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Lester Benjamin 1894–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jul 1894

Birth Location: Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 13 Apr 1971

Death Location: Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, Chemung, New York

Father: Adelbert Benjamin

Mother: Delila Johnson

Spouse(s): Eva Morris

Children(s): Doris Benjamin, Howard Benjamin, Arthur Benjamin

The story of Lester Benjamin began in 1894 in Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1900, Lester Benjamin resided in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania. In 1925, Lester Benjamin resided in Corning, Steuben, New York, United States. Lester Benjamin married Eva Morris, and had children including Arthur M Benjamin, Donald Benjamin, Doris L Benjamin, Francis Benjamin, Howard J Benjamin, Shirley Benjamin. Lester Benjamin passed away in 1971 in Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, Chemung, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Lester Benjamin began in 1894 in Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1900, Lester Benjamin resided in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1925, Lester Benjamin resided in Corning, Steuben, New York, United States.
  • Lester Benjamin married Eva Morris, and had children including Arthur M Benjamin, Donald Benjamin, Doris L Benjamin, Francis Benjamin, Howard J Benjamin, Shirley Benjamin.
  • Lester Benjamin passed away in 1971 in Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, Chemung, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lester Benjamin's Ancestors

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Lester Benjamin
1894–1971
Birth Place: Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Adelbert Benjamin
1865–1950
Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Delila Johnson
1872–1938
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Elias Benjamin
1841–1915
Durell, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Hannah (M) Ackley
1844–1922
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
John Benjamin
1815–1891
Mary Chilson
1822–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Benjamin
1780–1847
Leah Acla
1796–1894
Samuel Chilson
1780–1847
Polly Benjamin
1782–1873

Lester Benjamin's Descendants

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Lester Benjamin (2 Jul 1894–13 Apr 1971) m. Eva Morris (14 Jun 1899–Feb 1976)
  1. 1. Doris (L) Benjamin 1922–2007
  2. 2. Howard (J) Benjamin 1923–
  3. 3. Arthur (M) Benjamin 1924–2007

Lester Benjamin's Timeline

7 Records

1894
2 Jul 1894
Birth of Lester Benjamin in Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 6
Lester Benjamin resided here in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania
1925
1 June 1925
Age 31
Lester Benjamin resided here in Corning, Steuben, New York, United States
Corning, Steuben, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 36
Lester Benjamin resided here in Riverside, Steuben, New York
Riverside, Steuben, New York
1931
1931
Age 37
Lester Benjamin resided here in Bath, Steuben, New York, USA
Bath, Steuben, New York, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 46
Lester Benjamin resided here in Corning, Steuben, New York, United States
Corning, Steuben, New York, United States
1971
13 Apr 1971
Age 77
Death of Lester Benjamin in Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, Chemung, New York
Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, Chemung, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1894
    Event Place: Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corning, Steuben, New York; Roll: T627_2781; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 51-42.
    [3] New York, State Census
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 111-03-1623; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Riverside, Steuben, New York; Roll: 1648; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 788.0; FHL microfilm: 2341382.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Chemung County, New York; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1382; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 3.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1382; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 3.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Corning, Steuben, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Riverside, Steuben, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Riverside, Steuben, New York; Roll: 1648; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 788.0; FHL microfilm: 2341382.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Bath, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Corning, Steuben, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corning, Steuben, New York; Roll: T627_2781; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 51-42.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1971
    Event Place: Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, Chemung, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 111-03-1623; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.

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