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Benjamin Franklin Metcalf 1838–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Nov 1838

Birth Location: Princeton, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 15 Nov 1932

Death Location: Pope County, Illinois, United States

Father: Spencer Metcalf

Mother: Mary Wilson

Spouse(s): Sarah Buchannon

Children(s): Samuel Metcalf, David Metcalfe, William Metcalfe, John Metcalf, Lou Metcalf, Martha Metcalf, Sarah Metcalf, Susan Metcalf

In 1838, Benjamin Franklin Metcalf entered the world in Princeton, Kentucky, United States, born to Spencer G Metcalf And Mary Wilson. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Metcalf resided in Edmonson, Kentucky. Benjamin Franklin Metcalf married Sarah Louisa Buchannon, and had children including David M Metcalfe, John S Metcalf, Lou Ann Metcalf, Martha E Metcalf, Samuel C Metcalf, Sarah G Metcalf, Susan A Metcalf, William Frank Metcalfe. Benjamin Franklin Metcalf passed away in 1932 in Pope County, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Benjamin Franklin Metcalf entered the world in Princeton, Kentucky, United States, born to Spencer G Metcalf And Mary Wilson.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Metcalf resided in Edmonson, Kentucky.
  • Benjamin Franklin Metcalf married Sarah Louisa Buchannon, and had children including David M Metcalfe, John S Metcalf, Lou Ann Metcalf, Martha E Metcalf, Samuel C Metcalf, Sarah G Metcalf, Susan A Metcalf, William Frank Metcalfe.
  • Benjamin Franklin Metcalf passed away in 1932 in Pope County, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spencer Metcalf
1806–1860
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Mary Wilson
1807–1838
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Buchannon
1846–1910
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Children(s)

Samuel Metcalf
1881–
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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David Metcalfe
1870–
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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William Metcalfe
1864–1932
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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John Metcalf
1863–1936
Birth Location: Pope, Illinois, United States
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Lou Metcalf
1866–1940
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Martha Metcalf
1873–1940
Birth Location: Pope, Illinois, United States
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Sarah Metcalf
1878–1941
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Susan Metcalf
1877–
Birth Location: Pope, Illinois, United States
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Benjamin Metcalf's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Metcalf
1838–1932
Birth Place: Princeton, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Spencer G Metcalf
1806–1860
Kentucky
Mary Wilson
1807–1838
Grandparents
Thomas Metcalf
1769–1841
Jefferson Co, KY
Annie Fleming
1773–1850
Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
John Wilson
1772–1829
South Carolina, United States
Isabel (Matthews) Wilson
1777–1850
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Metcalf
1745–1826
Esther Braselton
1748–1826
Henry WILSON
1740–
Wilanota
1845–
Victor Mathews
1727–1776
Isabel Edmiston
1731–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Metcalf
1714–1757
Mary Norris
1719–1745
John Brazelton
1700–1788
Mary Crawford
1708–1788

Benjamin Metcalf's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Metcalf (08 Nov 1838–15 Nov 1932) m. Sarah (Louisa) Buchannon (Feb 1846–1910)
  1. 1. Samuel (C) Metcalf 1881–
  2. 2. David (M) Metcalfe 1870– m. Emily (Jane) Metcalf 1874–
    1. 1. Katie Metcalf 1898–
    2. 2. Risty Metcalf 1895–
    3. 3. Alma Metcalfe 1902–
    4. 4. Bertha Metcalf 1899–
    5. 5. Lacey Metcalf 1901–
    6. 6. Ratio Metcalf 1897–1979
    7. 7. Flossy Metcalf 1917–
    8. 8. Orville Metcalf 1910–
    9. 9. Christine Metcalf 1912–
  3. 3. William (Frank) Metcalfe 1864–1932
  4. 4. John (S) Metcalf 1863–1936 m. Ollie (Mae) Henley 1874–1903
    1. 1. Rufus Metcalf 1900–1974
    2. 2. Raymond (Clayton) Metcalf 1899–1927
    3. 3. Ora Metcalf 1896–
    4. 4. Rupert Metcalf 1893–
    5. 5. David (Spencer) Metcalf 1890–1959 m. Modesta (May) Singleton 1912–2002
    6. 6. Louise (Pearl) Metcalf 1892–1975 m. William (Houston) Russell 1884–1972
      1. 1. Otho (H) Russell 1921–
      2. 2. William (S) Russell 1926–
      3. 3. Jewel (C) Russell 1925–
      4. 4. Sarah (L) Russell 1923–
      5. 5. Opal (Etta May) Russell 1916–1971
      6. 6. Orena (Belle) Russell 1917–1998
  5. 5. Lou (Ann) Metcalf 1866–1940 m. William (C) Shambling 1885–
    1. 1. Willie (E) Shamling 1905–
    2. 2. Norma (A) Shamling 1910–
    3. 3. Printha (M) Shamling 1908–
    4. 4. Hallie Shamling 1893–
    5. 5. Cleat (M) Shamling 1888–
    6. 6. Dallas Shamling 1903–
    7. 7. Earnest Shamling 1897–
  6. 6. Martha (E) Metcalf 1873–1940
  7. 7. Sarah (G) Metcalf 1878–1941
  8. 8. Susan (A) Metcalf 1877–

Benjamin Metcalf's Timeline

10 Records

1838
08 Nov 1838
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Metcalf in Hopkinsville Kentucky
Hopkinsville Kentucky
1838
08 Nov 1838
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Metcalf in Princeton, Kentucky, United States
Princeton, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 12
Benjamin Franklin Metcalf resided here in Edmonson, Kentucky
Edmonson, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 22
Benjamin Franklin Metcalf resided here in District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 32
Benjamin Franklin Metcalf resided here in Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States
Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 42
Benjamin Franklin Metcalf resided here in Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 62
Benjamin Franklin Metcalf resided here in Hamletsburg vill., Pope, Illinois
Hamletsburg vill., Pope, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 82
Benjamin Franklin Metcalf resided here in Logan, Pope, Illinois
Logan, Pope, Illinois
1932
15 Nov 1932
Age 94
Death of Benjamin Franklin Metcalf in Bay City, Pope, Illinois, United States
Bay City, Pope, Illinois, United States
1932
15 Nov 1932
Age 94
Death of Benjamin Franklin Metcalf in Pope County, Illinois, United States
Pope County, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Nov 1838
    Event Place: Hopkinsville Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Pope, Illinois; Roll: T625_392; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 105; Image: 526.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois; Roll: T623_336; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 62; FHL microfilm: 1240336.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Nov 1838
    Event Place: Princeton, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois; Roll: 243; Family History Film: 1254243; Page: 96C; Enumeration District: 085; Image: 0560.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 686; Image: 289.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_198; Page: 36B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Edmonson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_198; Page: 36B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Bullitt, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 686; Image: 289.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois; Roll: 243; Family History Film: 1254243; Page: 96C; Enumeration District: 085; Image: 0560.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hamletsburg vill., Pope, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois; Roll: T623_336; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 62; FHL microfilm: 1240336.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Logan, Pope, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Pope, Illinois; Roll: T625_392; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 105; Image: 526.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rose Bud, Ill.
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1932
    Event Place: Bay City, Pope, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1932
    Event Place: Pope County, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
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