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Harry Cromwell Benson 1880–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Aug 1880

Birth Location: Swans Island, Hancock, Maine, USA

Death Date: 23 Oct 1958

Death Location: Seattle, King Co., Washington, USA

Father: Captain Benson

Mother: Elizabeth Sadler

Spouse(s): Maude Scoville

Children(s): Freeland Benson, Priscilla Benson, Ethel Benson, Laura Beymer

In 1880, Harry Cromwell Benson entered the world in Swans Island, Hancock, Maine, USA, born to Captain Freeland Howe Benson And Elizabeth Hannah Sadler. In 1879, Harry Cromwell Benson resided in New York, USA. In 1889, Harry Cromwell Benson resided in King, Washington, USA. Harry Cromwell Benson married Maude Gertrude Scoville, and had children including Ethel Benson, Freeland Harry Benson, Laura O Beymer, Priscilla M Benson. Harry Cromwell Benson passed away in 1958 in Seattle, King Co., Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Harry Cromwell Benson entered the world in Swans Island, Hancock, Maine, USA, born to Captain Freeland Howe Benson And Elizabeth Hannah Sadler.
  • In 1879, Harry Cromwell Benson resided in New York, USA.
  • In 1889, Harry Cromwell Benson resided in King, Washington, USA.
  • Harry Cromwell Benson married Maude Gertrude Scoville, and had children including Ethel Benson, Freeland Harry Benson, Laura O Beymer, Priscilla M Benson.
  • Harry Cromwell Benson passed away in 1958 in Seattle, King Co., Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harry Benson's Ancestors

Self
Harry Benson
1880–1958
Birth Place: Swans Island, Hancock, Maine, USA
Parents
Captain Freeland Howe Benson
1835–1911
Maine, USA
Elizabeth (Hannah) Sadler
1843–1926
Swans Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA
Grandparents
Jeptha Benson
1759–1859
Cumberland, Maine, USA
Mary (Ann) Kench
1791–1874
Brooksville, Hancock County, Maine, USA
Thomas Sadler
1805–1868
Georgetown, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
Hannah Hunter
1806–1897
Georgetown, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elnathan Benson
1730–1814
Sarah Gibbs
1744–1823
Thomas Kinch
1747–1831
Jane Maker
1768–1795
John Sadler
1766–1844
Lydia Bond
1772–1837
Thomas Hunt
1772–
Mary Cromwell
1779–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benson
1697–1735
Jerusha Ellis
1701–1741
Thomas "Kinch"
1710–1750
Susannah Alden
1706–1758
John Jr.
1716–1781
Thomas Bond
1739–1798
Lydia Newton
1743–1824
David Hunt
1750–1827
Sarah Harford
1752–1825

Harry Benson's Descendants

1.
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Harry (Cromwell) Benson (10 Aug 1880–23 Oct 1958) m. Maude (Gertrude) Scoville (May 1881–26 Jan 1959)
  1. 1. Freeland (Harry) Benson 1912–
  2. 2. Priscilla (M) Benson 1910–
  3. 3. Ethel Benson 1901–1973
  4. 4. Laura (O) Beymer 1912–1990 m. Murrill (Gordon) Petersen 1909–1975 m. Thomas (Elliot) Swires 1918–1982 m. Dick (Richardson) Beymer 1908–1996

Harry Benson's Timeline

12 Records

1879
1879
Harry Cromwell Benson resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1880
10 Aug 1880
Birth of Harry Cromwell Benson in Swans Island, Hancock, Maine, USA
Swans Island, Hancock, Maine, USA
1889
28 Jun 1889
Age 9
Harry Cromwell Benson resided here in King, Washington, USA
King, Washington, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Harry Cromwell Benson resided here in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA
Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Harry Cromwell Benson resided here in Teanaway, Kittitas, Washington, USA
Teanaway, Kittitas, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Harry Cromwell Benson resided here in Riverside, Benton, Washington, USA
Riverside, Benton, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Harry Cromwell Benson resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1937
1937
Age 57
Harry Cromwell Benson resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1940
1940
Age 60
Harry Cromwell Benson resided here in Beverly, King, Washington, USA
Beverly, King, Washington, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
Harry Cromwell Benson resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1954
1954
Age 74
Harry Cromwell Benson resided here in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
1958
23 Oct 1958
Age 78
Death of Harry Cromwell Benson in Seattle, King Co., Washington, USA
Seattle, King Co., Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Swans Island, Hancock, Maine, 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; Box or Roll Number: 15
    [2] Washington State and Territorial Censuses
    [3] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [4] Washington, Marriage Records, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beverly, King, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04343; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 17-18
    [6] UK, Outward Passenger Lists
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Riverside, Benton, Washington; Roll: T625_1920; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 29
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2342230
    [9] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Benton; Roll: 1991533
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yakima, Yakima, Washington; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1241754
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Teanaway, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: T624_1662; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1375675
    [12] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [13] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Catalogs

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1889
    Event Place: King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington State and Territorial Censuses

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yakima, Yakima, Washington; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1241754

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Teanaway, Kittitas, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Teanaway, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: T624_1662; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1375675

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Riverside, Benton, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Riverside, Benton, Washington; Roll: T625_1920; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 29

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2342230

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beverly, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beverly, King, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04343; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 17-18

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, 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; Box or Roll Number: 15

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1950
    Event Place: Southampton, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: UK, Outward Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Benton; Roll: 1991533

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beverly, King, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04343; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 17-18

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1958
    Event Place: Seattle, King Co., Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Washington, Select Death Certificates

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