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Benjamin Van Meter Russell 1904–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1904

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: Apr 1960

Death Location: Parsons, Labette, Kansas

Father: Edgar Russell

Mother: Benola Meter

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In 1904, Benjamin Van Meter Russell entered the world in Texas, born to Edgar A Russell And Benola M Van Meter. In 1905, Benjamin Van Meter Russell resided in Parsons, Labette, Kansas. In 1910, Benjamin Van Meter Russell resided in Parsons, Labette, Kansas. Benjamin Van Meter Russell passed away in 1960 in Parsons, Labette, Kansas.

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Biography

  • In 1904, Benjamin Van Meter Russell entered the world in Texas, born to Edgar A Russell And Benola M Van Meter.
  • In 1905, Benjamin Van Meter Russell resided in Parsons, Labette, Kansas.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Van Meter Russell resided in Parsons, Labette, Kansas.
  • Benjamin Van Meter Russell passed away in 1960 in Parsons, Labette, Kansas.

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Benjamin Russell's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Russell
1904–1960
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Edgar A. Russell
1882–1953
Illinois
Benola (M. Van) Meter
1882–1917
Parsons, Labette, Kansas
Grandparents
Benjamin (R. Van Meter) M.D.
1846–1908
Illinois
Frances (Rebecca Jane) Mullen
1848–1918
Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Russell's Timeline

7 Records

1904
10 May 1904
Birth of Benjamin Van Meter Russell in Texas
Texas
1905
1 Mar 1905
Age 1
Benjamin Van Meter Russell resided here in Parsons, Labette, Kansas
Parsons, Labette, Kansas
1910
23 Apr 1910
Age 6
Benjamin Van Meter Russell resided here in Parsons, Labette, Kansas
Parsons, Labette, Kansas
1915
1915
Age 11
Benjamin Van Meter Russell resided here in Parsons, Labette, Kansas
Parsons, Labette, Kansas
1920
12 Jan 1920
Age 16
Benjamin Van Meter Russell resided here in Parsons, Labette, Kansas
Parsons, Labette, Kansas
1960
Apr 1960
Age 56
Death of Benjamin Van Meter Russell in Parsons, Labette, Kansas
Parsons, Labette, Kansas
1960
Apr 1960
Age 56
Burial of Benjamin Van Meter Russell in Parsons, Labette, Kansas
Parsons, Labette, Kansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1904
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Roll: ks1915_119; Line: 9
    [2] U.S., Military Registers, 1862-1970
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Parsons Ward 2, Labette, Kansas; Roll: T625_536; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 152
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Parsons, Labette, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_76; Line: 15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Parsons, Labette, Kansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Parsons, Labette, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Roll: ks1915_119; Line: 9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Parsons, Labette, Kansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Parsons Ward 2, Labette, Kansas; Roll: T625_536; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 152

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1943-30 Oct 1945
    Event Place: US Navy

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1960
    Event Place: Parsons, Labette, Kansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Parsons Sun - 5 Jul 1960 - Page 2, Obituary for Benjamin Russell (Aged 56) 5 Jul 1960

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1960
    Event Place: Parsons, Labette, Kansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Apr 1960
    Event Place: Parsons, Labette, Kansas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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