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Benjamin Herman Freeman 1898 – 1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Apr 1898

Birth Location: Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 4 May 1972

Death Location: Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA

Father: Benjamin Freeman

Mother: Grace Black

Spouse(s): Lizzie Freeman

Children(s): Elnora Freeman

In 1898, Benjamin Herman Freeman entered the world in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Freeman and Grace Elizabeth Black. In 1930, Benjamin Herman Freeman resided in Sale, Sale, Mitchell, Georgia, USA. In 1935, Benjamin Herman Freeman resided in Barney, Brooks, Georgia. Benjamin Herman Freeman married Lizzie M Freeman, and had children including Elnora Nora Freeman. Benjamin Herman Freeman passed away in 1972 in Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Benjamin Herman Freeman entered the world in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Freeman and Grace Elizabeth Black.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Herman Freeman resided in Sale, Sale, Mitchell, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1935, Benjamin Herman Freeman resided in Barney, Brooks, Georgia.
  • Benjamin Herman Freeman married Lizzie M Freeman, and had children including Elnora Nora Freeman.
  • Benjamin Herman Freeman passed away in 1972 in Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Freeman
1878 – 1954
Birth Location: Andson Count, South Carolina
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Grace Black
1878 – 1943
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Lizzie Freeman
1902 – 1972
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

Elnora Freeman
1920 – 2002
Birth Location: Thomas County, Georgia, USA
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Benjamin Freeman's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Freeman
1898 – 1972
Birth Place: Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Freeman
1878 – 1954
Andson Count, South Carolina
Grace (Elizabeth) Black
1878 – 1943
South Carolina
Grandparents
Newton (Franklin) Freeman
1851 – 1929
Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Ellen) Moore
1845 – 1931
Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
William (Riley) Black
1853 – 1932
Barnwell County, South Carolina, USA
Elvina (Lavania) Mauldin
1856 – 1940
Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Freeman
1790 – 1856
Susanna Wiley
1792 – 1869
Merrill Moore
1816 – 1880
Nancy Mullinax
1815 – 1900
Clarendon Black
1831 – 1919
Sarah Still
1834 – 1872
John Mauldin
1825 – 1878
Mary Sheriff
1839 – 1925
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Freeman
1762 – 1833
MERCY ATWOOD
1770 – 1858
Ebenezer Wiley
1760 – 1839
Susanna Atwood
1760 – 1819
David Moore
1770 – 1836
Sarah Wilkerson
1770 – 1849
Matthew Mullinax
1760 – 1837
Ruth Kennemore
1770 – 1849
Francis Black
1802 – 1886
Eddeline Eddenfield
1810 – 1898
Martin Still
1817 – 1887
Lucinda Still
1815 – 1889
George Sheriff
1795 – 1868
elizabeth leech
1810 – 1899

Benjamin Freeman's Descendants

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Benjamin (Herman) Freeman (6 Apr 1898 – 4 May 1972) m. Lizzie (M) Freeman (abt 1902 – 7 Feb 1972)
  1. 1. Elnora (Nora) Freeman (13 Sep 1920 – 3 Aug 2002) m. Ladone (H) Creamer (12 Aug 1910 – 28 Jan 1983)
    1. 1. Janice (Louise) Creamer (2 Oct 1938 – 16 Jun 2023) m. Cecil (Marvin) Taylor (Apr 1941 – ) m. Willie (Franklin) Silcox (17 Jun 1937 – 2 Dec 1972)
      1. 1. Eric (Marvin) Taylor (Feb 1976 – )
      2. 2. Patricia (Ann) Silcox (7 Jun 1961 – ) m. David (Anthony) Pendry
      3. 3. Brenda Silcox (12 Dec 1965 – )
      4. 4. Lisa (Marlene) Hoff-Worthington (23 Nov 1972 – ) m. Thomas (Anthony) Hoff (1958 – ) m. Marcus Worthington (7 Sep 1967 – 20 Jun 2024)
        1. 1. Kayla (Renee) Hoff (12 Sep 1994 – ) m. Eric (Andrew) White (12 Jun 1993 – ) m. Joseph (Michael) Lung (21 Nov 2000 – )
        2. 2. Abigail (Taylor) Worthington (11 July 1996 – 11 July 1996)
        3. 3. Kaitlynn (Nicole) Worthington (4 Jun 1999 – )
        4. 4. Kirkland (Marvin) Worthington (19 Mar 2001 – ) m. Lillian Mitchell
    2. 2. Kenneth (LaDone) Creamer (3 Dec 1939 – 24 Oct 1986)
    3. 3. Donald (Haywood) Creamer (3 May 1942 – 18 Apr 2023)

Benjamin Freeman's Timeline

5 Records

1898
6 Apr 1898
Birth of Benjamin Herman Freeman in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Benjamin Herman Freeman resided here in Sale, Sale, Mitchell, Georgia, USA
Sale, Sale, Mitchell, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Benjamin Herman Freeman resided here in Barney, Brooks, Georgia
Barney, Brooks, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 42
Benjamin Herman Freeman resided here in Ep37 Northeast Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA
Ep37 Northeast Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA
1972
4 May 1972
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Herman Freeman in Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA
Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Polk, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00614; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 53-78
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sale, Mitchell, Georgia; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340111

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sale, Sale, Mitchell, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sale, Mitchell, Georgia; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340111

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Barney, Brooks, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Polk, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00614; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 53-78

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ep37 Northeast Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Polk, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00614; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 53-78

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1972
    Event Place: Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
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