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Oscar Lee Benson 1897–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 September 1897

Birth Location: Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 6 November 1967

Death Location: Winton, Merced County, California, United States of America

Father: Andrew Benson

Mother: Rittie Taylor

Spouse(s): Minnie Benson

Children(s): Truman Benson, Elbert Benson, Clara Benson, Horse Benson, Orba Benson

The story of Oscar Lee Benson began in 1897 in Alabama, United States of America. In 1900, Oscar Lee Benson resided in Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Oscar Lee Benson resided in Telico, Saint Francis, Arkansas, USA. Oscar Lee Benson married Minnie A Benson, and had children including Clara W Benson, Elbert C Benson, Horse W Benson, Orba C Benson, Truman Lee Benson, Vernon Benson. Oscar Lee Benson passed away in 1967 in Winton, Merced County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Oscar Lee Benson began in 1897 in Alabama, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Oscar Lee Benson resided in Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Oscar Lee Benson resided in Telico, Saint Francis, Arkansas, USA.
  • Oscar Lee Benson married Minnie A Benson, and had children including Clara W Benson, Elbert C Benson, Horse W Benson, Orba C Benson, Truman Lee Benson, Vernon Benson.
  • Oscar Lee Benson passed away in 1967 in Winton, Merced County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oscar Benson's Ancestors

Self
Oscar Benson
1897–1967
Birth Place: Alabama, United States of America
Parents
Andrew Jackson Benson
1854–1898
Franklin, Alabama
Rittie (Elizabeth Modenia) Taylor
1862–1939
, Franklin, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Daniel ("Jack") Benson
1821–1893
Russelville, Franklin County, Alabama, USA
Louisa Hovater
1833–1866
Franklin, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Benson
1795–1875
Sarah Brown
1812–
Luther Hovater
1808–1870
Elizabeth Scott
1816–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Benson
1775–1835
Jacob Hochwaerter
1777–1840
James SCOTT
1789–1828

Oscar Benson's Descendants

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Oscar (Lee) Benson (8 September 1897–6 November 1967) m. Minnie (A) Benson (abt 1900–5 Mar 1940)
  1. 1. Truman (Lee) Benson 1930–1987
  2. 2. Elbert (C) Benson 1918–1999
  3. 3. Clara (W) Benson 1919–
  4. 4. Horse (W) Benson 1921–
  5. 5. Orba (C) Benson 1923–

Oscar Benson's Timeline

8 Records

1897
8 September 1897
Birth of Oscar Lee Benson in Alabama, United States of America
Alabama, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 3
Oscar Lee Benson resided here in Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama, USA
Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Oscar Lee Benson resided here in Telico, Saint Francis, Arkansas, USA
Telico, Saint Francis, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Oscar Lee Benson resided here in Telico, St Francis, Arkansas, USA
Telico, St Francis, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Oscar Lee Benson resided here in District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Oscar Lee Benson resided here in Rural, Lynn, Texas
Rural, Lynn, Texas
1940
1940
Age 43
Oscar Lee Benson resided here in Judicial Twp 2, Madera, California, USA
Judicial Twp 2, Madera, California, USA
1967
6 November 1967
Age 70
Death of Oscar Lee Benson in Merced County, California, United States of America
Merced County, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 September 1897
    Event Place: Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madera, California; Roll: m-t0627-00260; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 20-3
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] California, Death Index, Date: 1967-11-06
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Telico, St Francis, Arkansas; Roll: T625_80; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 228
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0005
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0023
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Telico, Saint Francis, Arkansas; Roll: T624_63; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1374076
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0023

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Telico, Saint Francis, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Telico, Saint Francis, Arkansas; Roll: T624_63; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1374076

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Telico, St Francis, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Telico, St Francis, Arkansas; Roll: T625_80; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 228

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0005

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Lynn, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madera, California; Roll: m-t0627-00260; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 20-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Judicial Twp 2, Madera, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madera, California; Roll: m-t0627-00260; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 20-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Colt, Saint Francis, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St Francis, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: St Francis; Roll: 1530575

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 November 1967
    Event Place: Merced County, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Merced County, California Deaths, 1852-1999
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1967-11-06
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winton, Merced County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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