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Benjamin Workman 1888–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1888

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 12 Nov 1960

Death Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Father: Jacob Workman

Mother: Elizabeth Fischer

Spouse(s): Christine Bensema

Children(s): Roland Workman, Vernon Workman, Ernest Workman, Gertrude Workman, Elizabeth Workman

In 1888, Benjamin Workman entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to Jacob Workman And Elizabeth Fischer. In 1900, Benjamin Workman resided in Chicago city, Cook, Illinois. In 1917, Benjamin Workman resided in Iroquois, Illinois. Benjamin Workman married Christine Bensema, and had children including Elizabeth Workman, Ernest Gordon Workman, Gertrude Workman, Roland Jacob Workman, Vernon Theodore Workman. Benjamin Workman passed away in 1960 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Benjamin Workman entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to Jacob Workman And Elizabeth Fischer.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Workman resided in Chicago city, Cook, Illinois.
  • In 1917, Benjamin Workman resided in Iroquois, Illinois.
  • Benjamin Workman married Christine Bensema, and had children including Elizabeth Workman, Ernest Gordon Workman, Gertrude Workman, Roland Jacob Workman, Vernon Theodore Workman.
  • Benjamin Workman passed away in 1960 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Workman's Ancestors

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Benjamin Workman
1888–1960
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Parents
Jacob Workman
1860–1907
Holland
Elizabeth Fischer
1869–1941
Chicago, Illinois
Grandparents
Jantje
1833–
Holland
Bernard ("Barney") Fischer
1840–
Holland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Workman's Descendants

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Benjamin Workman (14 Sep 1888–12 Nov 1960) m. Christine Bensema (11 Apr 1890–15 Jul 1949)
  1. 1. Roland (Jacob) Workman 1911–1982
  2. 2. Vernon (Theodore) Workman 1913–1984
  3. 3. Ernest (Gordon) Workman 1916–1983
  4. 4. Gertrude Workman 1919–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Workman 1921–

Benjamin Workman's Timeline

6 Records

1888
14 Sep 1888
Birth of Benjamin Workman in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Benjamin Workman resided here in Chicago city, Cook, Illinois
Chicago city, Cook, Illinois
1917
1917
Age 29
Benjamin Workman resided here in Iroquois, Illinois
Iroquois, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 32
Benjamin Workman resided here in Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
1930
1930
Age 42
Benjamin Workman resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1960
12 Nov 1960
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Workman in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1888
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_350; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 2011; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Iroquois County, Illinois; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 31, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T623_284; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 977.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chicago city, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 31, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T623_284; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 977.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Iroquois, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Iroquois County, Illinois; Roll: ; Draft Board: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_350; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 2011; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1960
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

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