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Benjamin B. Tobey 1873–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1873

Birth Location: Caton, Steuben, New York

Death Date: 30 Jul 1949

Death Location: Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America

Father: Gorton Tobey

Mother: Mary Tobey

Spouse(s): Bertha Collum

Children(s): Louise Tobey, Frederick Tobey, Tracy Tobey, Hilda Tobey

The story of Benjamin B. Tobey began in 1873 in Caton, Steuben, New York. In 1875, Benjamin B. Tobey resided in Caton, Steuben, New York, USA. In 1880, Benjamin B. Tobey resided in South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. Benjamin B. Tobey married Bertha Collum, and had children including Frederick T Tobey, Hilda Ophelia Tobey, Louise Gertrude Tobey, Phyllis Tobey, Tracy Claude Tobey. Benjamin B. Tobey passed away in 1949 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin B. Tobey began in 1873 in Caton, Steuben, New York.
  • In 1875, Benjamin B. Tobey resided in Caton, Steuben, New York, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin B. Tobey resided in South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Benjamin B. Tobey married Bertha Collum, and had children including Frederick T Tobey, Hilda Ophelia Tobey, Louise Gertrude Tobey, Phyllis Tobey, Tracy Claude Tobey.
  • Benjamin B. Tobey passed away in 1949 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gorton Tobey
1840–
Birth Location: New York
GT
Mary Tobey
1842–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MT

Spouses(s)

Bertha Collum
1877–1956
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
BC

Children(s)

Louise Tobey
1898–1972
Birth Location: Elmira, Chemung, New York
LT
Frederick Tobey
1906–1991
Birth Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
FT
Tracy Tobey
1899–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
TT
Hilda Tobey
1914–
Birth Location: New York
HT

Benjamin Tobey's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Tobey
1873–1949
Birth Place: Caton, Steuben, New York
Parents
Gorton M. Tobey
1840–
New York
Mary (E.) Tobey
1842–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Tobey's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (B.) Tobey (27 Aug 1873–30 Jul 1949) m. Bertha Collum (Sep 1877–14 May 1956)
  1. 1. Louise (Gertrude) Tobey 1898–1972 m. George (Dunmore) Leonard 1890–1968
    1. 1. Bertha (Louise) Leonard 1920–2005 m. George (Adelbert) Hodge 1920–1995
      1. 1. Marita (Jean) Hodge 1940–1940
      2. 2. Benjamin (Adelbert) Hodge 1939–1977
  2. 2. Frederick (T.) Tobey 1906–1991 m. Celia Roberts 1908–1931
    1. 1. Richard (F.) Tobey 1926–
  3. 3. Tracy (Claude) Tobey 1899–
  4. 4. Hilda (Ophelia) Tobey 1914–

Benjamin Tobey's Timeline

11 Records

1873
27 Aug 1873
Birth of Benjamin B. Tobey in Caton, Steuben, New York
Caton, Steuben, New York
1875
1 June 1875
Age 2
Benjamin B. Tobey resided here in Caton, Steuben, New York, USA
Caton, Steuben, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
Benjamin B. Tobey resided here in South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 27
Benjamin B. Tobey resided here in South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Benjamin B. Tobey resided here in Southport, Chemung, New York, USA
Southport, Chemung, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Benjamin B. Tobey resided here in Veteran, Chemung, New York, USA
Veteran, Chemung, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 52
Benjamin B. Tobey resided here in Veteran, Chemung
Veteran, Chemung
1930
1930
Age 57
Benjamin B. Tobey resided here in Veteran, Chemung, New York, USA
Veteran, Chemung, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
Benjamin B. Tobey resided here in Veteran, Chemung, New York
Veteran, Chemung, New York
1940
1940
Age 67
Benjamin B. Tobey resided here in Veteran, Chemung, New York, USA
Veteran, Chemung, New York, USA
1949
30 Jul 1949
Age 76
Death of Benjamin B. Tobey in Elmira Heights, Chemung, New York
Elmira Heights, Chemung, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1873
    Event Place: Caton, Steuben, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02514; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 8-84
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Veteran; County: Chemung; Page: 22
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York; Roll: T625_1093; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 62
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 2341150
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Chemung; Roll: 1712295; Draft Board: 2
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1104; Family History Film: 1255104; Page: 365.4000; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 0721.
    [7] New York, State Census, 1875
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241383
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Southport, Chemung, New York; Roll: T624_931; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1374944
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Caton, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1104; Family History Film: 1255104; Page: 365.4000; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 0721.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Creek, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241383

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Southport, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Southport, Chemung, New York; Roll: T624_931; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1374944

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York; Roll: T625_1093; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 62

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Veteran, Chemung
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Veteran; County: Chemung; Page: 22

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 2341150

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02514; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 8-84

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Veteran, Chemung, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02514; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 8-84

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Chemung; Roll: 1712295; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1949
    Event Place: Elmira Heights, Chemung, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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