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Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry 1879 – 1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1879

Birth Location: Florida, USA

Death Date: 1953

Death Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA

Father: Samuel Curry

Mother: Emma Lowe

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1879, Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry entered the world in Florida, USA, born to Samuel Simon Curry and Emma Lowe. In 1880, Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA. Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry passed away in 1953 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry entered the world in Florida, USA, born to Samuel Simon Curry and Emma Lowe.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA.
  • Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry passed away in 1953 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Curry
1837 – 1915
Birth Location: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
SC
Emma Lowe
1842 – 1929
Birth Location: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
EL

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Curry's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Curry
1879 – 1953
Birth Place: Florida, USA
Parents
Samuel Simon Curry
1837 – 1915
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Emma Lowe
1842 – 1929
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Grandparents
Benjamin Curry
1799 – 1865
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Martha Albury
1801 – 1872
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Gideon (J) Lowe
1816 – 1894
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Mary (Fletcher) Curry
1820 – 1905
Bahamas
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Curry
1769 – 1829
Mary Burns
1773 – 1825
John Lowe
1780 – 1858
Mary Curry
1790 – 1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Curry
1737 – 1800
Rachel Weatherford
1740 – 1791
Burns
1750 – 1830
Gideon Lowe
1750 – 1833
Nancy Saunders
1758 – 1833

Benjamin Curry's Timeline

13 Records

1879
19 Jun 1879
Birth of Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1879
Abt. 1879
Birth of Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry in Florida, USA
Florida, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided here in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
1885
1885
Age 6
Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida
Key West, Monroe, Florida
1900
1900
Age 21
Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided here in Key West City, Monroe, Florida, USA
Key West City, Monroe, Florida, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided here in Key West Ward 2, Monroe, Florida
Key West Ward 2, Monroe, Florida
1918
1918
Age 39
Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided here in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 39
Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided here in 509 South Street, Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
509 South Street, Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided here in Key West Ward 6, Monroe, Florida
Key West Ward 6, Monroe, Florida
1935
1935
Age 56
Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry resided here in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1953
1953
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1954
1954
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Willis "Willis Ben" Curry in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1879
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] Florida State Census, 1867-1945
    [3] WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Key West Ward 6, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T625_225; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: .
    [5] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Monroe County, Florida; Roll: 1556876; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 131; Family History Film: 1254131; Page: 227C; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 0094.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Key West Ward 2, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T624_165; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 799.
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1879
    Event Place: Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Key West Ward 6, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T625_225; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: .
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 131; Family History Film: 1254131; Page: 227C; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 0094.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 131; Family History Film: 1254131; Page: 227C; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 0094.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 131; Family History Film: 1254131; Page: 227C; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 0094.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida
    Record Source: Florida State Census, 1867-1945

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Key West City, Monroe, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Key West Ward 2, Monroe, Florida
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Key West Ward 2, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T624_165; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 799.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: 509 South Street, Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Monroe County, Florida; Roll: 1556876; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Key West Ward 6, Monroe, Florida
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Key West Ward 6, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T625_225; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Florida State Census, 1867-1945

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
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