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Benjamin Franklin Hanks 1867–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1867

Birth Location: Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America

Death Date: 14 Jun 1950

Death Location: Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Franklin Hanks

Mother: Catherine Hanks

Spouse(s): Amanda Gish

Children(s): Arthur Hanks

In 1867, Benjamin Franklin Hanks entered the world in Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America, born to Franklin Hanks And Catherine Hanks. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Hanks resided in Elysian, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA. Benjamin Franklin Hanks married Amanda Gish, and had children including Arthur Leo Hanks. Benjamin Franklin Hanks passed away in 1950 in Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Benjamin Franklin Hanks entered the world in Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America, born to Franklin Hanks And Catherine Hanks.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Hanks resided in Elysian, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Hanks married Amanda Gish, and had children including Arthur Leo Hanks.
  • Benjamin Franklin Hanks passed away in 1950 in Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Franklin Hanks
1837–1899
Birth Location: –
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Catherine Hanks
1843–1908
Birth Location: Delaware, Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Amanda Gish
1868–1926
Birth Location: Minnesota
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Children(s)

Arthur Hanks
1891–1965
Birth Location: Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Benjamin Hanks's Ancestors

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Benjamin Hanks
1867–1950
Birth Place: Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
Parents
Franklin Hanks
1837–1899
Catherine Hanks
1843–1908
Delaware, Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Hanks's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Hanks (21 Nov 1867–14 Jun 1950) m. Amanda Gish (abt 1868–21 Aug 1926)
  1. 1. Arthur (Leo) Hanks 1891–1965 m. Jennie Renda 1892–1962
    1. 1. Russell (Arthur) Hanks 1918–1960 m. Anna (Josephine Christina) Olson 1913–1954
    2. 2. Katherine (E) Hanks 1924–
    3. 3. Ernest (Victor) Hanks 1929–1999 m. Theora (Marie) Graves 1930–2015

Benjamin Hanks's Timeline

7 Records

1867
21 Nov 1867
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Hanks in Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
1888
21 Nov 1888
Age 21
Benjamin Franklin Hanks was married in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota
Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota
1900
1900
Age 33
Benjamin Franklin Hanks resided here in Elysian, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
Elysian, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin Hanks resided here in Mapleton, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Mapleton, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Benjamin Franklin Hanks resided here in Battle, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
Battle, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 63
Benjamin Franklin Hanks resided here in Battle, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
Battle, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
1950
14 Jun 1950
Age 83
Death of Benjamin Franklin Hanks in Blackduck, Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America
Blackduck, Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1867
    Event Place: Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1888
    Event Place: Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota
    Record Source: Minnesota, Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elysian, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mapleton, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Battle, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Battle, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1950
    Event Place: Blackduck, Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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