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Benjamin Franklin Reece 1884–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 26,1884

Birth Location: Tickanetley, Georgia, USA

Death Date: April 4,1961

Death Location: Smyrna, Georgia, USA

Father: Dacon Reece

Mother: Elvinia Teal

Spouse(s): Ida Harben

Children(s): Clyde Sr, Chil Reece, Claude Reece, Claude Reece, Clifford Reece, Clayborne Reece, Edna Reece

In 1884, Benjamin Franklin Reece entered the world in Tickanetley, Georgia, USA, born to Dacon Doc Franklin Reece And Elvinia Teal. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Reece resided in Tickanetley, Gilmer, Georgia. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Reece resided in Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia. Benjamin Franklin Reece married Ida Arizona Harben, and had children including Chil Reece, Cla Bern Reece, Claude Reece, Clayborne Reece, Clifford L Reece, Clyde Franklin Reece Sr, Edna L Reece, J O Blankenship, W C Reece. Benjamin Franklin Reece passed away in 1961 in Smyrna, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Benjamin Franklin Reece entered the world in Tickanetley, Georgia, USA, born to Dacon Doc Franklin Reece And Elvinia Teal.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Reece resided in Tickanetley, Gilmer, Georgia.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Reece resided in Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia.
  • Benjamin Franklin Reece married Ida Arizona Harben, and had children including Chil Reece, Cla Bern Reece, Claude Reece, Clayborne Reece, Clifford L Reece, Clyde Franklin Reece Sr, Edna L Reece, J O Blankenship, W C Reece.
  • Benjamin Franklin Reece passed away in 1961 in Smyrna, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Reece's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Reece
1884–1961
Birth Place: Tickanetley, Georgia, USA
Parents
Dacon "Doc" Franklin Reece
1854–1938
Gilmer, Georgia, United States
Elvinia Teal
1855–1937
Arkansas, United States
Grandparents
James (Marion) Reece
1820–1871
South Carolina, United States
Mary (Elizabeth Polly) Southern
1820–1909
Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Reece's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Reece (April 26,1884–April 4,1961) m. Ida (Arizona) Harben (JULY 14,1883–MARCH11,1975)
  1. 1. Clyde (Franklin Reece) Sr 1905–1983 m. Florene (Kirkendol) Reece 1906–1985
    1. 1. Ruby (lee) Reece 1926–1981
    2. 2. jerry Reece 1942–2002
    3. 3. Charlie (L) Reece 1925–
    4. 4. Charlie (L) Reece 1925–1996
    5. 5. Fred (Leon) Reece 1934–2021 m. Jeanette Ingram 1934–1984 m. Lois (Jewel) Bundrum 1933–2012
  2. 2. Chil Reece 1908–
  3. 3. Claude Reece 1909–
  4. 4. Claude Reece 1909–
  5. 5. Clifford (L) Reece 1912–
  6. 6. Clayborne Reece 1915–
  7. 7. Edna (L) Reece 1919–

Benjamin Reece's Timeline

5 Records

1884
April 26,1884
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Reece in Tickanetley, Georgia, USA
Tickanetley, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Benjamin Franklin Reece resided here in Tickanetley, Gilmer, Georgia
Tickanetley, Gilmer, Georgia
1910
1910
Age 26
Benjamin Franklin Reece resided here in Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia
Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia
1920
1920
Age 36
Benjamin Franklin Reece resided here in Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia
Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia
1961
April 4,1961
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Franklin Reece in Smyrna, Georgia, USA
Smyrna, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 26,1884
    Event Place: Tickanetley, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tickanetley, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: T623_200; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 40.
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia; Roll: T625_243; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: .
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Cherokee County, Georgia; Roll: 1557009; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 5 Apr 1961; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America; ,0.041332282,0.74433297,0.21

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tickanetley, Gilmer, Georgia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tickanetley, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: T623_200; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 40.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia; Roll: T625_243; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cherokee, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Cherokee County, Georgia; Roll: 1557009; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Smyrna
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 5 Apr 1961; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America; ,0.041332282,0.74433297,0.21

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 4,1961
    Event Place: Smyrna, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 5 Apr 1961; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America; ,0.041332282,0.74433297,0.21

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