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Benjamin Morris Finley 1895–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Aug 1895

Birth Location: Catahoula, Louisiana, United States

Death Date: 9 Feb 1981

Death Location: Columbia, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States

Father: Andrew Finley

Mother: Mary Wainwright

Spouse(s): Nancy Smith

Children(s): Dorlis Finley, Benjamin Finley, Harold Finley, Ouida Finley, Arwood Finley, John Finley, Daylus Finley, Marshel Finley, Avenelle Finley, Ray Finley

In 1895, Benjamin Morris Finley entered the world in Catahoula, Louisiana, United States, born to Andrew Jackson Finley And Mary Elizabeth Wainwright. In 1900, Benjamin Morris Finley resided in Wards 3-4, Catahoula, Louisiana. In 1910, Benjamin Morris Finley resided in Police Jury Ward 4, La Salle, Louisiana. Benjamin Morris Finley married Nancy Elizabeth Smith, and had children including Arwood Lynn Mose Finley, Avenelle Finley, Benjamin Jackson Jack Finley, Daylus Finley, Dorlis Eula Finley, Harold Russell Woo Finley, John Adams Finley, Marshel T Finley, Ouida Finley, Ray M Finley, Weeta L Finley. Benjamin Morris Finley passed away in 1981 in Columbia, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Benjamin Morris Finley entered the world in Catahoula, Louisiana, United States, born to Andrew Jackson Finley And Mary Elizabeth Wainwright.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Morris Finley resided in Wards 3-4, Catahoula, Louisiana.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Morris Finley resided in Police Jury Ward 4, La Salle, Louisiana.
  • Benjamin Morris Finley married Nancy Elizabeth Smith, and had children including Arwood Lynn Mose Finley, Avenelle Finley, Benjamin Jackson Jack Finley, Daylus Finley, Dorlis Eula Finley, Harold Russell Woo Finley, John Adams Finley, Marshel T Finley, Ouida Finley, Ray M Finley, Weeta L Finley.
  • Benjamin Morris Finley passed away in 1981 in Columbia, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Finley's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Finley
1895–1981
Birth Place: Catahoula, Louisiana, United States
Parents
Andrew Jackson Finley
1871–1944
Louisiana, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Wainwright
1879–
Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
George (Wade) Finley
1848–1938
Catahoula, Louisiana, United States
Emmaline Taunton
1843–
Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States
Nicholas (Polk) Wainwright
1845–1891
St Helena, Louisiana, United States
Frances (Ann) Womack
1848–1930
Louisiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Finley
1803–1900
Minerva Poole
1823–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Finley's Descendants

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Benjamin (Morris) Finley (13 Aug 1895–9 Feb 1981) m. Nancy (Elizabeth) Smith (1899–13 March 1955)
  1. 1. Dorlis (Eula) Finley 1914–1992 m. Joseph (Cepial) Holmes 1905–1991
    1. 1. Laura (Lucille "Josie") Holmes 1930–2018
    2. 2. Mary (Birdie (Berta)) Holmes 1933–2013
    3. 3. Benny (Joe) Holmes 1940–2017 m. Sheila (Kay) Cantrell 1948–2020
    4. 4. Henrietta Holmes 1931–2011
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Ann) Holmes 1946–1944
  2. 2. Benjamin (Jackson Jack) Finley 1922–1944
  3. 3. Harold (Russell Woo) Finley 1924–1966
  4. 4. Ouida Finley 1928–1984
  5. 5. Arwood (Lynn Mose) Finley 1930–1989
  6. 6. John (Adams) Finley 1933–1997
  7. 7. Daylus Finley 1914–
  8. 8. Marshel (T) Finley 1916–
  9. 9. Avenelle Finley 1918–
  10. 10. Ray (M) Finley 1926–

Benjamin Finley's Timeline

6 Records

1895
13 Aug 1895
Birth of Benjamin Morris Finley in Catahoula, Louisiana, United States
Catahoula, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 5
Benjamin Morris Finley resided here in Wards 3-4, Catahoula, Louisiana
Wards 3-4, Catahoula, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 15
Benjamin Morris Finley resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, La Salle, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 4, La Salle, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 25
Benjamin Morris Finley resided here in Police Jury Ward 8, Caldwell, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 8, Caldwell, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 35
Benjamin Morris Finley resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Caldwell, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 2, Caldwell, Louisiana
1981
9 Feb 1981
Age 86
Death of Benjamin Morris Finley in Columbia, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States
Columbia, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1895
    Event Place: Catahoula, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Humboldt , California.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 560-10-4803; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Caldwell, Louisiana; Roll: T625_604; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Caldwell, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: La Salle County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684810; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Catahoula, Louisiana; Roll: T623_561; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 7.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, La Salle, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wards 3-4, Catahoula, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Catahoula, Louisiana; Roll: T623_561; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 7.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, La Salle, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, La Salle, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Caldwell, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Caldwell, Louisiana; Roll: T625_604; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Caldwell, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Caldwell, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Humboldt, California
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Humboldt , California.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: La Salle, Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: La Salle County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684810; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1981
    Event Place: Columbia, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 560-10-4803; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.

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