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Harold E Benson 1896–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Apr 1896

Birth Location: Primghar, O'Brien, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 2 Dec 1972

Death Location: Garrett Park, Montgomery, Maryland, USA

Father: Justus Benson

Mother: Anna Benson

Spouse(s): Ruth Benson

Children(s): Carol Benson, William Benson, Mary Benson, Robert Benson

The story of Harold E Benson began in 1896 in Primghar, O'Brien, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Harold E Benson resided in Dale, O'Brien, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Harold E Benson resided in Sheldon, O Brien, Iowa, USA. Harold E Benson married Ruth L Benson, and had children including Carol A Benson, Mary Louise Benson, Robert H Benson, William B Benson. Harold E Benson passed away in 1972 in Garrett Park, Montgomery, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Harold E Benson began in 1896 in Primghar, O'Brien, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, Harold E Benson resided in Dale, O'Brien, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Harold E Benson resided in Sheldon, O Brien, Iowa, USA.
  • Harold E Benson married Ruth L Benson, and had children including Carol A Benson, Mary Louise Benson, Robert H Benson, William B Benson.
  • Harold E Benson passed away in 1972 in Garrett Park, Montgomery, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Justus Benson
1871–1933
Birth Location: Elk Grove, Lafayette, Wisconsin, USA
JB
Anna Benson
1871–1956
Birth Location: Boonesboro, Boone, Iowa, USA
AB

Spouses(s)

Ruth Benson
1897–1990
Birth Location: California, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
RB

Children(s)

Carol Benson
1926–
Birth Location: District of Columbia
CB
William Benson
1924–
Birth Location: District of Columbia
WB
Mary Benson
1921–
Birth Location: Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
MB
Robert Benson
1920–
Birth Location: Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
RB

Harold Benson's Ancestors

Self
Harold Benson
1896–1972
Birth Place: Primghar, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
Parents
Justus A Benson
1871–1933
Elk Grove, Lafayette, Wisconsin, USA
Anna (B) Benson
1871–1956
Boonesboro, Boone, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
C. (E.) Benson
1846–1924
Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Alice Hatch
1842–1924
Granger, Medina, Ohio, USA
William (D.) Templin
1832–1920
, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Mrs (W D) Templin
1838–1891
Jerfea, Jamtlands, Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Andreas Hatch
1806–1870
Polly Welton
1809–1899
Andreas Hatch
1806–1870
Polly Welton
1809–1899
Isaiah Templin
1810–1865
Elizabeth Clevenger
1813–1853
Hans Olsson
1805–
Catharine Olson
1806–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Hatch
1769–1850
Lucy Wilder
1776–1858
Eben Welton
1764–1859
Sally Barnes
1767–1853
Nathan Hatch
1769–1850
Lucy Wilder
1776–1858
Eben Welton
1764–1859
Sally Barnes
1767–1853
Robert Templin
1776–1849
Eunice Beals
1785–1859
Samuel Clevenger
1786–1867
Margaret Curry
1791–1867

Harold Benson's Descendants

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Harold (E) Benson (5 Apr 1896–2 Dec 1972) m. Ruth (L) Benson (11 Aug 1897–5 Jan 1990)
  1. 1. Carol (A) Benson 1926–
  2. 2. William (B) Benson 1924–
  3. 3. Mary (Louise) Benson 1921–
  4. 4. Robert (H) Benson 1920–

Harold Benson's Timeline

10 Records

1896
5 Apr 1896
Birth of Harold E Benson in Primghar, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
Primghar, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Harold E Benson resided here in Dale, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
Dale, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Harold E Benson resided here in Sheldon, O Brien, Iowa, USA
Sheldon, O Brien, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Harold E Benson resided here in Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 19
Harold E Benson resided here in Sheldon
Sheldon
1920
1920
Age 24
Harold E Benson resided here in Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa
Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa
1930
1930
Age 34
Harold E Benson resided here in Clarion, Wright, Iowa
Clarion, Wright, Iowa
1935
1935
Age 39
Harold E Benson resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Harold E Benson resided here in Howard, Maryland, United States
Howard, Maryland, United States
1972
2 Dec 1972
Age 76
Death of Harold E Benson in Garrett Park, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Garrett Park, Montgomery, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1896
    Event Place: Primghar, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2223379; Local board: Howard , Maryland.
    [2] Iowa State Census Collection
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Howard, Maryland; Roll: T627_1552; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 14-10
    [4] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 218-22-0111; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa; Roll: T625_505; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 127.
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clarion, Wright, Iowa; Roll: 691; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 635.0.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dale, O'Brien, Iowa; Roll: T623 451; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 80.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheldon, O Brien, Iowa; Roll: T624_416; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 200.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dale, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dale, O'Brien, Iowa; Roll: T623 451; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 80.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sheldon, O Brien, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheldon, O Brien, Iowa; Roll: T624_416; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 200.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheldon, O Brien, Iowa; Roll: T624_416; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 200.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Sheldon
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa; Roll: T625_505; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 127.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Clarion, Wright, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clarion, Wright, Iowa; Roll: 691; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 635.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Howard, Maryland; Roll: T627_1552; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 14-10

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Howard, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Howard, Maryland; Roll: T627_1552; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 14-10

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 218-22-0111; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Howard, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2223379; Local board: Howard , Maryland.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1972
    Event Place: Garrett Park, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 218-22-0111; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951
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