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Benjamin Franklin Walls 1868–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1868

Birth Location: Putnam County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 17 Sep 1921

Death Location: Roachdale, Putnam County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Walls

Mother: Mary Norris

Spouse(s): Emma Dickerson

Children(s):

The story of Benjamin Franklin Walls began in 1868 in Putnam County, Indiana, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Walls resided in Jackson, New Maysville, Putnam, Indiana, USA. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Walls resided in Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA. Benjamin Franklin Walls married Emma Susan Dickerson. Benjamin Franklin Walls passed away in 1921 in Roachdale, Putnam County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Walls began in 1868 in Putnam County, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Walls resided in Jackson, New Maysville, Putnam, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Walls resided in Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Walls married Emma Susan Dickerson.
  • Benjamin Franklin Walls passed away in 1921 in Roachdale, Putnam County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Walls
1842–1909
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Mary Norris
1842–1927
Birth Location: Putnam County, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Emma Dickerson
1867–1944
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America
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Children(s)

Benjamin Walls's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Walls
1868–1921
Birth Place: Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Parents
William H. Walls
1842–1909
Indiana, USA
Mary (Frances) Norris
1842–1927
Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Walls
1819–1903
Kentucky, USA
Leacy (Lucy Ann) Perkins
1823–1896
Kentucky, USA
John (H) Norris
1809–1864
Pendleton County, Kentucky, USA
Rachel Ducker
1813–1851
Boston, Pendleton, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Norris
1782–1821
Margaret Dawson
1790–1887
Jaley Mullins
1797–1864
John III
1789–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Norris
1747–1819
Martha Long
1748–1819
John Dawson
1748–1845
Elizabeth Harrison
1756–1841
Gabriel A082708
1758–1841
Rachel Ballard
1764–1829
John A204461
1755–1810
Sarah Segar
1760–1820

Benjamin Walls's Timeline

6 Records

1868
7 Mar 1868
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Walls in Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Putnam County, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 2
Benjamin Franklin Walls resided here in Jackson, New Maysville, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Jackson, New Maysville, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Benjamin Franklin Walls resided here in Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Benjamin Franklin Walls resided here in Marion, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Marion, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Benjamin Franklin Walls resided here in Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1921
17 Sep 1921
Age 53
Death of Benjamin Franklin Walls in Roachdale, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Roachdale, Putnam, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1868
    Event Place: Putnam County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 306; Family History Film: 1254306; Page: 342D; Enumeration District: 147; Image: 0147
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 399; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240399
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: T624_375; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1374388
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1921; Roll: 12

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jackson, New Maysville, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 306; Family History Film: 1254306; Page: 342D; Enumeration District: 147; Image: 0147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marion, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 399; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240399

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: T624_375; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1374388

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1921
    Event Place: Roachdale, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1921; Roll: 12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roachdale, Putnam County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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