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Benjamin Franklin Carter 1881–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1881

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 18 Mar 1967

Death Location: Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Claiborn Carter

Mother: Marcilla Johnson

Spouse(s): Idella Sapp, Idella Sapp

Children(s): Gordon Carter, William Carter, Earnest Carter, Benjaman Carter, Lilly Carter, Robert Carter, Alice Carter, Lillie Carter

In 1881, Benjamin Franklin Carter entered the world in Kentucky, born to Claiborn Carter And Marcilla Johnson. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Carter resided in Caneyville town, Grayson, Kentucky. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Carter resided in Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky. Benjamin Franklin Carter married Idella Sapp, and had children including Alice Marie Carter, Benjaman R Carter, Earnest M Carter, Gordon Gilbert Carter, Lillie Louise Carter, Lilly Carter, Robert Paul Carter, William E Carter. Benjamin Franklin Carter passed away in 1967 in Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Benjamin Franklin Carter entered the world in Kentucky, born to Claiborn Carter And Marcilla Johnson.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Carter resided in Caneyville town, Grayson, Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Carter resided in Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky.
  • Benjamin Franklin Carter married Idella Sapp, and had children including Alice Marie Carter, Benjaman R Carter, Earnest M Carter, Gordon Gilbert Carter, Lillie Louise Carter, Lilly Carter, Robert Paul Carter, William E Carter.
  • Benjamin Franklin Carter passed away in 1967 in Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Claiborn Carter
1838–1927
Birth Location: Duff, Grayson, (Litchfield?), Kentucky, United States
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Marcilla Johnson
1848–1915
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, United States
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Spouses(s)

Idella Sapp
1874–1948
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Idella Sapp
1874–1948
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

Gordon Carter
1902–1956
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky
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William Carter
1904–1974
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Earnest Carter
1906–1936
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Benjaman Carter
1909–1916
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Lilly Carter
1910–1993
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Robert Carter
1912–1918
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
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Alice Carter
1915–1989
Birth Location: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
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Lillie Carter
1910–1993
Birth Location: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
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Benjamin Carter's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Carter
1881–1967
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Claiborn Carter
1838–1927
Duff, Grayson, (Litchfield?), Kentucky, United States
Marcilla Johnson
1848–1915
Grayson, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
John (Ewell) Carter
1803–1869
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Barnes
1803–1867
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
James (W) Johnson
1815–1903
Kentucky, USA
Matilda Daugherty
1816–1888
Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Charles Carter
1775–1854
Keziah Walters
1779–1835
Josiah Barnes
1758–1850
Elizabeth Trammell
1761–1850
William Johnson
1783–1868
Ann Dickson
1782–1852
James DAUGHERTY
1788–1859
Sarah MORRISON
1793–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt.George Carter
1723–1785
Frances Neale
1730–1787
John Walters
1753–1836
Elinor Spiers
1760–1831
Jedediah Barnes
1708–1815
Abigail Warner
1709–1780
Phillip Trammell
1733–1818
Jemima Grimes
1736–1826
Christopher Daugherty
1760–1812
Martha
1760–1827
James Morrison
1770–1820
Mary
1760–

Benjamin Carter's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Carter (27 Jul 1881–18 Mar 1967) m. Idella Sapp (3 Dec 1874–3 Sep 1948) m. Idella Sapp (3 Dec 1874 (1875 or 78?)–3 Sep 1948)
  1. 1. Gordon (Gilbert) Carter 1902–1956 m. Marie Prewitt 1901–1968
    1. 1. Gordon (V) Carter 1924–
    2. 2. Howard (L) Carter 1925–
    3. 3. Kathleen Carter 1926–1981 m. Preston (Howard Jordan) Sr. 1921–1989
      1. 1. Preston (Howard Jordan) Jr. 1943–2015
  2. 2. William (E) Carter 1904–1974
  3. 3. Earnest (M) Carter 1906–1936
  4. 4. Benjaman (R) Carter 1909–1916
  5. 5. Lilly Carter 1910–1993
  6. 6. Robert (Paul) Carter 1912–1918
  7. 7. Alice (Marie) Carter 1915–1989
  8. 8. Lillie (Louise) Carter 1910–1993

Benjamin Carter's Timeline

6 Records

1881
27 Jul 1881
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Carter in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 19
Benjamin Franklin Carter resided here in Caneyville town, Grayson, Kentucky
Caneyville town, Grayson, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 29
Benjamin Franklin Carter resided here in Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky
Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 39
Benjamin Franklin Carter resided here in Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky
Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 49
Benjamin Franklin Carter resided here in Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky
Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky
1967
18 Mar 1967
Age 86
Death of Benjamin Franklin Carter in Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1881
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 037
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-44-7986; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1952
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_572; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 332
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 747; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 766.0; FHL microfilm: 2340482
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Grayson County, Kentucky; Roll: 1653360; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millwood, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T623_523; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 23.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Caneyville town, Grayson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millwood, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T623_523; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 23.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_572; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 332

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Short Creek, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 747; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 766.0; FHL microfilm: 2340482

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-44-7986; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1952

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Caneyville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 037

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grayson
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Grayson County, Kentucky; Roll: 1653360; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1967
    Event Place: Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-44-7986; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1952
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