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Benjamin Clifford Williams 1889–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 November 1889

Birth Location: Crothersville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 13 December 1954

Death Location: Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Edgar Williams

Mother: Elma Parker

Spouse(s): Bess Cisco

Children(s):

In 1889, Benjamin Clifford Williams entered the world in Crothersville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Edgar F Williams And Elma Parker. In 1900, Benjamin Clifford Williams resided in Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, USA. In 1927, Benjamin Clifford Williams resided in Seymour, Indiana, USA. Benjamin Clifford Williams married Bess M Cisco. Benjamin Clifford Williams passed away in 1954 in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Benjamin Clifford Williams entered the world in Crothersville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Edgar F Williams And Elma Parker.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Clifford Williams resided in Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1927, Benjamin Clifford Williams resided in Seymour, Indiana, USA.
  • Benjamin Clifford Williams married Bess M Cisco.
  • Benjamin Clifford Williams passed away in 1954 in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Williams's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Williams
1889–1954
Birth Place: Crothersville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Edgar F. Williams
1866–1940
Indiana
Elma Parker
1870–1949
Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Ira (Clarkston) Parker
1841–1925
Driftwood-Sand Creek Mm, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Louisa (A.) Knowland
1849–1933
Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Parker
1815–1890
Mary Parker
1820–1896
Jacob Knowland
1812–1876
Martha Tucker
1826–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Phineas Parker
1790–1840
Zilpha Coleman
1790–1846
Thomas 1
1778–1846
Ann Peele
1778–1823
Wesley Noland
1786–1846
Clarissa Armstrong
1785–1850

Benjamin Williams's Timeline

8 Records

1889
9 November 1889
Birth of Benjamin Clifford Williams in Crothersville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
Crothersville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 11
Benjamin Clifford Williams resided here in Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, USA
Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, USA
1927
1927
Age 38
Benjamin Clifford Williams resided here in Seymour, Indiana, USA
Seymour, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Benjamin Clifford Williams resided here in Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana, USA
Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Benjamin Clifford Williams resided here in Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana
Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 51
Benjamin Clifford Williams resided here in Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana, USA
Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 53
Benjamin Clifford Williams resided here in Scottsburg, Indiana, USA
Scottsburg, Indiana, USA
1954
13 December 1954
Age 65
Death of Benjamin Clifford Williams in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 November 1889
    Event Place: Crothersville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01094; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 72-6
    [4] Kentucky Death Index
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340360
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240363
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240363

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340360

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01094; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 72-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01094; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 72-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Scottsburg, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Austin, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 December 1954
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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