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Willie Benoit 1887–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1887

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 22 Nov 1976

Death Location: Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: Edouard Benoit

Mother: Marie Bordier

Spouse(s): Borita Benoit

Children(s): Lucille Benoit, Mary Benoit, Barbara Benoit, Rita Benoit, Mary Benoit, Wilson Benoit, Francis Benoit, J Benoit, Michael Benoit, Marvel Benoit, Joseph Benoit

In 1887, Willie Benoit entered the world in Louisiana, born to Edouard Benoit And Marie Ernestine Bordier. Willie Benoit married Borita Benoit, and had children including Barbara Benoit, Francis Benoit, J B Benoit, Joseph Benoit, Lucille Inez Benoit, Marvel Ann Benoit, Mary Lois Veronica Benoit, Mary P Benoit, Mary Theresa Benoit, Michael Clarence Benoit, Rita Benoit, Wilson Benoit. Willie Benoit passed away in 1976 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Willie Benoit entered the world in Louisiana, born to Edouard Benoit And Marie Ernestine Bordier.
  • Willie Benoit married Borita Benoit, and had children including Barbara Benoit, Francis Benoit, J B Benoit, Joseph Benoit, Lucille Inez Benoit, Marvel Ann Benoit, Mary Lois Veronica Benoit, Mary P Benoit, Mary Theresa Benoit, Michael Clarence Benoit, Rita Benoit, Wilson Benoit.
  • Willie Benoit passed away in 1976 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edouard Benoit
1854–1914
Birth Location: St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
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Marie Bordier
1857–1880
Birth Location: St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, LA, USA
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Spouses(s)

Borita Benoit
1896–1996
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Children(s)

Lucille Benoit
1914–2016
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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Mary Benoit
1917–1919
Birth Location: Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
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Barbara Benoit
1921–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Rita Benoit
1923–2022
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Mary Benoit
1925–2025
Birth Location: Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
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Wilson Benoit
1928–1993
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Francis Benoit
1929–1997
Birth Location: Louisiana
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J Benoit
1933–2007
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Michael Benoit
1934–2018
Birth Location: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Marvel Benoit
1938–1969
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Joseph Benoit
1919–1994
Birth Location: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
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Willie Benoit's Ancestors

Self
Willie Benoit
1887–1976
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
Edouard Benoit
1854–1914
St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
Marie (Ernestine) Bordier
1857–1880
St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, LA, USA
Grandparents
Edouard Benoit
1826–1866
Louisianna
Elvina Lemelle
1835–
Saint Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
Joseph Bordier
1819–1887
France
Roseline Dartez
1820–1889
Louisiana
Great-Grandparents
Benoit Benoit
1773–1833
Charlotte Benoit
1788–1866
Alexander Lemelle
1780–
Modeste LaPorte
1789–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jean SAINTE-CLAIRE
1746–1796
Marie Bienvenu
1732–1788
Charlotte Clouet
1770–1851
Francois Lemelle
1735–1789
Marie Lemelle
1750–1834
Edward LaPorte
1720–1802
Heloise LaPorte
1750–1837

Willie Benoit's Descendants

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Willie Benoit (abt 1887–22 Nov 1976) m. Borita Benoit (abt 1896–17 Feb 1996)
  1. 1. Lucille (Inez) Benoit 1914–2016 m. Edward ("Eddie" Gabriel St.) Julien 1915–
    1. 1. Algiear (Francis St.) Julien 1944–2011 m. Catherine (Ann) McGovern 1946–2007
    2. 2. John (Eddie St.) Julien 1938–2018 m. Barbara Merryfield 1944–2015 m. Patricia (Louise) Prewitt 1940–1979
  2. 2. Mary (Lois Veronica) Benoit 1917–1919
  3. 3. Barbara Benoit 1921– m. Louis (Roderic) Juge 1912–1991
    1. 1. Louis (Patrick) Juge 1947–1965
    2. 2. Charles (Fredrick) Juge 1949–2020
  4. 4. Rita Benoit 1923–2022 m. Eris (Denver) Harper 1920–1992
  5. 5. Mary (Theresa) Benoit 1925–2025 m. Fred (Albert) Senn 1924–2000
  6. 6. Wilson Benoit 1928–1993 m. Suzanne (M) Benoit 1923–2003
  7. 7. Francis Benoit 1929–1997 m. Patricia (Ann) Schaffer 1932–2011
  8. 8. J (B) Benoit 1933–2007
  9. 9. Michael (Clarence) Benoit 1934–2018 m. Hermini ((Helen)) Jarosch 1937–1978
  10. 10. Marvel (Ann) Benoit 1938–1969 m. Alfred (C) Begnaud 1932–1975 m. Lonnie (Fredrick) Ryan 1935–1996
  11. 11. Joseph Benoit 1919–1994 m. Julia TONKAVICH 1911–2002

Willie Benoit's Timeline

14 Records

1887
11 Jun 1887
Birth of Willie Benoit in St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
1887
abt 1887
Birth of Willie Benoit in Louisiana
Louisiana
1887
abt 1887
Birth of Willie Benoit in Louisiana
Louisiana
1900
1900
Age 13
Willie Benoit resided here in St Martinsville, Saint Martin, Louisiana, USA
St Martinsville, Saint Martin, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Willie Benoit resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Willie Benoit resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Willie Benoit resided here in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 53
Willie Benoit resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
1948
1948
Age 61
Willie Benoit resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
Willie Benoit resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 64
Willie Benoit resided here in California
California
1959
1959
Age 72
Willie Benoit resided here in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
1969
1969
Age 82
Willie Benoit resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1976
22 Nov 1976
Age 89
Death of Willie Benoit in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1887
    Event Place: St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [4] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1887
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1887
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: St Martinsville, Saint Martin, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lafayette, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1969
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1976
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Joe W Benoit 1976

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1976
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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