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Mary Ellen Wisdom 1888–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1888

Birth Location: Franklin, Arkansas, United States

Death Date: 13 Jan 1980

Death Location: Locust Grove, Mayes, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Thomas Wisdom

Mother: Laura McKee

Spouse(s): William Benge

Children(s): Flora Benge, Francis Benge, William Benge, James Benge, Jewel Benge, Mildred Benge, Laura Benge

In 1888, Mary Ellen Wisdom entered the world in Franklin, Arkansas, United States, born to Thomas Jefferson Wisdom And Laura Ann Mckee. In 1900, Mary Ellen Wisdom resided in Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas. In 1907, Mary Ellen Wisdom resided in Lone Elm, Franklin, Arkansas. Mary Ellen Wisdom married William Craven Benge, and had children including Flora Benge, Francis Benge, James Thomas Benge, Jewel Benge, Laura Oleta Benge, Mildred Lee Benge, William Gordon Benge. Mary Ellen Wisdom passed away in 1980 in Locust Grove, Mayes, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Mary Ellen Wisdom entered the world in Franklin, Arkansas, United States, born to Thomas Jefferson Wisdom And Laura Ann Mckee.
  • In 1900, Mary Ellen Wisdom resided in Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas.
  • In 1907, Mary Ellen Wisdom resided in Lone Elm, Franklin, Arkansas.
  • Mary Ellen Wisdom married William Craven Benge, and had children including Flora Benge, Francis Benge, James Thomas Benge, Jewel Benge, Laura Oleta Benge, Mildred Lee Benge, William Gordon Benge.
  • Mary Ellen Wisdom passed away in 1980 in Locust Grove, Mayes, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wisdom
1853–1929
Birth Location: Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, United States
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Laura McKee
1860–1889
Birth Location: Bates, Sebastian, Arkansas
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Spouses(s)

William Benge
1886–1975
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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Children(s)

Flora Benge
1917–2008
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Francis Benge
1926–
Birth Location: Arkansas
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William Benge
1923–1991
Birth Location: Arkansas
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James Benge
1919–
Birth Location: Arkansas
JB
Jewel Benge
1913–
Birth Location: Arkansas
JB
Mildred Benge
1910–1982
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
MB
Laura Benge
1908–2004
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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Mary Wisdom's Ancestors

Self
Mary Wisdom
1888–1980
Birth Place: Franklin, Arkansas, United States
Parents
Thomas Jefferson Wisdom
1853–1929
Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, United States
Laura (Ann) McKee
1860–1889
Bates, Sebastian, Arkansas
Grandparents
Alfred (Henry) Wisdom
1819–1864
Savannah, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
Sarah (Ann) Shelby
1828–1863
Maury, Tennessee, United States
James McKee
1824–1875
Tennessee, United States
Mary Williams
1825–1892
Arkansas, United States
Great-Grandparents
James McKee
1785–1841
Lydia Russell
1781–1847
Miles Williams
1796–1839
Sarah
1796–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Russell
1750–1804
Charity
1755–1840
Benjamin Williams
1775–1850
Sarah Battle
1779–1835

Mary Wisdom's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Ellen) Wisdom (2 Apr 1888–13 Jan 1980) m. William (Craven) Benge (2 Dec 1886–20 Mar 1975)
  1. 1. Flora Benge 1917–2008
  2. 2. Francis Benge 1926–
  3. 3. William (Gordon) Benge 1923–1991
  4. 4. James (Thomas) Benge 1919–
  5. 5. Jewel Benge 1913–
  6. 6. Mildred (Lee) Benge 1910–1982 m. John (Calvin) Mackey 1907–
  7. 7. Laura (Oleta) Benge 1908–2004 m. Elmer (J) Ricketts 1905–1968
    1. 1. Wanda (Jean) Ricketts 1929–1998

Mary Wisdom's Timeline

8 Records

1888
2 Apr 1888
Birth of Mary Ellen Wisdom in Franklin, Arkansas, United States
Franklin, Arkansas, United States
1900
1900
Age 12
Mary Ellen Wisdom resided here in Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas
Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas
1907
Dec 1907
Age 19
Mary Ellen Wisdom resided here in Lone Elm, Franklin, Arkansas
Lone Elm, Franklin, Arkansas
1910
1910
Age 22
Mary Ellen Wisdom resided here in Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas
Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 32
Mary Ellen Wisdom resided here in Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas
Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 42
Mary Ellen Wisdom resided here in Sutton, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Sutton, Muskogee, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Mary Ellen Wisdom resided here in Sutton, Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States
Sutton, Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States
1980
13 Jan 1980
Age 92
Death of Mary Ellen Wisdom in Locust Grove, Mayes, Oklahoma, United States of America
Locust Grove, Mayes, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Franklin, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: T623_58; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 198.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 557-21-6289; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1973.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: T625_62; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 52; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sutton, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [7] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sutton, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3314; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 51-60.
    [8] Oklahoma, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1980
    Event Place: Locust Grove, Mayes, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 557-21-6289; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1973.
    [2] Oklahoma, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sutton, Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sutton, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3314; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 51-60.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Dec 1907
    Event Place: Lone Elm, Franklin, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sutton, Muskogee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sutton, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: T625_62; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 52; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: T623_58; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 198.
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