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Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble 1899–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1899

Birth Location: Shouns, Johnson, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 7 Feb 1978

Death Location: Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Gambill

Mother: Luna Eller

Spouse(s): Frances Bacon, Pearl Bales

Children(s):

The story of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble began in 1899 in Shouns, Johnson, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided in Civil District 3, Johnson, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided in Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble married Frances Mae Bacon, Pearl Bales, and had children including Shirley Gamble. Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble passed away in 1978 in Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble began in 1899 in Shouns, Johnson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided in Civil District 3, Johnson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided in Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble married Frances Mae Bacon, Pearl Bales, and had children including Shirley Gamble.
  • Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble passed away in 1978 in Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Gamble's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Gamble
1899–1978
Birth Place: Shouns, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Franklin Gambill
1864–1949
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Luna (Rosalia) Eller
1871–1915
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin) Gambill
1834–1902
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Gamble's Timeline

10 Records

1899
7 Mar 1899
Birth of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble in Shouns, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Shouns, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 1
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided here in Civil District 3, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided here in Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 18
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided here in Mills County, Iowa, USA
Mills County, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 21
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided here in Civil District 15, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 15, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 31
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided here in District 15, District 15, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 15, District 15, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided here in Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee
Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee
1950
1950
Age 51
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided here in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 52
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble resided here in Tennessee
Tennessee
1978
7 Feb 1978
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Gamble in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1899
    Event Place: Shouns, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 102
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 15, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 216
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 15, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342018
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Mills County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: 1581; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0097
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0207; FHL microfilm: 1375537
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 4349; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 90-64

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: 1581; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0097

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0207; FHL microfilm: 1375537

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Mills County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Mills County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 15, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 216

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 15, District 15, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 15, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342018

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 102

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 4349; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 90-64

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1978
    Event Place: Johnson City, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Johnson City Press - 8 Feb 1978 - Page 2, Obituary 8 Feb 1978

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1978
    Event Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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