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Leander Jackson Benton 1865–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Sep 1865

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 7 May 1905

Death Location: Cannel City, Morgan, Kentucky, USA

Father: James Benton

Mother: Elizabeth Lykins

Spouse(s): Mahala Lykins

Children(s): Edgar Benton

In 1865, Leander Jackson Benton entered the world in Kentucky, born to James M Benton And Elizabeth Lykins. In 1880, Leander Jackson Benton resided in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. Leander Jackson Benton married Mahala Lykins, and had children including Edgar Lee Benton. Leander Jackson Benton passed away in 1905 in Cannel City, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Leander Jackson Benton entered the world in Kentucky, born to James M Benton And Elizabeth Lykins.
  • In 1880, Leander Jackson Benton resided in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Leander Jackson Benton married Mahala Lykins, and had children including Edgar Lee Benton.
  • Leander Jackson Benton passed away in 1905 in Cannel City, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Benton
1839–1912
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB
Elizabeth Lykins
1846–
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
EL

Spouses(s)

Mahala Lykins
1861–1922
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
ML

Children(s)

Edgar Benton
1889–1962
Birth Location: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
EB

Leander Benton's Ancestors

Self
Leander Benton
1865–1905
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
James M Benton
1839–1912
North Carolina
Elizabeth Lykins
1846–
Morgan County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Thomas (Hart) Benton
1807–1858
North Carolina
Issabella Benton
1810–1901
North Carolina
David (K.) Lykins
1819–1881
Slate Creek, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
Mahala Lykins
1826–1891
Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Lykins
1797–1870
Rebecca Coffee
1795–1869
David Lykins
1795–1882
Nancy Williams
1794–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Lykins
1770–1830
Nancy Lacy
1770–1830
Ambrose Coffee
1755–1820
Ailsey .
1759–
William Lykins
1767–1845
Margaret Ritter
1770–1830
Daniel Williams
1763–1820
Violet Crouch
1765–1830

Leander Benton's Descendants

1.
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Leander (Jackson) Benton (25 Sep 1865–7 May 1905) m. Mahala Lykins (24 Aug 1861–2 Feb 1922)
  1. 1. Edgar (Lee) Benton 1889–1962 m. Virginia (L. (Virgie)) McKenzie 1894–
    1. 1. Drexel (Ray) Benton 1919–1993
    2. 2. Edsel (G.) Benton 1919–1983
    3. 3. Zoella Benton 1928–2003
    4. 4. Julian (Talmadge) Benton 1922–1976

Leander Benton's Timeline

6 Records

1865
25 Sep 1865
Birth of Leander Jackson Benton in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1865
25 Sep 1865
Birth of Leander Jackson Benton in Kentucky
Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 15
Leander Jackson Benton resided here in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
Leander Jackson Benton resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky
River, Morgan, Kentucky
1905
27 Sep 1905
Age 40
Death of Leander Jackson Benton
None
1905
7 May 1905
Age 40
Death of Leander Jackson Benton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1865
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 74.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1865
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 504D; Enumeration District: 084; Image: 0090
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 504D; Enumeration District: 084; Image: 0090

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 74.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1905
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1905
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cannel City, Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cannel City, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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