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Mathew Llewellyn Benton 1903–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1903

Birth Location: Brunswick County, North Carolina

Death Date: 6 Feb 1969

Death Location: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Benton

Mother: Lela Smith

Spouse(s): Maggie Benton

Children(s):

In 1903, Mathew Llewellyn Benton entered the world in Brunswick County, North Carolina, born to William Asberry Benton And Lela Cornelia Smith. In 1910, Mathew Llewellyn Benton resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Mathew Llewellyn Benton resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA. Mathew Llewellyn Benton married Maggie M Benton, and had children including Longe J Benton, Wiliam E Benton. Mathew Llewellyn Benton passed away in 1969 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Mathew Llewellyn Benton entered the world in Brunswick County, North Carolina, born to William Asberry Benton And Lela Cornelia Smith.
  • In 1910, Mathew Llewellyn Benton resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Mathew Llewellyn Benton resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA.
  • Mathew Llewellyn Benton married Maggie M Benton, and had children including Longe J Benton, Wiliam E Benton.
  • Mathew Llewellyn Benton passed away in 1969 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Benton
1882–1950
Birth Location: N.C.
WB
Lela Smith
1881–1953
Birth Location: N.C.
LS

Spouses(s)

Maggie Benton
1911–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MB

Children(s)

Mathew Benton's Ancestors

Self
Mathew Benton
1903–1969
Birth Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina
Parents
William Asberry Benton
1882–1950
N.C.
Lela (Cornelia) Smith
1881–1953
N.C.
Grandparents
Llewellyn Smith
1853–1920
South Carolina
Mary (Ann) McCumbee
1849–1929
Brunswick County, N.C.
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Smith
1831–1914
Martha Norris
1832–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1800–1876
Priscilla Alford
1810–1887

Mathew Benton's Timeline

8 Records

1903
1 Aug 1903
Birth of Mathew Llewellyn Benton in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Brunswick County, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 7
Mathew Llewellyn Benton resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Mathew Llewellyn Benton resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Mathew Llewellyn Benton resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina
1935
1935
Age 32
Mathew Llewellyn Benton resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Mathew Llewellyn Benton resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
1942
1942
Age 39
Mathew Llewellyn Benton resided here in Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
1969
6 Feb 1969
Age 66
Death of Mathew Llewellyn Benton in Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1903
    Event Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 27
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2876; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 10-19
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 246-18-9425; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1286; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 308
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 1675; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 223.0; FHL microfilm: 2341409
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1098; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1375111
    [8] North Carolina Death Collection
    [9] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1098; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1375111

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1286; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 308

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 1675; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 223.0; FHL microfilm: 2341409

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2876; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 10-19

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2876; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 10-19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 27

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 246-18-9425; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Hanover
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1969
    Event Place: Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 246-18-9425; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] North Carolina Death Collection
    [4] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
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