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Jesse Elmer Benedict 1883–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1883

Birth Location: Essex, Rush Creek, Union, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 7 Oct 1948

Death Location: Ridgeway, Hardin, Ohio, USA

Father: William Benedict

Mother: Mary Godfrey

Spouse(s): Sarah Retterer

Children(s): Anna Page

In 1883, Jesse Elmer Benedict entered the world in Essex, Rush Creek, Union, Ohio, USA, born to William John Harrison Benedict And Mary Jane Godfrey. In 1900, Jesse Elmer Benedict resided in Perry, Logan, Ohio, USA. In 1910, Jesse Elmer Benedict resided in Bokescreek, Logan, Ohio, USA. Jesse Elmer Benedict married Sarah Ann Retterer, and had children including Anna Mae Page. Jesse Elmer Benedict passed away in 1948 in Ridgeway, Hardin, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Jesse Elmer Benedict entered the world in Essex, Rush Creek, Union, Ohio, USA, born to William John Harrison Benedict And Mary Jane Godfrey.
  • In 1900, Jesse Elmer Benedict resided in Perry, Logan, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, Jesse Elmer Benedict resided in Bokescreek, Logan, Ohio, USA.
  • Jesse Elmer Benedict married Sarah Ann Retterer, and had children including Anna Mae Page.
  • Jesse Elmer Benedict passed away in 1948 in Ridgeway, Hardin, Ohio, USA.

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Jesse Benedict's Ancestors

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Jesse Benedict
1883–1948
Birth Place: Essex, Rush Creek, Union, Ohio, USA
Parents
William ‘John’ Harrison Benedict
1846–1898
Jackson, Union, Ohio, USA
Mary (Jane) Godfrey
1863–1926
Jackson, Union, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jesse Benedict's Descendants

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Jesse (Elmer) Benedict (16 Mar 1883–7 Oct 1948) m. Sarah (Ann) Retterer (9 Jul 1895–2 Aug 1991)
  1. 1. Anna (Mae) Page 1913–1987 m. Harold (E.) Holt 1908– m. David (O) Holt 1905– m. Roy (Paul) Hurley 1930–1993
    1. 1. Lloyd Holt 1924–
    2. 2. Orville (Junior) Holt 1926–
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) Holt 1921–

Jesse Benedict's Timeline

6 Records

1883
16 Mar 1883
Birth of Jesse Elmer Benedict in Essex, Rush Creek, Union, Ohio, USA
Essex, Rush Creek, Union, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Jesse Elmer Benedict resided here in Perry, Logan, Ohio, USA
Perry, Logan, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Jesse Elmer Benedict resided here in Bokescreek, Logan, Ohio, USA
Bokescreek, Logan, Ohio, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 34
Jesse Elmer Benedict resided here in Hardin County, Ohio, USA
Hardin County, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Jesse Elmer Benedict resided here in Marion Ward 1, Marion, Ohio, USA
Marion Ward 1, Marion, Ohio, USA
1948
7 Oct 1948
Age 65
Death of Jesse Elmer Benedict in Ridgeway, Hardin, Ohio, USA
Ridgeway, Hardin, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Essex, Rush Creek, Union, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Perry, Logan, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Perry, Logan, Ohio; Roll: 1294; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1241294

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bokescreek, Logan, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bokescreek, Logan, Ohio; Roll: T624_1204; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1375217

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Hardin County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Hardin County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marion Ward 1, Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion Ward 1, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T625_1416; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 117

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin, Ohio, 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; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1948
    Event Place: Ridgeway, Hardin, Ohio, USA

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