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Benjamin Franklin Marsh 1846–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1846

Birth Location: Ravenna, Ohio

Death Date: 10 Dec 1915

Death Location: Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Nathan Marsh

Mother: Sarah Hunt

Spouse(s): Rosana Reames

Children(s): Allie Marsh, Hattie Marsh, Fred Marsh, Otis Marsh, Claude Marsh, Kathryn Marsh, Maude Marsh, Blanche Marsh

In 1846, Benjamin Franklin Marsh entered the world in Ravenna, Ohio, born to Nathan Marsh And Sarah Ann Hunt. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Marsh resided in Spencer, Medina, Ohio. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Marsh resided in Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, United States. Benjamin Franklin Marsh married Rosana Reames, and had children including Allie Leroy Marsh, Blanche Marsh, Claude Marsh, Fred Eugene Marsh, Hattie Leona Marsh, Kathryn Marsh, Maude Marsh, Otis Nathan Marsh. Benjamin Franklin Marsh passed away in 1915 in Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1846, Benjamin Franklin Marsh entered the world in Ravenna, Ohio, born to Nathan Marsh And Sarah Ann Hunt.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Marsh resided in Spencer, Medina, Ohio.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Marsh resided in Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, United States.
  • Benjamin Franklin Marsh married Rosana Reames, and had children including Allie Leroy Marsh, Blanche Marsh, Claude Marsh, Fred Eugene Marsh, Hattie Leona Marsh, Kathryn Marsh, Maude Marsh, Otis Nathan Marsh.
  • Benjamin Franklin Marsh passed away in 1915 in Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Marsh
1820–1911
Birth Location: Spencer, Medina, Ohio, USA
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Sarah Hunt
1827–1904
Birth Location: Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
SH

Spouses(s)

Rosana Reames
1853–1927
Birth Location: Henry County, Illinois, USA
RR

Children(s)

Allie Marsh
1873–1930
Birth Location: Michigan
AM
Hattie Marsh
1875–1920
Birth Location: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
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Fred Marsh
1877–1926
Birth Location: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan
FM
Otis Marsh
1879–1941
Birth Location: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
OM
Claude Marsh
1885–
Birth Location: Michigan
CM
Kathryn Marsh
1882–
Birth Location: Michigan
KM
Maude Marsh
1888–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Blanche Marsh
1891–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Benjamin Marsh's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Marsh
1846–1915
Birth Place: Ravenna, Ohio
Parents
Nathan Marsh
1820–1911
Spencer, Medina, Ohio, USA
Sarah (Ann) Hunt
1827–1904
Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
Grandparents
Sylvestine\Vestine Hunt
1793–1870
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Sally (A) Martin
1794–1875
Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Hunt
1751–1810
Patty Southwick
1750–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hunt
1703–1793
Keziah Darling
1719–1790

Benjamin Marsh's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Marsh (23 Sep 1846–10 Dec 1915) m. Rosana Reames (21 November 1853–20 May 1927)
  1. 1. Allie (Leroy) Marsh 1873–1930 m. Jennie Thomas 1867–1895 m. Sarah (Abigail) Yerrington 1867–1942
  2. 2. Hattie (Leona) Marsh 1875–1920 m. Edward Lamb 1860–1933
    1. 1. Grace (R) Lamb 1903–1962 m. Edgar (Ardeen) Probst 1902–1964
    2. 2. Joseph Lamb 1905–1977
  3. 3. Fred (Eugene) Marsh 1877–1926 m. Grace (A.) Yerington 1877–1940
  4. 4. Otis (Nathan) Marsh 1879–1941 m. Bertha (H) Ray 1883–1961
    1. 1. William (Leland) Marsh 1907–1988 m. Hazel (M) Johnston 1911–1971
      1. 1. Jack (E.) Marsh 1936–2017
  5. 5. Claude Marsh 1885–
  6. 6. Kathryn Marsh 1882–
  7. 7. Maude Marsh 1888–
  8. 8. Blanche Marsh 1891–

Benjamin Marsh's Timeline

7 Records

1846
23 Sep 1846
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Marsh in Ravenna, Ohio
Ravenna, Ohio
1850
1850
Age 4
Benjamin Franklin Marsh resided here in Spencer, Medina, Ohio
Spencer, Medina, Ohio
1870
1870
Age 24
Benjamin Franklin Marsh resided here in Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, United States
Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 34
Benjamin Franklin Marsh resided here in Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
Benjamin Franklin Marsh resided here in Cassopolis village, Cass, Michigan
Cassopolis village, Cass, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 64
Benjamin Franklin Marsh resided here in La Grange, Cass, Michigan
La Grange, Cass, Michigan
1915
10 Dec 1915
Age 69
Death of Benjamin Franklin Marsh in Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan
Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1846
    Event Place: Ravenna, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan; Roll: 575; Page: 470C; Enumeration District: 067
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: La Grange, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T623_31077_4120217; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1240705.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: La Grange, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T624_640; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0106; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374653.
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Spencer, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M432_709; Page: 437A; Image: .
    [8] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 7; Film Description: 1872 Branch-1872 St Joseph
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [11] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Spencer, Medina, Ohio
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Spencer, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M432_709; Page: 437A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan; Roll: 575; Page: 470C; Enumeration District: 067

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cassopolis village, Cass, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: La Grange, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T623_31077_4120217; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1240705.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: La Grange, Cass, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: La Grange, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T624_640; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0106; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374653.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cassopolis, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 7; Film Description: 1872 Branch-1872 St Joseph

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1915
    Event Place: Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [5] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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