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Benjamin Fugate Clemons 1835–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 April 1835

Birth Location: Troublesome Creek, Perry, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 29 November 1929

Death Location: Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Jr

Mother: Mary Fugate

Spouse(s): Rebecca Jones, Fanny Back

Children(s): Benjamin Clemons, Columbus Clemons, Ellen Clemons, Sarah Clemons, Solomon Clemons, Sarah Clemons, James Clemons, James Clemons, Susan Clemons, James CLEMONS, Wiley Clemons

In 1835, Benjamin Fugate Clemons entered the world in Troublesome Creek, Perry, Kentucky, USA, born to Benjamin Clemons Jr And Mary Polly Fugate. In 1870, Benjamin Fugate Clemons resided in Precinct 5, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin Fugate Clemons married Fanny Evaline Back, Rebecca Jones, and had children including Benjamin Clemons, Columbus Clemons, Ellen America Clemons, James Clemons, Sarah J Clemons, Sarah Jane Clemons, Solomon Clemons, Susan Clemons, Wiley Clemons. Benjamin Fugate Clemons passed away in 1929 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1835, Benjamin Fugate Clemons entered the world in Troublesome Creek, Perry, Kentucky, USA, born to Benjamin Clemons Jr And Mary Polly Fugate.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Fugate Clemons resided in Precinct 5, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin Fugate Clemons married Fanny Evaline Back, Rebecca Jones, and had children including Benjamin Clemons, Columbus Clemons, Ellen America Clemons, James Clemons, Sarah J Clemons, Sarah Jane Clemons, Solomon Clemons, Susan Clemons, Wiley Clemons.
  • Benjamin Fugate Clemons passed away in 1929 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Jr
1792–1862
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
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Mary Fugate
1813–1887
Birth Location: Montgomery, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Jones
1843–1876
Birth Location: Breathitt County, Kentucky
RJ
Fanny Back
1859–1911
Birth Location: Breathitt County, Kentucky
FB

Children(s)

Benjamin Clemons
1873–1942
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Columbus Clemons
1872–1936
Birth Location: Kentucky
CC
Ellen Clemons
1866–1950
Birth Location: Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
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Sarah Clemons
1866–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SC
Solomon Clemons
1871–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SC
Sarah Clemons
1866–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SC
James Clemons
1861–
Birth Location: –
JC
James Clemons
1861–
Birth Location: –
JC
Susan Clemons
1863–
Birth Location: Breathitt County, Kentucky
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James CLEMONS
1858–1931
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Wiley Clemons
1863–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
WC

Benjamin Clemons's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Clemons
1835–1929
Birth Place: Troublesome Creek, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Benjamin Clemons Jr
1792–1862
Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (Polly) Fugate
1813–1887
Montgomery, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
William (F.) Clement
1760–1847
Pittsylvania Co, Virgina, America
Rebecca Flemming
1760–1839
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Francis Clement
1720–1764
Elizabeth Cox
–1774
Mary Pittinger
1744–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Clement
1670–1760
Anne Taylor
1684–1760
Judith Woodson*
1706–1774

