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Oscar Edward Benson 1892 – 1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Mar 1892

Birth Location: Smoland Sweden

Death Date: 23 May 1932

Death Location: Harbor, Curry County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Bengt Swenson

Mother: Anna Johnson

Spouse(s): Ester McCornick, Esther Haight

Children(s): Minnie Benson, Earl Benson, Betty Bock

The story of Oscar Edward Benson began in 1892 in Smoland Sweden. In 1920, Oscar Edward Benson established residence. Oscar Edward Benson married Ester Laura McCornick, Esther L Haight, and had children including Minnie Elizabeth Benson, Earl E Benson, Betty Bock. Oscar Edward Benson passed away in 1932 in Harbor, Curry County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Oscar Edward Benson began in 1892 in Smoland Sweden.
  • In 1920, Oscar Edward Benson established residence.
  • Oscar Edward Benson married Ester Laura McCornick, Esther L Haight, and had children including Minnie Elizabeth Benson, Earl E Benson, Betty Bock.
  • Oscar Edward Benson passed away in 1932 in Harbor, Curry County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oscar Benson's Ancestors

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Oscar Benson
1892 – 1932
Birth Place: Smoland Sweden
Parents
Bengt Swenson
Anna (K) Johnson
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Oscar Benson's Descendants

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Oscar (Edward) Benson (18 Mar 1892 – 23 May 1932) m. Ester (Laura) McCornick (1897 – 16 June 1935) m. Esther (L) Haight (Mar 1898 – 16 June 1935)
  1. 1. Minnie (Elizabeth) Benson (21 Jan 1920 – Mar 2008) m. William (festus) Parker (1912 – )
    1. 1. William (festus) Parker (11 Aug 1955 – ) m. Susan (Marie) Wilson (06/20/1960 – )
      1. 1. Nikole Meyer (12/30/1980 – )
        1. 1. Desmond (Russell) McElroy (Jan 4 2002 – )
        2. 2. Konner (ray) Mcelroy (Jan 10 2006 – )
        3. 3. Cordelia (jo addison) Powers (July 5 2015 – )
  2. 2. Earl (E) Benson (24DEC1921 – 23 May 1932)
  3. 3. Betty Bock (17 Aug 1925 – 26 Dec 2007) m. Gene Bock
    1. 1. Gene Bock
    2. 2. Carl Bock
    3. 3. Paul Bock
    4. 4. Brenda Bock

Oscar Benson's Timeline

4 Records

1892
18 Mar 1892
Birth of Oscar Edward Benson in Smoland Sweden
Smoland Sweden
1920
abt 1920
Age 28
Oscar Edward Benson resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 38
Oscar Edward Benson resided here in Chetco, Chetco, Curry, Oregon, USA
Chetco, Chetco, Curry, Oregon, USA
1932
23 May 1932
Age 40
Death of Oscar Edward Benson in Harbor, Curry County, Oregon, United States of America
Harbor, Curry County, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Smoland Sweden
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chetco, Curry, Oregon; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2341673
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    [5] Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1922, Oregon State Archives; Salem, OR, USA; 1920 Oregon Birth Records
    [6] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, Oregon Center For Health Statistics; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Marriages, 1911-1945

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1896
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chetco, Curry, Oregon; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2341673

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1920
    Record Source: Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1922, Oregon State Archives; Salem, OR, USA; 1920 Oregon Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chetco, Chetco, Curry, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chetco, Curry, Oregon; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2341673

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Curry
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1932
    Event Place: Harbor, Curry County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Smith River, Del Norte County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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