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Robert "Eugene" Benson 1849 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Nov 1849

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: bef 1930

Death Location: Michigan

Father: Ebenezer Benson

Mother: Anna Fairbanks

Spouse(s): Ella Young

Children(s): Lula Benson, Lewis Benson, Lucy Benson, Lena Benson, Nellie Benson, Leo Benson, LeOpal Benson, LeRoland Benson, Levi Benson

The story of Robert "Eugene" Benson began in 1849 in New York. In 1850, Robert "Eugene" Benson resided in Redfield, Oswego, New York. In 1860, Robert "Eugene" Benson resided in Palmyra, Lenawee, Michigan, United States. Robert "Eugene" Benson married Ella A. O. Young, and had children including Lula G. Benson, Lewis Benson, Lucy C. Benson, Lena Benson, Nellie M. Benson, Leo Grover Benson, LeOpal P. Benson, LeRoland Eugene Benson, Levi Leolus Benson. Robert "Eugene" Benson passed away in 1930 in Michigan.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Robert "Eugene" Benson began in 1849 in New York.
  • In 1850, Robert "Eugene" Benson resided in Redfield, Oswego, New York.
  • In 1860, Robert "Eugene" Benson resided in Palmyra, Lenawee, Michigan, United States.
  • Robert "Eugene" Benson married Ella A. O. Young, and had children including Lula G. Benson, Lewis Benson, Lucy C. Benson, Lena Benson, Nellie M. Benson, Leo Grover Benson, LeOpal P. Benson, LeRoland Eugene Benson, Levi Leolus Benson.
  • Robert "Eugene" Benson passed away in 1930 in Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ebenezer Benson
1804 –
Birth Location: Rhode Island
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Anna Fairbanks
1804 – 1868
Birth Location: Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts
AF

Spouses(s)

Ella Young
1855 –
Birth Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
EY

Children(s)

Lula Benson
1874 – 1916
Birth Location: Hastings, Barry, Michigan
LB
Lewis Benson
1876 –
Birth Location: Michigan
LB
Lucy Benson
1876 –
Birth Location: Michigan
LB
Lena Benson
1879 –
Birth Location: Michigan
LB
Nellie Benson
1882 –
Birth Location: Michigan
NB
Leo Benson
1886 – 1940
Birth Location: Michigan
LB
LeOpal Benson
1886 –
Birth Location: Michigan
LB
LeRoland Benson
1890 – 1974
Birth Location: Webberville, Ingham, Michigan
LB
Levi Benson
1896 –
Birth Location: Levi, Ingham, Michigan
LB

Robert Benson's Ancestors

Self
Robert Benson
1849 – 1930
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Ebenezer Benson
1804 –
Rhode Island
Anna Fairbanks
1804 – 1868
Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Jonathan Fairbanks
1771 – 1854
Shutesbury, Franklin, Massachusetts
Sally Ayres
1778 –
Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Benson's Descendants

1.
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Robert ("Eugene") Benson (1 Nov 1849 – bef 1930) m. Ella (A. O.) Young (Jul 1855 – )
  1. 1. Lula (G.) Benson (20 Feb 1874 – 28 Aug 1916) m. Arthur Riker (6 Aug 1867 – 14 Oct 1955)
  2. 2. Lewis Benson (abt 1876 – )
  3. 3. Lucy (C.) Benson (abt 1876 – )
  4. 4. Lena Benson (abt 1879 – )
  5. 5. Nellie (M.) Benson (Feb 1882 – )
  6. 6. Leo (Grover) Benson (16 Mar 1886 – 1 Feb 1940) m. Florence Whitford (Mar 1884 – 1963)
    1. 1. Robert ("Eugene") Benson (abt 1910 – )
    2. 2. Leo (Collins) Benson (18 Jun 1913 – 17 Jul 1970) m. Dorothy (Virginia "Dottie") Patterson (31 Mar 1918 – 1 Nov 2002)
      1. 1. Leo ("Benny") Benson (abt 1939 – )
      2. 2. Craig (Christopher) Benson (8 Aug 1942 – 1 May 1985) m. Grace (E.) Ogle (26 Nov 1944 – 25 Aug 2012)
        1. 1. Craig (Christopher) Benson (12 Dec 1974 – ) m. Rachel (M.) Robinson (24 Aug 1977 – )
  7. 7. LeOpal (P.) Benson (Aug 1886 – ) m. Fred (W.) Leitzner (abt 1885 – )
  8. 8. LeRoland (Eugene) Benson (31 Dec 1890 – 4 Jan 1974)
  9. 9. Levi (Leolus) Benson (24 Sep 1896 – )

Robert Benson's Timeline

8 Records

1849
1 Nov 1849
Birth of Robert "Eugene" Benson in New York
New York
1850
1850
Age 1
Robert "Eugene" Benson resided here in Redfield, Oswego, New York
Redfield, Oswego, New York
1860
1860
Age 11
Robert "Eugene" Benson resided here in Palmyra, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
Palmyra, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 31
Robert "Eugene" Benson resided here in Portland, Ionia, Michigan, United States
Portland, Ionia, Michigan, United States
1894
1894
Age 45
Robert "Eugene" Benson resided here in Ingham, Michigan
Ingham, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 51
Robert "Eugene" Benson resided here in Otisco, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Otisco, Ionia, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
Robert "Eugene" Benson resided here in Belding Ward 2, Ionia, Michigan
Belding Ward 2, Ionia, Michigan
1930
bef 1930
Age 81
Death of Robert "Eugene" Benson in Michigan
Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1849
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Otisco, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: 717; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1240717
    [2] Michigan, State Census, 1894
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Portland, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: 584; Family History Film: 1254584; Page: 204C; Enumeration District: 098; Image: 0129
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belding Ward 2, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T624_650; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374663
    [5] U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 566612 / MLR Number A1 508; NARA Series: M1372; Roll #: 145
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Palmyra, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: M653_551; Page: 308; Image: 310; Family History Library Film: 803551
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Redfield, Oswego, New York; Roll: M432_578; Page: 147A; Image: 55

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Redfield, Oswego, New York
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Redfield, Oswego, New York; Roll: M432_578; Page: 147A; Image: 55

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Palmyra, Lenawee, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Palmyra, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: M653_551; Page: 308; Image: 310; Family History Library Film: 803551

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Belding Ward 2, Ionia, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belding Ward 2, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T624_650; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374663

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Portland, Ionia, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Portland, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: 584; Family History Film: 1254584; Page: 204C; Enumeration District: 098; Image: 0129

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, State Census, 1894

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Otisco, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Otisco, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: 717; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1240717

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bef 1930
    Event Place: Michigan
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