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Benjamin Franklin Freeman 1844–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Sep 1844

Birth Location: Ritchie Co., West Virginia

Death Date: 3 Mar 1923

Death Location: United States

Father: Jeremiah Freeman

Mother: Mary Finley

Spouse(s): Eliza Stutler

Children(s): isabel Freeman, Arthur Freeman, Dama Freeman, Samuel Freeman, Jeremiah Freeman, Mary Freeman, Emily Freeman, Ebb Rueman

The story of Benjamin Franklin Freeman began in 1844 in Ritchie Co., West Virginia. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided in District 63, Taylor, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided in Pruntytown, Taylor, Virginia, USA. Benjamin Franklin Freeman married Eliza Stutler, and had children including Arthur Freeman, Dama Freeman, Ebb Rueman, Emily Bird Freeman, Isabel Romine Belle Freeman, Jeremiah Freeman, Mary Ann Mollie Freeman, Samuel C Freeman. Benjamin Franklin Freeman passed away in 1923 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Freeman began in 1844 in Ritchie Co., West Virginia.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided in District 63, Taylor, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided in Pruntytown, Taylor, Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Freeman married Eliza Stutler, and had children including Arthur Freeman, Dama Freeman, Ebb Rueman, Emily Bird Freeman, Isabel Romine Belle Freeman, Jeremiah Freeman, Mary Ann Mollie Freeman, Samuel C Freeman.
  • Benjamin Franklin Freeman passed away in 1923 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Freeman
1802–1888
Birth Location: Morgantown, Monongahela, Virginia, USA
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Mary Finley
1818–1903
Birth Location: Morgantown, Monongahela, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Eliza Stutler
1844–1923
Birth Location: Doddridge Co., West Virginia
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Children(s)

isabel Freeman
1881–1903
Birth Location: Doddridge Co., West Virginia
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Arthur Freeman
1865–1865
Birth Location: Doddridge Co., West Virginia
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Dama Freeman
1885–
Birth Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
DF
Samuel Freeman
1871–1954
Birth Location: West Virginia
SF
Jeremiah Freeman
1869–1897
Birth Location: West Virginia
JF
Mary Freeman
1873–1916
Birth Location: Doddridge Co., West Virginia
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Emily Freeman
1879–1971
Birth Location: Doddridge Co., West Virginia
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Ebb Rueman
1874–1970
Birth Location: Doddridge County, WV, USA
ER

Benjamin Freeman's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Freeman
1844–1923
Birth Place: Ritchie Co., West Virginia
Parents
Jeremiah Levels Freeman
1802–1888
Morgantown, Monongahela, Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann) Finley
1818–1903
Morgantown, Monongahela, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (W.) Freeman
1778–1852
Surry, Virginia, United States
Catherine Frum
1780–1837
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Freeman
1710–1790
Susannah Sanford
1721–1800
William Frum
1755–1842
Mary Smith
1757–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Chowan
1683–1726
Lydia Thacher
1667–1724
John Jr.
1727–1826

