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Benjamin Lester Blackwell 1880–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Aug 1880

Birth Location: Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 1929

Death Location: Gilmore, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Elmonder Jr.

Mother: Alice Keyes

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In 1880, Benjamin Lester Blackwell entered the world in Mississippi, USA, born to Elmonder H Blackwell Jr And Alice Elisabeth Keyes. In 1900, Benjamin Lester Blackwell resided in Oakchay, Covington, Mississippi, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Lester Blackwell resided in Oakohay, Covington, Mississippi, USA. Benjamin Lester Blackwell passed away in 1929 in Gilmore, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Benjamin Lester Blackwell entered the world in Mississippi, USA, born to Elmonder H Blackwell Jr And Alice Elisabeth Keyes.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Lester Blackwell resided in Oakchay, Covington, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Lester Blackwell resided in Oakohay, Covington, Mississippi, USA.
  • Benjamin Lester Blackwell passed away in 1929 in Gilmore, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Benjamin Blackwell's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Blackwell
1880–1929
Birth Place: Mississippi, USA
Parents
Elmonder H. Blackwell Jr.
1857–1916
Covington County, Mississippi, USA
Alice (Elisabeth) Keyes
1860–1931
Grandparents
Elmonder (H Blackwell) Sr
1815–1870
Tennessee, USA
Mary (Ann) Powers
1816–1891
Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Morris Blackwell
1798–1871
Nancy Simpson
1784–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Blackwell
1755–1847
Sarah Ivey
1774–1815

Benjamin Blackwell's Timeline

5 Records

1880
16 Aug 1880
Birth of Benjamin Lester Blackwell in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Benjamin Lester Blackwell resided here in Oakchay, Covington, Mississippi, USA
Oakchay, Covington, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Benjamin Lester Blackwell resided here in Oakohay, Covington, Mississippi, USA
Oakohay, Covington, Mississippi, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
Benjamin Lester Blackwell resided here in Covington County, Mississippi, USA
Covington County, Mississippi, USA
1929
1929
Age 49
Death of Benjamin Lester Blackwell
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Covington County
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakchay, Covington, Mississippi; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1240804

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oakchay, Covington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakchay, Covington, Mississippi; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1240804

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oakohay, Covington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oakohay, Covington, Mississippi; Roll: T624_738; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1374751

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Covington County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Covington County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Covington

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1929

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gilmore, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America

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