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Benjamin Franklin Underwood 1824–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 January 1824

Birth Location: Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 12 March 1864

Death Location: Helena Arkansas, Arkansas, USA

Father: Zachariah Underwood

Mother: Sarah Jones

Spouse(s): Mary Underwood

Children(s): Mary Underwood, Sarah Underwood, Francis Underwood, Jepatha Underwood, Azra Underwood, Dr. M.D., Margus Underwood, Sarah Underwood, Francis Underwood, Margus Underwood, Jepatha Underwood, Azro Underwood, Maro Underwood, Sarah Underwood, Francis Underwood, Marietta Underwood, Jepatha Underwood, Azro Underwood, Nancy Underwood, Emma Underwood, ZACHARIAH UNDERWOOD, Maryetta Miller

Benjamin Franklin Underwood was born in 1824 in Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA, the child of Zachariah Elihu Underwood And Sarah Jones. Benjamin Franklin Underwood married Mary Jane Underwood, and had children including Azra Linton Underwood, Azro Linton Underwood, Dr Mario Franklin Underwood M D, Emma Elissa Underwood, Francis Marion Underwood, Jepatha Leru Underwood, Jepatha Levi Underwood, Margus Underwood, Marietta Underwood, Maro F Underwood, Maro Franklin Underwood, Mary Etta Underwood, Maryetta Or Marietta Underwood Miller, Nancy Minerva Underwood, Sarah E Underwood, Sarah E Underwood, Sarah Elizabeth Underwood, Zachariah Underwood. Benjamin Franklin Underwood passed away in 1864 in Helena Arkansas, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Franklin Underwood was born in 1824 in Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA, the child of Zachariah Elihu Underwood And Sarah Jones.
  • Benjamin Franklin Underwood married Mary Jane Underwood, and had children including Azra Linton Underwood, Azro Linton Underwood, Dr Mario Franklin Underwood M D, Emma Elissa Underwood, Francis Marion Underwood, Jepatha Leru Underwood, Jepatha Levi Underwood, Margus Underwood, Marietta Underwood, Maro F Underwood, Maro Franklin Underwood, Mary Etta Underwood, Maryetta Or Marietta Underwood Miller, Nancy Minerva Underwood, Sarah E Underwood, Sarah E Underwood, Sarah Elizabeth Underwood, Zachariah Underwood.
  • Benjamin Franklin Underwood passed away in 1864 in Helena Arkansas, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zachariah Underwood
1803–1870
Birth Location: Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA
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Sarah Jones
1804–1845
Birth Location: Elbert, Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Underwood
1824–1893
Birth Location: Volga, Jefferson, Indiana, United States
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Children(s)

Mary Underwood
1849–1940
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Indiana, USA
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Sarah Underwood
1846–1864
Birth Location: Smyrna Twp., Jefferson Co., Indiana
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Francis Underwood
1848–1927
Birth Location: Smyrna Twp, Jefferson, IN
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Jepatha Underwood
1852–1884
Birth Location: Rushville, Schuyler, Illinois, USA
JU
Azra Underwood
1854–1860
Birth Location: Rushville, Schuyler, Illinois, USA
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Dr. M.D.
1858–1924
Birth Location: Rushville, Schuyler, Illinois, United States
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Margus Underwood
1849–
Birth Location: Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA
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Sarah Underwood
1846–
Birth Location: Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA
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Francis Underwood
1848–
Birth Location: Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA
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Margus Underwood
1849–
Birth Location: Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA
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Jepatha Underwood
1852–
Birth Location: Indiana, Indiana, USA
JU
Azro Underwood
1854–
Birth Location: Indiana, Indiana, USA
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Maro Underwood
1858–
Birth Location: Rushville Twp Schuyler Illinois, Illinois, USA
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Sarah Underwood
1846–
Birth Location: Jefferson, in
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Francis Underwood
1848–1927
Birth Location: Jefferson, in
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Marietta Underwood
1850–
Birth Location: In
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Jepatha Underwood
1852–
Birth Location: In
JU
Azro Underwood
1854–
Birth Location: In
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Nancy Underwood
1860–1898
Birth Location: Madison, Jefferson, Indiana
NU
Emma Underwood
1862–
Birth Location: Schuyler, Illinois, United States
EU
ZACHARIAH UNDERWOOD
1838–1912
Birth Location: –
ZU
Maryetta Miller
1849–1940
Birth Location: Jefferson, Indiana, United States
MM

