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Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid 1866–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1866

Birth Location: Jasper, Mississippi

Death Date: 1948

Death Location: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi

Father: Amos Reid

Mother: Parthena Elkins

Spouse(s): Sarah Meeks

Children(s): Major Reid, Frazier Reid, Lillie Reid, Arris Reid, Maddie Reid, James Reid, Mittie Reid, Alahreson Reid, Alna Reid

The story of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid began in 1866 in Jasper, Mississippi. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid resided in Jasper, Mississippi. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid resided in Jasper, Mississippi. Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid married Sarah Elizabeth Betty Meeks, and had children including Alahreson Reid, Alna M Reid, Arris B Reid, Frazier A Reid, James D Jim Reid, Lillie Reid, Maddie Reid, Major Walter Reid, Mittie Vera Reid. Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid passed away in 1948 in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid began in 1866 in Jasper, Mississippi.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid resided in Jasper, Mississippi.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid resided in Jasper, Mississippi.
  • Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid married Sarah Elizabeth Betty Meeks, and had children including Alahreson Reid, Alna M Reid, Arris B Reid, Frazier A Reid, James D Jim Reid, Lillie Reid, Maddie Reid, Major Walter Reid, Mittie Vera Reid.
  • Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid passed away in 1948 in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Reid's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Reid
1866–1948
Birth Place: Jasper, Mississippi
Parents
Amos Reid
1828–1876
Conecuh, Alabama
Parthena Elkins
1835–1876
Alabama
Grandparents
Absalom (Reid) Sr.
1786–1846
Rowan, North Carolina
Louisa (A) Rowell
1799–1880
South Carolina
Erwin Elkins
1795–1870
Lexington, Oglethorpe, Georgia
Elizabeth ("Betsey") Garrett
1802–1881
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Elkins
1760–1828
Elizabeth East
1760–1811
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Reid's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin "Ben") Reid (Jun 1866–1948) m. Sarah (Elizabeth "Betty") Meeks (Feb 1869–1938)
  1. 1. Major (Walter) Reid 1893–1974 m. Effie (Louise) Sims 1897–1991
    1. 1. Ottie Reid 1919–2008 m. Zaburd (E. "Bear") Ellzey 1919–1989
    2. 2. Lillian (Ellene) Reid 1917–2000 m. William (Gaines) McGill 1912–1987
      1. 1. Wilford (Gene "Wimp") McGill 1938–1974
    3. 3. Ollie (Lagroon) Reid 1918–2010 m. Samuel (William) Trest 1915–1980
    4. 4. J (R) Reid 1926–
  2. 2. Frazier (A) Reid 1891–
  3. 3. Lillie Reid 1896–
  4. 4. Arris (B) Reid 1898–
  5. 5. Maddie Reid 1888–
  6. 6. James (D "Jim") Reid 1890–
  7. 7. Mittie (Vera) Reid 1900–1910
  8. 8. Alahreson Reid 1904–
  9. 9. Alna (M) Reid 1908–

Benjamin Reid's Timeline

6 Records

1866
Jun 1866
Birth of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid in Jasper, Mississippi
Jasper, Mississippi
1870
11 Jun 1870
Age 4
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid resided here in Jasper, Mississippi
Jasper, Mississippi
1900
29 Jun 1900
Age 34
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid resided here in Jasper, Mississippi
Jasper, Mississippi
1910
29 Apr 1910
Age 44
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid resided here in Jasper, Mississippi
Jasper, Mississippi
1948
1948
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
1948
1948
Age 82
Burial of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Reid in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1866
    Event Place: Jasper, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 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
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Halfords School House, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: 812; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1240812
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: T624_744; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1374757
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Jasper, Mississippi
    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: 29 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Jasper, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Halfords School House, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: 812; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1240812

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1910
    Event Place: 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 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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