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Bennie Hobert Watson 1906–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1906

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 16 Sep 1970

Death Location: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Father: Samuel Watson

Mother: Emily Lykins

Spouse(s): Oma Hayes

Children(s): Wenta Watson

In 1906, Bennie Hobert Watson entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA, born to Samuel Smith Watson And Emily Lykins. In 1910, Bennie Hobert Watson resided in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Bennie Hobert Watson resided in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. Bennie Hobert Watson married Oma L Hayes, and had children including Wenta Jean Watson. Bennie Hobert Watson passed away in 1970 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1906, Bennie Hobert Watson entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA, born to Samuel Smith Watson And Emily Lykins.
  • In 1910, Bennie Hobert Watson resided in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Bennie Hobert Watson resided in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Bennie Hobert Watson married Oma L Hayes, and had children including Wenta Jean Watson.
  • Bennie Hobert Watson passed away in 1970 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Watson
1868–1947
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
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Emily Lykins
1874–1920
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Oma Hayes
1908–1977
Birth Location: –
OH

Children(s)

Wenta Watson
1932–2022
Birth Location: Middletown, Champaign, Ohio, USA
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Bennie Watson's Ancestors

Self
Bennie Watson
1906–1970
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Samuel Smith Watson
1868–1947
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Emily Lykins
1874–1920
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Michael (A.) Watson
1832–1916
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Sallie (Ratliff) ^
1833–1904
Kentucky, USA
Joseph (Harlan) Lykins
1832–1892
Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Rachel Reed
1840–1876
Morgan County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Richard Ratliff
1802–1856
Elizabeth Bane
1805–1860
William Lykins
1795–
Hannah Stout
1794–1854
Daniel *
1806–1878
Martha *
1807–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reuben *
1759–1852
Phoebe *
1770–1825
Benjamin *
1765–
Charity *
1772–
John *
1782–1878
Rachel *
1783–1825

Bennie Watson's Descendants

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Bennie (Hobert) Watson (12 Dec 1906–16 Sep 1970) m. Oma (L.) Hayes (6 Sep 1908–21 Sep 1977)
  1. 1. Wenta (Jean) Watson 1932–2022

Bennie Watson's Timeline

10 Records

1906
12 Dec 1906
Birth of Bennie Hobert Watson in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 4
Bennie Hobert Watson resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Bennie Hobert Watson resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Bennie Hobert Watson resided here in Middletown, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
Middletown, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Bennie Hobert Watson resided here in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 34
Bennie Hobert Watson resided here in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 44
Bennie Hobert Watson resided here in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 45
Bennie Hobert Watson resided here in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1970
Sep 1970
Age 64
Death of Bennie Hobert Watson
None
1970
16 Sep 1970
Age 64
Burial of Bennie Hobert Watson in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1906
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1273
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Middletown, Middletown, Butler, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Middletown, Butler, Ohio; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2341489

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1273

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1970
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Web: Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Riverside Cemetery Index, 1800-2012
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Barry County, Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1900-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1970
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Riverside Cemetery Index, 1800-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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