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Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney 1887–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jan 1887

Birth Location: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 1962

Death Location: Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: George Courtney

Mother: Rebecca Kerns

Spouse(s): Vilena Moorehead

Children(s): Goldie Courtney, Ethel Courtney, Anna Courtney, Jess Courtney, Ruth Courtney, George Courtney, Clarence Courtney, Edna Courtney, Floyd Courtney

In 1887, Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney entered the world in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA, born to George David Courtney And Rebecca Ann Kerns. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney resided in Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA. Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney married Vilena Lena Moorehead, and had children including Anna Alberta Courtney, Clarence Edward Courtney, Edna May Courtney, Ethel Marie Courtney, Floyd David Courtney, George Albert Courtney, Goldie Leota Courtney, Helen Jo Courtney, Jess Frank Courtney, Ruth Mable Courtney. Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney passed away in 1962 in Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney entered the world in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA, born to George David Courtney And Rebecca Ann Kerns.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney resided in Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney married Vilena Lena Moorehead, and had children including Anna Alberta Courtney, Clarence Edward Courtney, Edna May Courtney, Ethel Marie Courtney, Floyd David Courtney, George Albert Courtney, Goldie Leota Courtney, Helen Jo Courtney, Jess Frank Courtney, Ruth Mable Courtney.
  • Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney passed away in 1962 in Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Courtney
1861–1935
Birth Location: Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America
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Rebecca Kerns
1865–1944
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Missouri, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Vilena Moorehead
1895–1976
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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Children(s)

Goldie Courtney
1911–2010
Birth Location: Berlin, OK, Berlin, Oklahoma
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Ethel Courtney
1912–2006
Birth Location: Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA
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Anna Courtney
1914–2003
Birth Location: Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA
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Jess Courtney
1915–1973
Birth Location: Oklahoma
JC
Ruth Courtney
1918–1973
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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George Courtney
1925–1925
Birth Location: Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Clarence Courtney
1920–1992
Birth Location: Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Edna Courtney
1939–1939
Birth Location: United States of America
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Floyd Courtney
1927–2020
Birth Location: Doxey, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Benjamin Courtney's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Courtney
1887–1962
Birth Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
Parents
George David Courtney
1861–1935
Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America
Rebecca (Ann) Kerns
1865–1944
DeKalb County, Missouri, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas (J) Courtney
1832–1911
Maryland, United States of America
Amanda (Male Vinum) Johnson
1835–1903
Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Lt Courtney
1792–1850
Harriet Arnold
1794–1865
David (Yanson)
1790–1868
Susannah Kettering
1796–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Arnold
1772–1825
Susan Stewart
1775–
Johann Kettering
1782–1830
Susanna Etter
1752–1764

Benjamin Courtney's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin “Frank”) Courtney (6 Jan 1887–1962) m. Vilena (“Lena”) Moorehead (28 Feb 1895–May 1976)
  1. 1. Goldie (Leota) Courtney 1911–2010 m. Frank (Melburn “Dick”) Fairless 1909–1977
    1. 1. Charles (Franklin “Chuck” Fairless) II 1944–1975
  2. 2. Ethel (Marie) Courtney 1912–2006 m. Lody (Virgil) Allison 1903–1977
  3. 3. Anna (Alberta) Courtney 1914–2003 m. Jack (Clinton) Kelly 1916–1995
    1. 1. Ruby (A) Kelly 1933–2021 m. Medford (Doyal) Rice 1927–2001 m. Charles (Edward Ashe) Darnell 1933–2001
      1. 1. Doyal (Clinton) Rice 1951–2022
    2. 2. Baby Kelley 1940–1940
  4. 4. Jess (Frank) Courtney 1915–1973 m. Goldia (Margaret) Borchert 1920–2005
    1. 1. Glen (Jess) Courtney 1948–2022
    2. 2. George (L) Courtney 1949– m. Rozella (Geraldine) Harris 1949–2003
  5. 5. Ruth (Mable) Courtney 1918–1973 m. Vernon (Albert) Marshall 1907–1985
    1. 1. Ronnie (Robert “Bob”) Marshall 1938–2022
    2. 2. Frank (Albert) Marshall 1936–2020
    3. 3. Doris (Fern) Marshall 1935–2018 m. Jack (Fenton) Lowrance 1935–1999
    4. 4. Tommy (Ray) Marshall 1945–2009 m. Donna (Lynne) Fleming 1947–1998
  6. 6. George (Albert) Courtney 1925–1925
  7. 7. Clarence (Edward) Courtney 1920–1992 m. Dormalee (J) Schoonover 1921–2007
    1. 1. Linda (Joy) Courtney 1941–1980 m. Lawrence (Michael) Kennedy 1929–1982
  8. 8. Edna (May) Courtney 1939–1939
  9. 9. Floyd (David) Courtney 1927–2020 m. Neita (Mae) Craig 1930–2020

Benjamin Courtney's Timeline

10 Records

1887
6 Jan 1887
Birth of Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1910
9 Jun 1910
Age 23
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney was married In El R. no
El R. no
1910
1910
Age 23
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney resided here in Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA
Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney resided here in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, USA
Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney resided here in West Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA
West Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney resided here in Sayre, Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
Sayre, Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney resided here in Rural, Beckham, Oklahoma
Rural, Beckham, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 53
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney resided here in Elk Township, Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
Elk Township, Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney resided here in Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
1962
1962
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Courtney in Oklahoma, United States of America
Oklahoma, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1887
    Event Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    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 (4th Registration) For the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03276; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 5-11
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1476; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 148
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2341627
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Roger Mills County
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1272; Page: 15b; Enumeration District: 0234; FHL microfilm: 1375285
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sayre Sun; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1962; Publication Place: Sayre, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.57465,0.7284156,0.8918094&xid=3355
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: 1441; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 5-32

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1910
    Event Place: El R. no
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1272; Page: 15b; Enumeration District: 0234; FHL microfilm: 1375285

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

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Berlin, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1476; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 148

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sayre, Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2341627

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Beckham, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03276; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 5-11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Elk Township, Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03276; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 5-11

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: 1441; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 5-32

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Berlin
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sayre, Oklahoma, 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 (4th Registration) For the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sayre Sun; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1962; Publication Place: Sayre, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.57465,0.7284156,0.8918094&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1962
    Event Place: Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sayre Sun; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1962; Publication Place: Sayre, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.57465,0.7284156,0.8918094&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sayre Sun; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1962; Publication Place: Sayre, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.57465,0.7284156,0.8918094&xid=3355
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