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Benjamin Franklin Ellis 1878–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 OCT 1878

Birth Location: Sac Township, Dade, Missouri, United States

Death Date: 12 MAY 1963

Death Location: Omer Cem, Cedar, Missouri, United States

Father: Thornton Ellis

Mother: Susan White

Spouse(s): Willa Willett, Nancy Montgomery

Children(s): Pearl Ellis, Carl Ellis, William Ellis, Edna Ellis, Mary Ellis, Paul Ellis, Charles Ellis, John Ellis

In 1878, Benjamin Franklin Ellis entered the world in Sac Township, Dade, Missouri, United States, born to Thornton Tucker Ellis And Susan Elizabeth White. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided in Sac, Dade, Missouri, United States. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided in ED 68 Sac Township Corry city (part), Dade, Missou. Benjamin Franklin Ellis married Nancy Ann Montgomery, Willa Jane Willett, and had children including Carl R Ellis, Charles Ralph Ellis, Edna Mae Ellis, John Ellis, Mary F Ellis, Paul T Ellis, Pearl Ellis, William Franklin Ellis. Benjamin Franklin Ellis passed away in 1963 in Omer Cem, Cedar, Missouri, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Benjamin Franklin Ellis entered the world in Sac Township, Dade, Missouri, United States, born to Thornton Tucker Ellis And Susan Elizabeth White.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided in Sac, Dade, Missouri, United States.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided in ED 68 Sac Township Corry city (part), Dade, Missou.
  • Benjamin Franklin Ellis married Nancy Ann Montgomery, Willa Jane Willett, and had children including Carl R Ellis, Charles Ralph Ellis, Edna Mae Ellis, John Ellis, Mary F Ellis, Paul T Ellis, Pearl Ellis, William Franklin Ellis.
  • Benjamin Franklin Ellis passed away in 1963 in Omer Cem, Cedar, Missouri, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Ellis's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ellis
1878–1963
Birth Place: Sac Township, Dade, Missouri, United States
Parents
Thornton Tucker Ellis
1842–1893
Henry, Missouri, United States
Susan (Elizabeth) White
1851–1912
Dade, Missouri, United States
Grandparents
Spencer (Copeland) Ellis
1813–1856
Goose Creek, Berkely, Tennessee, United States
Mary (Ann) Hudson
1823–1896
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Ellis's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Ellis (14 OCT 1878–12 MAY 1963) m. Willa (Jane) Willett (15 OCT 1881–28 NOV 1938) m. Nancy (Ann) Montgomery (28 DEC 1879–27 MAR 1966)
  1. 1. Pearl Ellis 1925–
  2. 2. Carl (R) Ellis 1921–2013
  3. 3. William (Franklin) Ellis 1914–1985 m. Pauline (Claudia) Lolmaugh 1903–1986
    1. 1. Carlene Ellis 1944–2015
    2. 2. Peggy (Marie) Ellis 1941–1994
  4. 4. Edna (Mae) Ellis 1928–1947
  5. 5. Mary (F) Ellis 1916–2013 m. Joseph Higgins 1907–1988
  6. 6. Paul (T) Ellis 1907–1963 m. Vesta Singer 1912–2002
  7. 7. Charles (Ralph) Ellis 1904–1970
  8. 8. John Ellis 1910–1967 m. Maggie Parker 1918–2009

Benjamin Ellis's Timeline

8 Records

1878
14 OCT 1878
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Ellis in Sac Township, Dade, Missouri, United States
Sac Township, Dade, Missouri, United States
1880
1880
Age 2
Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided here in Sac, Dade, Missouri, United States
Sac, Dade, Missouri, United States
1900
1900
Age 22
Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided here in ED 68 Sac Township Corry city (part), Dade, Missouri, United States
ED 68 Sac Township Corry city (part), Dade, Missouri, United States
1910
1910
Age 32
Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided here in Sac, , Missouri
Sac, , Missouri
1920
1920
Age 42
Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided here in Sac, Dade, Missouri, United States
Sac, Dade, Missouri, United States
1930
1930
Age 52
Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided here in North, Dade, Missouri
North, Dade, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 62
Benjamin Franklin Ellis resided here in North Township, Arcola, Dade, Missouri
North Township, Arcola, Dade, Missouri
1963
12 MAY 1963
Age 85
Death of Benjamin Franklin Ellis
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 OCT 1878
    Event Place: Sac Township, Dade, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Benjamin Franklin Ellis, "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991"
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Benjamin Franklin Ellis, "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Benjamin Franklin Ellis, "Find A Grave Index"
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ben F Ellis, "United States Census, 1940"
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, Benjamin F Ellis, "United States Census, 1920"
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Benjamin Ellis, "United States Census, 1910"
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Benjamin A Ellis in household of Susan E Ellis, "United States Census, 1900"
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, Benjamin F Ellis, "United States Census, 1930"
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, Benjamine F Ellis in household of Thornton T Ellis, "United States Census, 1880"

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Omer Cem, Cedar, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sac, Dade, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1917 AND 1918
    Event Place: Dade County, United States, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 MAY 1963
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, Benjamin Franklin Ellis, "Find A Grave Index"

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: ED 68 Sac Township Corry city (part), Dade, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sac, , Missouri

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sac, Dade, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: North, Dade, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: North Township, Arcola, Dade, Missouri

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