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Benjamin Franklin Masters 1865–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Mar 1865

Birth Location: , , New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 24 Dec 1925

Death Location: Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Masters

Mother: Nancy Couchman

Spouse(s): Alice Spangenberg

Children(s): Violet Masters, Helen Masters, Infant Masters

The story of Benjamin Franklin Masters began in 1865 in , , New Jersey, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Masters resided in Mason City, Mason City, Mason, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Masters resided in Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. Benjamin Franklin Masters married Alice May Spangenberg, and had children including Helen D Masters, Infant Masters, Violet Maretta Masters. Benjamin Franklin Masters passed away in 1925 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Masters began in 1865 in , , New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Masters resided in Mason City, Mason City, Mason, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Masters resided in Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Masters married Alice May Spangenberg, and had children including Helen D Masters, Infant Masters, Violet Maretta Masters.
  • Benjamin Franklin Masters passed away in 1925 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Masters's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Masters
1865–1925
Birth Place: , , New Jersey, USA
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Masters
1836–1928
Hacketstown, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
Nancy (Ellen) Couchman
1832–1905
Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Michael Couchman
1806–1852
Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Betsy) West
1807–1895
Nicholas County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Amos SR
1766–1859
Elizabeth ROBBINS
1771–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elijah WEST
1738–1791
Mary WILLIAMS
1740–1786

Benjamin Masters's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Masters (24 Mar 1865–24 Dec 1925) m. Alice (May) Spangenberg (29 Nov 1883–13 Oct 1918)
  1. 1. Violet (Maretta) Masters 1908–2005 m. William (Henry) Johnson 1903–1984 m. Earl (Robert) Williams 1907–1977
    1. 1. Robert (Earl) Williams 1930–1980 m. Aileen (Theresa) Reilly 1933–2003
  2. 2. Helen (D.) Masters 1902–1999 m. Clarence (Edgar) Allshouse 1899–1988
    1. 1. Clarence (Edgar Allshouse) Jr 1924–1979 m. Gloria (Virginia) Horn 1926–2008
    2. 2. Dorothy (Violet) Allshouse 1922–1997 m. James (Elmer) Crutz 1921–1962
      1. 1. Judith (A Crutz) (lerew 1944–2020
  3. 3. Infant Masters 1912–1912

Benjamin Masters's Timeline

5 Records

1865
24 Mar 1865
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Masters in , , New Jersey, USA
, , New Jersey, USA
1870
1870
Age 5
Benjamin Franklin Masters resided here in Mason City, Mason City, Mason, Illinois, USA
Mason City, Mason City, Mason, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Benjamin Franklin Masters resided here in Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Benjamin Franklin Masters resided here in Easton Ward 11, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton Ward 11, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1925
24 Dec 1925
Age 60
Death of Benjamin Franklin Masters in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1865
    Event Place: , , New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mason City, Mason City, Mason, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1381; Page: 14a; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1375394

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Easton Ward 11, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Easton Ward 11, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1610; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1925
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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