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Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR 1885–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 March 1885

Birth Location: Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 21 May 1957

Death Location: Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Sr

Mother: Cornelia Taylor

Spouse(s): Helen Hamilton

Children(s): Cornelia O'CONNOR, Joseph O'Connor, Benjamin O'Connor

The story of Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR began in 1885 in Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States of America. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR resided in Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas, USA. In 1920, Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR resided in Fort Worth Ward 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA. Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR married G J Loya, Helen Adeline Hamilton, and had children including Benjamin Albert O Connor, Cornelia Evelyn Evelyn O Connor, Joseph F O Connor. Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR passed away in 1957 in Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR began in 1885 in Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States of America.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR resided in Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR resided in Fort Worth Ward 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR married G J Loya, Helen Adeline Hamilton, and had children including Benjamin Albert O Connor, Cornelia Evelyn Evelyn O Connor, Joseph F O Connor.
  • Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR passed away in 1957 in Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin O'CONNOR's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin O'CONNOR
1885–1957
Birth Place: Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
John Jeremiah (Jack) O'Connor Sr
1852–1920
New Orleans, Orleans Parrish, Louisiana
Cornelia (Hubbard) Taylor
1865–1938
Texas
Grandparents
John (Jeremiah Jerry) O'Connor
1814–1871
, , Ireland
Catherine Curran
1822–1910
, County Cork, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin O'CONNOR's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat") O'CONNOR (9 March 1885–21 May 1957) m. Helen (Adeline) Hamilton (22 Feb 1888–12 Jul 1941)
  1. 1. Cornelia (Evelyn "Evelyn") O'CONNOR 1908–1998
  2. 2. Joseph (F) O'Connor 1912–
  3. 3. Benjamin (Albert) O'Connor 1915–1980

Benjamin O'CONNOR's Timeline

8 Records

1885
9 March 1885
Birth of Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR in Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States of America
Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 25
Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR resided here in Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR resided here in Fort Worth Ward 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Fort Worth Ward 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR resided here in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR resided here in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
1940
1940
Age 55
Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR resided here in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 57
Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR resided here in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
1957
21 May 1957
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Franklin "B.F." or "Wildcat" O'CONNOR in Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 March 1885
    Event Place: Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04189; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 257-151
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Worth Ward 8, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T625_1850; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 136
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 2342131
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T624_1543; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1375556
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Tarrant; Roll: 1953360; Draft Board: 2
    [7] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [8] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dallas Ward 6, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T624_1543; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1375556

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fort Worth Ward 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Worth Ward 8, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T625_1850; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 2342131

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04189; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 257-151

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04189; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 257-151

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Tarrant; Roll: 1953360; Draft Board: 2
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1957
    Event Place: Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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