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Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr 1929–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 September 1929

Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Death Date: 19 June 1983

Death Location: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: John Benges

Mother: Blanche Bentz

Spouse(s): Mary Grimm

Children(s): John Benges

The story of Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr began in 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1935, Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr resided in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland. In 1940, Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr resided in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA. Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr married Mary Beatrice Sissy Grimm, and had children including Carol Benges, John Benges, Leroy Benges, Pamela Benges. Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr passed away in 1983 in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr began in 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • In 1935, Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr resided in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland.
  • In 1940, Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr resided in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA.
  • Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr married Mary Beatrice Sissy Grimm, and had children including Carol Benges, John Benges, Leroy Benges, Pamela Benges.
  • Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr passed away in 1983 in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leroy sr's Ancestors

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Leroy sr
1929–1983
Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland
Parents
John H Benges
1893–1970
Maryland
Blanche (Elizabeth) Bentz
1899–1966
Maryland
Grandparents
Ann (C.) Bell
1840–1926
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Beall
1797–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Walter Beall
1771–1845
Jane Waring
1775–1818

Leroy sr's Descendants

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Leroy (O. (Pooh) Benges) sr (30 September 1929–19 June 1983) m. Mary (Beatrice (Sissy)) Grimm (13 Sep 1932–13 February 2001)
  1. 1. John Benges –2016

Leroy sr's Timeline

4 Records

1929
30 September 1929
Birth of Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
1935
1935
Age 6
Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland
1940
1940
Age 11
Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
1983
19 June 1983
Age 54
Death of Leroy O. (Pooh) Benges sr in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, United States of America
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 September 1929
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01534; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 4-644
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 217-24-0546; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01534; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 4-644

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01534; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 4-644

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 June 1983
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 217-24-0546; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Evening Sun; Publication Date: 21 Jun 1983; Publication Place: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America; ,0.3489945,0.7660379,0.4179350

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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