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Benjamin William Wilkes 1814–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1814

Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 27 May 1865

Death Location: Scotland, St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Richard Junior

Mother: Mary Wallace

Spouse(s): Catherine White, Permelia Johnson

Children(s): William Wilkes, Mary Wilkes, Susan Wilkes, Edwd Wilkes, Sarah Wilkes, Nancey Wilks, James Sr, Martha Wilks, Francis Wilks, Benjamin Wilks, Charles Wilks, Sarah Wilkes

Benjamin William Wilkes was born in 1814 in Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA, the child of Richard Stone Wilkes Junior And Mary Polly Wallace. In 1850, Benjamin William Wilkes resided in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA. Benjamin William Wilkes married Catherine White, Permelia Johnson, and had children including Benjamin Wilks, Charles Wilks, Edwd A Wilkes, Francis Wilks, James C Wilks Sr, Martha Wilks, Mary C Wilkes, Nancey E Wilks, Sarah H Wilkes, Sarah Rebecca Wilkes, Susan J Wilkes, William R Wilkes. Benjamin William Wilkes passed away in 1865 in Scotland, St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin William Wilkes was born in 1814 in Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA, the child of Richard Stone Wilkes Junior And Mary Polly Wallace.
  • In 1850, Benjamin William Wilkes resided in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin William Wilkes married Catherine White, Permelia Johnson, and had children including Benjamin Wilks, Charles Wilks, Edwd A Wilkes, Francis Wilks, James C Wilks Sr, Martha Wilks, Mary C Wilkes, Nancey E Wilks, Sarah H Wilkes, Sarah Rebecca Wilkes, Susan J Wilkes, William R Wilkes.
  • Benjamin William Wilkes passed away in 1865 in Scotland, St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Junior
1786–1865
Birth Location: Hounds Creek Lunenburg Co Va, USA
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Mary Wallace
1787–1873
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia
MW

Spouses(s)

Catherine White
1818–1869
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
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Permelia Johnson
1821–
Birth Location: Virginia
PJ

Children(s)

William Wilkes
1840–1913
Birth Location: New Providence, Union County, New Jersey
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Mary Wilkes
1845–1899
Birth Location: Lunenburg
MW
Susan Wilkes
1847–1906
Birth Location: Lunenburg
SW
Edwd Wilkes
1854–
Birth Location: Virginia
EW
Sarah Wilkes
1850–1914
Birth Location: Lunenburg Co., VA
SW
Nancey Wilks
1853–
Birth Location: Mississippi
NW
James Sr
1854–1889
Birth Location: Mississippi
JS
Martha Wilks
1860–
Birth Location: Arkansas
MW
Francis Wilks
1858–
Birth Location: Arkansas
FW
Benjamin Wilks
1863–1928
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Charles Wilks
1865–
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Sarah Wilkes
1845–1921
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America
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Benjamin Wilkes's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Wilkes
1814–1865
Birth Place: Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Richard Stone Wilkes Junior
1786–1865
Hounds Creek Lunenburg Co Va, USA
Mary ((Polly)) Wallace
1787–1873
Lunenburg County, Virginia
Grandparents
Richard (Stone Wilkes) Sr.
1762–1821
Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Ann) Snead
1766–1844
Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
William (Benjamin) Wallace
1760–1826
Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Susanna Hand
1776–1819
Mud Bridge,Cabell,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
Minor Sr.
1735–1811
Phebe Stone
1745–1785
Samuel Snead
1720–1802
JANE SCALES
1725–1800
Margaret Coulter
1742–1820
Hugh Private
1742–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wilkes
1710–1795
Jane Snead
1712–1805
William Wallace
1711–1763
Mary Muir
1718–1768

