YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

WESLEY BENSON 1903–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jul 1903

Birth Location: Marquette, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 15 Mar 1947

Death Location: Waverly, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

Father: John Benson

Mother: Else Benson

Spouse(s): Florence Anderson

Children(s): Virginia Mink, Mary Woodring

In 1903, WESLEY BENSON entered the world in Marquette, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA, born to John Benson And Else Marie Benson. In 1910, WESLEY BENSON resided in South Platte, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA. In 1920, WESLEY BENSON resided in South Platte, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA. WESLEY BENSON married Florence Christine Anderson, and had children including Mary Leigh Woodring, Virginia Eileen Mink. WESLEY BENSON passed away in 1947 in Waverly, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America.

Find more search results for WESLEY BENSON
WB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1903, WESLEY BENSON entered the world in Marquette, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA, born to John Benson And Else Marie Benson.
  • In 1910, WESLEY BENSON resided in South Platte, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1920, WESLEY BENSON resided in South Platte, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA.
  • WESLEY BENSON married Florence Christine Anderson, and had children including Mary Leigh Woodring, Virginia Eileen Mink.
  • WESLEY BENSON passed away in 1947 in Waverly, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

WESLEY BENSON's Ancestors

Self
WESLEY BENSON
1903–1947
Birth Place: Marquette, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA
Parents
John Benson
1869–1955
Denmark
Else (Marie) Benson
1871–1932
Lønstrup, Hjørring Kommune, Nordjylland, Denmark
Grandparents
Kristen ("Kren") Olsen
1841–1931
Asdal, Hjorring, Denmark
Maren Sorensdatter
1842–1925
Lonstrup, Maarup Parish, Hjorring, Denmark
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

WESLEY BENSON's Descendants

1.
WB
WESLEY BENSON (20 Jul 1903–15 Mar 1947) m. Florence (Christine) Anderson (25 Aug 1903–6 June 1999)
  1. 1. Virginia (Eileen) Mink 1930–2021
  2. 2. Mary (Leigh) Woodring 1932–2017

WESLEY BENSON's Timeline

4 Records

1903
20 Jul 1903
Birth of WESLEY BENSON in Marquette, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA
Marquette, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
WESLEY BENSON resided here in South Platte, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA
South Platte, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
WESLEY BENSON resided here in South Platte, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA
South Platte, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA
1947
15 Mar 1947
Age 44
Death of WESLEY BENSON in Waverly, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
Waverly, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Marquette, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Platte, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Platte, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Waverly, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waverly, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE