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Benjamin William Franklin 1925–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 February 1925

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 22 March 1996

Death Location: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Franklin

Mother: Mary Franklin

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Children(s):

The story of Benjamin William Franklin began in 1925 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America. In 1930, Benjamin William Franklin resided in Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Benjamin William Franklin resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois. Benjamin William Franklin passed away in 1996 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin William Franklin began in 1925 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.
  • In 1930, Benjamin William Franklin resided in Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Benjamin William Franklin resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois.
  • Benjamin William Franklin passed away in 1996 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Franklin
1925–1996
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin Franklin
1896–1981
Tennessee, USA
Mary (Gladys) Franklin
1897–1966
Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
William (Rundles Runnels) Franklin
1842–1947
Tennessee
Catherine (Elizabeth) Benson
1853–1913
Sevier, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Henry Franklin
1820–1907
Levina Franklin
1824–1915
Major Benson
1822–1863
Nancy Benson
1832–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Prue Benson
1791–1861
Cynthia\Synthia Benson
1793–1870

Benjamin Franklin's Timeline

5 Records

1925
16 February 1925
Birth of Benjamin William Franklin in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 5
Benjamin William Franklin resided here in Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA
Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 10
Benjamin William Franklin resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 15
Benjamin William Franklin resided here in Decatur Twp, Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur Twp, Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1996
22 March 1996
Age 71
Death of Benjamin William Franklin in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 February 1925
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Champaign, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Decatur Twp, Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 March 1996
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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