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Benjamin Milton Williams 1882–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1882

Birth Location: Longview, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 27 Feb 1967

Death Location: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States

Father: James Williams

Mother: Safrona Turner

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Stanford

Children(s): Mary Williams, Ruth Williams, Louise Williams

The story of Benjamin Milton Williams began in 1882 in Longview, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, Benjamin Milton Williams resided in Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee. In 1910, Benjamin Milton Williams resided in Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee. Benjamin Milton Williams married Elizabeth Emma Stanford, and had children including Louise Williams, Mary Williams, Ruth Williams. Benjamin Milton Williams passed away in 1967 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Milton Williams began in 1882 in Longview, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Milton Williams resided in Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Milton Williams resided in Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee.
  • Benjamin Milton Williams married Elizabeth Emma Stanford, and had children including Louise Williams, Mary Williams, Ruth Williams.
  • Benjamin Milton Williams passed away in 1967 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Williams
1855–1941
Birth Location: Rockvale, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
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Safrona Turner
1860–1930
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Stanford
1882–
Birth Location: Ohio
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Children(s)

Mary Williams
1912–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MW
Ruth Williams
1916–2006
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Louise Williams
1920–
Birth Location: Tennessee
LW

Benjamin Williams's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Williams
1882–1967
Birth Place: Longview, Tennessee, United States
Parents
James Milton Williams
1855–1941
Rockvale, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
Safrona (Belle) Turner
1860–1930
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin ("Bennie") Williams
1827–1901
Rockvale, Rutherford Co., Tennessee
Mary (Catherine) Smotherman
1830–1911
Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Monroe (Washington) Turner
1816–1879
Sussex, Virginia, United States
Mary (Ann) Clark
1817–1871
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Williams
1786–1875
Nancy Manley
1795–1860
Samuel Smotherman
1792–1842
Elizabeth Oldham
1796–1871
James Turner
1788–1857
Mary Wynne
1787–1879
James Clark
1787–1817
Frances
1793–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Turner
1730–1794
Frances Betts
1767–1788
Phillis Marrs
1763–1855

Benjamin Williams's Descendants

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Benjamin (Milton) Williams (7 Mar 1882–27 Feb 1967) m. Elizabeth (Emma) Stanford (abt 1882–)
  1. 1. Mary Williams 1912–
  2. 2. Ruth Williams 1916–2006 m. Arnold (Clifford) Orvedal 1911–1999
    1. 1. Benjamin (Iver) Orvedal 1946–2014
  3. 3. Louise Williams 1920–

Benjamin Williams's Timeline

7 Records

1882
7 Mar 1882
Birth of Benjamin Milton Williams in Longview, Tennessee, United States
Longview, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 18
Benjamin Milton Williams resided here in Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee
Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 28
Benjamin Milton Williams resided here in Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee
Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 38
Benjamin Milton Williams resided here in Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee
Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 48
Benjamin Milton Williams resided here in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
Benjamin Milton Williams resided here in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
1967
27 Feb 1967
Age 85
Death of Benjamin Milton Williams in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1882
    Event Place: Longview, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3931; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 75-14.
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 414-48-6856; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1760; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 371.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: 2270; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 905.0; FHL microfilm: 2342004.
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Rutherford County, Tennessee; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1594; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 115; FHL microfilm: 1241594.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1517; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0128; Image: 1031; FHL microfilm: 1375530.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1594; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 115; FHL microfilm: 1241594.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1517; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0128; Image: 1031; FHL microfilm: 1375530.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1760; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 371.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: 2270; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 905.0; FHL microfilm: 2342004.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3931; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 75-14.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rutherford, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Rutherford County, Tennessee; Roll: ; Draft Board: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Searcy, White, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1967
    Event Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 414-48-6856; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951.
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