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Benjamin Riley Sumrall 1883–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Sep 1883

Birth Location: Jasper, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 9 Mar 1947

Death Location: Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: B. Sumrall

Mother: Sabra Collins

Spouse(s): Mary Warren, Nebraska Idell

Children(s): Haskel Sumrall, Cecil Sumrall

The story of Benjamin Riley Sumrall began in 1883 in Jasper, Mississippi, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Riley Sumrall resided in Beat 2 Laurel, Jones, Mississippi. In 1910, Benjamin Riley Sumrall resided in Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi. Benjamin Riley Sumrall married Mary Frances Warren, Nebraska Idell, and had children including Cecil Sumrall, Haskel Horn Sumrall. Benjamin Riley Sumrall passed away in 1947 in Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Riley Sumrall began in 1883 in Jasper, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Riley Sumrall resided in Beat 2 Laurel, Jones, Mississippi.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Riley Sumrall resided in Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi.
  • Benjamin Riley Sumrall married Mary Frances Warren, Nebraska Idell, and had children including Cecil Sumrall, Haskel Horn Sumrall.
  • Benjamin Riley Sumrall passed away in 1947 in Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

B. Sumrall
1852–1923
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Sabra Collins
1849–1912
Birth Location: Mississippi
SC

Spouses(s)

Mary Warren
1884–1910
Birth Location: Mississippi
MW
Nebraska Idell
1890–1969
Birth Location: Mississippi
NI

Children(s)

Haskel Sumrall
1909–1996
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Cecil Sumrall
1908–1992
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Benjamin Sumrall's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Sumrall
1883–1947
Birth Place: Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Parents
B. F. Sumrall
1852–1923
Mississippi
Sabra Collins
1849–1912
Mississippi
Grandparents
Harmon (E) Sumrall
1817–1899
Mississippi
Bathany Sumrall
1820–1910
, , Alabama, USA
Riley (J) Collins
1825–1864
Mississippi
Desdemony Collins
1829–1862
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Sumrall
1785–1892
Christiana Sumrall
1794–1848
Daniel Shotts
1785–1862
Sarah Parker
1794–
Stacy Collins
1786–1858
Sarah Collins
1792–1874
Bryant Welch
1786–1830
Sabra Martin
1807–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Sumrall
1761–1848
Mary Parker
1774–1820
Levi Sumrall
1772–1857
Agnes Gibson
1775–1850
Joseph Shotts
1750–1823
Barbara Shotts
1755–1820
Christopher Collins
1768–1855
Spouse
1744–
James Anderson
1748–1813
Agnes Craig
1754–1841
Richard Welch
1762–1838
Mary Stuart
1770–1791
James Martin
1756–1820
Mary
1764–

Benjamin Sumrall's Descendants

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Benjamin (Riley) Sumrall (26 Sep 1883–9 Mar 1947) m. Mary (Frances) Warren (abt 1884–30 Sep 1910) m. Nebraska Idell (12 Jun 1890–20 May 1969)
  1. 1. Haskel (Horn) Sumrall 1909–1996 m. Mable Mathis 1912–2000
    1. 1. Haskel (Horn Sumrall) Jr 1932–2020
  2. 2. Cecil Sumrall 1908–1992

Benjamin Sumrall's Timeline

8 Records

1883
26 Sep 1883
Birth of Benjamin Riley Sumrall in Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Jasper, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Benjamin Riley Sumrall resided here in Beat 2 Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
Beat 2 Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
1910
1910
Age 27
Benjamin Riley Sumrall resided here in Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi
Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 37
Benjamin Riley Sumrall resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Benjamin Riley Sumrall resided here in Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi
Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi
1935
1935
Age 52
Benjamin Riley Sumrall resided here in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 57
Benjamin Riley Sumrall resided here in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, United States
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, United States
1947
9 Mar 1947
Age 64
Death of Benjamin Riley Sumrall in Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, USA
Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1883
    Event Place: Jasper, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2370554; Local board: Sussex , Virginia.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Information extracted from various family tree data submitted to Ancestry and The Generations Network
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2035; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 34-7
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 980.0; FHL microfilm: 2340886
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Franklin County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684674; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T623_813; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 60.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T624_745; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 765.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 2 Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T623_813; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 60.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T624_745; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 765.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 980.0; FHL microfilm: 2340886

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2035; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 34-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2035; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 34-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Not Stated, Franklin, Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Franklin County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684674; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sussex, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2370554; Local board: Sussex , Virginia.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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