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Benjamin Franklin Gates 1861–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Oct 1861

Birth Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 23 Feb 1931

Death Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Morgan Gates

Mother: Sarah Fletcher

Spouse(s): Miss Ware

Children(s): Charles Gates, Francis Gates, Sarah Gates, Infant Gates, John Gates, Angie Gates, Edgar Gates, William Gates, Francis Gates, Georgia Gates, Mary Gates

In 1861, Benjamin Franklin Gates entered the world in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to Morgan Gates And Sarah Fletcher. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Gates resided in Ward 2, Grant, Louisiana, USA. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Gates resided in 2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana, USA. Benjamin Franklin Gates married Miss R J Ware, and had children including Angie Gates, Charles Hinton Gates, Edgar E Gates, Francis Gates, Francis L Gates, Georgia Elberta Georgie Gates, Infant Son Gates, John C Gates, Mary E Gates, Sarah C Gates, William Noah Gates. Benjamin Franklin Gates passed away in 1931 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Benjamin Franklin Gates entered the world in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to Morgan Gates And Sarah Fletcher.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Gates resided in Ward 2, Grant, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Gates resided in 2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Gates married Miss R J Ware, and had children including Angie Gates, Charles Hinton Gates, Edgar E Gates, Francis Gates, Francis L Gates, Georgia Elberta Georgie Gates, Infant Son Gates, John C Gates, Mary E Gates, Sarah C Gates, William Noah Gates.
  • Benjamin Franklin Gates passed away in 1931 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Morgan Gates
1828–1909
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Sarah Fletcher
1829–1928
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
SF

Spouses(s)

Miss Ware
1866–1932
Birth Location: Louisiana
MW

Children(s)

Charles Gates
1901–1976
Birth Location: Dodson Winn Parish, Louisiana
CG
Francis Gates
1893–1932
Birth Location: Louisiana
FG
Sarah Gates
1886–1888
Birth Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
SG
Infant Gates
1889–1889
Birth Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
IG
John Gates
1899–1908
Birth Location: Louisiana
JG
Angie Gates
1891–1976
Birth Location: Louisiana
AG
Edgar Gates
1903–1903
Birth Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
EG
William Gates
1895–1975
Birth Location: Louisiana
WG
Francis Gates
1893–1932
Birth Location: Louisiana
FG
Georgia Gates
1897–1970
Birth Location: Louisiana
GG
Mary Gates
1890–1963
Birth Location: Louisiana
MG

Benjamin Gates's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Gates
1861–1931
Birth Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Morgan Gates
1828–1909
Mississippi
Sarah Fletcher
1829–1928
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
John ((Morgan)) Gates
1780–1845
Georgia, United States
REBECCA (BARKSDALE 4th) GG'mother
1785–1850
Georgia, United States
Jordan (Thomas) Fletcher
1804–1865
Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, United States
Sarah (Sally) Merchant
1801–1833
Mississippi, United States
Great-Grandparents
Elias Gates
1785–1868
Hannah Ward
1774–1850
x Barksdale
1764–1840
x Garrett
1764–1822
James Sr
1778–1850
Nancy Fletcher
1780–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph BARKSDALE
1740–1803
Hannah Barksdale
1742–1792
James Garrett
1737–1795
Elizabeth Shivers
1741–1805
William Capt
1757–1837
Rebecca Moore
1758–1824
John Sr
1727–1813
Susannah Sr
1737–1814

Benjamin Gates's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Gates (28 Oct 1861–23 Feb 1931) m. Miss (R. J.) Ware (Mar 1866–12 December 1932)
  1. 1. Charles (Hinton) Gates 1901–1976
  2. 2. Francis (L) Gates 1893–1932
  3. 3. Sarah (C) Gates 1886–1888
  4. 4. Infant (Son) Gates 1889–1889
  5. 5. John (C) Gates 1899–1908
  6. 6. Angie Gates 1891–1976
  7. 7. Edgar (E) Gates 1903–1903
  8. 8. William (Noah) Gates 1895–1975
  9. 9. Francis Gates 1893–1932
  10. 10. Georgia (Elberta "Georgie") Gates 1897–1970
  11. 11. Mary (E) Gates 1890–1963

Benjamin Gates's Timeline

7 Records

1861
28 Oct 1861
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Gates in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 9
Benjamin Franklin Gates resided here in Ward 2, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Ward 2, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Benjamin Franklin Gates resided here in 2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana, USA
2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Benjamin Franklin Gates resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Benjamin Franklin Gates resided here in Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Benjamin Franklin Gates resided here in Mineral Spring, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Mineral Spring, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1931
23 Feb 1931
Age 70
Death of Benjamin Franklin Gates in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: 453; Family History Film: 1254453; Page: 244B; Enumeration District: 026; Image: 0700
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T624_535; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374548
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mineral Spring, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T625_636; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 529
    [5] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: 586; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1240586
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 2, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: M593_513; Page: 103A; Image: 117321; Family History Library Film: 552012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 2, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 2, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: M593_513; Page: 103A; Image: 117321; Family History Library Film: 552012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 2nd Ward, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: 453; Family History Film: 1254453; Page: 244B; Enumeration District: 026; Image: 0700

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: 586; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1240586

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T624_535; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374548

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mineral Spring, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mineral Spring, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T625_636; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 529

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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