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Benjamin Cross 1848–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Dec 1848

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 20 May 1942

Death Location: Los Angeles, California

Father: Philander Cross

Mother: Marilla Davis

Spouse(s): Margarett Cross, Alice Cross

Children(s): Sarah Cross, Newton Cross

The story of Benjamin Cross began in 1848 in Indiana. In 1860, Benjamin Cross resided in Springfield, La Porte, Indiana. In 1900, Benjamin Cross resided in Cool Spring Township, La Porte, Indiana. Benjamin Cross married Alice J Cross, Margarett Cross, and had children including Newton Cross, Sarah Cross. Benjamin Cross passed away in 1942 in Los Angeles, California.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Cross began in 1848 in Indiana.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Cross resided in Springfield, La Porte, Indiana.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Cross resided in Cool Spring Township, La Porte, Indiana.
  • Benjamin Cross married Alice J Cross, Margarett Cross, and had children including Newton Cross, Sarah Cross.
  • Benjamin Cross passed away in 1942 in Los Angeles, California.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Cross's Ancestors

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Benjamin Cross
1848–1942
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Philander Cross
1821–1901
Randolph, Portage, Ohio
Marilla (Ann) Davis
1824–1922
Indiana
Grandparents
Theophilus Cross
1792–1865
Wells, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Elizabeth Rogers
1799–1876
Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Jr.
1741–1812
Hannah Avery
1761–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Sr.
1713–1798
Elizabeth Abbe
1709–1753

Benjamin Cross's Descendants

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Benjamin Cross (22 Dec 1848–20 May 1942) m. Margarett Cross (Jun 1858–) m. Alice (J) Cross (abt 1870–)
  1. 1. Sarah Cross 1892–
  2. 2. Newton Cross 1888–

Benjamin Cross's Timeline

5 Records

1848
22 Dec 1848
Birth of Benjamin Cross in Indiana
Indiana
1860
1860
Age 12
Benjamin Cross resided here in Springfield, La Porte, Indiana
Springfield, La Porte, Indiana
1900
1900
Age 52
Benjamin Cross resided here in Cool Spring Township, La Porte, Indiana
Cool Spring Township, La Porte, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 82
Benjamin Cross resided here in Anaheim, Orange, California
Anaheim, Orange, California
1942
20 May 1942
Age 94
Death of Benjamin Cross in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1848
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Anaheim, Orange, California; Roll: 180; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1477.0.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cool Spring, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Springfield, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: M653_275; Page: 175; Image: 176.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Springfield, La Porte, Indiana
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Springfield, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: M653_275; Page: 175; Image: 176.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cool Spring Township, La Porte, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cool Spring, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Anaheim, Orange, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Anaheim, Orange, California; Roll: 180; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1477.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1942
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: California Death Index

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