Benjamin Wilkes's Descendants

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Benjamin (William) Wilkes (1814–27 May 1865) m. Catherine White (1818–1869) m. Permelia Johnson (abt 1821–)
  1. 1. William (R) Wilkes 1840–1913 m. Sarah (Ellen Crim) (Wilkes) 1852–1885
    1. 1. Theodore (Marshall) Wilkes 1868–1932 m. Anna (Francis Hester) (Wilkes) 1865–1933
      1. 1. Hazel (M) Wilkes 1898–1956 m. Charlie (Earl) Carmony 1884–1953
        1. 1. Mary Neidenthall 1921–1994 m. George (Joseph) Niedenthal 1917–1973
        2. 2. Virgie (May) Carmony 1917–2002 m. Ralph (Elro) Dixon 1915–1992
        3. 3. Ruby (J) Carmony 1916–
      2. 2. Floyd (G.) Wilkes 1906–1989
      3. 3. Virgil (Rigbee) Wilkes 1896–1978 m. Myrtle (E) Wilkes 1894– m. Fern Wilks 1893–
        1. 1. Juanita Wilkes 1916–
      4. 4. Josie (Mae) Wilkes 1888–1966 m. Orval Benefiel 1878–
      5. 5. Willard (A) Wilkes 1891–1915
      6. 6. Charles (L) Wilkes 1894– m. Margrette Wilkes 1896–
        1. 1. Warren Wilkes 1920–
        2. 2. Paul Wilkes 1917–
        3. 3. Adelaide Wilkes 1923–
      7. 7. Leonidas Wilkes 1893–1987 m. Margaret (Estee) Pyatt 1896–
        1. 1. Paul (T) Wilkes 1917–
        2. 2. Adelaide Wilkes 1923–
        3. 3. Warren Wilkes 1920–
      8. 8. Robert Wilkes 1900–1906
      9. 9. Mabel (Fern) Wilkes 1902–1926
    2. 2. Mary (A.) Wilkes 1874– m. Uriah Warfield 1858–
      1. 1. Lottie (E) Warfield 1899–
      2. 2. Freda (M) Warfield 1902–
      3. 3. Verl (T) Warfield 1895–
      4. 4. Emerson (W) Warfield 1905–
    3. 3. Katy (L.) Wilkes 1878–
    4. 4. David (L.) Wilkes 1871–
    5. 5. Earnest (E.) Wilkes 1872–
    6. 6. Jennie Wilks 1883– m. Oran Bradshaw 1869–
  2. 2. Mary (C) Wilkes 1845–1899 m. James (B.) Robertson 1824–
  3. 3. Susan (J) Wilkes 1847–1906 m. Wm. (L.) Crafton 1848–1911
    1. 1. Maude Edwards 1872–1945
    2. 2. Lottie (I.) Crafton 1873–1951
    3. 3. Willie (C.) Crafton 1879–
  4. 4. Edwd (A) Wilkes 1854–
    1. 1. Eva (Estelle) Wilkes 1889–
    2. 2. Helen (Lelia) Wilkes 1882–1967
  5. 5. Sarah (H) Wilkes 1850–1914 m. John Lenox 1849–
    1. 1. Jessie Lennox 1879–
  6. 6. Nancey (E) Wilks 1853–
  7. 7. James (C Wilks) Sr 1854–1889
  8. 8. Martha Wilks 1860–
  9. 9. Francis Wilks 1858–
  10. 10. Benjamin Wilks 1863–1928
  11. 11. Charles Wilks 1865–
  12. 12. Sarah (Rebecca) Wilkes 1845–1921 m. John Brown 1848–
    1. 1. Fanny Brown 1872–
    2. 2. Permelia Brown 1874–
    3. 3. Catharine Brown 1876–
    4. 4. Mattie Brown 1870–

Benjamin Wilkes's Timeline

7 Records

1814
1814
Birth of Benjamin William Wilkes in Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
1837
23 Oct 1837
Age 23
Benjamin William Wilkes was married in Lunenberg, Virginia
Lunenberg, Virginia
1850
1850
Age 36
Benjamin William Wilkes resided here in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 46
Benjamin William Wilkes resided here in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
1865
27 May 1865
Age 51
Death of Benjamin William Wilkes in Scotland, St Mary's, Maryland, USA
Scotland, St Mary's, Maryland, USA
1870
1870
Age 56
Benjamin William Wilkes resided here in Smith, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Smith, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 66
Benjamin William Wilkes resided here in Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1814
    Event Place: Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Virginia; Series Number: M324; Roll: 633
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: 658; Page: 217B; Enumeration District: 136
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Smith, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: M593_52; Page: 656A
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lunenburg, Virginia; Roll: M653_1359; Page: 976; Family History Library Film: 805
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lunenburg, Virginia; Roll: 958; Page: 34b
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1837
    Event Place: Lunenberg, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lunenburg, Virginia; Roll: 958; Page: 34b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lunenburg, Virginia; Roll: M653_1359; Page: 976; Family History Library Film: 805

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Smith, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Smith, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: M593_52; Page: 656A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: 658; Page: 217B; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lunenburg County, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1865
    Event Place: Scotland, St Mary's, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington, DC. USA; War Department Collection of Confederate Records; NARA film publicaton #:: M598; Record Group: War Department Collection of Confederate Records; Record Group Number: 109
    [2] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, National Archives and Records Administration; Burial Registers of Military Posts and National Cemeteries, compiled ca. 1862-ca. 1960; Archive Number: 44778151; Series: A1 627; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-198
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Scotland, St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, National Archives and Records Administration; Burial Registers of Military Posts and National Cemeteries, compiled ca. 1862-ca. 1960; Archive Number: 44778151; Series: A1 627; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-198
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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