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Benjamin Franklin Self 1912–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Aug 1912

Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 12 Nov 1980

Death Location: Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

Father: Walter Self

Mother: Adeline Sale

Spouse(s): Hazel Thacker

Children(s): Thomas Self, Gene Self

The story of Benjamin Franklin Self began in 1912 in Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Benjamin Franklin Self resided in Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Benjamin Franklin Self resided in Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA. Benjamin Franklin Self married Hazel Virginia Thacker, and had children including As Monroe, Gene Kelly Self, Thomas Frank Self. Benjamin Franklin Self passed away in 1980 in Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Self began in 1912 in Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Benjamin Franklin Self resided in Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Franklin Self resided in Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Self married Hazel Virginia Thacker, and had children including As Monroe, Gene Kelly Self, Thomas Frank Self.
  • Benjamin Franklin Self passed away in 1980 in Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Self
1865–1918
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
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Adeline Sale
1866–1932
Birth Location: Newtown, King and Queen, Virginia, USA
AS

Spouses(s)

Hazel Thacker
1911–2005
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
HT

Children(s)

Thomas Self
1941–2013
Birth Location: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
TS
Gene Self
1946–2022
Birth Location: Fredericksburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
GS

Benjamin Self's Ancestors

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Benjamin Self
1912–1980
Birth Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Parents
Walter Franklin Self
1865–1918
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Adeline ("Addie" Virginia) Sale
1866–1932
Newtown, King and Queen, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Anderson Self) III
1831–1907
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Anne "Sallie") Pavey
1835–1928
Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John II
1805–1866
Mary Allport
1798–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Self
1773–1857
Aggy Bowler
1775–1832

Benjamin Self's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Self (03 Aug 1912–12 Nov 1980) m. Hazel (Virginia) Thacker (26 Aug 1911–07 Jan 2005)
  1. 1. Thomas (Frank) Self 1941–2013 m. Linda (Gregory) Allensworth 1942–1993
  2. 2. Gene (Kelly) Self 1946–2022

Benjamin Self's Timeline

10 Records

1912
03 Aug 1912
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Self in Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Benjamin Franklin Self resided here in Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Benjamin Franklin Self resided here in Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Benjamin Franklin Self resided here in Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 28
Benjamin Franklin Self resided here in Courtland Magisterial District, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Courtland Magisterial District, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
1940
1940
Age 28
Benjamin Franklin Self resided here in Woodford, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Woodford, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1946
1946
Age 34
Benjamin Franklin Self resided here
None
1950
1950
Age 38
Benjamin Franklin Self resided here in Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1951
1951
Age 39
Benjamin Franklin Self resided here in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1980
12 Nov 1980
Age 68
Death of Benjamin Franklin Self in Frederick, Virginia, USA
Frederick, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Aug 1912
    Event Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, 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 Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 652
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04296; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 89-6
    [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
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2015
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 1305; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 89-5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04296; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 89-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Courtland Magisterial District, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04296; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 89-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Woodford, Spotsylvania, Virginia, 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 Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 652

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 1305; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 89-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 1305; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 89-5

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1980
    Event Place: Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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