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Robert Lee Benson 1882–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 October 1882

Birth Location: Perry, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 12 December 1980

Death Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Elijah Benson

Mother: Elisebeth Benson

Spouse(s): Bertha Pates

Children(s): Loyd Benson, Myrtle Benson, Virgle Benson, Isaac Benson, Ruby Shewmake

In 1882, Robert Lee Benson entered the world in Perry, Arkansas, USA, born to Elijah R Benson And Elisebeth Benson. In 1910, Robert Lee Benson resided in Pastoria, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Robert Lee Benson resided in Cherry Hill, Perry, Arkansas, USA. Robert Lee Benson married Bertha Lee Pates, and had children including Isaac Wiley Benson, James Alfred Benson, Jenny Bell Benson, Lize Benson, Loyd Benson, Myrtle Benson, Ruby Thelma Shewmake, Thelma M Benson, Virgle Lee Benson. Robert Lee Benson passed away in 1980 in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Robert Lee Benson entered the world in Perry, Arkansas, USA, born to Elijah R Benson And Elisebeth Benson.
  • In 1910, Robert Lee Benson resided in Pastoria, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Robert Lee Benson resided in Cherry Hill, Perry, Arkansas, USA.
  • Robert Lee Benson married Bertha Lee Pates, and had children including Isaac Wiley Benson, James Alfred Benson, Jenny Bell Benson, Lize Benson, Loyd Benson, Myrtle Benson, Ruby Thelma Shewmake, Thelma M Benson, Virgle Lee Benson.
  • Robert Lee Benson passed away in 1980 in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Benson's Ancestors

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Robert Benson
1882–1980
Birth Place: Perry, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Elijah R Benson
1846–
Alabama
Elisebeth Benson
1868–
Alabama
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Benson's Descendants

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Robert (Lee) Benson (8 October 1882–12 December 1980) m. Bertha (Lee) Pates (12 Jul 1903–11 Jan 1966)
  1. 1. Loyd Benson 1925–
  2. 2. Myrtle Benson 1929–2015
  3. 3. Virgle (Lee) Benson 1940–2005
  4. 4. Isaac (Wiley) Benson 1944–2014
  5. 5. Ruby (Thelma) Shewmake 1920–1997

Robert Benson's Timeline

5 Records

1882
8 October 1882
Birth of Robert Lee Benson in Perry, Arkansas, USA
Perry, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Robert Lee Benson resided here in Pastoria, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Pastoria, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Robert Lee Benson resided here in Cherry Hill, Perry, Arkansas, USA
Cherry Hill, Perry, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 58
Robert Lee Benson resided here in Roland, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Roland, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
1980
12 December 1980
Age 98
Death of Robert Lee Benson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 October 1882
    Event Place: Perry, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pastoria, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cherry Hill, Perry, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Roland, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Roland, Pulaski, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Thornburg, Perry, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 December 1980
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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