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Benjamin Palmer Lancaster 1840–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jul 1840

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 13 Oct 1928

Death Location: Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA

Father: Thomas Lancaster

Mother: Cynthia Smith

Spouse(s): Emeline Elliott

Children(s): Eli Lancaster, Thomas Lancaster, Samuel Lancaster, Mary Lancaster, Madison Lancaster

The story of Benjamin Palmer Lancaster began in 1840 in Illinois, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Palmer Lancaster resided in Le Claire, Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA. In 1880, Benjamin Palmer Lancaster resided in Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA. Benjamin Palmer Lancaster married Emeline Emma Elliott, and had children including Eli John Lancaster, Madison Jefferson Lancaster, Mary Lancaster, Samuel Elliott Lancaster, Thomas Lancaster. Benjamin Palmer Lancaster passed away in 1928 in Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Palmer Lancaster began in 1840 in Illinois, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Palmer Lancaster resided in Le Claire, Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Palmer Lancaster resided in Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA.
  • Benjamin Palmer Lancaster married Emeline Emma Elliott, and had children including Eli John Lancaster, Madison Jefferson Lancaster, Mary Lancaster, Samuel Elliott Lancaster, Thomas Lancaster.
  • Benjamin Palmer Lancaster passed away in 1928 in Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Lancaster's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Lancaster
1840–1928
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
Thomas Lancaster
1816–1895
Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Cynthia (R.) Smith
1823–1905
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Ira (Fuller) Smith
1804–1884
Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy Huffman
1807–1876
Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Smith
1772–1807
Elizabeth Fuller
1776–1876
George Jr.
1772–1839
Julianne Frey
1775–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Smith
1729–1812
Jane Schofield
1726–1815
George Sr.
1734–1814
Anna Keller
1735–1820
Abraham Frye
1749–1798
Catherine Winters
1750–1789

Benjamin Lancaster's Descendants

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Benjamin (Palmer) Lancaster (29 Jul 1840–13 Oct 1928) m. Emeline ((Emma)) Elliott (28 May 1848–6 Aug 1915)
  1. 1. Eli (John) Lancaster 1870–1959
  2. 2. Thomas Lancaster 1866–1944 m. Grace (Lillian) Hubbard 1868–1958
    1. 1. Iva (Celeste) Lancaster 1890–1948 m. Rex (Eugene) Collins 1888–1973
      1. 1. Elburn (Eugene) Collins 1913–1964
      2. 2. Vernon (Granger) Collins 1920–2012 m. Collette (Louise) Murphy 1922–2017
      3. 3. Evelyn (Grace) Collins 1913–2014 m. Ralph (Thomas) Fralick 1911–1982
        1. 1. Joan (Yvonne) Fralick 1942–2009 m. James (Emmett) Lyons 1930–2018
        2. 2. Jeannine Fralick 1941–2001 m. Robert (Albert) Narruhn 1925–2002
      4. 4. Bethene (Melvina) Collins 1914–1999 m. Charles (Henry) Amy 1910–2006
        1. 1. Marilyn (Ruth) Amy 1936–1972
        2. 2. Richard (Charles) Amy 1938–2011
      5. 5. Margery (Fern) Collins 1917–2010 m. Adley (Heath) Champion 1919–1991
        1. 1. Douglas Champion 1942–1944
        2. 2. Dennis (Elburn) Champion 1945–2005
    2. 2. George (Palmer) Lancaster 1891–1979 m. Millicent (Laura) Taylor 1902–1987
      1. 1. Roy Lancaster 1924–1998 m. Elisabeth Huttner 1929–1967
      2. 2. Dorothy Lancaster 1926– m. James (Madison) Miller 1923–1984
      3. 3. Harry (Palmer) Lancaster 1931–2005
    3. 3. Pearl (Anna) Lancaster 1893–1968
    4. 4. Hugh (Samuel) Lancaster 1900–1939
    5. 5. Fern (Nettie) Lancaster 1902–1985
    6. 6. Irene (Blanche) Lancaster 1905–1991
    7. 7. Freeman (Oscar) Lancaster 1907–1977
    8. 8. Cecile (Marie) Lancaster 1895–1991
  3. 3. Samuel (Elliott) Lancaster 1867–1949
  4. 4. Mary Lancaster 1872–1884
  5. 5. Madison (Jefferson) Lancaster 1877–1953

Benjamin Lancaster's Timeline

4 Records

1840
29 Jul 1840
Birth of Benjamin Palmer Lancaster in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 30
Benjamin Palmer Lancaster resided here in Le Claire, Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA
Le Claire, Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Benjamin Palmer Lancaster resided here in Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA
Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA
1928
13 Oct 1928
Age 88
Death of Benjamin Palmer Lancaster in Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA
Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1840
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Le Claire, Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Le Claire, Scott, Iowa; Roll: M593_419; Page: 412A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Le Claire, Scott, Iowa; Roll: 363; Page: 312D; Enumeration District: 259

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: LeClaire, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Le Claire, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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