Benjamin Clemons's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Fugate) Clemons (5 April 1835–29 November 1929) m. Rebecca Jones (11 June 1843–15 Apr 1876) m. Fanny (Evaline) Back (22 Nov 1859–02 Aug 1911)
  1. 1. Benjamin Clemons 1873–1942 m. Minervia (J) Noble 1878–1938
    1. 1. Robert (E. Lee) Clemons 1919–1983
    2. 2. Ellen Clemons 1894–1968 m. Jack Clemens 1893–1928 m. Edward Bennett 1894–1965
      1. 1. Myrtle (C) Gies 1914–1973 m. John (Albert) Gies 1915–1999 m. James (Lee “Melvin”) DEWOODY 1909–1987
        1. 1. Clifford (L) Dewoody 1931–1973 m. Elinor Iverson 1931– m. Juanice McBride 1936–1973
      2. 2. Lucile Clemens 1918– m. John (H) Schaffer 1904–
      3. 3. Ethel (C.) Braze 1917–1997 m. Henry Braze 1906– m. Harry Braze 1918–
      4. 4. Stella (M) Clemons 1920–2000 m. Jack (D) Coleman 1917–
    3. 3. Mattie Clemons 1896–1944 m. Henry Grove 1896–1958 m. Jack Scroggins 1894–
    4. 4. Henry (C) Clemons 1899–1968 m. Rose (L) Clemens 1902–
      1. 1. Gloria (M) Clemens 1926–
      2. 2. Ruby (L) Clemens 1924–
    5. 5. Roy Clemons 1901–1952
    6. 6. Jessie Clemons 1904–
    7. 7. Bennie Clemons 1886–1962 m. Martha Fugate 1887–
      1. 1. Evalena Clemons 1909–
      2. 2. Henry (Noble) Clemons 1915–2004 m. Lola (M.) GAYHART 1933–1960
      3. 3. Ora Clemons 1920–1978
    8. 8. Meda Clemons 1913–1984
    9. 9. Mallie (Mae) Clemons 1914–1979
    10. 10. Edith Clemons 1906–1982
    11. 11. Ruth (Jean) Clemons 1912–1961
    12. 12. Robert (E. Lee) Clemons 1920–1983
    13. 13. Molly Clemons 1916–
    14. 14. Clarinda Clembs 1900–
    15. 15. Bertha Clemons 1900–1997
    16. 16. Eda Clemons 1906–1984
    17. 17. Dessie Clemons 1904–
    18. 18. Roy Clemons 1902–1952
    19. 19. Ruth (Jean) Clemons 1912–1961
    20. 20. Mollie Clemons 1916–1979
    21. 21. Edith Clemons 1906–1982
    22. 22. Jessie Clemons 1905–
    23. 23. Robert Clemons 1920–
    24. 24. Meda Clemons 1914–1984
    25. 25. Joel Clemens 1921–
    26. 26. Joseph Clemons 1921–1993
    27. 27. Odessa Clemons 1904–1976
    28. 28. Dora (Vicie) Clemons 1904–
  2. 2. Columbus Clemons 1872–1936 m. Maranda (Mary) Carpenter 1877–1961 m. Miranda Clemons 1879–1961
    1. 1. Earl (Dewey) Clemons 1914–1938
    2. 2. Aaron (Lee Snook) Clemons 1918–1975
    3. 3. Elvina (Vina) Clemons 1911–1994
    4. 4. Arthur (D.) Clemons 1895–1952
    5. 5. Mallie (Gay) Clemons 1902–1966
    6. 6. Florida (R Happy) Clemons 1904–1966
    7. 7. Bryan (Amos Moose) Clemons 1908–1987
    8. 8. Italy (Mae) Clemons 1899–1992
    9. 9. Aaron (Lee) Clemons 1918–1975 m. Bonnie (Vernette) Clemons 1923–2002
    10. 10. Mallie (Gay) Clouse 1902–1966
    11. 11. Florida ((Happy)) Nation 1904–1996
    12. 12. Arthur (D.) Clemons 1895–1952
    13. 13. Italy (M) Dooley 1899–1992 m. John Dooley 1895–1969
      1. 1. Ona (Marie) Dooley 1922–
    14. 14. Earl (D.) Clemons 1915–1939
    15. 15. Vinie Clemmons 1912–
    16. 16. Bryan (A) Clemmons 1909–
    17. 17. Florida Clemmons 1905–
    18. 18. Earl (D.) Clemons 1915–1939
    19. 19. Elvina Clemmons 1912–
    20. 20. Aaron (L) Clemmons 1918–1975
    21. 21. Florida Clemons 1905–
    22. 22. Vinie Clemmons 1912–
    23. 23. Bryan (A) Clemmons 1909–
    24. 24. Mallie Clemmons 1902–
    25. 25. Arthur (D.) Clemons 1895–1952
    26. 26. Italy Clemmons 1900–
    27. 27. Mallie (Gay) Clouse 1902–1966
    28. 28. Florida ((Happy)) Nation 1904–1996
    29. 29. Italy (M) Dooley 1899–1992 m. John (Leonard) Dooley 1895–1969
    30. 30. Mallie (Gay) Clouse 1902–1966
    31. 31. Florida ((Happy)) Nation 1904–1996
    32. 32. Italy (M) Dooley 1899–1992
    33. 33. Itlaly Clemons 1899–
    34. 34. Mallie Clemons 1902–
  3. 3. Ellen (America) Clemons 1866–1950 m. Thomas Combs 1864–1911
    1. 1. James (Goodloe) Combs 1891–1968
    2. 2. Maude (Belle) Combs 1888–1968
    3. 3. Samuel (Maywood) Combs 1894–1974
    4. 4. Gertrude Combs 1899–1979
    5. 5. Margaret (Emma) Combs 1897–1976
    6. 6. Edward (Brach) Combs 1902–
    7. 7. Kandy Combs 1890–
    8. 8. Jesse Combs 1899–
  4. 4. Sarah (J) Clemons 1866–
  5. 5. Solomon Clemons 1871–
  6. 6. Sarah (Jane) Clemons 1866–
  7. 7. James Clemons 1861–
  8. 8. James Clemons 1861–
  9. 9. Susan Clemons 1863–
  10. 10. James CLEMONS 1858–1931 m. Christie Whitaker 1863– m. Christie Frazier 1860–1951 m. Isabella Combs 1871–
    1. 1. Elijah Clemons 1878–1952 m. Carrie Clemons 1885–
      1. 1. Mervin Clemons 1917–
      2. 2. Luvena Clemons 1920–
      3. 3. Elmer Clemons 1910–
      4. 4. Viva Clemons 1911–
      5. 5. Elsie (M) Clemons 1926–
      6. 6. Elnora Clemons 1922–
    2. 2. Elisha Clemons 1882–1962
    3. 3. Jorden Clemons 1895–1922
    4. 4. Kelley Clemons 1897–1966
    5. 5. Armine Napier 1894–1981
    6. 6. Elijah Clemons 1878–1952
    7. 7. Rosa Clemons 1886–1946
    8. 8. London Clemons 1895–1972
    9. 9. Mayhue Clemons 1904–1963
    10. 10. Jacob Clemons 1884–1959
    11. 11. Charlie Clemons 1892–1973
  11. 11. Wiley Clemons 1863– m. Martha (Jane) Whitely 1871– m. Emiline Noble 1871–
    1. 1. Nellie Clemons 1891–1948
    2. 2. Nellie Combs 1891–1948
    3. 3. Nellie Clemons 1891–
    4. 4. Harlan Clemons 1893–
    5. 5. Nellie Combs 1891–1948

Benjamin Clemons's Timeline

3 Records

1835
5 April 1835
Birth of Benjamin Fugate Clemons in Troublesome Creek, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Troublesome Creek, Perry, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 35
Benjamin Fugate Clemons resided here in Precinct 5, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 5, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1929
29 November 1929
Age 94
Death of Benjamin Fugate Clemons in Press, Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
Press, Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 April 1835
    Event Place: Troublesome Creek, Perry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 428A; Family History Library Film: 545948
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 428A; Family History Library Film: 545948

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 November 1929
    Event Place: Press, Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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