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Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons 1922–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1922

Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA

Death Date: 15 Oct 1996

Death Location: Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

Father: Claud Parson

Mother: Beulah Clark

Spouse(s): Dorothy Burns, Bethel Westmoreland

Children(s): Franklin Parsons

The story of Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons began in 1922 in Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons resided in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA. In 1935, Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons resided in Center, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA. Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons married Bethel Lee Westmoreland, Dorothy Ann Burns, and had children including Franklin Wayne Parsons. Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons passed away in 1996 in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons began in 1922 in Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons resided in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1935, Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons resided in Center, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons married Bethel Lee Westmoreland, Dorothy Ann Burns, and had children including Franklin Wayne Parsons.
  • Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons passed away in 1996 in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Claud Parson
1902–1976
Birth Location: Indian Territory - Gann, Oklahoma, USA
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Beulah Clark
1903–1988
Birth Location: Hackett, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
BC

Spouses(s)

Dorothy Burns
1926–1986
Birth Location: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
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Bethel Westmoreland
1929–2010
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
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Children(s)

Franklin Parsons
1943–2003
Birth Location: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
FP

Benjamin Parsons's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Parsons
1922–1996
Birth Place: Oklahoma, USA
Parents
Claud Elmar Parson
1902–1976
Indian Territory - Gann, Oklahoma, USA
Beulah (Marie) Clark
1903–1988
Hackett, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Andrew ("Andy") Parsons
1869–
Arkansas, USA
Adeline (A) Snedley
1886–1958
Arkansas, USA
John (Willis) Clark
1881–1954
Greenwood, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Eliza (Cecilia Mernetti "Nettie") Roberts
1885–1962
Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Clark
1863–1917
Margaret Vaughn
1864–1933
Samuel Roberts
1847–
Elizabeth Barron
1855–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Parsons's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin "Bennie") Parsons (20 Oct 1922–15 Oct 1996) m. Dorothy (Ann) Burns (20 Sep 1926–17 Sep 1986) m. Bethel (Lee) Westmoreland (09 Dec 1929–09 Aug 2010)
  1. 1. Franklin ((Wayne)) Parsons 1943–2003

Benjamin Parsons's Timeline

8 Records

1922
20 Oct 1922
Birth of Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons in Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons resided here in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons resided here in Center, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
Center, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 18
Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons resided here in Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1942
10 Apr 1942
Age 20
Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons resided here in Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1996
08 Oct 1996
Age 74
Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons resided here in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1996
08 Oct 1996
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1996
15 Oct 1996
Age 74
Burial of Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Parsons in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1922
    Event Place: Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arkansas First Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945.; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00174; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 66-9
    [5] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-34-7840; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: 1943; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 16.0; FHL microfilm: 2341677
    [8] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: 1943; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 16.0; FHL microfilm: 2341677

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Center, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00174; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 66-9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arkansas First Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945.; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00174; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 66-9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1942
    Event Place: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 08 Oct 1996
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Oct 1996
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-34-7840; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1996
    Event Place: Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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