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Herbert W. Benson 1867–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1867

Birth Location: Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Death Date: 16 JAN 1950

Death Location: Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples, Wadena, Minnesota

Father: John Benson

Mother: Elsie Walton

Spouse(s): Emma Ruce

Children(s): Lela Ellis

The story of Herbert W. Benson began in 1867 in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, United States. In 1870, Herbert W. Benson resided in Oakland, Franklin, Iowa, USA. In 1870, Herbert W. Benson was recorded in the census in Oakland, Franklin, Iowa. Herbert W. Benson married Emma J Ruce, and had children including Lela Belle Ellis. Herbert W. Benson passed away in 1950 in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples, Wadena, Minnesota.

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Biography

  • The story of Herbert W. Benson began in 1867 in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1870, Herbert W. Benson resided in Oakland, Franklin, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1870, Herbert W. Benson was recorded in the census in Oakland, Franklin, Iowa.
  • Herbert W. Benson married Emma J Ruce, and had children including Lela Belle Ellis.
  • Herbert W. Benson passed away in 1950 in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples, Wadena, Minnesota.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Benson
1833–1925
Birth Location: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
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Elsie Walton
1843–1900
Birth Location: Steuben, NY
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Spouses(s)

Emma Ruce
1870–1935
Birth Location: Iowa Falls
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Children(s)

Lela Ellis
1896–1969
Birth Location: Iowa
LE

Herbert Benson's Ancestors

Self
Herbert Benson
1867–1950
Birth Place: Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, United States
Parents
John J. Benson
1833–1925
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elsie (J) Walton
1843–1900
Steuben, NY
Grandparents
John Benson
1793–1841
Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA
Mary Bard
1797–1881
Butternuts, Otsego, New York, United States
John (A) Walton
1812–1880
Penn Yan, Yates Co, NY
Harriett Seymour
1812–1867
Bath, Steuben, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Benson
1745–1816
Rachel Darling
1758–1858
Russell MD
1775–1848
Bathana Briggs
1770–1846
Edward Walton
1790–1872
Margaret Critson
1794–1871
Joseph Seymour
1783–1865
Zelpha Borden
1788–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Benson
1710–1801
Judah Tinkham
1718–1756
Peletiah Darling
1720–1796
Elizabeth
1725–1800
David Bard
1755–
Cornelius Briggs
1749–1817
Catherine Wing
1752–1796
William Walton
1735–1783
Elizabeth Wells
1736–1780
Azariah Borden
1754–1826
Hannah Calkins
1755–1837

Herbert Benson's Descendants

1.
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Herbert (W.) Benson (1867–16 JAN 1950) m. Emma (J) Ruce (abt 1870–1935)
  1. 1. Lela (Belle) Ellis 1896–1969 m. Charles (Llewellen) Ellis 1900–1970
    1. 1. Wesley (Charles) Ellis 1925–1995
    2. 2. Lorraine (L.) Gode 1923–2004

Herbert Benson's Timeline

7 Records

1867
1867
Birth of Herbert W. Benson in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, United States
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 3
Herbert W. Benson resided here in Oakland, Franklin, Iowa, USA
Oakland, Franklin, Iowa, USA
1870
24 AUG 1870
Age 3
Herbert W. Benson appeared in census in Oakland, Franklin, Iowa
Oakland, Franklin, Iowa
1880
1880
Age 13
Herbert W. Benson appeared in census in Oakland, Franklin, Iowa
Oakland, Franklin, Iowa
1880
1880
Age 13
Herbert W. Benson resided here in Oakland, Franklin, Iowa, USA
Oakland, Franklin, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Herbert W. Benson resided here
None
1950
16 JAN 1950
Age 83
Death of Herbert W. Benson in Todd County, Minnesota, United States
Todd County, Minnesota, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oakland, Franklin, Iowa; Roll: 340; Page: 526c; Enumeration District: 087
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oakland, Franklin, Iowa; Roll: M593_392; Page: 387A
    [3] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Oakland, Franklin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oakland, Franklin, Iowa; Roll: M593_392; Page: 387A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 24 AUG 1870
    Event Place: Oakland, Franklin, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Oakland, Franklin, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Oakland, Franklin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oakland, Franklin, Iowa; Roll: 340; Page: 526c; Enumeration District: 087

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 JAN 1950
    Event Place: Todd County, Minnesota, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples, Wadena, Minnesota
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