Benjamin Underwood's Ancestors

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Benjamin Underwood
1824–1864
Birth Place: Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA
Parents
Zachariah Elihu Underwood
1803–1870
Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Sarah Jones
1804–1845
Elbert, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
John Underwood
1758–1840
Wellsville, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Priscilla Cox
1762–1850
Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America
James Jones
1781–1870
Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Jane Arnold
1784–1851
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Underwood's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Underwood (12 January 1824–12 March 1864) m. Mary (Jane) Underwood (24 Sep 1824–14 May 1893)
  1. 1. Mary (Etta) Underwood 1849–1940 m. Marion (Wilmot) Miller 1845–1926
    1. 1. Bert (Franklin) Miller 1876–1937 m. Bertha (May) Miller 1885–1955 m. Bessie (Alene) Atmore 1862–1948
      1. 1. Marion Miller 1903–1965 m. Marian Moll 1917–1986 m. Lottie Maurer 1910–1991 m. Nora (Francis Ensley) Miller 1890–1977
        1. 1. Glenna Miller 1948–2023 m. Henry (William) Bontrager 1926–2016
        2. 2. Christina (M) Ball 1927–2006 m. Reginald (Bernard) Knaak 1930–2006 m. Robert (Dale) BRAY 1932–1994 m. Leroy (Delwar) Ball 1927–2012 m. Adrow (Lee) Skaines 1925–1995 m. Waldo (Anthony) Ball 1935–2010
        3. 3. Betty (Jean) Miller 1925–1994 m. Robert (Raymond) Dunn 1923–1992 m. Harvey (Alvin) Ainsworth 1920–1997 m. Francis (Ray) Clark 1919–1998
        4. 4. Lester (Gale) Miller 1924–1924
      2. 2. Freda (Louise) Miller 1921–2002
      3. 3. Eva (Mae) Miller 1901–1976 m. Elof (M.) Carlson 1909–1989
      4. 4. Hildreth (Edna) Miller 1909–1986
      5. 5. Sarah (Edith) Miller 1906–
        1. 1. Gloria (Cecilia) Kiste 1927–1987
      6. 6. Lester (E) Miller 1923–1974
      7. 7. Kenneth (Franklin) Miller 1909–1996
      8. 8. Robert (Woodrow) Miller 1913–
      9. 9. Lyle (Bert (Bertie Lyle)) Miller 1915–
      10. 10. Norma (Elizabeth) Miller 1916–1956
      11. 11. Phoebe (I) Miller 1919–
      12. 12. Grace (Isabel) Wilcox 1906–
      13. 13. Anita (Alene) Wilcox 1907–
      14. 14. Silvia (Garland) Wilcox 1912–
    2. 2. Maude (Ella) Miller 1870–1953 m. Thomas (M) Hester 1873–1916
      1. 1. Cyrene (M) Hester 1897–2000
      2. 2. Freddie Hester 1897–1945
      3. 3. Charles (Maurice) Hester 1899–1968
      4. 4. Elizabeth (M) Hester 1910–2000
      5. 5. Thomas (M.) Hester 1902–1984
    3. 3. Martha Miller 1872–
    4. 4. Myla Miller 1873–1952 m. Mason (C) Offill 1851–1925
      1. 1. Earnest (L) Offill 1888–
      2. 2. Elsie Offill 1889–
      3. 3. Edith Offill 1893–
      4. 4. Delia Offill 1896–
      5. 5. Lucile Offill 1896–
      6. 6. Mildred Offill 1909–
      7. 7. Donald Offill 1912–
    5. 5. Curtis (Manlove) Miller 1875–1922 m. Ella (Portwood) Heitz 1878– m. Ellen (Speed) Portwood 1879–1946
      1. 1. Del Heitz 1902–
      2. 2. Grace Heitz 1907–
      3. 3. Hazel (Etta) Miller 1908–1997
      4. 4. Monta Heitz 1911–
      5. 5. Hilda Heitz 1914–
      6. 6. Curtis Heitz 1916–
    6. 6. Mable (P.) Miller 1879–
    7. 7. Clara (B) Miller 1883–
