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Benjamin Arnold Dougherty 1888–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1888

Birth Location: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 21 Mar 1954

Death Location: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA

Father: John Dougherty

Mother: Sarah Densmore

Spouse(s): Blenda Henrikson

Children(s): Lois Dougherty, Lloyd Dougherty, Pauline Dougherty, Carol Dougherty, Ione Dougherty, Theda Dougherty, Norma Dougherty, Dennis Dougherty, Ruby Dougherty

In 1888, Benjamin Arnold Dougherty entered the world in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA, born to John Benjamin Dougherty And Sarah M Densmore. In 1917, Benjamin Arnold Dougherty resided in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA. In 1920, Benjamin Arnold Dougherty resided in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA. Benjamin Arnold Dougherty married Blenda Carolina Henrikson, and had children including Carol Lillian Dougherty, Dennis Benjamin Dougherty, Ione Ida Dougherty, Lloyd Earl Dougherty, Lois Eleanor Dougherty, Norma Emma Dougherty, Pauline Marguerite Dougherty, Ruby Cleo Dougherty, Theda Jane Dougherty. Benjamin Arnold Dougherty passed away in 1954 in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Benjamin Arnold Dougherty entered the world in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA, born to John Benjamin Dougherty And Sarah M Densmore.
  • In 1917, Benjamin Arnold Dougherty resided in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1920, Benjamin Arnold Dougherty resided in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA.
  • Benjamin Arnold Dougherty married Blenda Carolina Henrikson, and had children including Carol Lillian Dougherty, Dennis Benjamin Dougherty, Ione Ida Dougherty, Lloyd Earl Dougherty, Lois Eleanor Dougherty, Norma Emma Dougherty, Pauline Marguerite Dougherty, Ruby Cleo Dougherty, Theda Jane Dougherty.
  • Benjamin Arnold Dougherty passed away in 1954 in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Dougherty's Ancestors

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Benjamin Dougherty
1888–1954
Birth Place: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Parents
John Benjamin Dougherty
1858–1938
Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Sarah (M) Densmore
1862–1906
Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
John (Thomas) Dougherty
1836–1925
New Brunswick, Canada
Margaret (Sarah) Dyer
1835–1913
Blissfield, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada
Great-Grandparents
John Dyer
1804–1856
Jane Mitchell
1814–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1779–1857
Susannah Sutter
1787–1879

Benjamin Dougherty's Descendants

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Benjamin (Arnold) Dougherty (1 Aug 1888–21 Mar 1954) m. Blenda (Carolina) Henrikson (2 Aug 1891–12 May 1984)
  1. 1. Lois (Eleanor) Dougherty 1913–2012
  2. 2. Lloyd (Earl) Dougherty 1915–1993
  3. 3. Pauline (Marguerite) Dougherty 1917–2013
  4. 4. Carol (Lillian) Dougherty 1919–1968
  5. 5. Ione (Ida) Dougherty 1921–2015 m. Douglas (John) Dumas 1918–1981
    1. 1. Beverly (Jane) Dumas 1946–2018
  6. 6. Theda (Jane) Dougherty 1923–2019 m. Donald (Chester) Robinson 1912–1971 m. Edwin (Merle Truman) Lande 1935–2014 m. Floyd (Kermit) Gerdin 1910–1990
  7. 7. Norma (Emma) Dougherty 1925–2013
  8. 8. Dennis (Benjamin) Dougherty 1927–1944
  9. 9. Ruby (Cleo) Dougherty 1929–1982 m. Joel (Irskin Martin) Jr 1935–1992 m. William (John) Wills 1928–1999

Benjamin Dougherty's Timeline

7 Records

1888
1 Aug 1888
Birth of Benjamin Arnold Dougherty in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Benjamin Arnold Dougherty resided here in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Benjamin Arnold Dougherty resided here in Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Benjamin Arnold Dougherty resided here in Bethel, Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Bethel, Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Benjamin Arnold Dougherty resided here in Ham Lake, Anoka, Minnesota
Ham Lake, Anoka, Minnesota
1940
1940
Age 52
Benjamin Arnold Dougherty resided here in Ham Lake Township, Ham Lake, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Ham Lake Township, Ham Lake, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
1954
21 Mar 1954
Age 66
Death of Benjamin Arnold Dougherty in Ham Lake Township, Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
Ham Lake Township, Anoka County, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1888
    Event Place: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Anoka County

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota; Roll: T625_822; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bethel, Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340813

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ham Lake, Anoka, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ham Lake, Anoka, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01904; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 2-20

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ham Lake Township, Ham Lake, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ham Lake, Anoka, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01904; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 2-20

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ham Lake, Minnesota, 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 (Fourth Registration) For the State of Minnesota; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 509

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1954
    Event Place: Ham Lake Township, Anoka County, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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