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Raymond Benjamin Benson 1923–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1923

Birth Location: Weems, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 11 December 1976

Death Location: White Stone, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Sr

Mother: Rebecca McKenney

Spouse(s): Iva Watling

Children(s): Diane Benson

In 1923, Raymond Benjamin Benson entered the world in Weems, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America, born to William Henry Benson Sr And Rebecca Newbill Mckenney. In 1930, Raymond Benjamin Benson resided in White Stone, White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Raymond Benjamin Benson resided in Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia. Raymond Benjamin Benson married Iva Marie Watling, and had children including Diane Marie Benson, Linda Kay Benson, Raymond Benjamin Benson Jr, Rebecca Sue Becky Benson, William Carl Benson. Raymond Benjamin Benson passed away in 1976 in White Stone, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Raymond Benjamin Benson entered the world in Weems, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America, born to William Henry Benson Sr And Rebecca Newbill Mckenney.
  • In 1930, Raymond Benjamin Benson resided in White Stone, White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Raymond Benjamin Benson resided in Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia.
  • Raymond Benjamin Benson married Iva Marie Watling, and had children including Diane Marie Benson, Linda Kay Benson, Raymond Benjamin Benson Jr, Rebecca Sue Becky Benson, William Carl Benson.
  • Raymond Benjamin Benson passed away in 1976 in White Stone, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Raymond Benson's Ancestors

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Raymond Benson
1923–1976
Birth Place: Weems, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
William Henry Benson Sr
1883–1961
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Rebecca (Newbill) McKenney
1884–1972
Lancaster Co., VA
Grandparents
Richard (Henery) Benson
1858–1923
Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia, United States of America
Lucy (Virginia) Luckham
1861–1923
Richmond County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Luckham
1812–
Lucinda Connollee
1822–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Luckham
1780–1840
Mahala Hazard
1797–1875

Raymond Benson's Descendants

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Raymond (Benjamin) Benson (30 May 1923–11 December 1976) m. Iva (Marie) Watling (abt 1925–9 Apr 2022)
  1. 1. Diane (Marie) Benson 1946–2022

Raymond Benson's Timeline

7 Records

1923
30 May 1923
Birth of Raymond Benjamin Benson in Weems, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America
Weems, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 7
Raymond Benjamin Benson resided here in White Stone, White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Raymond Benjamin Benson resided here in Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia
Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 17
Raymond Benjamin Benson resided here in Whitestone Mag D, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Whitestone Mag D, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 19
Raymond Benjamin Benson resided here in Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 27
Raymond Benjamin Benson resided here in Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1976
11 December 1976
Age 53
Death of Raymond Benjamin Benson in Kilmarnock, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America
Kilmarnock, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1923
    Event Place: Weems, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Births, 1912-1923
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: White Stone, White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Whitestone Mag D, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kilmarnok,Virginia
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ypsilanti
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 December 1976
    Event Place: Kilmarnock, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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