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Benjamin Franklin McConnell 1916–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Nov 1916

Birth Location: Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 06 Dec 1969

Death Location: Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA

Father: Rightley McConnell

Mother: Norma McConnell

Spouse(s): Vivian Thomas

Children(s): Karen McConnell

In 1916, Benjamin Franklin McConnell entered the world in Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia, USA, born to Rightley Lee Mcconnell And Norma Mcconnell. In 1920, Benjamin Franklin McConnell resided in Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia. In 1930, Benjamin Franklin McConnell resided in Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia. Benjamin Franklin McConnell married Vivian Olwen Thomas, and had children including Karen Mcconnell, Mary D Mcconnell, Thomas B Mcconnell. Benjamin Franklin McConnell passed away in 1969 in Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Benjamin Franklin McConnell entered the world in Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia, USA, born to Rightley Lee Mcconnell And Norma Mcconnell.
  • In 1920, Benjamin Franklin McConnell resided in Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Franklin McConnell resided in Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia.
  • Benjamin Franklin McConnell married Vivian Olwen Thomas, and had children including Karen Mcconnell, Mary D Mcconnell, Thomas B Mcconnell.
  • Benjamin Franklin McConnell passed away in 1969 in Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rightley McConnell
1890–1966
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
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Norma McConnell
1897–1986
Birth Location: Radnor, Wayne CO, WV
NM

Spouses(s)

Vivian Thomas
1920–2012
Birth Location: Grafton, Taylor, West Virginia, USA
VT

Children(s)

Karen McConnell
1943–2021
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
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Benjamin McConnell's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin McConnell
1916–1969
Birth Place: Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Rightley Lee McConnell
1890–1966
Scott County, Virginia
Norma McConnell
1897–1986
Radnor, Wayne CO, WV
Grandparents
James (Madison) McConnell
1851–1931
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Flora (J) McConnell
1859–1915
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas McConnell
1797–1872
Elizabeth Elliott
1814–1880
William Gilliam
1822–1909
Mary Davidson
1825–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nancy *
1778–1845
William Dr.
1778–1860
Margaret Kincannon
1785–1875

Benjamin McConnell's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) McConnell (26 Nov 1916–06 Dec 1969) m. Vivian (Olwen) Thomas (28 Aug 1920–30 Oct 2012)
  1. 1. Karen McConnell 1943–2021

Benjamin McConnell's Timeline

6 Records

1916
26 Nov 1916
Birth of Benjamin Franklin McConnell in Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Benjamin Franklin McConnell resided here in Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 14
Benjamin Franklin McConnell resided here in Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 24
Benjamin Franklin McConnell resided here in Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 34
Benjamin Franklin McConnell resided here in Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1969
06 Dec 1969
Age 53
Death of Benjamin Franklin McConnell in Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1916
    Event Place: Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 313
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04450; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50-13
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [4] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-24-6978; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1974; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 159; Image: .
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1974; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 159; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 313
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04450; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50-13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Terra Alta, Preston

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Dec 1969
    Event Place: Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-24-6978; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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