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Benjamin Ernest Joyce 1888–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1888

Birth Location: Georgia, United States

Death Date: 4 Aug 1964

Death Location: Forsyth, Georgia, United States

Father: Elijah Joyce

Mother: Roberta Watkins

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In 1888, Benjamin Ernest Joyce entered the world in Georgia, United States, born to Elijah Allen Joyce And Roberta Rhoda Watkins. Benjamin Ernest Joyce passed away in 1964 in Forsyth, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Benjamin Ernest Joyce entered the world in Georgia, United States, born to Elijah Allen Joyce And Roberta Rhoda Watkins.
  • Benjamin Ernest Joyce passed away in 1964 in Forsyth, Georgia, United States.

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Benjamin Joyce's Ancestors

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Benjamin Joyce
1888–1964
Birth Place: Georgia, United States
Parents
Elijah Allen Joyce
1845–1927
North Carolina, United States
Roberta (Rhoda) Watkins
1851–1915
Gilmer, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Hesket ("Hess" W. Sr.) Watkins
1804–1880
Surrey, North Carolina, USA
Rebecca Simpson
1809–1880
Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Watkins
1777–1829
Hannah Johnson
1777–1870
Reuben Simpson
1775–1842
Martha Merritt
1785–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Watkins
1750–1829
Francis "Fannie"
1745–1840
George Johnson
1730–
Elizabeth Durham
1760–1841
Reuben SIMPSON
1743–1830
Sarah Sherrill
1746–1826
Thomas Merritt
1761–

Benjamin Joyce's Timeline

2 Records

1888
2 Apr 1888
Birth of Benjamin Ernest Joyce in Georgia, United States
Georgia, United States
1964
4 Aug 1964
Age 76
Death of Benjamin Ernest Joyce in Forsyth, Georgia, United States
Forsyth, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 023666.
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Gordon County, Georgia; Roll: 1557069; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Forsyth
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 023666.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gordon, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Gordon County, Georgia; Roll: 1557069; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1964
    Event Place: Forsyth, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 023666.

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