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Benjamin Childs 1833–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jul 1833

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 12 Jan 1904

Death Location: Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia, USA

Father: cephas Childs

Mother: Ann Clagett

Spouse(s): Kathryn Tusing

Children(s): James Childs, Amanda CHILDS, Alfred Childs, Sadie Childs, Norman Childs, Mary Childs, Barbara Childs, Samuel Childs, Jacob Childs

The story of Benjamin Childs began in 1833 in Maryland. Benjamin Childs married Kathryn Tusing, and had children including Alfred F Childs, Amanda Jane Childs, Barbara Childs, Jacob W Childs, James William Childs, Mary Childs, Norman C Childs, Sadie Childs, Samuel David Childs. Benjamin Childs passed away in 1904 in Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Childs began in 1833 in Maryland.
  • Benjamin Childs married Kathryn Tusing, and had children including Alfred F Childs, Amanda Jane Childs, Barbara Childs, Jacob W Childs, James William Childs, Mary Childs, Norman C Childs, Sadie Childs, Samuel David Childs.
  • Benjamin Childs passed away in 1904 in Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

cephas Childs
1783–1870
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
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Ann Clagett
1791–1860
Birth Location: age 68 on census 18 Jun 1860, VA
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Spouses(s)

Kathryn Tusing
1847–1927
Birth Location: Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
KT

Children(s)

James Childs
1872–1950
Birth Location: Hardy County, West Virginia, USA
JC
Amanda CHILDS
1882–1911
Birth Location: Hardy County, West Virginia, USA
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Alfred Childs
1888–1959
Birth Location: Virginia
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Sadie Childs
1897–1941
Birth Location: Virginia
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Norman Childs
1879–1897
Birth Location: West Virginia
NC
Mary Childs
1871–1970
Birth Location: West Virginia
MC
Barbara Childs
1876–1945
Birth Location: Virginia
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Samuel Childs
1885–1953
Birth Location: Virginia
SC
Jacob Childs
1885–1973
Birth Location: Virginia
JC

Benjamin Childs's Ancestors

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Benjamin Childs
1833–1904
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
cephas Childs
1783–1870
Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
Ann Clagett
1791–1860
age 68 on census 18 Jun 1860, VA
Grandparents
Henry Childs
1721–1772
Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Jemima Childs
1733–1785
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Josiah ((Joseph) White) Clagett
1766–1806
Prince George County, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Norton
1754–1809
Great-Grandparents
John Norton
–1805
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Childs's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Childs (24 Jul 1833–12 Jan 1904) m. Kathryn Tusing (30 Sep 1847–28 Jan 1927)
  1. 1. James (William) Childs 1872–1950 m. Hattie (B.) Tumblin 1876–1965
    1. 1. Catherine (Georgia) Childs 1903–1997 m. Chauncey (P) Goodman 1903–1930
      1. 1. Katherine (Maybelle) Goodman 1924–2013 m. Robert (Baxter) Jr. 1921–1997
        1. 1. Robert (III) baxter 1944–2003
      2. 2. Kenneth (C) Goodman 1936–2023
      3. 3. G. (Louise) Aversa 1931–2012
      4. 4. James (Perry) Goodman 1923–2003 m. Margaret (Virginia) Wheat 1923–
    2. 2. Theadore (R Childs) Sr 1901–1978 m. Alice (Gertrude) Childs 1903–1981
      1. 1. Charles (William) Childs 1933–2012
      2. 2. Alice (V.) Carnell 1923–2009
      3. 3. Sadie (Ruth) Roland 1928–2012
      4. 4. Alida (C) Childs 1925–1983
    3. 3. Icy (Belle) Childs 1905–1982
    4. 4. James (Warden) Childs 1907–1939
    5. 5. Benjamin (Harris) Childs 1909–1968
    6. 6. Hilda (Virginia) Childs 1911–1988
    7. 7. Clyde (Marshall Childs) Sr. 1913–1986
    8. 8. Mary (Osborne) Childs 1914–2001
    9. 9. Flora (Virginia) Childs 1917–2010 m. Clarence (G. Heathcote) Sr 1912–1981
  2. 2. Amanda (Jane) CHILDS 1882–1911
  3. 3. Alfred (F) Childs 1888–1959 m. Grace (A.) Chapman 1888–
  4. 4. Sadie Childs 1897–1941 m. Samuel (Talmadge Shenk) (Shank) 1887–1964
  5. 5. Norman (C.) Childs 1879–1897
  6. 6. Mary Childs 1871–1970
  7. 7. Barbara Childs 1876–1945
  8. 8. Samuel (David) Childs 1885–1953
  9. 9. Jacob (W) Childs 1885–1973

Benjamin Childs's Timeline

12 Records

1833
24 Jul 1833
Birth of Benjamin Childs in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, United States
Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, United States
1833
24 Jul 1833
Birth of Benjamin Childs in Virginia
Virginia
1833
24 Jul 1833
Birth of Benjamin Childs in Maryland
Maryland
1850
1850
Age 17
Benjamin Childs resided here in District 23, Hardy, Virginia, USA
District 23, Hardy, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
Benjamin Childs resided here in District 1, Hardy, Virginia
District 1, Hardy, Virginia
1863
1 July 1863
Age 30
Benjamin Childs resided here in Elec Dist, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Elec Dist, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
1870
1870
Age 37
Benjamin Childs resided here in Capon, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
Capon, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
Benjamin Childs resided here in Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 67
Benjamin Childs resided here in Battletown, Clarke, Virginia, USA
Battletown, Clarke, Virginia, USA
1904
12 Jan 1904
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Childs in Berryville, Clarke, Virginia, United States
Berryville, Clarke, Virginia, United States
1904
12 Jan 1904
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Childs in Jefferson County W VA
Jefferson County W VA
1905
1 Feb 1905
Age 72
Benjamin Childs resided here in Clarke, Virginia
Clarke, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1833
    Event Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Capon, Hardy, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1688; Page: 1A; Image: 86849; Family History Library Film: 553187
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Battletown, Clarke, Virginia; Roll: 1704; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1241704
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Hardy, Virginia; Roll: M653_1351; Page: 545; Family History Library Film: 805351
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1833
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia; Roll: 1403; Family History Film: 1255403; Page: 95A; Enumeration District: 037
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Battletown, Clarke, Virginia; Roll: 1704; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1241704
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 23, Hardy, Virginia; Roll: M432_950; Page: 35B; Image: 76
    [4] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1833
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 23, Hardy, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 23, Hardy, Virginia; Roll: M432_950; Page: 35B; Image: 76

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Hardy, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Hardy, Virginia; Roll: M653_1351; Page: 545; Family History Library Film: 805351

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Elec Dist, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Capon, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Capon, Hardy, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1688; Page: 1A; Image: 86849; Family History Library Film: 553187

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lost River, Hardy, West Virginia; Roll: 1403; Family History Film: 1255403; Page: 95A; Enumeration District: 037

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Battletown, Clarke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Battletown, Clarke, Virginia; Roll: 1704; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1241704

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1905
    Event Place: Clarke, Virginia
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-2_085; Roll #: 85; Roll Description: Chesterfield County (surnames J - W) to Clarke County

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1904
    Event Place: Berryville, Clarke, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1904
    Event Place: Jefferson County W VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-2_085; Roll #: 85; Roll Description: Chesterfield County (surnames J - W) to Clarke County
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012
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