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Benjamin Franklin Reid 1865–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jun 1865

Birth Location: Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 1948

Death Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, USA

Father: Amos Reid

Mother: Parthenia Elkins

Spouse(s): Sarah Reid

Children(s): Maude Reid, Frazier Reid, Lillie Reid, Arris Reid, Mittie Reid, Major Reid, Allo Reid, Alma Reid, James Reid

In 1865, Benjamin Franklin Reid entered the world in Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, United States, born to Amos Reid And Parthenia They Elkins. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Reid resided in Center Beat, Jasper, Mississippi, United States. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Reid resided in Northeast, Jasper, Mississippi, USA. Benjamin Franklin Reid married Sarah Elizabeth Reid, and had children including Allo Brisco Reid, Alma Macie Reid, Arris Benjamin Doc Reid, Frazier Artis Reid, James Daniel Jim Reid, Lillie Parthenia Reid, Major Walter Reid, Maude Maudie Reid, Mittie Vera Reid. Benjamin Franklin Reid passed away in 1948 in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Benjamin Franklin Reid entered the world in Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, United States, born to Amos Reid And Parthenia They Elkins.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Reid resided in Center Beat, Jasper, Mississippi, United States.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Reid resided in Northeast, Jasper, Mississippi, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Reid married Sarah Elizabeth Reid, and had children including Allo Brisco Reid, Alma Macie Reid, Arris Benjamin Doc Reid, Frazier Artis Reid, James Daniel Jim Reid, Lillie Parthenia Reid, Major Walter Reid, Maude Maudie Reid, Mittie Vera Reid.
  • Benjamin Franklin Reid passed away in 1948 in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Amos Reid
1828–1876
Birth Location: Conecuh County, Alabama, USA
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Parthenia Elkins
1835–1876
Birth Location: Henry, Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Reid
1868–1938
Birth Location: Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America
SR

Children(s)

Maude Reid
1889–1967
Birth Location: Jasper, Mississippi, United States
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Frazier Reid
1891–1975
Birth Location: Louin, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
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Lillie Reid
1896–1983
Birth Location: Jasper Co., MS
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Arris Reid
1898–1966
Birth Location: Jasper Co, Mississippi, USA
AR
Mittie Reid
1900–1910
Birth Location: Jasper Co, Mississippi, United States
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Major Reid
1894–1994
Birth Location: Montrose MS
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Allo Reid
1904–1981
Birth Location: Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
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Alma Reid
1907–1975
Birth Location: Mississippi
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James Reid
1890–1973
Birth Location: Montrose, Jasper, Mississippi, United States
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Benjamin Reid's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Reid
1865–1948
Birth Place: Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, United States
Parents
Amos Reid
1828–1876
Conecuh County, Alabama, USA
Parthenia ("They") Elkins
1835–1876
Henry, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Absolam Reid
1786–1846
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Louisa (Abigail) Meeks
1799–1880
Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Erwin Elkins
1795–1865
Lexington, Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
Elizabeth ("Betsy Lulu") Garrett
1800–1881
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Isaiah Reid
1750–1850
Abigail Reid
1760–1821
Merritt Sr.
1765–1850
Mrs Meeks
1765–
William Jr.
1760–1828
Elizabeth East
1760–1811
James Garrett
1770–1863
Amelia Lester
1780–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Sr.
1730–1790
Deana Hicks
1735–1830
William Sr.
1703–1782
Martha Litchfield
1707–1780
James East
1738–1809
Ellphan Eushan
1737–1821
James Garrett
1737–1795
Elizabeth Mourning
1741–1795
Josiah Lester
1756–1782
Amelia Clark
1760–1793

