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Esther L Alden 1902–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 May 1902

Birth Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 1988

Death Location: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Father: Ola Alden

Mother: Emma Kingsley

Spouse(s): Lorenzo Bennett

Children(s):

In 1902, Esther L Alden entered the world in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA, born to Ola Loveland Alden And Emma Laura Kingsley. In 1910, Esther L Alden resided in Sodus, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Esther L Alden resided in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Esther L Alden married Lorenzo Gibbs Bennett. Esther L Alden passed away in 1988 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Esther L Alden entered the world in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA, born to Ola Loveland Alden And Emma Laura Kingsley.
  • In 1910, Esther L Alden resided in Sodus, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Esther L Alden resided in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Esther L Alden married Lorenzo Gibbs Bennett.
  • Esther L Alden passed away in 1988 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ola Alden
1874–1926
Birth Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
OA
Emma Kingsley
1873–1969
Birth Location: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
EK

Spouses(s)

Lorenzo Bennett
1900–1987
Birth Location: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
LB

Children(s)

Esther Alden's Ancestors

Self
Esther Alden
1902–1988
Birth Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Parents
Ola Loveland Alden
1874–1926
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Emma (Laura) Kingsley
1873–1969
Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Hiel Alden
1828–1923
Jefferson County, New York, USA
Lydia (Mary) WINER
1833–1916
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jason ALDEN
1798–1886
Charlotte BARRETT
1802–1884
Barney WINER
1810–
Caroline LOVELAND
1810–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Otis Sr
1767–1825
Abigail BARROWS
1776–1857
Arad BARRETT
1780–1846
Asenath EVANS
1780–1851

Esther Alden's Timeline

6 Records

1902
04 May 1902
Birth of Esther L Alden in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Esther L Alden resided here in Sodus, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Sodus, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Esther L Alden resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Esther L Alden resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1988
20 Apr 1988
Age 86
Death of Esther L Alden in Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA
Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA
1988
1988
Age 86
Burial of Esther L Alden in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 May 1902
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 370-05-3499; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 3, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 73
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340711
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sodus, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 20; Film Title: 11 Berrien 12820-16069; Film Description: Berrien (1946-1948)
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sodus, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sodus, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 3, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 73

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340711

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1988
    Event Place: Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 370-05-3499; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Texas, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1988
    Event Place: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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