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Joseph Benjamin Summers 1880–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Nov 1880

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 6 March 1957

Death Location: Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Samuel Summers

Mother: Virginia Glovier

Spouse(s): Veta Dye

Children(s): Vernon Summers

The story of Joseph Benjamin Summers began in 1880 in Tennessee. In 1880, Joseph Benjamin Summers resided in District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Joseph Benjamin Summers resided in Richmond, Ray, Missouri, USA. Joseph Benjamin Summers married Veta Ann Dye, and had children including Vernon Eugene Summers. Joseph Benjamin Summers passed away in 1957 in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Benjamin Summers began in 1880 in Tennessee.
  • In 1880, Joseph Benjamin Summers resided in District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph Benjamin Summers resided in Richmond, Ray, Missouri, USA.
  • Joseph Benjamin Summers married Veta Ann Dye, and had children including Vernon Eugene Summers.
  • Joseph Benjamin Summers passed away in 1957 in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Summers
1853–1919
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia
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Virginia Glovier
1856–1928
Birth Location: Linville, Rockingham, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Veta Dye
1895–1970
Birth Location: Caldwell County, Missouri
VD

Children(s)

Vernon Summers
1922–1992
Birth Location: Braymer, Caldwell Co, MO
VS

Joseph Summers's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Summers
1880–1957
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Samuel Jackson Summers
1853–1919
Rockingham, Virginia
Virginia (Caroline) Glovier
1856–1928
Linville, Rockingham, Virginia
Grandparents
Jesse Summers
1826–1901
Lacey Spring, Rockingham County, Virginia
Elizabeth Frank
1833–1917
Rockingham, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Summers
1796–1862
Mary Carnes
1792–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Summers
1765–1839
Mary Acker
1765–1840

Joseph Summers's Descendants

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Joseph (Benjamin) Summers (2 Nov 1880–6 March 1957) m. Veta (Ann) Dye (12 May 1895–28 February 1970)
  1. 1. Vernon (Eugene) Summers 1922–1992 m. Frances (Maxine) Holloway 1925–

Joseph Summers's Timeline

9 Records

1880
2 Nov 1880
Birth of Joseph Benjamin Summers in Tennessee
Tennessee
1880
1880
Joseph Benjamin Summers resided here in District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Joseph Benjamin Summers resided here in Richmond, Ray, Missouri, USA
Richmond, Ray, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Joseph Benjamin Summers resided here in Grape Grove, Ray, Missouri, USA
Grape Grove, Ray, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Joseph Benjamin Summers resided here in Crooked River, Ray, Missouri
Crooked River, Ray, Missouri
1935
1935
Age 55
Joseph Benjamin Summers resided here in Richmond, Ray, Missouri
Richmond, Ray, Missouri
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Joseph Benjamin Summers resided here in Richmond, Ray, Missouri, USA
Richmond, Ray, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
Joseph Benjamin Summers resided here in Contra Costa, California, USA
Contra Costa, California, USA
1957
6 March 1957
Age 77
Death of Joseph Benjamin Summers in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri
Richmond, Ray County, Missouri

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1880
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 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, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Ray, Missouri; Roll: T627_2143; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 89-20
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crooked River, Ray, Missouri; Roll: 1220; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 634.0; FHL microfilm: 2340955
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Ray; Roll: 1683521
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Family History Film: 1255284; Page: 575A; Enumeration District: 036
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Ray, Missouri; Roll: 885; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1240885
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Egypt, Carroll, Missouri; Roll: T624_775; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1374788
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grape Grove, Ray, Missouri; Roll: T624_806; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374819
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Family History Film: 1255284; Page: 575A; Enumeration District: 036

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Richmond, Ray, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Ray, Missouri; Roll: 885; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1240885

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grape Grove, Ray, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Egypt, Carroll, Missouri; Roll: T624_775; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1374788
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grape Grove, Ray, Missouri; Roll: T624_806; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374819

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Crooked River, Ray, Missouri
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crooked River, Ray, Missouri; Roll: 1220; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 634.0; FHL microfilm: 2340955

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Richmond, Ray, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Ray, Missouri; Roll: T627_2143; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 89-20

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Richmond, Ray, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Ray, Missouri; Roll: T627_2143; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 89-20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Contra Costa, California, 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, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ray, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Ray; Roll: 1683521

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 March 1957
    Event Place: Richmond, Ray County, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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