    8. 8. Grover (Willie) Miller 1884–1884
    9. 9. Scott (Wyke) Miller 1888–1958 m. Bessie (Isabelle) Fischer 1893–1980
      1. 1. Robert (Eugene) Miller 1931–2003
      2. 2. Lucille (E.) Miller 1911–2008
      3. 3. Marion (W.) Miller 1921–1973
      4. 4. Maxine (Mildred) Miller 1923–2013
      5. 5. Laverna (Ruth) Miller 1927–1971
    10. 10. Monta (M) Miller 1892–1976
    11. 11. Blair Miller 1882–
    12. 12. Son Miller 1885–
  2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Underwood 1846–1864
  3. 3. Francis (Marion) Underwood 1848–1927
  4. 4. Jepatha (Levi) Underwood 1852–1884
  5. 5. Azra (Linton) Underwood 1854–1860
  6. 6. Dr. (Mario Franklin Underwood) M.D. 1858–1924
  7. 7. Margus Underwood 1849–
  8. 8. Sarah (E) Underwood 1846–
  9. 9. Francis (Marion) Underwood 1848–
  10. 10. Margus Underwood 1849–
  11. 11. Jepatha (Leru) Underwood 1852–
  12. 12. Azro (Linton) Underwood 1854–
  13. 13. Maro (F) Underwood 1858–
  14. 14. Sarah (E.) Underwood 1846–
  15. 15. Francis (Marion) Underwood 1848–1927
  16. 16. Marietta Underwood 1850–
  17. 17. Jepatha (Leru) Underwood 1852–
  18. 18. Azro (Linton) Underwood 1854–
  19. 19. Nancy (Minerva) Underwood 1860–1898
  20. 20. Emma (Elissa) Underwood 1862–
  21. 21. ZACHARIAH UNDERWOOD 1838–1912
  22. 22. Maryetta (or Marietta Underwood) Miller 1849–1940 m. Marion (Wilmot) Miller 1845–1926
    1. 1. B (F) Miller 1877– m. Bertha (M) Garlic 1885–
      1. 1. Eva (Mae) Miller 1901–
      2. 2. Sarah (Edith) Miller 1906–
      3. 3. Hildreth (Edna) Miller 1909–
      4. 4. Kenneth (F.) Miller 1909–

Benjamin Underwood's Timeline

6 Records

1824
12 Jan 1824
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Underwood in Jefferson, Indiana, United States
Jefferson, Indiana, United States
1824
12 Jan 1824
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Underwood in Jefferson County, Indiana, USA
Jefferson County, Indiana, USA
1824
12 January 1824
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Underwood in Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA
Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA
1864
12 Mar 1864
Age 40
Death of Benjamin Franklin Underwood in Helena, Phillips, Arkansas, United States
Helena, Phillips, Arkansas, United States
1864
12 Mar 1864
Age 40
Death of Benjamin Franklin Underwood in Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, USA
Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, USA
1864
12 March 1864
Age 40
Death of Benjamin Franklin Underwood in Helena Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
Helena Arkansas, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1824
    Event Place: Jefferson, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1824
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 January 1824
    Event Place: Jefferson Indiana, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rushville, Schuyler Co, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1864
    Event Place: Helena, Phillips, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1864
    Event Place: Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 March 1864
    Event Place: Helena Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
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