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Richard Benjamin 1896–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1896

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 8 Aug 1980

Death Location: Towanda, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Melvin Benjamin

Mother: Catharine Johnson

Spouse(s): Tessie Benjaman

Children(s): Carol Benjamin, Richard Benjamin, Betty Benjamin

The story of Richard Benjamin began in 1896 in Pennsylvania. In 1900, Richard Benjamin resided in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1917, Richard Benjamin resided in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Richard Benjamin married Tessie M Benjaman, and had children including Betty Regina Benjamin, Carol James Benjamin, Richard E Benjamin. Richard Benjamin passed away in 1980 in Towanda, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Benjamin began in 1896 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, Richard Benjamin resided in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1917, Richard Benjamin resided in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
  • Richard Benjamin married Tessie M Benjaman, and had children including Betty Regina Benjamin, Carol James Benjamin, Richard E Benjamin.
  • Richard Benjamin passed away in 1980 in Towanda, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Richard Benjamin
1896–1980
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Melvin W Benjamin
1869–1906
Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Catharine Johnson
1875–1930
Terrytown, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Richard Benjamin
1845–1908
Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Hettie (Wood) Benjamin
1849–1903
Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
James (J) Johnson
1840–1921
Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Orinda Johnson
1839–1900
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Benjamin
1787–1852
Hannah Benjamin
1812–1866
John Johnson
1811–1897
Elizabeth Johnson
1806–1868
Silas Vargason
1807–1850
Amanda Hatch
1805–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard BENJAMIN
1740–1850
Martha Bennett
1765–1776
Richard Vanderpool
1784–1850
Jane Shoemaker
1784–1860
Sillas Vargason
1762–1850

Richard Benjamin's Descendants

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Richard Benjamin (16 Sep 1896–8 Aug 1980) m. Tessie (M) Benjaman (5 Oct 1893–21 Sep 1967)
  1. 1. Carol (James) Benjamin 1930–1999 m. Beatrice (June) Kester 1933–1966
  2. 2. Richard (E) Benjamin 1919–1919
  3. 3. Betty (Regina) Benjamin 1920–1982 m. Earl (Henry) Niemann 1916–2013

Richard Benjamin's Timeline

10 Records

1896
16 Sep 1896
Birth of Richard Benjamin in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 4
Richard Benjamin resided here in Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
Richard Benjamin resided here in Bradford, Pennsylvania
Bradford, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 24
Richard Benjamin resided here in Towanda Ward 3, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Towanda Ward 3, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Richard Benjamin resided here in Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Richard Benjamin resided here in Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Richard Benjamin resided here in Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
Richard Benjamin resided here in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1980
8 Aug 1980
Age 84
Death of Richard Benjamin in South Waverly, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
South Waverly, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
1991
1991
Age 95
Richard Benjamin resided here in Towanda, PA
Towanda, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1896
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1382; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1241382
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Bradford; Roll: 1852860; Draft Board: 1
    [3] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2006; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 904.0; FHL microfilm: 2341740
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3640; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 66-22
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Towanda Ward 3, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1541; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 900
    [7] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 19
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 007001-010000
    [10] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Aug 1980; Publication Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.38736483,0.149584,0.58937246

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 910 N. Elmlra St., South Waverly
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Aug 1980; Publication Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.38736483,0.149584,0.58937246

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1980
    Event Place: South Waverly, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Aug 1980; Publication Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.38736483,0.149584,0.58937246

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Towanda, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Towanda, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Towanda Ward 3, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Towanda Ward 3, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1541; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 900

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3640; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 66-22

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3640; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 66-22

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2006; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 904.0; FHL microfilm: 2341740

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Bradford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Bradford; Roll: 1852860; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1382; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1241382

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