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Benjamin Franklin Ellis 1797–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Oct 1797

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 28 Sep 1877

Death Location: Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA

Father: Zachariah Ellis

Mother: Rebecca Hawkins

Spouse(s): Unknown None

Children(s): Alec Ellis, James Ellis, Ike Ellis, William Ellis

In 1797, Benjamin Franklin Ellis entered the world in North Carolina, born to Zachariah Ellis And Rebecca Sullivan Hawkins. In 1840, Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided in District 872, Murray, Georgia, United States. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided in No Twp Listed Ss, Liberty County, TX. Benjamin Franklin Ellis married Unknown, and had children including Alec Ellis, Ike T Ellis, James Ellis, Unknown Ellis, William Smith Ellis. Benjamin Franklin Ellis passed away in 1877 in Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1797, Benjamin Franklin Ellis entered the world in North Carolina, born to Zachariah Ellis And Rebecca Sullivan Hawkins.
  • In 1840, Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided in District 872, Murray, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided in No Twp Listed Ss, Liberty County, TX.
  • Benjamin Franklin Ellis married Unknown, and had children including Alec Ellis, Ike T Ellis, James Ellis, Unknown Ellis, William Smith Ellis.
  • Benjamin Franklin Ellis passed away in 1877 in Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zachariah Ellis
1770–1794
Birth Location: , Warren, North Carolina, USA
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Rebecca Hawkins
1764–1832
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
RH

Spouses(s)

Unknown None
1828–1870
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
U

Children(s)

Alec Ellis
1863–1935
Birth Location: Bell County, Texas, USA
AE
James Ellis
1851–
Birth Location: Tunnel Hill, Murray, Georgia, USA
JE
Ike Ellis
–1928
Birth Location: –
IE
William Ellis
1848–1930
Birth Location: Tunnel Hill, Georgia
WE

Benjamin Ellis's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ellis
1797–1877
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Zachariah Ellis
1770–1794
, Warren, North Carolina, USA
Rebecca (Sullivan) Hawkins
1764–1832
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Ellis
1741–1796
Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
Angelina Hornsby
1750–1779
, Warren, North Carolina, USA
Nathan Hawkins
1722–1802
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Ruth Cole
1724–1798
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
MATTHEW HAWKINS
1668–1705
MARY PARRISH
1676–1705
William Coale
1697–1761
Dinah Hawkins
1703–1747
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Ellis's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Ellis (3 Oct 1797–28 Sep 1877) m. Unknown (13 May 1828–1870)
  1. 1. Alec Ellis 1863–1935
  2. 2. James Ellis 1851–
  3. 3. Ike (T.) Ellis –1928
  4. 4. William (Smith) Ellis 1848–1930 m. Susan (Ettie) Kutch 1859–1937 m. Celita (Tabitha) Corley 1848–1929
    1. 1. Mary (Louise) Ellis 1873–1873
    2. 2. Emaline Ellis 1872–1872
    3. 3. Benjamin (W.) Ellis 1870–1871
    4. 4. William (Oliver) Ellis 1883–1947
    5. 5. Hattie (Corley Etta) Ellis 1879–
    6. 6. Charles (D.) Ellis 1869–1940 m. Ollie Dean 1874–1953
      1. 1. Ernest Ellis 1899–1969
      2. 2. Maude Ellis 1895–
      3. 3. Ollie Ellis 1914–2001
      4. 4. Christine (D) Ellis 1911–1950
      5. 5. James Ellis 1909–
      6. 6. Aleck Ellis 1908–1979
      7. 7. Thomas (Eves) Ellis 1906–1977
      8. 8. Jarrett (L) Ellis 1904–
      9. 9. Nancy (E) Ellis 1900–1988
    7. 7. Frank (P.) Ellis 1867–1936
    8. 8. Susan (Almeta) Ellis 1865–1936 m. James (Malone) Gotcher 1860–1935
      1. 1. James (Earl) Gotcher 1904–1909
      2. 2. William (Newton) Gotcher 1899–1958
      3. 3. Annie (Malone) Gotcher 1890–1972
      4. 4. Jarrette (L.) Gotcher 1888–1971
        1. 1. Jarrette (Malone) Gotcher 1914–1953
    9. 9. Lou (Ella) Ellis 1875–1932 m. Jiles (Alvin) Burnham 1870–1940
      1. 1. Benjamin Burnham 1900–1900
      2. 2. Jesse (Law) Burnham 1898–1982
      3. 3. Myrtle (Etta) Burnham 1895–1987
      4. 4. William (Isaac) Burnham 1896–1992 m. Elsie (Mae) Norris 1905–1992
        1. 1. Doris (Mae) Burnham 1926–1999 m. Robert (August) Schmidt 1928–1981
      5. 5. Jiles (Fisher) Burnham 1906–1997

Benjamin Ellis's Timeline

6 Records

1797
3 Oct 1797
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Ellis in North Carolina
North Carolina
1840
1840
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided here in District 872, Murray, Georgia, United States
District 872, Murray, Georgia, United States
1850
1850
Age 53
Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided here in No Twp Listed Ss, Liberty County, TX
No Twp Listed Ss, Liberty County, TX
1870
27 Aug 1870
Age 73
Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided here in Beat 2, Bell, Texas, United States
Beat 2, Bell, Texas, United States
1877
28 Sep 1877
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Franklin Ellis in , Bell, Texas, USA
, Bell, Texas, USA
1877
28 Sep 1877
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Franklin Ellis in , Bell, Texas, USA
, Bell, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1797
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 5, Bell, Texas; Roll: M593_1575; Page: 113A; Image: 229; Family History Library Film: 553074
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Murray, Georgia; Roll: M432_78; Page: 205; Image: 414.
    [4] Boston Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1943, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: M277_34
    [5] Texas, Find a Grave Index
    [6] BD - Myrlte Etta BurnhamPlace - Marlene Trewin

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 872, Murray, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 872, Murray, Georgia; Roll: 47; Page: 254; Image: 1100; Family History Library Film: 0007045

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: No Twp Listed Ss, Liberty County, TX
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas Census, 1820-90
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Murray, Georgia; Roll: M432_78; Page: 205; Image: 414.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 May 1850
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Boston Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1943, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: M277_34

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1870
    Event Place: Beat 2, Bell, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 2, Bell, Texas; Archive Collection Number: T1134; Roll: 7; Page: 25; Line: 09; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 5, Bell, Texas; Roll: M593_1575; Page: 113A; Image: 229; Family History Library Film: 553074

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: Boston Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1943, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: M277_34

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Belton, Bell, Texas
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 5, Bell, Texas; Roll: M593_1575; Page: 113A; Image: 229; Family History Library Film: 553074

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: Boston Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1943, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: M277_34

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1877
    Event Place: , Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1877
    Event Place: , Bell, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Find a Grave Index
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