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Emma Elizabeth Benson 1882–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Sep 1882

Birth Location: Nebraska, United States

Death Date: 30 August 1973

Death Location: Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, United States of America

Father: Lawson Benson

Mother: Ida Gifford

Spouse(s): Ernest Geer

Children(s): Arna (Hess)

In 1882, Emma Elizabeth Benson entered the world in Nebraska, United States, born to Lawson Middleton Benson And Ida May Gifford. In 1885, Emma Elizabeth Benson resided in Logan, Clay, Nebraska. In 1900, Emma Elizabeth Benson resided in Beatrice Ward 4, Gage, Nebraska, USA. Emma Elizabeth Benson married Ernest Ezra Geer, and had children including Arna Lucille Geer Hess. Emma Elizabeth Benson passed away in 1973 in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Emma Elizabeth Benson entered the world in Nebraska, United States, born to Lawson Middleton Benson And Ida May Gifford.
  • In 1885, Emma Elizabeth Benson resided in Logan, Clay, Nebraska.
  • In 1900, Emma Elizabeth Benson resided in Beatrice Ward 4, Gage, Nebraska, USA.
  • Emma Elizabeth Benson married Ernest Ezra Geer, and had children including Arna Lucille Geer Hess.
  • Emma Elizabeth Benson passed away in 1973 in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Emma Benson's Ancestors

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Emma Benson
1882–1973
Birth Place: Nebraska, United States
Parents
Lawson Middleton Benson
1852–1896
Ohio, United States
Ida (May) Gifford
1862–1934
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (W) Benson
1818–1907
Delaware, USA
Isabella ((Iva) Elizabeth) Hays
1830–1900
Pickaway, Pickaway, Ohio, United States
Charles (Jason) Gifford
1827–1890
Rochester, Hartford, Washington, New York, USA
Amelia (Sylvia) Morris
1836–1909
Chautaugua, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Mathias III
1787–1847
Susan Turnbull
1792–1847
Charles Hays
1782–1833
Margaret Harris
1795–1833
William Gifford
1788–
Maria Pierson
1798–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthias II
1749–1820
Mary Trimble
1753–1820
James Turnbull
1732–1826
Catherine Shinneberger
1763–1817
Levi Hays
1752–1825
ELEANOR HARRIS
1758–1814
Barton Harris
1765–1815
Sarah Harris
1765–1845
Sarah Sanford
1764–1838
Rev. Gifford
1760–1838
John Pierson
1757–1827
Electa Higby
1769–1858

Emma Benson's Descendants

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Emma (Elizabeth) Benson (19 Sep 1882–30 August 1973) m. Ernest (Ezra) Geer (11 Jan 1875–22 Jan 1962)
  1. 1. Arna (Lucille Geer) (Hess) 1915–2002 m. George (Ellis) Hess 1904–1955 m. Ernest (William) Peck 1909–1999
    1. 1. Sandra (Lynn Hess) (Brennan) 1943–1994

Emma Benson's Timeline

13 Records

1882
19 Sep 1882
Birth of Emma Elizabeth Benson in Nebraska, United States
Nebraska, United States
1885
08 Jun 1885
Age 3
Emma Elizabeth Benson resided here in Logan, Clay, Nebraska
Logan, Clay, Nebraska
1900
1900
Age 18
Emma Elizabeth Benson resided here in Beatrice Ward 4, Gage, Nebraska, USA
Beatrice Ward 4, Gage, Nebraska, USA
1903
1903
Age 21
Emma Elizabeth Benson resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Emma Elizabeth Benson resided here in Superior Ward 3, Nuckolls, Nebraska, USA
Superior Ward 3, Nuckolls, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Emma Elizabeth Benson resided here in Hardy, Nuckolls, Nebraska, USA
Hardy, Nuckolls, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Emma Elizabeth Benson resided here in Jerome Prairie, Josephine, Oregon, USA
Jerome Prairie, Josephine, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Emma Elizabeth Benson resided here in Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon
Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 58
Emma Elizabeth Benson resided here in Liberty, Siskiyou, California, USA
Liberty, Siskiyou, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
Emma Elizabeth Benson resided here in Yreka City, Siskiyou, California, USA
Yreka City, Siskiyou, California, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 69
Emma Elizabeth Benson resided here in California
California
1973
30 Aug 1973
Age 91
Death of Emma Elizabeth Benson in Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Seattle, King, Washington, United States
1973
30 August 1973
Age 91
Death of Emma Elizabeth Benson in Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Seattle, King, Washington, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1882
    Event Place: Nebraska, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] Nebraska, State Census Collection
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hardy, Nuckolls, Nebraska; Roll: T625_998; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 162
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jerome Prairie, Josephine, Oregon; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341677
    [7] Nebraska, State Census
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 08 Jun 1885
    Event Place: Logan, Clay, Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] Nebraska, State Census Collection
    [3] Nebraska, State Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beatrice Ward 4, Gage, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Superior Ward 3, Nuckolls, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hardy, Nuckolls, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hardy, Nuckolls, Nebraska; Roll: T625_998; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jerome Prairie, Josephine, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jerome Prairie, Josephine, Oregon; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341677

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Liberty, Siskiyou, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Yreka City, Siskiyou, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1973
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] Washington, U.S., Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 August 1973
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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