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Benjamin Franklin Elder 1886–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 December 1886

Birth Location: Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America

Death Date: 17 March 1962

Death Location: Farmersville, Collin County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Andrew Elder

Mother: Sarah Henthorn

Spouse(s): Lydia Compton

Children(s): Richard Elder, Ruthie Elder, Luther Elder, Tom Elder, Lee Elder, Oresa Elder

In 1886, Benjamin Franklin Elder entered the world in Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to Andrew James Elder And Sarah Elizabeth Henthorn. In 1935, Benjamin Franklin Elder resided in Sp, Hunt, Texas. In 1940, Benjamin Franklin Elder resided in J-p-5, Hunt, Texas, USA. Benjamin Franklin Elder married Lydia M Compton, and had children including Edna Hazel Elder Ratliff, Lee Ollie Elder, Lonie F Elder, Luther B Elder, Oresa D Elder, Richard Gorden Elder, Ruthie M Elder, Tom Bluford Elder. Benjamin Franklin Elder passed away in 1962 in Farmersville, Collin County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Benjamin Franklin Elder entered the world in Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to Andrew James Elder And Sarah Elizabeth Henthorn.
  • In 1935, Benjamin Franklin Elder resided in Sp, Hunt, Texas.
  • In 1940, Benjamin Franklin Elder resided in J-p-5, Hunt, Texas, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Elder married Lydia M Compton, and had children including Edna Hazel Elder Ratliff, Lee Ollie Elder, Lonie F Elder, Luther B Elder, Oresa D Elder, Richard Gorden Elder, Ruthie M Elder, Tom Bluford Elder.
  • Benjamin Franklin Elder passed away in 1962 in Farmersville, Collin County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Elder's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Elder
1886–1962
Birth Place: Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
Andrew James Elder
1850–1912
Sarah (Elizabeth) Henthorn
1855–1908
Grandparents
William (S) Elder
1825–
Mary (Catherine) Sweem
1822–1857
Washington Henthorn
1835–1880
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
William Elder
1782–1851
Jane StephensonStevenson/
1785–1829
John **
1780–1873
Elizabeth **
1795–1840
Stephen Henthorn
1812–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Elder
1750–
Mary Carson
1757–1824
Cornelius **
1761–1847
Amanda Unknown**
1770–1799
Andrew **
1766–1836
Catherine **
1770–1836
James Henthorn
1775–1859

Benjamin Elder's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Elder (12 December 1886–17 March 1962) m. Lydia (M) Compton (27 December 1893–October 1973)
  1. 1. Richard (Gorden) Elder 1930–1989
  2. 2. Ruthie (M) Elder 1926–
  3. 3. Luther (B) Elder 1923–
  4. 4. Tom (Bluford) Elder 1919–1966
  5. 5. Lee (Ollie) Elder 1914–1999 m. Veneta (Birtie) Parr 1918–2005
    1. 1. Charles (Thurman) Elder 1939–1999
    2. 2. Ina Locke 1940–2011
  6. 6. Oresa (D) Elder 1915–1994

Benjamin Elder's Timeline

4 Records

1886
12 December 1886
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Elder in Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America
Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 49
Benjamin Franklin Elder resided here in Sp, Hunt, Texas
Sp, Hunt, Texas
1940
1940
Age 54
Benjamin Franklin Elder resided here in J-p-5, Hunt, Texas, USA
J-p-5, Hunt, Texas, USA
1962
17 March 1962
Age 76
Death of Benjamin Franklin Elder in Farmersville, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
Farmersville, Collin County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 December 1886
    Event Place: Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hunt, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04072; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-28

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Hunt, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hunt, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04072; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-28

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J-p-5, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hunt, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04072; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-28

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 March 1962
    Event Place: Farmersville, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Farmersville, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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