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Bennie Jenkins Porter 1921–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 May 1921

Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina

Death Date: 5 Jul 1995

Death Location: Durham (P), Durham, North Carolina

Father: Benjamin Porter

Mother: Retta Suggs

Spouse(s): Mae Smith

Children(s):

In 1921, Bennie Jenkins Porter entered the world in Columbus, North Carolina, born to Benjamin Hezekiah Porter And Retta Suggs. In 1930, Bennie Jenkins Porter resided in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina. In 1935, Bennie Jenkins Porter resided in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina. Bennie Jenkins Porter married Mae Smith. Bennie Jenkins Porter passed away in 1995 in Durham (P), Durham, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Bennie Jenkins Porter entered the world in Columbus, North Carolina, born to Benjamin Hezekiah Porter And Retta Suggs.
  • In 1930, Bennie Jenkins Porter resided in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • In 1935, Bennie Jenkins Porter resided in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • Bennie Jenkins Porter married Mae Smith.
  • Bennie Jenkins Porter passed away in 1995 in Durham (P), Durham, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Porter
1898–1964
Birth Location: Columbus County, N.C.
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Retta Suggs
1900–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Mae Smith
1923–
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Bennie Porter's Ancestors

Self
Bennie Porter
1921–1995
Birth Place: Columbus, North Carolina
Parents
Benjamin Hezekiah Porter
1898–1964
Columbus County, N.C.
Retta Suggs
1900–
South Carolina
Grandparents
James (Albert) Porter
1856–1931
Simpson Creek Twp., Horry County, S.C.
Balzura (E.) Wright
1866–1936
Tabor City, Gide, Columbus, N.C.
Great-Grandparents
Simpson Wright
1842–1917
Prudence Norris
1845–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1800–1876
Priscilla Alford
1810–1887

Bennie Porter's Timeline

6 Records

1921
27 May 1921
Birth of Bennie Jenkins Porter in Columbus, North Carolina
Columbus, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 9
Bennie Jenkins Porter resided here in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina
Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina
1935
1935
Age 14
Bennie Jenkins Porter resided here in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina
Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Bennie Jenkins Porter resided here in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1942
1942
Age 21
Bennie Jenkins Porter resided here in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1995
5 Jul 1995
Age 74
Death of Bennie Jenkins Porter in Durham (P), Durham, North Carolina
Durham (P), Durham, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 May 1921
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 296
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24-5A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 251-18-1317; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1682; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 991.0; FHL microfilm: 2341416
    [5] North Carolina Birth Index
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [8] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1682; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 991.0; FHL microfilm: 2341416

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24-5A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24-5A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 296

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 251-18-1317; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Collection
    [2] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1995
    Event Place: Durham (P), Durham, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 251-18-1317; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection
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