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Franklin Edward Benton 1884–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Apr 1884

Birth Location: Chidester, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 12 Jul 1970

Death Location: Chidester, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Archibald Benton

Mother: Sophronia McDONAL

Spouse(s): Minnie Powell

Children(s): Letis Benton

The story of Franklin Edward Benton began in 1884 in Chidester, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Franklin Edward Benton resided in Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA. In 1942, Franklin Edward Benton resided in Ouachita, Arkansas, USA. Franklin Edward Benton married Minnie Isabelle Powell, and had children including Letis T Benton. Franklin Edward Benton passed away in 1970 in Chidester, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Franklin Edward Benton began in 1884 in Chidester, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Franklin Edward Benton resided in Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1942, Franklin Edward Benton resided in Ouachita, Arkansas, USA.
  • Franklin Edward Benton married Minnie Isabelle Powell, and had children including Letis T Benton.
  • Franklin Edward Benton passed away in 1970 in Chidester, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Franklin Benton's Ancestors

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Franklin Benton
1884–1970
Birth Place: Chidester, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Archibald T Archy Benton
1844–1901
Jones County, GA
Sophronia McDONAL
1844–1911
Illinois
Grandparents
Francis (L) Benton
1777–1850
Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Cherrywine Roberts
1800–1850
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Job Benton
1751–1824
Hannah Linch
1756–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Franklin Benton's Descendants

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Franklin (Edward) Benton (3 Apr 1884–12 Jul 1970) m. Minnie (Isabelle) Powell (03 August 1883–19 January 1974)
  1. 1. Letis (T.) Benton 1908–1985 m. Birdie (Lucille) ROWLAND 1912–1994

Franklin Benton's Timeline

4 Records

1884
3 Apr 1884
Birth of Franklin Edward Benton in Chidester, Arkansas, USA
Chidester, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Franklin Edward Benton resided here in Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
Franklin Edward Benton resided here in Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1970
12 Jul 1970
Age 86
Death of Franklin Edward Benton in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America
Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1884
    Event Place: Chidester, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 437-16-0577; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Ouachita; Roll: 1530566
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374072
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374072

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Ouachita; Roll: 1530566

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sayre, Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1970
    Event Place: Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 437-16-0577; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chidester, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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