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Otis Arthur Benton 1884 – 1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1884

Birth Location: Kansas

Death Date: 8 May 1959

Death Location: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States

Father: Carmi Benton

Mother: Eunice Benton

Spouse(s): Edith Benton, Mary Benton, Iva Benton

Children(s):

The story of Otis Arthur Benton began in 1884 in Kansas. In 1900, Otis Arthur Benton resided in St. Mary's City, Pottawatomie, Kansas. In 1905, Otis Arthur Benton resided in Spring Brook, Sheridan, Kansas. Otis Arthur Benton married Edith Williams Benton, Mary Douglas Benton, Iva Elizabeth Overman Benton. Otis Arthur Benton passed away in 1959 in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Otis Arthur Benton began in 1884 in Kansas.
  • In 1900, Otis Arthur Benton resided in St. Mary's City, Pottawatomie, Kansas.
  • In 1905, Otis Arthur Benton resided in Spring Brook, Sheridan, Kansas.
  • Otis Arthur Benton married Edith Williams Benton, Mary Douglas Benton, Iva Elizabeth Overman Benton.
  • Otis Arthur Benton passed away in 1959 in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Otis Benton's Ancestors

Self
Otis Benton
1884 – 1959
Birth Place: Kansas
Parents
Carmi Othello Benton
1849 – 1917
Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
Eunice (Mable Yuran) Benton
1855 – 1938
Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States
Grandparents
Almon Benton
1824 – 1898
Spencer County, New York, United States
Betsey (Fidelia Lewis) Benton
1827 – 1902
New York
Great-Grandparents
Carmi Benton
1798 – 1870
Lucia Benton
1799 – 1875
Jeptha Lewis
1794 – 1849
Betsey Lewis
1804 – 1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezra Benton
1765 – 1832
Phebe Benton
1769 – 1842
Jason Cowles
1762 – 1825
Thankful Cowles
1762 – 1849
William Lewis
1760 – 1835
Hannah Lewis
1765 – 1806
Isaac Sabin
1781 – 1855
Miriam Sabin
1783 – 1813

Otis Benton's Timeline

5 Records

1884
11 Dec 1884
Birth of Otis Arthur Benton in Kansas
Kansas
1900
1900
Age 16
Otis Arthur Benton resided here in St. Mary's City, Pottawatomie, Kansas
St. Mary's City, Pottawatomie, Kansas
1905
1 Mar 1905
Age 21
Otis Arthur Benton resided here in Spring Brook, Sheridan, Kansas
Spring Brook, Sheridan, Kansas
1910
1910
Age 26
Otis Arthur Benton resided here in Spring Brook, Sheridan, Kansas
Spring Brook, Sheridan, Kansas
1959
8 May 1959
Age 75
Death of Otis Arthur Benton in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States
Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 1959
    Event Place: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1884
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saint Marys, Pottawatomie, Kansas; Roll: T623_495; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 148.
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Brook, Sheridan, Kansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [4] UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960
    [5] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Gove County, Kansas; Roll: 1643517; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gove, Kansas
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Gove County, Kansas; Roll: 1643517; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1957
    Event Place: Southampton, England
    Record Source: UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York, New York, United States
    Record Source: UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Spring Brook, Sheridan, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spring Brook, Sheridan, Kansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Brook, Sheridan, Kansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: St. Mary's City, Pottawatomie, Kansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saint Marys, Pottawatomie, Kansas; Roll: T623_495; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 148.

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