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George William Benge 1896–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Oct 1896

Birth Location: Michigantown, Clinton, Indiana, United States

Death Date: 01 Aug 1971

Death Location: Jones Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Benge

Mother: Margaret Harpold

Spouse(s): Ethel Silvey

Children(s): Betty Mottweiler, Murlia Remington, Betty Benge, Harry Benge, George Benge, Margaret Benge, Leona Benge

The story of George William Benge began in 1896 in Michigantown, Clinton, Indiana, United States. In 1910, George William Benge resided in Center, Howard, Indiana, USA. In 1920, George William Benge resided in Monroe, Madison, Indiana. George William Benge married Ethel Isabelle Silvey, and had children including Betty Louise Benge, Betty Louise Mottweiler, George Jay Benge, Harry Eldon Benge, Leona Benge, Margaret Lucille Benge, Murlia Benge, Murlia M Remington. George William Benge passed away in 1971 in Jones Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of George William Benge began in 1896 in Michigantown, Clinton, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1910, George William Benge resided in Center, Howard, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1920, George William Benge resided in Monroe, Madison, Indiana.
  • George William Benge married Ethel Isabelle Silvey, and had children including Betty Louise Benge, Betty Louise Mottweiler, George Jay Benge, Harry Eldon Benge, Leona Benge, Margaret Lucille Benge, Murlia Benge, Murlia M Remington.
  • George William Benge passed away in 1971 in Jones Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Benge
1868–1949
Birth Location: Clinton, Indiana, United States
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Margaret Harpold
1878–1964
Birth Location: Elwood, Madison, Indiana, United States
MH

Spouses(s)

Ethel Silvey
1900–1977
Birth Location: Fairmount, Grant, Indiana, USA
ES

Children(s)

Betty Mottweiler
1925–2013
Birth Location: Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
BM
Murlia Remington
1936–2014
Birth Location: –
MR
Betty Benge
1932–2013
Birth Location: Cook County, Illinois, USA
BB
Harry Benge
1928–2008
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
HB
George Benge
1932–2005
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
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Margaret Benge
1920–2004
Birth Location: Alexandria, Indiana
MB
Leona Benge
1923–2017
Birth Location: Indiana
LB

George Benge's Ancestors

Self
George Benge
1896–1971
Birth Place: Michigantown, Clinton, Indiana, United States
Parents
William Henry Benge
1868–1949
Clinton, Indiana, United States
Margaret (Elizabeth "Maggie") Harpold
1878–1964
Elwood, Madison, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
George (Washington Thomas) Harpold
1833–1918
Madison, Indiana, United States
Elizabeth Martin
1837–
Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Benge's Descendants

1.
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George (William) Benge (24 Oct 1896–01 Aug 1971) m. Ethel (Isabelle) Silvey (21 Jul 1900–24 Sep 1977)
  1. 1. Betty (Louise) Mottweiler 1925–2013
  2. 2. Murlia (M.) Remington 1936–2014
  3. 3. Betty (Louise) Benge 1932–2013 m. Albert (E.) Mottweiler 1924–1978
    1. 1. Albert Mottweiler 1948–2021
    2. 2. Michael (Ray) Mottweiler 1950–2003
  4. 4. Harry (Eldon) Benge 1928–2008
  5. 5. George (Jay) Benge 1932–2005
  6. 6. Margaret (Lucille) Benge 1920–2004
  7. 7. Leona Benge 1923–2017

George Benge's Timeline

9 Records

1896
24 Oct 1896
Birth of George William Benge in Michigantown, Clinton, Indiana, United States
Michigantown, Clinton, Indiana, United States
1910
1910
Age 14
George William Benge resided here in Center, Howard, Indiana, USA
Center, Howard, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
George William Benge resided here in Monroe, Madison, Indiana
Monroe, Madison, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 34
George William Benge resided here in Monroe, Madison, Indiana
Monroe, Madison, Indiana
1939
1939
Age 43
George William Benge resided here in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
George William Benge resided here in Monroe, Madison, Indiana, United States
Monroe, Madison, Indiana, United States
1942
1942
Age 46
George William Benge resided here in Madison, Indiana
Madison, Indiana
1971
01 Aug 1971
Age 75
Death of George William Benge in Fairmount, Grant, Indiana, United States
Fairmount, Grant, Indiana, United States
1979
1979
Age 83
George William Benge - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1896
    Event Place: Michigantown, Clinton, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Madison , Indiana.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T627_1073; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 48-58.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 312-32-6692; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] Indiana Marriage Collection, Title: , ; Book: ; Page: .
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T625_449; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 630.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 605; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 948.0; FHL microfilm: 2340340.
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Madison County, Indiana; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T624_355; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1374368
    [9] Indiana, Select Marriages
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1971; Roll: 12

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Center, Howard, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T624_355; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1374368

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T625_449; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 630.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 605; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 948.0; FHL microfilm: 2340340.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T627_1073; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 48-58.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Madison, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Madison , Indiana.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madison, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Madison County, Indiana; Roll: ; Draft Board: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Aug 1971
    Event Place: Fairmount, Grant, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 312-32-6692; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Web: Indiana, Marion Public Library Death Index, 1812 - 2011
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1971; Roll: 12

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jones Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1979
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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