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Robert William Benner 1917–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1917

Birth Location: Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan

Death Date: 4 May 1976

Death Location: Watertown, Jefferson, New York

Father: Lorne Benner

Mother: Sarah Burns

Spouse(s): Greeta Passwaiter

Children(s): Ralph Benner, Patrica Benner

The story of Robert William Benner began in 1917 in Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan. In 1920, Robert William Benner resided in Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Robert William Benner resided in Clay, St Clair, Michigan, USA. Robert William Benner married Greeta E Passwaiter, and had children including Patrica Ann Benner, Ralph Owen Benner. Robert William Benner passed away in 1976 in Watertown, Jefferson, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert William Benner began in 1917 in Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan.
  • In 1920, Robert William Benner resided in Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, Robert William Benner resided in Clay, St Clair, Michigan, USA.
  • Robert William Benner married Greeta E Passwaiter, and had children including Patrica Ann Benner, Ralph Owen Benner.
  • Robert William Benner passed away in 1976 in Watertown, Jefferson, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lorne Benner
1884–1961
Birth Location: Owen Sound, Grey, Ontario, Canada
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Sarah Burns
1892–
Birth Location: Lorne, North Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Greeta Passwaiter
1919–1982
Birth Location: Tipton County, Indiana
GP

Children(s)

Ralph Benner
1937–1994
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
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Patrica Benner
1939–1999
Birth Location: Algonac, St Clair, Michigan
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Robert Benner's Ancestors

Self
Robert Benner
1917–1976
Birth Place: Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan
Parents
Lorne Pearson Benner
1884–1961
Owen Sound, Grey, Ontario, Canada
Sarah (Emeline) Burns
1892–
Lorne, North Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Benner's Descendants

1.
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Robert (William) Benner (16 Jun 1917–4 May 1976) m. Greeta (E.) Passwaiter (13 Jul 1919–6 Jan 1982)
  1. 1. Ralph (Owen) Benner 1937–1994
  2. 2. Patrica (Ann) Benner 1939–1999

Robert Benner's Timeline

8 Records

1917
16 Jun 1917
Birth of Robert William Benner in Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan
Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 3
Robert William Benner resided here in Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan, USA
Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Robert William Benner resided here in Clay, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Clay, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Robert William Benner resided here in Rural, St Clair, Michigan
Rural, St Clair, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 23
Robert William Benner resided here in Clay, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Clay, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1946
1946
Age 29
Robert William Benner resided here in Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads; West Elmira; Southport, New York, USA
Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads; West Elmira; Southport, New York, USA
1952
1952
Age 35
Robert William Benner resided here in Elmira, New York, USA
Elmira, New York, USA
1976
4 May 1976
Age 59
Death of Robert William Benner in Watertown, Jefferson, New York
Watertown, Jefferson, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clay, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: T627_1815; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 74-7
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 377-07-4727; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: T625_782; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 447
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clay, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: 1024; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 749.0; FHL microfilm: 2340759
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chesterfield, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: T625_782; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 447

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Clay, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clay, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: 1024; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 749.0; FHL microfilm: 2340759

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, St Clair, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clay, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: T627_1815; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 74-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Clay, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clay, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: T627_1815; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 74-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads; West Elmira; Southport, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Elmira, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Algonac, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1976
    Event Place: Watertown, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 377-07-4727; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
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