • Benjamin Franklin Barnes passed away in 1955 in Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina,.

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Benjamin Barnes's Ancestors

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Benjamin Barnes
1878–1955
Birth Place: EDGECOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Austin Barnes
1849–1925
Wilson, North Carolina
Laura Barnes
1853–
North Carolina
Grandparents
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Barnes's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Barnes (May 2, 1878–JAN. 28, 1955) m. Nettie (Elizabeth) Ruffin (Nov 25,1885–FEB. 11, 1952)
  1. 1. Austin (Benjamin) Barnes 1905–1985 m. Vallie (Savannah) Black 1901–1991
    1. 1. Pearl (Lee) Barnes 1932–2008 m. Richard (Henry) Douthit 1929–1965
  2. 2. Laura (B) Barnes 1909–
  3. 3. James (F) Barnes 1911–
  4. 4. Paul Barnes 1913–
  5. 5. Margaret (L) Barnes 1914–
  6. 6. Thomas (H) Barnes 1916–
  7. 7. Willie (W) Barnes 1918–
  8. 8. Dora (E) Barnes 1919–
  9. 9. Mary (C) Barnes 1921–
  10. 10. Warren (G) Barnes 1923–
  11. 11. Clarence (R) Barnes 1926–

Benjamin Barnes's Timeline

4 Records

1878
May 2, 1878
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Barnes in EDGECOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina, USA
EDGECOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Benjamin Franklin Barnes resided here in Otter Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Otter Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Benjamin Franklin Barnes resided here in Township 9, Township 9, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Township 9, Township 9, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1955
JAN. 28, 1955
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Franklin Barnes in Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina,
Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 2, 1878
    Event Place: EDGECOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Otter Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Township 9, Township 9, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: JAN. 28, 1955
    Event Place: Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina,

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