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Benjamin Franklin Estep 1897–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 FEB 1897

Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 13 NOV 1968

Death Location: Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States

Father: John Estep

Mother: Julie Adams

Spouse(s): Lucille Forbes

Children(s): Edith Estep, Susie Estep, Marie Estep, Rhoda Estep, Simon Estep, John Estep, Elden Estep

In 1897, Benjamin Franklin Estep entered the world in Scott, Virginia, United States, born to John Estep And Julie Adams. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Estep resided in Civil District 17, Greene, Tennessee, United State. Benjamin Franklin Estep married Lucille Forbes, and had children including Edith Estep, Elden Estep, John Estep, Marie Josephine Estep, Rhoda Jean Estep, Simon Ray Estep, Susie May Estep. Benjamin Franklin Estep passed away in 1968 in Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Benjamin Franklin Estep entered the world in Scott, Virginia, United States, born to John Estep And Julie Adams.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Estep resided in Civil District 17, Greene, Tennessee, United State.
  • Benjamin Franklin Estep married Lucille Forbes, and had children including Edith Estep, Elden Estep, John Estep, Marie Josephine Estep, Rhoda Jean Estep, Simon Ray Estep, Susie May Estep.
  • Benjamin Franklin Estep passed away in 1968 in Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Estep
1877–1948
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
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Julie Adams
1878–1957
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Lucille Forbes
1901–1979
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
LF

Children(s)

Edith Estep
1917–2007
Birth Location: Chuckey, Greene, Tennessee, United States
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Susie Estep
1929–2002
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, United States
SE
Marie Estep
1930–2001
Birth Location: –
ME
Rhoda Estep
1922–1994
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, United States
RE
Simon Estep
1931–1995
Birth Location: Chucky Green, Greene, Tennessee, United States
SE
John Estep
1919–1920
Birth Location: –
JE
Elden Estep
1922–1935
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, United States
EE

Benjamin Estep's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Estep
1897–1968
Birth Place: Scott, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Estep
1877–1948
Scott, Virginia, United States
Julie Adams
1878–1957
Scott, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John Estep
1834–1910
Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Anna Rhoton
1836–1880
Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Landon (J) Adams
1836–1916
Scott, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (C.) Williams
1836–1885
Scott, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Estep
1814–1831
Margaret Hood
1810–1831
James Rhoton
1812–1890
Rebecca Hood
1818–1890
George Adams
1812–1880
Mary Elliott
1811–1862
Thomas Williams
1808–1885
Sarah Buckner
1811–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Estep
1790–1861
Elizabeth Hammond
1791–1854
John Hood
1776–1863
Kesia Lane
1790–1855
Jonathan Rhoton
1779–1858
Hester Miller
1795–1869
John Hood
1776–1863
Kesia Lane
1790–1855
William Adams
1770–1852
Frances Meacham
1775–1850

Benjamin Estep's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Estep (12 FEB 1897–13 NOV 1968) m. Lucille Forbes (10 JUN 1901–OCT 1979)
  1. 1. Edith Estep 1917–2007 m. Hubert (Carl) Williams 1930–1999 m. Thomas (Benjamin) Thornburg 1912–1988
    1. 1. Elbert (Odean) Thornburg 1937–2010
    2. 2. Charles (Thomas) Thornburg 1933–2016
  2. 2. Susie (May) Estep 1929–2002
  3. 3. Marie (Josephine) Estep 1930–2001
  4. 4. Rhoda (Jean) Estep 1922–1994 m. Baisel (Eugene) Boyer 1917–1979
    1. 1. Judy (Carol) Boyer 1942–2018
  5. 5. Simon (Ray) Estep 1931–1995
  6. 6. John Estep 1919–1920
  7. 7. Elden Estep 1922–1935

Benjamin Estep's Timeline

25 Records

1897
12 FEB 1897
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Estep in Scott, Virginia, United States
Scott, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 3
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Civil District 17, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Civil District 17, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1910
1910
Age 13
Benjamin Franklin Estep was employed in Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1910
1910
Age 13
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1910
1910
Age 13
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1918
12 SEP 1918
Age 21
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1918
12 SEP 1918
Age 21
Benjamin Franklin Estep was employed in Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1918
12 SEP 1918
Age 21
Benjamin Franklin Estep was employed in Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1918
12 SEP 1918
Age 21
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1930
1930
Age 33
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States
District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1930
1930
Age 33
Benjamin Franklin Estep was employed in District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States
District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1930
1930
Age 33
Benjamin Franklin Estep was employed in District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States
District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1930
1930
Age 33
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States
District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1935
1935
Age 38
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
1935
1935
Age 38
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
1935
1935
Age 38
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
1935
1935
Age 38
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
1940
1940
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
1940
1940
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
1940
1940
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin Estep was employed in Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
1940
1940
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin Estep was employed in Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
1940
1940
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
1940
1940
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin Estep resided here in Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
1968
NOV 1968
Age 71
Burial of Benjamin Franklin Estep in Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
1968
13 NOV 1968
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Franklin Estep in Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 FEB 1897
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 March 2022), Benie Esteff in entry for John Esteff, 1900.
    [2] United States Census, 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 24 December 2022), Benjiman Estep in household of John Estep, Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 88, sheet 4A, family 61, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1501; FHL microfilm 1,375,514.
    [3] United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 24 December 2021), Ben Eastep, 1917-1918.
    [4] United States Census, 1930, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 24 December 2022), Ben F Eastep, District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 22, sheet 1B, line 100, family 17, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2249; FHL microfilm 2,341,983.
    [5] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [6] United States Social Security Death Index, "United States Social Security Death Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 January 2021), Ben Estep, Nov 1968; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, <i>Death Master File<i>, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 6 March 2021), Ben F Estep, ; Burial, Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States of America, Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery; citing record ID 70347627, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 17, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 SEP 1918
    Event Place: Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 SEP 1918
    Event Place: Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: NOV 1968
    Event Place: Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 6 March 2021), Ben F Estep, ; Burial, Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States of America, Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery; citing record ID 70347627, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Description

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 NOV 1968
    Event Place: Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Social Security Death Index, "United States Social Security Death Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 January 2021), Ben Estep, Nov 1968; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, <i>Death Master File<i>, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 6 March 2021), Ben F Estep, ; Burial, Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States of America, Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery; citing record ID 70347627, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 SEP 1918
    Event Place: Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 32
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 12 SEP 1918
    Event Place: Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 33
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 34
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 35
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 36
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 37
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 38
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 39
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 40
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 41
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 12 SEP 1918
    Event Place: Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 42
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 SEP 1918
    Event Place: Jearoldstown, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 43
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 44
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 09, Greene, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 45
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 46
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 47
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 48
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17

    Genealogy Event 49
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tennessee, Greene, Civil District 17
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