Benjamin Freeman's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Freeman (2 Sep 1844–3 Mar 1923) m. Eliza Stutler (Aug 1844–16 Jan 1923)
  1. 1. isabel (Romine "Belle") Freeman 1881–1903
  2. 2. Arthur Freeman 1865–1865
  3. 3. Dama Freeman 1885–
  4. 4. Samuel (C) Freeman 1871–1954
  5. 5. Jeremiah Freeman 1869–1897
  6. 6. Mary (Ann "Mollie") Freeman 1873–1916
  7. 7. Emily (Bird) Freeman 1879–1971
  8. 8. Ebb Rueman 1874–1970 m. Laura ((Lura) Savada) Furby 1881–1979 m. Laura ((Lura) Savada) Furby 1881–1979
    1. 1. Clyve (Ora) Freeman 1906–1909
    2. 2. Buie (Clarice) Freeman 1908–1968 m. Ernest Plaugher 1905–1998 m. Cecil (E) Planger 1905–
    3. 3. Harlan (Ray) Freeman 1912–1913
    4. 4. Billy Freeman 1922–
    5. 5. Orval Freeman 1906–1909
    6. 6. Jerry (Clifton) Freeman 1913–2004
    7. 7. Mary Freeman 1920–
    8. 8. Opal Freeman 1910–1990
    9. 9. Harry Freeman 1916–1982
    10. 10. Castaline Freeman 1918–1996
    11. 11. Freda Freeman 1912–1952
    12. 12. Buie Freeman 1908–
    13. 13. Addie Freeman 1913–2000
    14. 14. Kenneth (W) Freeman 1927–1979
    15. 15. William (Franklin) Freeman 1921–2004
    16. 16. Lena (W) Freeman 1926–
    17. 17. Bessie (Clarice) FREEMAN 1907–1968
    18. 18. Harlan (Ray) Freeman 1912–1912
    19. 19. Clyve (Ora) Freeman 1906–1909
    20. 20. Glen Freeman 1924–
    21. 21. Orville (Gail) Freeman 1903–1980 m. Clella (Blanche) Davis 1898–1977
      1. 1. Phyllis (Marlene) Freeman 1938– m. David (Edward) Turnbull 1938–2015
      2. 2. Arliss (Edison Freeman) Sr 1933–2009 m. May Davis 1933–1998
      3. 3. Lloye ((Jack)) Freeman 1936–2024
    22. 22. Leatha (Opal) Freeman 1909–1983
    23. 23. Freda (May) Freeman 1911–1952
    24. 24. Adda (Elberta) Freeman 1913–2000 m. Elsworth (Vance) Kinney 1907–1971
    25. 25. Harry (Clifton) Freeman 1914–1982 m. Madeline Davis 1914–1980
      1. 1. Orville (Charles) Freeman 1944–1972
    26. 26. Elizabeth (Castoline) Freeman 1917–1996
      1. 1. Freddie West 1939–1961
    27. 27. Mary (Irene) Freeman 1919–
    28. 28. William (Franklin) Freeman 1921–2004 m. Mary Hornevich 1922–2011
    29. 29. Lena (W) Freeman 1925–2006
    30. 30. Kenneth (Wayne) Freeman 1927–1979

Benjamin Freeman's Timeline

11 Records

1844
2 Sep 1844
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Freeman in Ritchie Co., West Virginia
Ritchie Co., West Virginia
1850
1850
Age 6
Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided here in District 63, Taylor, Virginia, USA
District 63, Taylor, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided here in Pruntytown, Taylor, Virginia, USA
Pruntytown, Taylor, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided here in New Milton, West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
New Milton, West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1879
1879
Age 35
Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 36
Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided here in New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided here in Greenbrier, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Greenbrier, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
Benjamin Franklin Freeman resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1923
3 Mar 1923
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Franklin Freeman in Long Run, Doddridge Co., West Virginia
Long Run, Doddridge Co., West Virginia
1923
27 Oct 1923
Age 79
Benjamin Franklin Freeman - Probate in Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Doddridge, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Sep 1844
    Event Place: Ritchie Co., West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 35
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1401; Page: 415D; Enumeration District: 124
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1686; Page: 56B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greenbrier, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0022
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Taylor, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 670; Family History Library Film: 805381
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 63, Taylor, Virginia; Roll: 978; Page: 205a
    [9] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, New England Historical Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vitals to 1850
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 63, Taylor, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 63, Taylor, Virginia; Roll: 978; Page: 205a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pruntytown, Taylor, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Taylor, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 670; Family History Library Film: 805381

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Milton, West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1686; Page: 56B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1879
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1401; Page: 415D; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Greenbrier, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greenbrier, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0022

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 35

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Doddridge, West VA.
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1923
    Event Place: Long Run, Doddridge Co., West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1923
    Event Place: Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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