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John Wesley Benton 1880–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jun 1880

Birth Location: Polk, Georgia

Death Date: 3 Jul 1949

Death Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA

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Spouse(s): Jannie Jones

Children(s): Virgina Jones, Buler Benton, Lou Benton, Mary Benton, Minnie Coleman

The story of John Wesley Benton began in 1880 in Polk, Georgia. In 1920, John Wesley Benton resided in Cedartown, Polk, Georgia, USA. In 1935, John Wesley Benton resided in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee. John Wesley Benton married Jannie Jones, and had children including Buler Benton, Lou Ella Benton, Mary Etta Benton, Minnie Benton Coleman, Virgina Jones. John Wesley Benton passed away in 1949 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Wesley Benton began in 1880 in Polk, Georgia.
  • In 1920, John Wesley Benton resided in Cedartown, Polk, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1935, John Wesley Benton resided in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee.
  • John Wesley Benton married Jannie Jones, and had children including Buler Benton, Lou Ella Benton, Mary Etta Benton, Minnie Benton Coleman, Virgina Jones.
  • John Wesley Benton passed away in 1949 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.

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John Benton
1880–1949
Birth Place: Polk, Georgia
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John Benton's Descendants

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John (Wesley) Benton (4 Jun 1880–3 Jul 1949) m. Jannie Jones (abt 1886–6 Sep 1964)
  1. 1. Virgina Jones 1923–
  2. 2. Buler Benton 1906–
  3. 3. Lou (Ella) Benton 1907–1988 m. Alvin (H Coleman) Sr 1900–1960
    1. 1. Beatrice Coleman 1923–1987 m. Johnny (Reed) Hayes 1920–1989
    2. 2. Jno. (Walter) Coleman 1926–1927
  4. 4. Mary (Etta) Benton 1913–1994 m. Roland (Odden) Jones 1908–
  5. 5. Minnie (Benton) Coleman 1907–1977

John Benton's Timeline

6 Records

1880
4 Jun 1880
Birth of John Wesley Benton in Polk, Georgia
Polk, Georgia
1920
1920
Age 40
John Wesley Benton resided here in Cedartown, Polk, Georgia, USA
Cedartown, Polk, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
John Wesley Benton resided here in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 60
John Wesley Benton resided here in First District, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
First District, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
John Wesley Benton resided here in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
1949
3 Jul 1949
Age 69
Death of John Wesley Benton in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Polk, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 8
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cedartown, Polk, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cedartown, Polk, Georgia; Roll: T625_274; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 164

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03954; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 96-95

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: First District, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03954; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 96-95

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1949
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 8

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