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Benjamin Ellis 1830–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1830

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 17 January 1923

Death Location: Rock, Pope County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Robert Ellis

Mother: Jane Ellis

Spouse(s): Mary Ellis

Children(s): Adina Ellis, Ellen Ellis, Thomas Ellis, John Ellis, India Austin, Mack Ellis, Caroline Ellis

The story of Benjamin Ellis began in 1830 in Alabama. In 1850, Benjamin Ellis resided in Veasey, Drew, Arkansas, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Ellis resided in Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, USA. Benjamin Ellis married Mary A Ellis, and had children including Adina Ellis, Caroline Ellis, Ellen Ellis, India Austin, John William Ellis, Mack Ellis, Thomas J Ellis. Benjamin Ellis passed away in 1923 in Rock, Pope County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Ellis began in 1830 in Alabama.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Ellis resided in Veasey, Drew, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Ellis resided in Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, USA.
  • Benjamin Ellis married Mary A Ellis, and had children including Adina Ellis, Caroline Ellis, Ellen Ellis, India Austin, John William Ellis, Mack Ellis, Thomas J Ellis.
  • Benjamin Ellis passed away in 1923 in Rock, Pope County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Ellis's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ellis
1830–1923
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Robert Ellis
1806–1880
Mississippi, USA
Jane Ellis
1811–1875
Grandparents
Benjamin Ellis
1767–1807
Northampton Co., NC
Elizabeth Sumner
1771–1853
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Ellis's Descendants

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Benjamin Ellis (abt 1830–17 January 1923) m. Mary (A.) Ellis (Abt 1842–24 November 1897)
  1. 1. Adina Ellis 1871–
  2. 2. Ellen Ellis 1875–
  3. 3. Thomas (J.) Ellis 1878–1944 m. Minnie A 1881–1949
    1. 1. Mary Ellis 1909–
    2. 2. Edith Ellis 1903–
  4. 4. John (William) Ellis 1861–1933
  5. 5. India Austin 1865–1915
  6. 6. Mack Ellis 1870–1946
  7. 7. Caroline Ellis 1866–

Benjamin Ellis's Timeline

6 Records

1830
abt 1830
Birth of Benjamin Ellis in Alabama
Alabama
1850
1850
Age 20
Benjamin Ellis resided here in Veasey, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Veasey, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Benjamin Ellis resided here in Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Benjamin Ellis resided here in De Bastrop, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
De Bastrop, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
1906
12 Apr 1906
Age 76
Benjamin Ellis resided here in Monticello, Arkansas, USA
Monticello, Arkansas, USA
1923
17 January 1923
Age 93
Death of Benjamin Ellis
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1830
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: De Bastrop, Ashley, Arkansas; Roll: 38; Page: 119d; Enumeration District: 008
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: M593_1607; Page: 228B
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Southern Division, Marshall, Mississippi; Roll: 377; Page: 237a
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Veasey, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: 26; Page: 83a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Veasey, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Southern Division, Marshall, Mississippi; Roll: 377; Page: 237a
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Veasey, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: 26; Page: 83a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: M593_1607; Page: 228B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: De Bastrop, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: De Bastrop, Ashley, Arkansas; Roll: 38; Page: 119d; Enumeration District: 008

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1906
    Event Place: Monticello, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Monticellonian; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1906; Publication Place: Monticello, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 January 1923
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rock, Pope County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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