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Benjamin Franklin Denney 1871–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 August 1871

Birth Location: Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America

Death Date: 22 January 1953

Death Location: Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Denney

Mother: Charlotte Goss

Spouse(s): Ethel Cox

Children(s): Sherman Denney, Anna Denney, Lonnie Denney, Benjamin Denney, Ruby Denney

In 1871, Benjamin Franklin Denney entered the world in Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America, born to Benjamin Denney And Charlotte Judith Goss. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Denney resided in Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Denney resided in Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA. Benjamin Franklin Denney married Ethel Cox, and had children including Anna Lee Denney, Benjamin Franklin Denney, Betty Ruth Denney, Lonnie Denney, Ruby Louise Denney, Sherman Denney. Benjamin Franklin Denney passed away in 1953 in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Benjamin Franklin Denney entered the world in Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America, born to Benjamin Denney And Charlotte Judith Goss.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Denney resided in Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Denney resided in Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Denney married Ethel Cox, and had children including Anna Lee Denney, Benjamin Franklin Denney, Betty Ruth Denney, Lonnie Denney, Ruby Louise Denney, Sherman Denney.
  • Benjamin Franklin Denney passed away in 1953 in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Denney's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Denney
1871–1953
Birth Place: Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin Denney
1845–1883
Dallas County, Missouri
Charlotte (Judith) Goss
1846–1918
Davidson, North Carolina
Grandparents
Gabriel Denney
1810–1873
Smith, Tennessee, United States
Caroline White
1823–1870
Smith County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Denney
1774–1844
Sarah Winfree
1776–1835
White
1775–1825
Elizabeth White
1776–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Denney
1750–1797
Amelia Clairborne
1760–1832
James Winfree
1751–1822
Elizabeth Jones
1747–1811

Benjamin Denney's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Denney (21 August 1871–22 January 1953) m. Ethel Cox (01 Feb 1913–27 Apr 1994)
  1. 1. Sherman Denney 1930–2011
  2. 2. Anna (Lee) Denney 1928–2004
  3. 3. Lonnie Denney 1939–2006
  4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Denney 1936–2012
  5. 5. Ruby (Louise) Denney 1934–1995

Benjamin Denney's Timeline

6 Records

1871
21 August 1871
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Denney in Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America
Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 9
Benjamin Franklin Denney resided here in Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA
Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Benjamin Franklin Denney resided here in Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA
Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Benjamin Franklin Denney resided here in Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA
Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA
1940
1940
Age 69
Benjamin Franklin Denney resided here in Ava, Douglas, Missouri, USA
Ava, Douglas, Missouri, USA
1953
22 January 1953
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Franklin Denney in Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America
Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 August 1871
    Event Place: Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ava, Douglas, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02103; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 34-1
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri; Roll: 685; Page: 500C; Enumeration District: 028
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1240853
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri; Roll: T624_773; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1374786
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri; Roll: 685; Page: 500C; Enumeration District: 028

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1240853

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Creek, Douglas, Missouri; Roll: T624_773; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1374786

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ava, Douglas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ava, Douglas, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02103; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 34-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rural, Douglas, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ava, Douglas, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02103; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 34-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 January 1953
    Event Place: Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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