YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Evelyn L Benton 1929 – 2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Feb 1929

Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Death Date: 15 Dec 2006

Death Location: Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida

Father: Reo Benton

Mother: Winnie Benton

Spouse(s): Willard West, Thomas Tate, Nathan Perdue

Children(s): Geraldeane West, Gerald Benton, Janet Perdue

Evelyn L Benton was born in 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the child of Reo Henry Benton and Winnie Bell Benton. In 1935, Evelyn L Benton resided in Rural, Mecosta. Evelyn L Benton married Willard Jay West, Thomas Tate, Nathan Alton Perdue, and had children including Geraldeane May West, Gerald D. Benton, Janet Dare Perdue. Evelyn L Benton passed away in 2006 in Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida.

Find more search results for Evelyn Benton
EB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Evelyn L Benton was born in 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the child of Reo Henry Benton and Winnie Bell Benton.
  • In 1935, Evelyn L Benton resided in Rural, Mecosta.
  • Evelyn L Benton married Willard Jay West, Thomas Tate, Nathan Alton Perdue, and had children including Geraldeane May West, Gerald D. Benton, Janet Dare Perdue.
  • Evelyn L Benton passed away in 2006 in Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reo Benton
1889 – 1968
Birth Location: Hinton Twsp., Mecosta Co., Michigan
RB
Winnie Benton
1894 – 1981
Birth Location: Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
WB

Spouses(s)

Willard West
1920 – 1994
Birth Location: Michigan
WW
Thomas Tate
1934 –
Birth Location: Oregon
TT
Nathan Perdue
1926 – 1977
Birth Location: Warrenton, Warren, Georgia
NP

Children(s)

Geraldeane West
1952 – 1952
Birth Location: Lakeview, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
GW
Gerald Benton
1946 –
Birth Location: Michigan
GB
Janet Perdue
1961 – 1961
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
JP

Evelyn Benton's Ancestors

Self
Evelyn Benton
1929 – 2006
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Parents
Reo Henry Benton
1889 – 1968
Hinton Twsp., Mecosta Co., Michigan
Winnie (Bell) Benton
1894 – 1981
Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Henry (E.) Benton
1851 –
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Eva (J.) Benton
1853 – 1913
Michigan, United States of America
Freeman Palmer
1869 – 1936
Spring Twp Monhcolm County, Michigan
Carrabelle Watson
1876 – 1955
Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Davis Palmer
1817 – 1893
Rhoda Harrington
1838 – 1880
Ada Skipper
1868 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Evelyn Benton's Descendants

1.
EB
Evelyn (L) Benton (13 Feb 1929 – 15 Dec 2006) m. Willard (Jay) West (24 Nov 1920 – 7 Oct 1994) m. Thomas Tate (abt 1934 – ) m. Nathan (Alton) Perdue (6 Jun 1926 – 13 Jul 1977)
  1. 1. Geraldeane (May) West (25 Sep 1952 – 20 Nov 1952)
  2. 2. Gerald (D.) Benton (20 Mar 1946 – ) m. Judith (L.) Adams (18 Jan 1947 – 22 Nov 2024)
    1. 1. Gerald (D) Benton (05 Mar 1971 – )
    2. 2. Jodi Benton (8 Apr 1972 – ) m. Gerald (Richard) Boardman (5 May 1969 – )
      1. 1. Gerald (Richard) Boardman (9 Nov 1991 – )
        1. 1. Liam (Alex) Boardman (9 Feb 2010 – )
      2. 2. Alexandra (Bernadette) Boardman (1 Aug 2001 – )
      3. 3. Nicholas (James) Benton (30 Aug 1990 – )
        1. 1. Nicholas (James) Benton (15 July 2010 – )
        2. 2. Jaxon (Jay) Benton (14 Mar 2012 – )
        3. 3. Layla (Ann) Benton-LaCross (23 Nov 2013 – )
        4. 4. Brooklyn (Kay D.) Benton (23 Apr 2017 – )
        5. 5. Asteria Benton (29 Nov 2022 – )
    3. 3. Jan (Louise) Benton (26 Nov 1983 – ) m. Jonathan Rupp
      1. 1. Zachary Rupp (5 Jun 2007 – )
      2. 2. Cloee Rupp (27 Jan 2009 – )
      3. 3. Kacy Rupp (27 Dec 2010 – )
    4. 4. Kelly (Jo) Benton (17 Aug 1965 – )
      1. 1. Ashley Benton (5 Jun 1985 – ) m. Richard Hoag
        1. 1. Carter Hoag (17 Jan 2007 – )
        2. 2. Connor Hoag (31 Jul 2010 – )
      2. 2. Miranda Benton (23 Jul 1992 – )
        1. 1. Ava Benton (8 May 2010 – )
        2. 2. Jordan Klekotka (5 Oct 2011 – )
        3. 3. Aubree Benton (23 May 2013 – )
        4. 4. Aunica Benton (11 Feb 2018 – )
  3. 3. Janet (Dare) Perdue (29 May 1961 – 4 Dec 1961)

Evelyn Benton's Timeline

7 Records

1929
13 Feb 1929
Birth of Evelyn L Benton in Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan, United States
Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan, United States
1929
13 Feb 1929
Birth of Evelyn L Benton in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 6
Evelyn L Benton resided here in Rural, Mecosta
Rural, Mecosta
1940
1940
Age 11
Evelyn L Benton resided here in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
1977
1977
Age 48
Evelyn L Benton resided here in Pensacola, FL
Pensacola, FL
2006
15 Dec 2006
Age 77
Death of Evelyn L Benton in Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida, USA
Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida, USA
2006
15 Dec 2006
Age 77
Death of Evelyn L Benton in Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida
Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01788; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 54-21
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Mecosta
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01788; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 54-21

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01788; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 54-21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1977
    Event Place: Pensacola, FL
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Okeechobee, FL
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Silverton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 2006
    Event Place: Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 2006
    Event Place: Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norwood, Warren County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Evelyn Benton

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE