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Helen Lesta Ellis 1895 – 1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1895

Birth Location: Bonne Terre, St Francois, Missouri

Death Date: 8 Aug 1931

Death Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan

Father: Russell Ellis

Mother: Elizabeth Canfield

Spouse(s): Welbert Benner

Children(s): Evelyn Benner, Marjorie Benner, Dorothy Benner, Phyllis Benner, Bonnie Benner

In 1895, Helen Lesta Ellis entered the world in Bonne Terre, St Francois, Missouri, born to Russell James Ellis and Elizabeth Canfield. In 1911, Helen Lesta Ellis resided in Norfolk, Ontario, Canada. Helen Lesta Ellis married Welbert Lee Benner, and had children including Evelyn Benner, Marjorie Benner, Dorothy Benner, Phyllis Jane Benner, Bonnie Benner. Helen Lesta Ellis passed away in 1931 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Helen Lesta Ellis entered the world in Bonne Terre, St Francois, Missouri, born to Russell James Ellis and Elizabeth Canfield.
  • In 1911, Helen Lesta Ellis resided in Norfolk, Ontario, Canada.
  • Helen Lesta Ellis married Welbert Lee Benner, and had children including Evelyn Benner, Marjorie Benner, Dorothy Benner, Phyllis Jane Benner, Bonnie Benner.
  • Helen Lesta Ellis passed away in 1931 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Helen Ellis's Ancestors

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Helen Ellis
1895 – 1931
Birth Place: Bonne Terre, St Francois, Missouri
Parents
Russell James Ellis
Canada
Elizabeth Canfield
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Helen Ellis's Descendants

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Helen (Lesta) Ellis (14 Aug 1895 – 8 Aug 1931) m. Welbert (Lee) Benner (abt 1889 – 23 Feb 1957)
  1. 1. Evelyn Benner (abt 1917 – )
  2. 2. Marjorie Benner (abt 1921 – )
  3. 3. Dorothy Benner (abt 1924 – )
  4. 4. Phyllis (Jane) Benner (3 Dec 1927 – 1 Sep 2007) m. Robert (Alden) Price (abt 1929 – )
    1. 1. Carol Price
  5. 5. Bonnie Benner (abt 1930 – )

Helen Ellis's Timeline

4 Records

1895
14 Aug 1895
Birth of Helen Lesta Ellis in Bonne Terre, St Francois, Missouri
Bonne Terre, St Francois, Missouri
1911
1911
Age 16
Helen Lesta Ellis resided here in Norfolk, Ontario, Canada
Norfolk, Ontario, Canada
1930
1930
Age 35
Helen Lesta Ellis resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
1931
8 Aug 1931
Age 36
Death of Helen Lesta Ellis in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1895
    Event Place: Bonne Terre, St Francois, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 2340738
    [2] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1922, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 333
    [3] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 54 - Port Rowan, Norfolk, Ontario; Page: 15; Family No: 186
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1897
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 54 - Port Rowan, Norfolk, Ontario; Page: 15; Family No: 186

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Norfolk, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 54 - Port Rowan, Norfolk, Ontario; Page: 15; Family No: 186

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 2340738

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1931
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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