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Benjamin Asberry York 1829–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1829

Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 18 DEC 1882

Death Location: Independence, Arkansas, USA

Father: John York

Mother: Rachel Lee

Spouse(s): Elvira Harmon

Children(s): James York, John York, Mary York, Nora York, Nancy York, Amanda York, Asberry York, Sarah York

In 1829, Benjamin Asberry York entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, USA, born to John Edgar York And Rachel Lee. In 1850, Benjamin Asberry York appeared in census records. In 1860, Benjamin Asberry York was recorded in the census in Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA. Benjamin Asberry York married Elvira Harmon, and had children including Amanda A York, Asberry York, James Henry York, John W York, Mary Jane York, Nancy A York, Nora Elizabeth York, Sarah A York. Benjamin Asberry York passed away in 1882 in Independence, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Benjamin Asberry York entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, USA, born to John Edgar York And Rachel Lee.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Asberry York appeared in census records.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Asberry York was recorded in the census in Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA.
  • Benjamin Asberry York married Elvira Harmon, and had children including Amanda A York, Asberry York, James Henry York, John W York, Mary Jane York, Nancy A York, Nora Elizabeth York, Sarah A York.
  • Benjamin Asberry York passed away in 1882 in Independence, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John York
1790–1872
Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, USA
JY
Rachel Lee
1790–1860
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
RL

Spouses(s)

Elvira Harmon
1830–1890
Birth Location: Monroe, Tennessee, USA
EH

Children(s)

James York
1857–1882
Birth Location: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
JY
John York
1854–1922
Birth Location: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
JY
Mary York
1854–1911
Birth Location: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
MY
Nora York
1868–1956
Birth Location: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
NY
Nancy York
1849–1914
Birth Location: Morgan, Tennessee, USA
NY
Amanda York
1863–1939
Birth Location: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
AY
Asberry York
1861–1891
Birth Location: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
AY
Sarah York
1858–1934
Birth Location: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
SY

Benjamin York's Ancestors

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Benjamin York
1829–1882
Birth Place: Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Edgar York
1790–1872
Nash, North Carolina, USA
Rachel Lee
1790–1860
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Earl) York
1753–1814
Surry, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Ann) Whitaker
1760–1820
Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America
Jesse (Leucrecy) Lee
1768–1859
Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William York
1720–1790
Susannah Ellison
1733–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin York's Descendants

