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Benjamin Roy Farris 1887–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Apr 1887

Birth Location: Plasterco, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 27 Mar 1953

Death Location: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: ballard Farris

Mother: Rachel Hartsock

Spouse(s): Ethel Cox

Children(s): Frederic Farris

Benjamin Roy Farris was born in 1887 in Plasterco, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of Ballard Farris And Rachel Hartsock. In 1900, Benjamin Roy Farris resided in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Benjamin Roy Farris resided in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA. Benjamin Roy Farris married Ethel Magdalene Cox, and had children including Frederic William Farris. Benjamin Roy Farris passed away in 1953 in Washington County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Roy Farris was born in 1887 in Plasterco, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of Ballard Farris And Rachel Hartsock.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Roy Farris resided in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Benjamin Roy Farris resided in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin Roy Farris married Ethel Magdalene Cox, and had children including Frederic William Farris.
  • Benjamin Roy Farris passed away in 1953 in Washington County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

ballard Farris
1854–1887
Birth Location: Washington Co., VA.
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Rachel Hartsock
1854–1900
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Ethel Cox
1884–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Frederic Farris
1913–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Benjamin Farris's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Farris
1887–1953
Birth Place: Plasterco, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
ballard Farris
1854–1887
Washington Co., VA.
Rachel Hartsock
1854–1900
North Carolina
Grandparents
William (David) Farris
1826–
Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
Bessie Mcnew
1840–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Farris
1778–1856
anne McNew
1788–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
george mcnew
1770–1846
amelia hargis
1765–1860

Benjamin Farris's Descendants

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Benjamin (Roy) Farris (20 Apr 1887–27 Mar 1953) m. Ethel (Magdalene) Cox (abt 1884–)
  1. 1. Frederic (William) Farris 1913–

Benjamin Farris's Timeline

8 Records

1887
20 Apr 1887
Birth of Benjamin Roy Farris in Plasterco, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
Plasterco, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 13
Benjamin Roy Farris resided here in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Benjamin Roy Farris resided here in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Benjamin Roy Farris resided here in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Benjamin Roy Farris resided here in Saltville, Washington, Virginia
Saltville, Washington, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 53
Benjamin Roy Farris resided here in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
Benjamin Roy Farris resided here in Washington, Virginia, USA
Washington, Virginia, USA
1953
27 Mar 1953
Age 66
Death of Benjamin Roy Farris in Plasterco, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
Plasterco, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1887
    Event Place: Plasterco, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04300; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 96-27
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Roll: T625_1917; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 165
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2342197
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Page: 24; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241731
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Page: 24; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241731

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Roll: T625_1917; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 165

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2342197

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04300; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 96-27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04300; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 96-27

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1953
    Event Place: Plasterco, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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