Benjamin Reid's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Reid (1 Jun 1865–1948) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Reid (February 1868–1938)
  1. 1. Maude ("Maudie") Reid 1889–1967 m. Robert (Henry) Dunagin 1883–1981
  2. 2. Frazier (Artis) Reid 1891–1975 m. Viola (Dale) Smith 1888–1971
    1. 1. Hollis Reid 1913–1991 m. Lillian (J.) Smith 1912–2003
      1. 1. John (Ronald "Ronnie") Reid 1942–1996
    2. 2. Howard Reid 1916–1991 m. Frances (Elizabeth) Peveto 1919–2003
      1. 1. Donald (Grayson) Reid 1951–2016
  3. 3. Lillie (Parthenia) Reid 1896–1983 m. John (Randolf) Sims 1890–1947
    1. 1. Bettie Simms 1915–1973
    2. 2. Quitman Simms 1923–1993
    3. 3. Joy (Nell) Sims 1926–2008
    4. 4. J (B) Simms 1917–1953
    5. 5. Zettie (Cloteal) Sims 1918–1998 m. Haskell (C.) Gregory 1911–1983
      1. 1. Rudolph (H.) Gregory 1939–2016
  4. 4. Arris (Benjamin "Doc") Reid 1898–1966 m. Dollie (Ocie) Warren 1905–1967
    1. 1. Lawrence (Vondell "Top" (L.V.)) Reid 1927–2000
      1. 1. George (Michael Reid) Sr 1948–2016
      2. 2. Lawrence (Benjamin (Larry)) Reid 1950–1975
    2. 2. Burma (Macie) Reid 1925–2016 m. Thomas (Albert) Leggett 1918–1995
    3. 3. Barbara (Elizabeth) Reid 1932–2017
  5. 5. Mittie (Vera) Reid 1900–1910
  6. 6. Major (Walter) Reid 1894–1994 m. Effie (Louise) Sims –1991
    1. 1. Lillian (Ellene) Reid 1917–2000 m. William (Gaines) McGill 1912–1987
      1. 1. Wilford (Gene) McGill 1938–1974
    2. 2. Ottie Reid 1919–2008
    3. 3. Ollie (Lagroon) Reid 1918–2010 m. Samuel (William "Will") Trest 1915–1980
    4. 4. Jacob (Randoph) Reid 1925– m. Clema (Sue) Lewis 1923–2018
  7. 7. Allo (Brisco) Reid 1904–1981 m. George (Larkin Touchstone) Jr. 1900–1956
    1. 1. Lillian (Faye) Touchstone 1924–2007 m. Joseph (Francis) Viscione 1920–1992
    2. 2. Jessie (M) Touchstone 1925–
    3. 3. Neva (R) Touchstone 1927–2010 m. James (Slaten) Meeks 1925–1986
    4. 4. Telsa Touchstone 1931–2007 m. Jewel (Elaine) Bynum 1926–2006 m. Ruth Sumrall 1934–1980
  8. 8. Alma (Macie) Reid 1907–1975 m. Percy (Arthur) McElroy 1906–1949 m. Wiley (Hampton) Richards 1893–1971
    1. 1. Edgar (T.) McElroy 1928–1990
  9. 9. James (Daniel "Jim") Reid 1890–1973 m. Celeste (Verga "Virgie") Brewer 1891–1968
    1. 1. Charles (Edward "Eddie") Reid 1927–1992
    2. 2. Hubert (Benjamin "Snap") Reid 1919–1993
    3. 3. James (Houston "Shorty") Reid 1917–1981
    4. 4. William (Truman "Buddy") Reid 1927–1991 m. Audrey (Mae) Smith 1929–2014
    5. 5. Toy Reid 1921–1978
    6. 6. James (Kenneth "K") Reid 1915–1978

Benjamin Reid's Timeline

13 Records

1865
1 Jun 1865
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Reid in Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, United States
Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, United States
1870
1870
Age 5
Benjamin Franklin Reid resided here in Center Beat, Jasper, Mississippi, United States
Center Beat, Jasper, Mississippi, United States
1880
1880
Age 15
Benjamin Franklin Reid resided here in Northeast, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Northeast, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
Benjamin Franklin Reid resided here in Beat 1 Center, Missionary Precinct, Jasper, Mississippi
Beat 1 Center, Missionary Precinct, Jasper, Mississippi
1910
1910
Age 45
Benjamin Franklin Reid resided here in Beat 1, Jasper, Mississippi
Beat 1, Jasper, Mississippi
1918
Abt 1918
Age 53
Benjamin Franklin Reid resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 55
Benjamin Franklin Reid resided here in Erata, Jones, Mississippi, USA
Erata, Jones, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Benjamin Franklin Reid resided here in Beat 3, Jones, Mississippi
Beat 3, Jones, Mississippi
1935
1935
Age 70
Benjamin Franklin Reid resided here in Northeast, Jones, Mississippi
Northeast, Jones, Mississippi
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 75
Benjamin Franklin Reid resided here in Northeast, Jones, Mississippi, USA
Northeast, Jones, Mississippi, USA
1948
1948
Age 83
Benjamin Franklin Reid resided here in Meridian, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Mississippi, USA
1948
1948
Age 83
Death of Benjamin Franklin Reid in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, United States
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, United States
1948
1948
Age 83
Burial of Benjamin Franklin Reid in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, USA
Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1865
    Event Place: Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Northeast, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2036; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 34-27
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erata, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T625_881; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 538
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 3, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 332.0; FHL microfilm: 2340886
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Northeast, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: 650; Family History Film: 1254650; Page: 50C; Enumeration District: 109; Image: 0919
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center Beat, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: M593_732; Page: 499B; Image: 335; Family History Library Film: 552231
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Halfords School House, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: T623_812; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 48.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: T624_744; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1374757
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center Beat, Jasper, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center Beat, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: M593_732; Page: 499B; Image: 335; Family History Library Film: 552231

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Northeast, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Northeast, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: 650; Family History Film: 1254650; Page: 50C; Enumeration District: 109; Image: 0919

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 1 Center, Missionary Precinct, Jasper, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Halfords School House, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: T623_812; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 48.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1907
    Event Place: Mendenhall, Simpson, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Simpson County News - 3 Jan 1907 - Page 2, Benjamin F. Reid, 3 Jan 1907, guarantees his goods as pure and not misrepresented. 3 Jan 1907

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 1, Jasper, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: T624_744; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1374757

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1918

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Erata, Jones, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erata, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T625_881; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 538

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 3, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 3, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 332.0; FHL microfilm: 2340886

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Northeast, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Northeast, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2036; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 34-27

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Northeast, Jones, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Northeast, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2036; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 34-27

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Meridian, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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