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Benjamin Finley 1848–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Oct 1848

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 7 Jan 1934

Death Location: Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Daniel Finley

Mother: Irelia Daugherty

Spouse(s): Arrenda Lindsey, Martha Smith, Nancy Findley

Children(s): Martha Finley, Malicia Findley, Really Finley, John Finley, Samuel Finley, William Finley, Licy Finly, Simon Findley

In 1848, Benjamin Finley entered the world in Kentucky, born to Daniel D Finley And Irelia Relda Daugherty. In 1850, Benjamin Finley resided in District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Finley resided in Precinct 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin Finley married Arrenda Dorkis Lindsey, Martha Smith, Nancy Findley, and had children including John M Finley, Licy Finly, Malicia Francis Findley, Martha Jane Finley, Really E Finley, Samuel Ike Finley, Simon Findley, William Daniel Finley. Benjamin Finley passed away in 1934 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Benjamin Finley entered the world in Kentucky, born to Daniel D Finley And Irelia Relda Daugherty.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Finley resided in District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Finley resided in Precinct 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin Finley married Arrenda Dorkis Lindsey, Martha Smith, Nancy Findley, and had children including John M Finley, Licy Finly, Malicia Francis Findley, Martha Jane Finley, Really E Finley, Samuel Ike Finley, Simon Findley, William Daniel Finley.
  • Benjamin Finley passed away in 1934 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Finley's Ancestors

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Benjamin Finley
1848–1934
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Daniel D. Finley
1824–1880
Kentucky, USA
Irelia (Relda) Daugherty
1832–
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Finley
1788–
Sally (Sarah Ann) Daugherty
1786–
William Daugherty
1803–1887
New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Wiley
1805–1880
Warren Co, KY, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Daugherty
1760–1846
Nancy Taylor
1770–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Owen Jr
–1785

Benjamin Finley's Descendants

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Benjamin Finley (10 Oct 1848–7 Jan 1934) m. Arrenda (Dorkis) Lindsey (Jan 1863–) m. Martha Smith (Abt 1849–) m. Nancy Findley (abt 1852–)
  1. 1. Martha (Jane) Finley 1894–1982 m. William (A.) Coy 1857–1933
    1. 1. Dolis (Mable) Coy 1918–2009 m. John (Henry) Lindsey 1912–1988 m. Arthur (Pearson) Horn 1907–1988
      1. 1. May (Ree) Lindsey 1936–1950
      2. 2. Lawrence (Ray) Lindsey 1942–2021
    2. 2. Jesse Smith 1916–
    3. 3. Sadie (E) Coy 1926–
    4. 4. Lelia (M) Coy 1923–
    5. 5. Avery (D) Coy 1924–2002
  2. 2. Malicia (Francis) Findley 1892–
  3. 3. Really (E) Finley 1888–
  4. 4. John (M) Finley 1885–1972 m. Mary (Alford) Pharris 1883–
    1. 1. Latney (Verban) Pharris 1906–1965
    2. 2. Wadie Finley 1921–
    3. 3. Laney Finley 1918–1999
    4. 4. Wavie (James) Finley 1918–2009 m. Sina Beasley 1917–2016
    5. 5. Lanney (Pearl) Finley 1923–2005 m. Wavy (G) Burden 1918–
      1. 1. Wendell (W) Burden 1942–2011
    6. 6. Floy (Vernon) Finly 1909–1999 m. Charlie (Herbert) Miller 1900–1991
      1. 1. Mary (Jane) Miller 1931–2008
      2. 2. Wesley (Arthur) Miller 1930–1989
  5. 5. Samuel (Ike) Finley 1890–
  6. 6. William (Daniel) Finley 1886–
  7. 7. Licy Finly 1894–
  8. 8. Simon Findley 1869–

Benjamin Finley's Timeline

7 Records

1848
10 Oct 1848
Birth of Benjamin Finley in Kentucky
Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 2
Benjamin Finley resided here in District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Benjamin Finley resided here in Precinct 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Benjamin Finley resided here in Stewartville, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
Stewartville, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Benjamin Finley resided here in Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 62
Benjamin Finley resided here in Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1934
7 Jan 1934
Age 86
Death of Benjamin Finley in Madison, Indiana, USA
Madison, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1848
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stewartville, Ohio, Kentucky; Roll: 436; Page: 584D; Enumeration District: 183
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: M593_451; Page: 289A; Family History Library Film: 545950
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1240511
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: T624_468; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1374481
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1934; Roll: 01

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: M593_451; Page: 289A; Family History Library Film: 545950

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stewartville, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stewartville, Ohio, Kentucky; Roll: 436; Page: 584D; Enumeration District: 183

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1240511

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: T624_468; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1374481

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1934
    Event Place: Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1934; Roll: 01

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

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