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Benjamin Self 1898–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1898

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 7 February 1961

Death Location: Lancaster Co, South Carolina, United States

Father: Thomas Small

Mother: MARGARET EstridgE

Spouse(s): Emly Self, Emma Mahaffey, Maude Dixon

Children(s): Cecil Mahaffey, Helen Self, Raymond Self, Paul Self

The story of Benjamin Self began in 1898 in South Carolina. Benjamin Self married Emly Self, Emma Emily Viola Mahaffey, Maude Dixon, and had children including Cecil Mahaffey, Davis Self, Helen Self, Jerry Self, Joseph Self, Juanita Self, Mildred Self, Paul Self, Raymond Self, Robert Self. Benjamin Self passed away in 1961 in Lancaster Co, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Self began in 1898 in South Carolina.
  • Benjamin Self married Emly Self, Emma Emily Viola Mahaffey, Maude Dixon, and had children including Cecil Mahaffey, Davis Self, Helen Self, Jerry Self, Joseph Self, Juanita Self, Mildred Self, Paul Self, Raymond Self, Robert Self.
  • Benjamin Self passed away in 1961 in Lancaster Co, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Small
1865–1930
Birth Location: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina
TS
MARGARET EstridgE
1865–1928
Birth Location: Lancaster Co., S.C.
ME

Spouses(s)

Emly Self
1903–
Birth Location: South Carolina
ES
Emma Mahaffey
1904–1961
Birth Location: Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
EM
Maude Dixon
1903–1927
Birth Location: South Carolina
MD

Children(s)

Cecil Mahaffey
1927–1993
Birth Location: Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
CM
Helen Self
1944–2011
Birth Location: Lancaster County, South Carolina
HS
Raymond Self
1924–
Birth Location: South Carolina
RS
Paul Self
1922–1975
Birth Location: South Carolina
PS

Benjamin Self's Ancestors

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Benjamin Self
1898–1961
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Thomas Small
1865–1930
Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina
MARGARET (Arminta) EstridgE
1865–1928
Lancaster Co., S.C.
Grandparents
William (Thomas) Self
1838–
South Carolina
Mary Curby
1835–1916
South Carolina
William (Washington) Estridge
1815–
Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Susana Hill
1822–1927
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Mary Thompson
1813–1880
John #
1795–
Rebecca *
1804–
Jarrett Hill
1798–1864
Eleanor Small
1801–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Kirby
1755–1810
Agustus Hill
1774–1850
Thomas Small
1780–1857
Roena Stephens
1776–1841

Benjamin Self's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Self (1898–7 February 1961) m. Emly Self (abt 1903–) m. Emma ((Emily) Viola) Mahaffey (11 Sep 1904–29 Jan 1961) m. Maude Dixon (abt 1903–ABT 1927)
  1. 1. Cecil Mahaffey 1927–1993
    1. 1. John (Durwin) Mahaffey 1948–2006
  2. 2. Helen Self 1944–2011
  3. 3. Raymond Self 1924–
  4. 4. Paul Self 1922–1975

Benjamin Self's Timeline

13 Records

1896
Sep 1896
Birth of Benjamin Self in South Carolina
South Carolina
1897
8 June 1897
Birth of Benjamin Self in Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
1898
ABT 1898
Birth of Benjamin Self in Lancaster Co., S.C.
Lancaster Co., S.C.
1898
1898
Birth of Benjamin Self in South Carolina
South Carolina
1900
1900
Age 2
Benjamin Self resided here in Flat Creek Township (northwest part), Lancaster, South Carolina
Flat Creek Township (northwest part), Lancaster, South Carolina
1900
1900
Age 2
Benjamin Self resided here in Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina
Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina
1910
1910
Age 12
Benjamin Self resided here in Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina
Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina
1910
1910
Age 12
Benjamin Self resided here in Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Benjamin Self resided here in Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina
Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina
1930
1930
Age 32
Benjamin Self resided here in Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina
Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina
1935
1935
Age 37
Benjamin Self resided here in Rural, Kershaw, South Carolina
Rural, Kershaw, South Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Benjamin Self resided here in Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
1961
7 February 1961
Age 63
Death of Benjamin Self in Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 June 1897
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3820; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 29-9
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T623_1533; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 59.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1464; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 448.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1898
    Event Place: Lancaster Co., S.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1701; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 83; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: 2204; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 193.0.
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Lancaster County, South Carolina; Roll: 1877671; Draft Board: 0.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T623_1533; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 59.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1464; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 448.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1896
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: 2204; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 193.0.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T623_1533; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 59.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1898
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1464; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 448.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Flat Creek Township (northwest part), Lancaster, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T623_1533; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 59.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T623_1533; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 59.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1464; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 448.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Hill, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1464; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 448.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1701; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 83; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: 2204; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 193.0.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Kershaw, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3820; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 29-9

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3820; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 29-9

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lancaster, South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Lancaster County, South Carolina; Roll: 1877671; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 February 1961
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Place: Lancaster Co., S.C.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lancaster Co, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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