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Douglas Ray Benton 1919–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Mar 1919

Birth Location: Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, United States of America

Death Date: 2 September 1983

Death Location: Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Edwin Benton

Mother: Wilma Courtney

Spouse(s): Angelina (Benton)

Children(s):

The story of Douglas Ray Benton began in 1919 in Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, United States of America. In 1930, Douglas Ray Benton resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Livingston, Louisiana, USA. Douglas Ray Benton married Angelina M Arletta Benton. Douglas Ray Benton passed away in 1983 in Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Douglas Ray Benton began in 1919 in Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, United States of America.
  • In 1930, Douglas Ray Benton resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Livingston, Louisiana, USA.
  • Douglas Ray Benton married Angelina M Arletta Benton.
  • Douglas Ray Benton passed away in 1983 in Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Douglas Benton's Ancestors

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Douglas Benton
1919–1983
Birth Place: Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, United States of America
Parents
Edwin Oldridge Benton
1892–1960
Louisiana, United States of America
Wilma Courtney
1896–1978
Louisiana
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Douglas Benton's Timeline

3 Records

1919
13 Mar 1919
Birth of Douglas Ray Benton in Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, United States of America
Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 11
Douglas Ray Benton resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Livingston, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Livingston, Louisiana, USA
1983
2 September 1983
Age 64
Death of Douglas Ray Benton in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1919
    Event Place: Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 160-26-6666; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Livingston, Louisiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340533
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Livingston, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Livingston, Louisiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340533

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 September 1983
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 160-26-6666; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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