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James Asbury Benge 1847–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1847

Birth Location: Logan, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 29 Dec 1940

Death Location: Logan, Arkansas, USA

Father: Baxter Benge

Mother: Elizabeth Pierson

Spouse(s): Emaline Friddle

Children(s): George Benge, Louise Benge, Rebecca Benge, Joseph Benge, Susan Benge, Tolitha Benge

In 1847, James Asbury Benge entered the world in Logan, Arkansas, USA, born to Baxter Bell Berry Benge And Elizabeth Pierson. James Asbury Benge married Emaline Friddle, and had children including George Washington Benge, Joseph Tipton Benge, Louise Benge, Rebecca Benge, Susan Tennessee Benge, Tolitha Ellen Benge. James Asbury Benge passed away in 1940 in Logan, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1847, James Asbury Benge entered the world in Logan, Arkansas, USA, born to Baxter Bell Berry Benge And Elizabeth Pierson.
  • James Asbury Benge married Emaline Friddle, and had children including George Washington Benge, Joseph Tipton Benge, Louise Benge, Rebecca Benge, Susan Tennessee Benge, Tolitha Ellen Benge.
  • James Asbury Benge passed away in 1940 in Logan, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Baxter Benge
1816–1879
Birth Location: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
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Elizabeth Pierson
1822–1894
Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Emaline Friddle
1848–1921
Birth Location: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA
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Children(s)

George Benge
1875–1933
Birth Location: Six Mile, Logan, Arkansas, USA
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Louise Benge
1876–
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Rebecca Benge
1877–1955
Birth Location: Six Mile, Logan, Arkansas, USA
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Joseph Benge
1879–1933
Birth Location: Six Mile, Logan, Arkansas, USA
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Susan Benge
1882–1962
Birth Location: Six Mile, Logan, Arkansas, USA
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Tolitha Benge
1887–1956
Birth Location: Logan, Arkansas, USA
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James Benge's Ancestors

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James Benge
1847–1940
Birth Place: Logan, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Baxter Bell Berry Benge
1816–1879
Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Pierson
1822–1894
Putnam, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Richard Benge
1769–1860
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Jane (Garner) Hinshaw
1785–1853
Surry, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Benge
1734–1811
Susannah Lewis
1742–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Benge
1710–
Martha Martin
1739–

James Benge's Descendants

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James (Asbury) Benge (12 Jun 1847–29 Dec 1940) m. Emaline Friddle (9 Oct 1848–12 Feb 1921)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Benge 1875–1933 m. Mary Barnes 1877–1966
    1. 1. Amos (Ollie) Benge 1894–1981 m. Elsie (Edith) Martin 1900–1932 m. Winnie (Dee) Elmore 1905–1964 m. Effie (Mae) Blythe 1912–1951 m. Irene Usselton 1923–1991
    2. 2. Jacob Benge 1896–1896
    3. 3. Benjamin Benge 1896–1896
  2. 2. Louise Benge 1876– m. George (W) Hayes 1866– m. Daniel (Augustus) Helker 1869–1963
  3. 3. Rebecca Benge 1877–1955 m. James (Ellsworth) Cole 1877–
  4. 4. Joseph (Tipton) Benge 1879–1933 m. Emma (Almeda) Spain 1882–1956
    1. 1. Hubert Benge 1904–
    2. 2. Audie (Myre) Benge 1905–1986 m. Bollie (Lee) Stafford 1898–1982 m. James (Douglas) Grigsby 1908–1997
    3. 3. Homer Benge 1910–1986 m. Clesie (G) Marshall 1916–1934
    4. 4. Orby (Velbert) Benge 1918–1980
    5. 5. Clarice (Faye) Benge 1921–2009 m. Bonnie (Bateman) Godfrey 1918–1993 m. Gene (Thomas) Elrod 1926–1987
    6. 6. Clarence (Ray) Benge 1921–1945
  5. 5. Susan (Tennessee) Benge 1882–1962 m. Arthur (Deloyd) Spain 1880–1946
    1. 1. Velva Spain 1918–
    2. 2. Bill (A) Spain 1916–
  6. 6. Tolitha (Ellen) Benge 1887–1956 m. Orange (Birdie) Dempsey 1884–1967

James Benge's Timeline

2 Records

1847
12 Jun 1847
Birth of James Asbury Benge in Logan, Arkansas, USA
Logan, Arkansas, USA
1940
29 Dec 1940
Age 93
Death of James Asbury Benge in Logan, Arkansas, USA
Logan, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1847
    Event Place: Logan, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1940
    Event Place: Logan, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas Death Index
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