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Benjamin (Asberry) York (1829–18 DEC 1882) m. Elvira Harmon (1830–1890)
  1. 1. James (Henry) York 1857–1882 m. Mary (Jane B.) Cornett 1859–1934
    1. 1. John (Asberry) York 1880–1970 m. Minnie Carter 1885–1986
    2. 2. Sarah (Jane) York 1876–1953 m. Henry (Thomas) Gossett 1870–1941
      1. 1. Elizabeth Gossett 1896–1993
      2. 2. Nancy (A.) Gossett 1898–
      3. 3. Robert (Burton) Gossett 1900–1974
      4. 4. Lonnie Gossett 1903–
      5. 5. Maggie Gossett 1905–1993 m. Harvey (James) Goodwin 1902–1987
        1. 1. Louis (James) Goodwin 1924–1977 m. Bennie Secrest 1927–1981
        2. 2. R. (J.) Goodwin 1928–1979
        3. 3. Harvey Goodwin 1935–2008
        4. 4. Richard (Dean) Goodwin 1943–2001
      6. 6. Sarah (Edna) Gossett 1910–
      7. 7. Roland (Jack) Gossett 1914–2004
      8. 8. Henry (Thomas) Gossett 1917–1982 m. Willie (Mae) Cardin 1923–2005
        1. 1. Floyd (Lemoine) Gossett 1941–1995 m. Helen (Jeanette) Johns 1944–2008
  2. 2. John (W.) York 1854–1922 m. Mary (C.) Brock 1852–
  3. 3. Mary (Jane) York 1854–1911 m. Eber (Madison) Jones 1844–1911
    1. 1. William (Asbury) Jones 1876–1948 m. Exer Green 1899–1989
      1. 1. Betty (Mildred) Jones 1926–1980
        1. 1. Billy (Douglas) Anderson 1944–2005
      2. 2. Naoma (Joice) Jones 1928–1985 m. Harry (Leroy) Broomhall 1916–1965 m. Norman (G.) Marentette 1924–2002 m. Jasper (Virgil) Cox 1922–1980
      3. 3. Mary (Lorene) Jones 1938–2014
    2. 2. Joseph (Lee) Jones 1889– m. Pet (D.) Franklin 1893–
      1. 1. Algis Jones 1912–
      2. 2. Bessie (Alma) Jones 1913–1991
      3. 3. Beulah Jones 1919–1935
      4. 4. Lovell Jones 1921–
    3. 3. Albert (Franklin) Jones 1896–1957 m. Helen (Jewell) Parker 1914–1957 m. Ima Mote 1898–1921
      1. 1. Buddy (Madison) Jones 1930–2006 m. Wanda (Faye) Phillips 1929–2002
      2. 2. Bobby (Joe) Jones 1932–1986
      3. 3. Verna (Marie) Jones 1916–2004
    4. 4. Nora Jones 1880–1953 m. William (Absalom) Crump 1892–1959
      1. 1. Norene (May) Crump 1916–2005 m. John (Henry) Burns 1912–1959
  4. 4. Nora (Elizabeth) York 1868–1956 m. David (Crockett) Patterson 1869–1943
    1. 1. Robert (Lee) Patterson 1897–1988 m. Ursey (Mae) Powell 1920–1988 m. Charity Gray 1908–1932
      1. 1. Armada Patterson 1925–2009 m. Clarence (David) Cooley 1906–1971 m. James (Leon) Louks 1924–2007 m. Jay (Wallace) Mertz 1926–1997
      2. 2. Eunis (Eugene) Patterson 1926–2002 m. Dolores (Laura) Gaynor 1934–2010
    2. 2. Ollie (B.) Patterson 1900–1984
    3. 3. Thomas Patterson 1903–1980
    4. 4. Nancy (Hesentine) Patterson 1891–1970
    5. 5. Eula (May) Patterson 1905–1985 m. Hiram (Lavoid) Doolin 1895–1957
      1. 1. Mary (E.) Doolin 1924–2010 m. Cecil Griggs –1995
        1. 1. Linda (Kay) Griggs 1947–2007
      2. 2. Hazel (L.) Doolin 1928–2012 m. McAlister (Logan) Ray 1921–1993
    6. 6. Gertrude Patterson 1909–1957
    7. 7. John Patterson 1893–1923
    8. 8. Dundy Patterson 1910–
    9. 9. Alice Patterson 1914–
  5. 5. Nancy (A.) York 1849–1914
  6. 6. Amanda (A.) York 1863–1939
  7. 7. Asberry York 1861–1891 m. Mattie (Parlee) Milholin 1860–1940
    1. 1. James (Crafford) York 1887–1957 m. Matilda (Belle) Cornelison 1891–1953
      1. 1. Osa (Albert) York 1913–1986
      2. 2. Illamae (Frances) York 1915–2005
      3. 3. Crafford (O'don) York 1916–2003 m. Esther (L.) Carpenter 1919–1995
      4. 4. Wilford (Earl) York 1918–1973 m. Eunice (Bertha) Klusmeyer 1922–2008
        1. 1. Lowell (Frederick) York 1942–1990
      5. 5. Mabel York 1922–1967
      6. 6. Glen (Dow) York 1925–1996
  8. 8. Sarah (A.) York 1858–1934 m. Columbus (Franklin) Cornett 1854–1910
    1. 1. Clarence (Lee) Cornett 1897–1985 m. Laura (Hester) Parsons 1906–1935 m. Amie Eddings 1916–2009
      1. 1. Earl (Lester) Cornett 1927–1998
      2. 2. Frank (L.) Cornett 1920–2005 m. Sara (Lenore) Kirkland 1921–1986
        1. 1. Jackie (Wayne) Cornett 1941–2005
    2. 2. George (Washington) Cornett 1895–1976
    3. 3. Andy Cornett 1884–
    4. 4. Mattie (J.) Cornett 1887–1968
    5. 5. William (Riley) Cornett 1891–1965
    6. 6. James (Franklin) Cornett 1881–1952 m. Ida York 1886–1947
      1. 1. Virgie (Louise) Cornett 1914–1971
      2. 2. Velva (Mae) Cornett 1911–1989 m. Stephen (Frank) Easter 1909–1977
        1. 1. Paul (Franklin) Easter 1933–2004 m. Mabel (Viola) Roper 1938–1987 m. Shelba (Jean) Stephens 1937–2003
        2. 2. James (Alvin) Easter 1943–1966
        3. 3. Delorise (Ann) Easter 1946–1999

Benjamin York's Timeline

5 Records

1829
1829
Birth of Benjamin Asberry York in Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
Benjamin Asberry York appeared in census
None
1860
1860
Age 31
Benjamin Asberry York appeared in census in Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
Benjamin Asberry York appeared in census in Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
1882
18 DEC 1882
Age 53
Death of Benjamin Asberry York in Independence, Arkansas, USA
Independence, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 DEC 1882
    Event Place: Independence, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA
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