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Robert Richard Benson 1912–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1912

Birth Location: Washington, USA

Death Date: Nov 11 1989

Death Location: Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA

Father: Ira Benson

Mother: Nora Spidell

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In 1912, Robert Richard Benson entered the world in Washington, USA, born to Ira Columbus Benson And Nora Matilda Spidell. In 1920, Robert Richard Benson resided in Claytonia, Owyhee, Idaho, USA. In 1930, Robert Richard Benson resided in Lake View, Canyon, Idaho, USA. Robert Richard Benson passed away in 1989 in Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Robert Richard Benson entered the world in Washington, USA, born to Ira Columbus Benson And Nora Matilda Spidell.
  • In 1920, Robert Richard Benson resided in Claytonia, Owyhee, Idaho, USA.
  • In 1930, Robert Richard Benson resided in Lake View, Canyon, Idaho, USA.
  • Robert Richard Benson passed away in 1989 in Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA.

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Robert Benson's Ancestors

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Robert Benson
1912–1989
Birth Place: Washington, USA
Parents
Ira Columbus Benson
1866–1945
Hermitage, Hickory, Missouri, USA
Nora (Matilda) Spidell
1885–1978
Bartlett, Fremont, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
William (Aaron) Spidell
1850–1934
Mills, Iowa, USA
Fannie (Elizabeth) Burtiss
1857–1945
Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1819–1897
Margaret Smith
1826–1919
Ira Burtiss
1832–1879
Azubah Rhinehart
–1909
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1789–1857
Anna Ettleman
1796–1875
Margaret Smith
1800–1898
George Rhinehart
1800–1892
Mary Doughty
1804–1892

Robert Benson's Timeline

4 Records

1912
12 Jan 1912
Birth of Robert Richard Benson in Washington, USA
Washington, USA
1920
26 Jan 1920
Age 8
Robert Richard Benson resided here in Claytonia, Owyhee, Idaho, USA
Claytonia, Owyhee, Idaho, USA
1930
2 May 1930
Age 18
Robert Richard Benson resided here in Lake View, Canyon, Idaho, USA
Lake View, Canyon, Idaho, USA
1989
Nov 11 1989
Age 77
Death of Robert Richard Benson in Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA
Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1912
    Event Place: Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Claytonia, Owyhee, Idaho; Roll: T625_294; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 217
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lake View, Canyon, Idaho; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2340133

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Claytonia, Owyhee, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Claytonia, Owyhee, Idaho; Roll: T625_294; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 217

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 May 1930
    Event Place: Lake View, Canyon, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lake View, Canyon, Idaho; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2340133

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 11 1989
    Event Place: Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA

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