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Gerald Durkee Benton 1890 – 1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Apr 1890

Birth Location: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas, United States

Death Date: 28 Feb 1952

Death Location: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, United States

Father: Otis Benton

Mother: Maude Benton

Spouse(s): Lee Benton

Children(s): Mary Meyer

The story of Gerald Durkee Benton began in 1890 in Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas, United States. In 1900, Gerald Durkee Benton resided in Oberlin City, Decatur, Kansas. In 1910, Gerald Durkee Benton resided in Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas. Gerald Durkee Benton married Lee Ora Clark Benton, and had children including Mary Katherine Meyer. Gerald Durkee Benton passed away in 1952 in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Gerald Durkee Benton began in 1890 in Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas, United States.
  • In 1900, Gerald Durkee Benton resided in Oberlin City, Decatur, Kansas.
  • In 1910, Gerald Durkee Benton resided in Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas.
  • Gerald Durkee Benton married Lee Ora Clark Benton, and had children including Mary Katherine Meyer.
  • Gerald Durkee Benton passed away in 1952 in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Otis Benton
1866 – 1921
Birth Location: Louisville, Pottawatomie, Kansas, United States
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Maude Benton
1868 – 1951
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Lee Benton
1891 – 1970
Birth Location: Missouri
LB

Children(s)

Mary Meyer
1912 – 1996
Birth Location: Burlington, Iowa
MM

Gerald Benton's Ancestors

Self
Gerald Benton
1890 – 1952
Birth Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas, United States
Parents
Otis Lincoln Benton
1866 – 1921
Louisville, Pottawatomie, Kansas, United States
Maude (D Durkee) Benton
1868 – 1951
Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Almon Benton
1824 – 1898
Spencer County, New York, United States
Betsey (Fidelia Lewis) Benton
1827 – 1902
New York
James (Johnson) Durkee
1838 – 1915
Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States
Mary (Jane Bruster) Durkee
1840 – 1871
Great-Grandparents
Carmi Benton
1798 – 1870
Lucia Benton
1799 – 1875
Jeptha Lewis
1794 – 1849
Betsey Lewis
1804 – 1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezra Benton
1765 – 1832
Phebe Benton
1769 – 1842
Jason Cowles
1762 – 1825
Thankful Cowles
1762 – 1849
William Lewis
1760 – 1835
Hannah Lewis
1765 – 1806
Isaac Sabin
1781 – 1855
Miriam Sabin
1783 – 1813

Gerald Benton's Descendants

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Gerald (Durkee) Benton (14 Apr 1890 – 28 Feb 1952) m. Lee (Ora Clark) Benton (abt 1891 – 19 Oct 1970)
  1. 1. Mary (Katherine) Meyer (2 Nov 1912 – 14 Feb 1996)

Gerald Benton's Timeline

7 Records

1890
14 Apr 1890
Birth of Gerald Durkee Benton in Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas, United States
Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas, United States
1900
1900
Age 10
Gerald Durkee Benton resided here in Oberlin City, Decatur, Kansas
Oberlin City, Decatur, Kansas
1910
1910
Age 20
Gerald Durkee Benton resided here in Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
1920
1920
Age 30
Gerald Durkee Benton resided here in Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
1925
1925
Age 35
Gerald Durkee Benton resided here in Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
1930
1930
Age 40
Gerald Durkee Benton resided here in Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
1952
28 Feb 1952
Age 62
Death of Gerald Durkee Benton in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, United States
Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1890
    Event Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas; Roll: T623_477; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 10.
    [3] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Decatur County, Kansas; Roll: 1643511; Draft Board: 0.
    [4] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas; Roll: T625_529; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas; Roll: 699; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 716.0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas; Roll: 699; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 716.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas; Roll: T625_529; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1952
    Event Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Decatur, Kansas
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Decatur County, Kansas; Roll: 1643511; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oberlin City, Decatur, Kansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas; Roll: T623_477; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 10.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oberlin, Decatur, Kansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
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