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Benjamin Franklin Reece 1851–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 November 1851

Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 23 November 1929

Death Location: Jonesville, Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Reece

Mother: Almeda Hinshaw

Spouse(s): Mary Haire

Children(s): Robert Reece, Charles Reece, Louise Reece, Jan Reece

Benjamin Franklin Reece was born in 1851 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America, the child of William Wiley Reece And Almeda Elmeda Almenda Hinshaw. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Reece resided in South Division, Surry, North Carolina. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Reece resided in Fall Creek, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Franklin Reece married Mary Jane Haire, and had children including Charles Sebon Reece, Jan Reece, Louise Ree Reece, Robert Reece. Benjamin Franklin Reece passed away in 1929 in Jonesville, Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Franklin Reece was born in 1851 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America, the child of William Wiley Reece And Almeda Elmeda Almenda Hinshaw.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Reece resided in South Division, Surry, North Carolina.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Reece resided in Fall Creek, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin Franklin Reece married Mary Jane Haire, and had children including Charles Sebon Reece, Jan Reece, Louise Ree Reece, Robert Reece.
  • Benjamin Franklin Reece passed away in 1929 in Jonesville, Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Reece
1814–1888
Birth Location: Deep Creek, Surry, North Carolina, United States
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Almeda Hinshaw
1819–1898
Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, United States
AH

Spouses(s)

Mary Haire
1854–1903
Birth Location: North Carolina
MH

Children(s)

Robert Reece
1874–1952
Birth Location: Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
RR
Charles Reece
1877–1968
Birth Location: Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America
CR
Louise Reece
1884–1972
Birth Location: Yadkin CO, NC
LR
Jan Reece
1885–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
JR

Benjamin Reece's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Reece
1851–1929
Birth Place: Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
William Wiley Reece
1814–1888
Deep Creek, Surry, North Carolina, United States
Almeda ((Elmeda)(Almenda)) Hinshaw
1819–1898
Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Jesse (Simeon) Reece
1784–1864
Deep Creek, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret ((Peggy)) Hadley
1790–1838
Deep Creek, Surry, North Carolina
Benjamin (John) Hinshaw
1795–1860
Yadkin, Burke, North Carolina, Usa
Ruth (or Ruetha) Carter
1792–1882
Chatham, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Sr.
1746–1822
Mary Hough
1753–1830
Simon Hadley
1765–1831
Mary Spencer
1770–1844
Thomas Hinshaw
1775–1824
Lucy Clanton
1773–1859
Isaac Carter
1750–1802
Mary Bray
1752–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Hough
1725–1793
Mary Worhley
1716–1758
Simon Hadley
1736–1803
Bridget Foote
1732–1807
Benjamin Spencer
1730–1786
Margaret COX
1737–
Thomas Hinshaw
1749–1825
Hannah Seasfield
1745–1835
Benjamin Clanton
1750–1811
Elizabeth
1751–
John Jr
1717–1770
Barbara Routh
1720–1760

Benjamin Reece's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Reece (1 November 1851–23 November 1929) m. Mary (Jane) Haire (10 March 1854–22 March 1903)
  1. 1. Robert Reece 1874–1952 m. Julia (Mae) Helm 1879–1966
    1. 1. Minnie (Jane) Reece 1896–
    2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Reece 1898–
    3. 3. Ada Reece 1907–1995
    4. 4. Henry (Claude) Reece 1911–
    5. 5. Leroy Reece 1904–1990
    6. 6. Edith Reece 1909–
    7. 7. Calvin (Earl) Reece 1900–1995 m. Lilly (Emma) Whitehead 1901–1973
      1. 1. Lawrence (Calvin) Reece 1921–1990 m. Irene (June) Snovel 1923–2014
        1. 1. Larry (Dean) REECE 1943–2015
        2. 2. Valerie Reece 1950–2017
      2. 2. William (Dean) Reece 1923–2004 m. Geraldine Kewett 1924–2000
        1. 1. Ronald (D) Reece 1946–2021
      3. 3. Mary (Wanda) Reece 1925–2010 m. Gene (Leonard) Miller 1925–
        1. 1. Gary (Gene) Miller 1945–1965
      4. 4. Ruth (Elaine) Reece 1927–2018 m. Raymond (Henry William) Sievert 1918–1985
  2. 2. Charles (Sebon) Reece 1877–1968
  3. 3. Louise (Ree) Reece 1884–1972
  4. 4. Jan Reece 1885–

Benjamin Reece's Timeline

5 Records

1850
1850
Benjamin Franklin Reece resided here in South Division, Surry, North Carolina
South Division, Surry, North Carolina
1851
1 November 1851
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Reece in Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 29
Benjamin Franklin Reece resided here in Fall Creek, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
Fall Creek, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 49
Benjamin Franklin Reece resided here in Knobs Township, Yadkin, North Carolina
Knobs Township, Yadkin, North Carolina
1929
23 November 1929
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Franklin Reece in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 November 1851
    Event Place: Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fall Creek, Yadkin, North Carolina; Roll: 988; Family History Film: 1254988; Page: 471C; Enumeration District: 227; Image: 0280.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knobs, Yadkin, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1225; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 139.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: South Division, Surry, North Carolina; Roll: M432_646; Page: 207B; Image: .
    [5] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: South Division, Surry, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: South Division, Surry, North Carolina; Roll: M432_646; Page: 207B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fall Creek, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fall Creek, Yadkin, North Carolina; Roll: 988; Family History Film: 1254988; Page: 471C; Enumeration District: 227; Image: 0280.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Knobs Township, Yadkin, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knobs, Yadkin, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1225; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 139.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 November 1929
    Event Place: Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jonesville, Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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