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Benjamin Franklin 1896–1981 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: Jan 1896
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
Death Date: 26 July 1981
Death Location: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America
Father: William Franklin
Mother: Catherine Benson
Spouse(s): Mary Franklin
Children(s): Benjamin Franklin, Rita Davis, Mary Franklin
In 1896, Benjamin Franklin entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to William Rundles Runnels Franklin And Catherine Elizabeth Benson. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin resided in Civil District 12, Blount, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Benjamin Franklin resided in Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA. Benjamin Franklin married Mary Gladys Franklin, and had children including Benjamin William Franklin, Mary I Franklin, Rita C Davis. Benjamin Franklin passed away in 1981 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America.
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Biography
- In 1896, Benjamin Franklin entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to William Rundles Runnels Franklin And Catherine Elizabeth Benson.
- In 1900, Benjamin Franklin resided in Civil District 12, Blount, Tennessee, USA.
- In 1930, Benjamin Franklin resided in Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA.
- Benjamin Franklin married Mary Gladys Franklin, and had children including Benjamin William Franklin, Mary I Franklin, Rita C Davis.
- Benjamin Franklin passed away in 1981 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
William Franklin
1842–1947
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Catherine Benson
1853–1913
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)
Mary Franklin
1897–1966
Birth Location: Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada
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Children(s)
Benjamin Franklin
1925–1996
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
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Rita Davis
1921–2013
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
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Mary Franklin
1923–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Benjamin Franklin's Ancestors
Self
Benjamin Franklin
1896–1981
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Rundles Runnels Franklin
1842–1947
Tennessee
Catherine (Elizabeth) Benson
1853–1913
Sevier, Tennessee
Grandparents
Henry Franklin
1820–1907
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Levina (Ann (King)) Franklin
1824–1915
Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Major (Benjamin B. "Berry") Benson
1822–1863
Marion County, Alabama, USA
Nancy ((Patterson)) Benson
1832–1898
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Prue Benson
1791–1861
Cynthia\Synthia Benson
1793–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Benson
1749–1833
Margaret Wilson
1758–1843
Benjamin Franklin's Descendants
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Benjamin Franklin
(Jan 1896–26 July 1981)
m. Mary (Gladys) Franklin (13 August 1897–19 August 1966)
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1. Benjamin (William) Franklin 1925–1996
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2. Rita (C.) Davis 1921–2013
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3. Mary (I) Franklin 1923–
Benjamin Franklin's Timeline
6 Records
1896
Jan 1896
Birth of Benjamin Franklin in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Benjamin Franklin resided here in Civil District 12, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Benjamin Franklin resided here in Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA
Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Benjamin Franklin resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 44
Benjamin Franklin resided here in Decatur Twp, Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur Twp, Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1981
26 July 1981
Age 85
Death of Benjamin Franklin in Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
1896
Jan 1896
Birth of Benjamin Franklin in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Benjamin Franklin resided here in Civil District 12, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Benjamin Franklin resided here in Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA
Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Benjamin Franklin resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 44
Benjamin Franklin resided here in Decatur Twp, Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur Twp, Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1981
26 July 1981
Age 85
Death of Benjamin Franklin in Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: Jan 1896
Event Place: Tennessee, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
[2] Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records
[3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00844; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 58-35
[4] Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922
[5] Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Marriages Index, 1871-1920
[6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340144
[7] Florida Death Index
[8] 1900 United States Federal Census
[9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[10] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Civil District 12, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340144
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00844; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 58-35
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Decatur Twp, Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00844; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 58-35
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 26 July 1981
Event Place: Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] Florida Death Index
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: Jan 1896
Event Place: Tennessee, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
[2] Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records
[3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00844; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 58-35
[4] Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922
[5] Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Marriages Index, 1871-1920
[6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340144
[7] Florida Death Index
[8] 1900 United States Federal Census
[9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[10] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Civil District 12, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340144
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00844; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 58-35
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Decatur Twp, Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00844; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 58-35
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 26 July 1981
Event Place: Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] Florida Death Index
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current