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Benjamin “B.J” JEROME 1884–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jun 1884

Birth Location: Melbourne, Michigan

Death Date: 28 Oct 1973

Death Location: Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Charles Jerome

Mother: Margaret Platt

Spouse(s): Katherine Bates

Children(s): Elizabeth Jerome, Benjamin Jr, Arnold Sr

In 1884, Benjamin “B.J” JEROME entered the world in Melbourne, Michigan, born to Charles T Jerome And Margaret Platt. In 1900, Benjamin “B.J” JEROME resided in Grayling, Crawford, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Benjamin “B.J” JEROME resided in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA. Benjamin “B.J” JEROME married Katherine Bates, and had children including Arnold Keith Jerome Sr, Benjamin Ben Jerome Jr, Elizabeth Margaret Jerome. Benjamin “B.J” JEROME passed away in 1973 in Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Benjamin “B.J” JEROME entered the world in Melbourne, Michigan, born to Charles T Jerome And Margaret Platt.
  • In 1900, Benjamin “B.J” JEROME resided in Grayling, Crawford, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, Benjamin “B.J” JEROME resided in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Benjamin “B.J” JEROME married Katherine Bates, and had children including Arnold Keith Jerome Sr, Benjamin Ben Jerome Jr, Elizabeth Margaret Jerome.
  • Benjamin “B.J” JEROME passed away in 1973 in Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Jerome
1854–1932
Birth Location: New York
CJ
Margaret Platt
1863–1953
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
MP

Spouses(s)

Katherine Bates
1889–1972
Birth Location: New York
KB

Children(s)

Elizabeth Jerome
1913–1989
Birth Location: Michigan
EJ
Benjamin Jr
1914–1971
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
BJ
Arnold Sr
1916–1979
Birth Location: Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan, United States of America
AS

Benjamin JEROME's Ancestors

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Benjamin JEROME
1884–1973
Birth Place: Melbourne, Michigan
Parents
Charles T Jerome
1854–1932
New York
Margaret Platt
1863–1953
Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Mortimer (I.) Jerome
1821–1865
Harriet (A.) Jerome
1829–1901
Fairport, Monroe County, New York, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin JEROME's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (“B.J”) JEROME (26 Jun 1884–28 Oct 1973) m. Katherine Bates (1 February 1889–June 1972)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Margaret) Jerome 1913–1989
    1. 1. Julie (Bates) Ballman 1941–1941
  2. 2. Benjamin (“Ben” Jerome) Jr 1914–1971
  3. 3. Arnold (Keith Jerome) Sr 1916–1979

Benjamin JEROME's Timeline

6 Records

1884
26 Jun 1884
Birth of Benjamin “B.J” JEROME in Melbourne, Michigan
Melbourne, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 16
Benjamin “B.J” JEROME resided here in Grayling, Crawford, Michigan, USA
Grayling, Crawford, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Benjamin “B.J” JEROME resided here in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Benjamin “B.J” JEROME resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 56
Benjamin “B.J” JEROME resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1973
28 Oct 1973
Age 89
Death of Benjamin “B.J” JEROME in Grayling, Crawford, Michigan, United States of America
Grayling, Crawford, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1884
    Event Place: Melbourne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 2357; Volume #: Roll 2357 - Certificates: 335850-336349, 28 Aug 1923-30 Aug 1923
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01801; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 63-99
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1213; FHL microfilm: 2339903
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grayling, Crawford, Michigan; Roll: 708; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240708
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grayling, Crawford, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grayling, Crawford, Michigan; Roll: 708; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240708

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1213; FHL microfilm: 2339903

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01801; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 63-99

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01801; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 63-99

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grayling, Crawford, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pontiac, Mich, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 2357; Volume #: Roll 2357 - Certificates: 335850-336349, 28 Aug 1923-30 Aug 1923

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1973
    Event Place: Grayling, Crawford, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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