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Harold Mertus Benjamin 1896–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1896

Birth Location: Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States

Death Date: 17 Apr 1988

Death Location: Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: William Benjamin

Mother: Gesina Omodt

Spouse(s): Florence Severson

Children(s):

The story of Harold Mertus Benjamin began in 1896 in Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States. In 1900, Harold Mertus Benjamin resided in Hastings City, Dakota, Minnesota. In 1905, Harold Mertus Benjamin resided in Hastings Ward 3. Harold Mertus Benjamin married Florence Severson, and had children including Burton Benjamin, Elizabeth Benjamin, Harrison Benjamin, William Benjamin. Harold Mertus Benjamin passed away in 1988 in Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Harold Mertus Benjamin began in 1896 in Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States.
  • In 1900, Harold Mertus Benjamin resided in Hastings City, Dakota, Minnesota.
  • In 1905, Harold Mertus Benjamin resided in Hastings Ward 3.
  • Harold Mertus Benjamin married Florence Severson, and had children including Burton Benjamin, Elizabeth Benjamin, Harrison Benjamin, William Benjamin.
  • Harold Mertus Benjamin passed away in 1988 in Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Benjamin
1854–1904
Birth Location: Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States
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Gesina Omodt
1857–1940
Birth Location: Houston, Houston, Minnesota, United States
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Spouses(s)

Florence Severson
1911–1979
Birth Location: Ettrick, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States
FS

Children(s)

Harold Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Harold Benjamin
1896–1988
Birth Place: Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
Parents
William Abraham Benjamin
1854–1904
Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States
Gesina (Marie) Omodt
1857–1940
Houston, Houston, Minnesota, United States
Grandparents
George (Washington) Benjamin
1835–1883
Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, United States
Mathilda (Jane) Young
1837–1888
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Mason Benjamin
1804–1861
Mariette Marsh
1810–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Selah Benjamin
1766–
Anna Bromley
1771–1823

Harold Benjamin's Timeline

7 Records

1896
20 Nov 1896
Birth of Harold Mertus Benjamin in Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
1900
1900
Age 4
Harold Mertus Benjamin resided here in Hastings City, Dakota, Minnesota
Hastings City, Dakota, Minnesota
1905
26 Jun 1905
Age 9
Harold Mertus Benjamin resided here in Hastings Ward 3
Hastings Ward 3
1910
1910
Age 14
Harold Mertus Benjamin resided here in Hastings Ward 4, Dakota, Minnesota
Hastings Ward 4, Dakota, Minnesota
1930
1930
Age 34
Harold Mertus Benjamin resided here in Nininger, Dakota, Minnesota
Nininger, Dakota, Minnesota
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Harold Mertus Benjamin resided here in Nininger, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
Nininger, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
1988
17 Apr 1988
Age 92
Death of Harold Mertus Benjamin in Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States of America
Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1896
    Event Place: Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nininger, Dakota, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1917; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19-25.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 469-07-0749; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index, Select Counties
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nininger, Dakota, Minnesota; Roll: 1085; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 374.0; FHL microfilm: 2340820.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Dakota County, Minnesota; Roll: 1675391; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] Minnesota Death Index
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota; Roll: T623_761; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 23.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hastings Ward 4, Dakota, Minnesota; Roll: T624_695; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 197; FHL microfilm: 1374708.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hastings City, Dakota, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota; Roll: T623_761; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 23.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Hastings Ward 3
    Record Source: Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hastings Ward 4, Dakota, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hastings Ward 4, Dakota, Minnesota; Roll: T624_695; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 197; FHL microfilm: 1374708.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nininger, Dakota, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nininger, Dakota, Minnesota; Roll: 1085; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 374.0; FHL microfilm: 2340820.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Nininger, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nininger, Dakota, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1917; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19-25.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dakota, Minnesota
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Dakota County, Minnesota; Roll: 1675391; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1988
    Event Place: Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 469-07-0749; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index, Select Counties
    [3] Minnesota Death Index
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