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Benjamin Franklin Lively 1805–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1805

Birth Location: Anderson, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1865

Death Location: Oliver Springs, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Lively

Mother: Clarissa Carnall

Spouse(s): Rebecca Kesterson

Children(s): Elizabeth Lively, Thomas Lively, Wiley Lively, John Lively, Robert Lively, Larkin Lively, Benjamin Lively, Sarah Lively

Benjamin Franklin Lively was born in 1805 in Anderson, Tennessee, USA, the child of John Lively And Clarissa Clara Carnall. In 1805, Benjamin Franklin Lively resided in No Township Listed, Roane County, TN. In 1837, Benjamin Franklin Lively resided in Anderson, Tennessee, USA. Benjamin Franklin Lively married Rebecca Jane Kesterson, and had children including Benjamin H Lively, Elizabeth Jane Lively, James H Lively, John Lively, Larkin Lively, Robert C Lively, Sarah K Lively, Thomas J Lively, Wiley Lively. Benjamin Franklin Lively passed away in 1865 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Franklin Lively was born in 1805 in Anderson, Tennessee, USA, the child of John Lively And Clarissa Clara Carnall.
  • In 1805, Benjamin Franklin Lively resided in No Township Listed, Roane County, TN.
  • In 1837, Benjamin Franklin Lively resided in Anderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Lively married Rebecca Jane Kesterson, and had children including Benjamin H Lively, Elizabeth Jane Lively, James H Lively, John Lively, Larkin Lively, Robert C Lively, Sarah K Lively, Thomas J Lively, Wiley Lively.
  • Benjamin Franklin Lively passed away in 1865 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Lively
1764–1830
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, USA
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Clarissa Carnall
1777–1846
Birth Location: Anderson County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Kesterson
1812–1880
Birth Location: Anderson, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Lively
1843–1918
Birth Location: Anderson County, Tennessee, USA
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Thomas Lively
1852–1916
Birth Location: Lost Button, Tennessee
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Wiley Lively
1833–
Birth Location: Anderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
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John Lively
1836–
Birth Location: –
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Robert Lively
1837–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Larkin Lively
1841–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Benjamin Lively
1838–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Sarah Lively
1847–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Benjamin Lively's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Lively
1805–1865
Birth Place: Anderson, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Lively
1764–1830
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, USA
Clarissa (Clara) Carnall
1777–1846
Anderson County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Lively
1733–1793
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Mary (Ann) Cash
1742–1795
Buck Island Creek, Albermarle, Virginia, USA
Joseph (Carnall) DeCornouaille
1757–1845
Virginia Colony, VA
Mary Shaw
1753–1802
Virginia Colonies
Great-Grandparents
Mark ►►MRCA◄◄
1679–1752
Mary ►►MRCA◄◄
1694–1781
Ruth Walker
1708–1784
Sir DeCornouaille
1724–1780
Sarah Hipkins
1724–1788
Sir Carnell
1724–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Lyfolly
1664–1745
Catherine Clayton
1664–1704
William Mackgehee
1672–1748
Mary Carr
1677–1754

Benjamin Lively's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Lively (1805–1865) m. Rebecca (Jane) Kesterson (1812–1 Jun 1880)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) Lively 1843–1918
  2. 2. Thomas (J) Lively 1852–1916 m. Martha Patterson 1854– m. Emely McGhee 1886–1958
    1. 1. Mary (E.) Lively 1870–1953
    2. 2. Malinda (Lively) Crowe 1889–
    3. 3. John (B.) Lively 1878–
    4. 4. Rebecca (Julia) Lively 1878–
    5. 5. Susanna Lively 1880–
    6. 6. Mayme (Mae) Lively 1911–1980 m. Thomas (Reeder) King 1914–2011
    7. 7. Hannah (D.) Lively 1908–1982 m. William (Narvel) Brown 1895–1958
      1. 1. Arlie (Russell) Brown 1928–1928
      2. 2. Bobby (S) Brown 1935–1949
      3. 3. James (Willard) Brown 1924–1981
      4. 4. Christine (Sylvia) Brown 1933–2006
      5. 5. Carl (Clifford) Brown 1929–1982
      6. 6. Walter Brown 1931–2021
    8. 8. Charlie (Logan) Lively 1889–1976
    9. 9. Louis (Franklin) Lively 1897–1940
  3. 3. Wiley Lively 1833– m. Sue (Ann) Silvey 1814–1889
    1. 1. Nancy (Elizabeth) Shoopman 1864–1949
    2. 2. Rebecca Lively 1862–
    3. 3. James (L.) Lively 1861–1946 m. Ellen J 1865–
      1. 1. Samuel (Alvis) Lively 1890–1974 m. Ruth (T) Fritz 1894–1972
        1. 1. Stella Lively 1914–
        2. 2. Dillard (Edward) Lively 1916–2001
        3. 3. Mabel Lively 1917–2008
        4. 4. Girtrud Lively 1920–
        5. 5. Roscoe Lively 1922–
        6. 6. Jack Lively 1923–
        7. 7. Pearl Lively 1932–2020 m. Marvin (C.) Flatt 1924–1989 m. George Cockrum –2020
      2. 2. Mary Gallaher 1892–1971
      3. 3. Cleo Lively 1898–1975
      4. 4. John (Benjamin) Lively 1886–1967
      5. 5. Nancy (Qumille) Russell 1887–1978
      6. 6. Early (W) Liveley 1889–
      7. 7. Bernice (P) Liveley 1895–
      8. 8. Lucinda Liveley 1897–
      9. 9. Jacob Liveley 1902–
      10. 10. Tedford Liveley 1904–
      11. 11. Claudie Liveley 1907–
      12. 12. Dewey Lively 1900–
    4. 4. William (W.) Lively 1866–
    5. 5. John (B) Lively 1859–
  4. 4. John Lively 1836–
  5. 5. Robert (C.) Lively 1837–
  6. 6. Larkin Lively 1841–
  7. 7. Benjamin (H.) Lively 1838–
  8. 8. Sarah (K.) Lively 1847–

Benjamin Lively's Timeline

7 Records

1805
1805
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Lively in Anderson, Tennessee, USA
Anderson, Tennessee, USA
1805
1805
Benjamin Franklin Lively resided here in No Township Listed, Roane County, TN
No Township Listed, Roane County, TN
1837
1837
Age 32
Benjamin Franklin Lively resided here in Anderson, Tennessee, USA
Anderson, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
Benjamin Franklin Lively resided here in Subdivision 16, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 16, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
1865
1865
Age 60
Death of Benjamin Franklin Lively in Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 65
Benjamin Franklin Lively resided here in District 7, Oliver Springs, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Oliver Springs, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 75
Benjamin Franklin Lively resided here in District 7, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Anderson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: Anderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Anderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1244; Page: 92D; Enumeration District: 140
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Subdivision 16, Anderson, Tennessee; Roll: 869; Page: 39b
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Roane County, TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1891

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Anderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records, The Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Early Tax Lists of Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 16, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Subdivision 16, Anderson, Tennessee; Roll: 869; Page: 39b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 7, Oliver Springs, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 7, Anderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1513; Page: 73A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 7, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Anderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1244; Page: 92D; Enumeration District: 140

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oliver Springs, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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