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Benjamin Kester Scott 1899–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1899

Birth Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 27 August 1951

Death Location: Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Smith

Mother: Marly Smith

Spouse(s): Sadie Offett

Children(s): Gloria Witherspoon-Wooley, Edith Scott, Vivian Scott, Theresa Scott, Edward Scott, Joyce Scott

In 1899, Benjamin Kester Scott entered the world in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, born to John W Smith And Marly L Smith. In 1930, Benjamin Kester Scott resided in Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Benjamin Kester Scott resided in Muddy, Saline, Illinois. Benjamin Kester Scott married Sadie Mae Offett, and had children including Edith Loretta Scott, Edward B Scott, Gloria F Scott Witherspoon Wooley, Joyce Scott, Richard O Scott, Theresa Scott, Vivian L Scott. Benjamin Kester Scott passed away in 1951 in Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1899, Benjamin Kester Scott entered the world in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, born to John W Smith And Marly L Smith.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Kester Scott resided in Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Benjamin Kester Scott resided in Muddy, Saline, Illinois.
  • Benjamin Kester Scott married Sadie Mae Offett, and had children including Edith Loretta Scott, Edward B Scott, Gloria F Scott Witherspoon Wooley, Joyce Scott, Richard O Scott, Theresa Scott, Vivian L Scott.
  • Benjamin Kester Scott passed away in 1951 in Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Scott's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Scott
1899–1951
Birth Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Parents
John W Smith
1882–
Georgia
Marly (L) Smith
1875–
Georgia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Scott's Descendants

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Benjamin (Kester) Scott (1 Apr 1899–27 August 1951) m. Sadie (Mae) Offett (abt 1904–08 Oct 1959)
  1. 1. Gloria (F. Scott) Witherspoon-Wooley 1930–2005 m. Salathiel WITHERSPOON 1927–1981 m. Salathiel Witherspoon 1927–1981
    1. 1. Vance (WITHERSPOON) SR 1948–2005
  2. 2. Edith (Loretta) Scott 1928–2011
  3. 3. Vivian (L) Scott 1922–
  4. 4. Theresa Scott 1924–
  5. 5. Edward (B) Scott 1926–1991
  6. 6. Joyce Scott 1936–1968

Benjamin Scott's Timeline

6 Records

1899
1 Apr 1899
Birth of Benjamin Kester Scott in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 31
Benjamin Kester Scott resided here in Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA
Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 36
Benjamin Kester Scott resided here in Muddy, Saline, Illinois
Muddy, Saline, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 41
Benjamin Kester Scott resided here in Harrisburg Township, Muddy, Saline, Illinois, USA
Harrisburg Township, Muddy, Saline, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 51
Benjamin Kester Scott resided here in Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA
Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA
1951
27 August 1951
Age 52
Death of Benjamin Kester Scott in Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America
Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1899
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1617
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340289
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340289

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Muddy, Saline, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Harrisburg Township, Muddy, Saline, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1617

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 August 1951
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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