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William Reid Hay Benton 1879–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1879

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 1923

Death Location: Bismark, North Dakota - (RR Accident?)

Father: James Benton

Mother: Christian Hay

Spouse(s): Sarah Murray

Children(s): Margaret Smith, William Benton, David Benton, Mary Murray, Susan Crowley, Williamina Benton, Sarah Hay

The story of William Reid Hay Benton began in 1879 in Scotland. In 1881, William Reid Hay Benton resided in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. William Reid Hay Benton married Sarah Jane Murray, and had children including David Benton, Jennie Bunton Wadleigh, Margaret J Smith, Mary Hay Murray, Sarah Hay, Susan E Crowley, William Charles Benton, Williamina Benton. William Reid Hay Benton passed away in 1923 in Bismark, North Dakota - (RR Accident?).

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Biography

  • The story of William Reid Hay Benton began in 1879 in Scotland.
  • In 1881, William Reid Hay Benton resided in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • William Reid Hay Benton married Sarah Jane Murray, and had children including David Benton, Jennie Bunton Wadleigh, Margaret J Smith, Mary Hay Murray, Sarah Hay, Susan E Crowley, William Charles Benton, Williamina Benton.
  • William Reid Hay Benton passed away in 1923 in Bismark, North Dakota - (RR Accident?).

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Benton's Ancestors

Self
William Benton
1879–1923
Birth Place: Scotland
Parents
James Benton
1820–1889
Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Christian Hay
1851–1905
Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William Benton
1762–1839
Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Jean Smith
1786–1845
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
John Benton
1808–1881
Keig, Aberdeenshire
Jannet (aka Jessie) Taylor
1817–1859
keig aberdeen
Great-Grandparents
William Benton
1725–1801
Barbara Bruice
1730–1788
Peter Benton
1756–
Jean Forbes
1773–
George Taylor
1777–
Jean Duff
1780–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Benton
1698–1756
Alexander Bruice
1686–1760
William Benton
1725–1801
Barbara Bruice
1730–1788
William Forbes
1753–
Alexander DUFF
1758–1788
Jean Paterson
1760–1803

William Benton's Descendants

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William (Reid Hay) Benton (9 Nov 1879–1923) m. Sarah (Jane) Murray (12 MAY 1879–23 NOV 1969)
  1. 1. Margaret (J) Smith 1904–1964 m. William (B.) Smith 1901–1984
    1. 1. Albert (M) Smith 1931–1993
    2. 2. William (R.) Smith 1923–1982
    3. 3. Thomas (C.) Smith 1925–1944
    4. 4. Donald (George) Smith 1927–1946
  2. 2. William (Charles) Benton 1910–1921
  3. 3. David Benton 1915–1915
  4. 4. Mary (Hay) Murray 1899–1962
  5. 5. Susan (E) Crowley 1913–1979
  6. 6. Williamina Benton 1906–2004
  7. 7. Sarah Hay 1899–

William Benton's Timeline

5 Records

1879
9 Nov 1879
Birth of William Reid Hay Benton in Scotland
Scotland
1881
1881
Age 2
William Reid Hay Benton resided here in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1915
1915
Age 36
William Reid Hay Benton resided here in Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, USA
Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
William Reid Hay Benton resided here in Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, USA
Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, USA
1923
1923
Age 44
Death of William Reid Hay Benton in Bismark, North Dakota - (RR Accident?)
Bismark, North Dakota - (RR Accident?)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1879
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] North Dakota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota
    [2] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Alford; ED: 1; Page: 9; Line: 16; Roll: cssct1881_55
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leeds, Benson, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1330; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 31
    [4] North Dakota, U.S., State Death Certificates, North Dakota Department of Health; Bismark, North Dakota; North Dakota Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Alford; ED: 1; Page: 9; Line: 16; Roll: cssct1881_55

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1913
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leeds, Benson, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1330; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 31

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: North Dakota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leeds, Benson, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1330; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 31

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Bismark, North Dakota - (RR Accident?)
    Record Source: Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories)

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