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Benjamin J. Reed 1868–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Oct 1868

Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 03 Oct 1916

Death Location: Stroud, Lincoln, Oklahoma, USA

Father: John Reed

Mother: Nancy Reed

Spouse(s): Aggie Minix

Children(s): Elsie Reed, Willie Reed, Ruie Reed, Margaret Reed, Earl Reed, Elisha Reid, William Reid, Molly Reed, Frank Reed, Ernest Reed, Bessie Reed

In 1868, Benjamin J. Reed entered the world in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA, born to John M Reed And Nancy Reed. In 1870, Benjamin J. Reed resided in Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky. In 1880, Benjamin J. Reed resided in Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky. Benjamin J. Reed married Aggie Minix, and had children including Bessie Venta Reed, Earl Mitchell Reed, Elisha Reid, Elsie Reed, Ernest Edgar Reed, Frank Reed, Margaret Reed, Molly Reed, Ruie Ruth Reed, William Bill Reid, Willie Reed. Benjamin J. Reed passed away in 1916 in Stroud, Lincoln, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Benjamin J. Reed entered the world in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA, born to John M Reed And Nancy Reed.
  • In 1870, Benjamin J. Reed resided in Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Benjamin J. Reed resided in Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky.
  • Benjamin J. Reed married Aggie Minix, and had children including Bessie Venta Reed, Earl Mitchell Reed, Elisha Reid, Elsie Reed, Ernest Edgar Reed, Frank Reed, Margaret Reed, Molly Reed, Ruie Ruth Reed, William Bill Reid, Willie Reed.
  • Benjamin J. Reed passed away in 1916 in Stroud, Lincoln, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Reed
1842–1880
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
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Nancy Reed
1837–
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Aggie Minix
1869–1924
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
AM

Children(s)

Elsie Reed
1900–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Willie Reed
1902–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Ruie Reed
1905–1972
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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Margaret Reed
1908–1920
Birth Location: Kentucky
MR
Earl Reed
1910–1977
Birth Location: Kentucky
ER
Elisha Reid
1900–1918
Birth Location: Kentucky
ER
William Reid
1902–1979
Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
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Molly Reed
1890–1975
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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Frank Reed
1895–1918
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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Ernest Reed
1898–1947
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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Bessie Reed
1893–1964
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
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Benjamin Reed's Ancestors

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Benjamin Reed
1868–1916
Birth Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John M. Reed
1842–1880
Morgan County, Kentucky
Nancy Reed
1837–
Morgan County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Daniel (Reed) *
1806–1878
Virginia, USA
Martha (Jane (Patsy) Lewis) *
1807–1880
Virginia, USA
Robert (Franklin) Prater
1808–1896
Floyd County, Kentucky
Mary ((Polly) Henry) *
1814–1839
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin *
1765–
Charity *
1772–
John *
1782–1878
Rachel *
1783–1825
John Prater
1785–1856
Mary Prater
1783–1866
John *
1783–1837
Rebecca *
1785–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James *
1736–1825
Winnetree *
1765–1825
John *
1750–1835
Mary *
1796–1880
Archibald *
1755–1831
Martha Fugate
1763–1832
Robert Brenton
1758–1833
Elizabeth Steele
1763–1846
John *
1765–1828
Elizabeth *
–1800
William *
1759–1841
Nancy *
1764–1822

Benjamin Reed's Descendants

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Benjamin (J.) Reed (31 Oct 1868–03 Oct 1916) m. Aggie Minix (11 Aug 1869–23 Oct 1924)
  1. 1. Elsie Reed 1900–
  2. 2. Willie Reed 1902–
  3. 3. Ruie (Ruth) Reed 1905–1972 m. William Williano 1890–
    1. 1. Robby Williano 1925–
  4. 4. Margaret Reed 1908–1920
  5. 5. Earl (Mitchell) Reed 1910–1977
  6. 6. Elisha Reid 1900–1918
  7. 7. William ((Bill)) Reid 1902–1979 m. Beulah (Ellen) Jack 1906–1985
    1. 1. Jack (Duane) Reid 1927–1959
  8. 8. Molly Reed 1890–1975
  9. 9. Frank Reed 1895–1918
  10. 10. Ernest (Edgar) Reed 1898–1947 m. Grace Pinson 1900–1949
    1. 1. Jeanette (Elizabeth) Reed 1922–2015
    2. 2. Ernestine (May) Reed 1931–1999 m. Tommie (Joe) Beasley 1933–2018
  11. 11. Bessie (Venta) Reed 1893–1964 m. Arthur (Hill) Purcell 1884–1967
    1. 1. Edwin (Clarence) Purcell 1918–2005 m. Gladys Martin 1922–
      1. 1. David (Keith) Purcell 1948–2010
    2. 2. Cenyth Purcell 1919–2000 m. Warren (F.) Johnson 1916–1990
    3. 3. Earl (Dean) Purcell 1921–1987

Benjamin Reed's Timeline

7 Records

1868
31 Oct 1868
Birth of Benjamin J. Reed in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 2
Benjamin J. Reed resided here in Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky
Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 12
Benjamin J. Reed resided here in Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 32
Benjamin J. Reed resided here in Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 32
Benjamin J. Reed resided here in Magisterial District 3, Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
Magisterial District 3, Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 42
Benjamin J. Reed resided here in Spencer, Montgomery, Kentucky
Spencer, Montgomery, Kentucky
1916
03 Oct 1916
Age 48
Death of Benjamin J. Reed in Stroud, Creek, Oklahoma, USA
Stroud, Creek, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1868
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 621D; Enumeration District: 064; Image: 0556.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T623_541; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 55.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spencer, Montgomery, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 621D; Enumeration District: 064; Image: 0556.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T623_541; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 55.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spencer, Montgomery, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spencer, Montgomery, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Oct 1916
    Event Place: Stroud, Creek, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stroud, Lincoln, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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