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Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham 1858–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1858

Birth Location: Black Hawk, Iowa, USA

Death Date: Sep 1929

Death Location: Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA

Father: William Benham

Mother: Mary Bentham

Spouse(s): Marcella Benham

Children(s): William EOL, Myrtle Benham

In 1858, Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham entered the world in Black Hawk, Iowa, USA, born to William J William Benham And Mary Bentham. In 1904, Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided in Boise, Idaho, USA. In 1905, Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided in Boise, Idaho, USA. Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham married Marcella Jane Benham, and had children including Myrtle Mary Elbridge Benham, William G Elbridge Benham Eol. Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham passed away in 1929 in Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham entered the world in Black Hawk, Iowa, USA, born to William J William Benham And Mary Bentham.
  • In 1904, Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided in Boise, Idaho, USA.
  • In 1905, Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided in Boise, Idaho, USA.
  • Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham married Marcella Jane Benham, and had children including Myrtle Mary Elbridge Benham, William G Elbridge Benham Eol.
  • Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham passed away in 1929 in Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Benham
1835–1910
Birth Location: Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA
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Mary Bentham
1840–1863
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Marcella Benham
1843–1899
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
MB

Children(s)

William EOL
1887–1890
Birth Location: –
WE
Myrtle Benham
1885–1973
Birth Location: –
MB

Elbridge Benham's Ancestors

Self
Elbridge Benham
1858–1929
Birth Place: Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
Parents
William J. (William) Benham
1835–1910
Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA
Mary Bentham
1840–1863
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
William ((Robert)) Benham
1805–1868
Clermont, Ohio, USA
Sarah ((Josiah)) Prickett
1806–1887
Stonelick Township, Clermont, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Benham
1782–
Nancy Price
1782–1849
Josiah Prickett
1764–1845
Sarah Camp
1761–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elbridge Benham's Descendants

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Elbridge (Gerry (William)) Benham (21 Oct 1858–Sep 1929) m. Marcella (Jane) Benham (1843–Dec 1899)
  1. 1. William (G. (Elbridge) Benham) EOL 1887–1890
  2. 2. Myrtle (Mary (Elbridge) Benham 1885–1973

Elbridge Benham's Timeline

11 Records

1858
21 Oct 1858
Birth of Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham in Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
1904
1904
Age 46
Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided here in Boise, Idaho, USA
Boise, Idaho, USA
1905
1905
Age 47
Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided here in Boise, Idaho, USA
Boise, Idaho, USA
1906
1906
Age 48
Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided here in Boise, Idaho, USA
Boise, Idaho, USA
1908
1908
Age 50
Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided here in Boise, Idaho, USA
Boise, Idaho, USA
1909
1909
Age 51
Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided here in Boise, Idaho, USA
Boise, Idaho, USA
1927
1927
Age 69
Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided here in Boise, Idaho, USA
Boise, Idaho, USA
1928
8 Oct 1928
Age 70
Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham - Probate in Ada, Idaho, USA
Ada, Idaho, USA
1929
1929
Age 71
Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham resided here in Boise, Idaho, USA
Boise, Idaho, USA
1929
18 Sep 1929
Age 71
Death of Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham in Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA
Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA
1929
Sep 1929
Age 71
Burial of Elbridge Gerry (William) Benham in Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA
Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1858
    Event Place: Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Idaho Death Index, 1911-51
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Idaho, Death Records, 1890-1930, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1904
    Event Place: Boise, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Boise, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Boise, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Boise, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Boise, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Boise, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Boise, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Boise, Ada Co., Idaho
    Record Source: Idaho, Marriage Index, Upper Snake River Family History Center and Ricks College; Rexburg, Idaho; Idaho Marriages, 1842-1996

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1929
    Event Place: Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Idaho Death Index, 1911-51
    [2] Idaho, Wills and Probate Records, 1857-1989, Author: Idaho. Probate Court (Ada County); Probate Place: Ada, Idaho
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Idaho, Death Records, 1890-1930, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho
    [5] Web: RootsWeb Death Index, 1796-2010

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Sep 1929
    Event Place: Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Ada, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: Idaho, Wills and Probate Records, 1857-1989, Author: Idaho. Probate Court (Ada County); Probate Place: Ada, Idaho
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