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Willie Lee Benton 1928–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1928

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 11 Sep 1997

Death Location: Orange

Father: Walter Senior

Mother: Edna Stevenson-Benton

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Children(s):

In 1928, Willie Lee Benton entered the world in Texas, born to Walter Benton Senior And Edna Earl Stevenson Benton. In 1935, Willie Lee Benton resided in Kellyville, Marion, Texas. In 1940, Willie Lee Benton resided in J P 3, Marion, Texas, USA. Willie Lee Benton married Alice Loucille Steward, and had children including Patricia Benton. Willie Lee Benton passed away in 1997 in Orange.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Willie Lee Benton entered the world in Texas, born to Walter Benton Senior And Edna Earl Stevenson Benton.
  • In 1935, Willie Lee Benton resided in Kellyville, Marion, Texas.
  • In 1940, Willie Lee Benton resided in J P 3, Marion, Texas, USA.
  • Willie Lee Benton married Alice Loucille Steward, and had children including Patricia Benton.
  • Willie Lee Benton passed away in 1997 in Orange.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Benton's Ancestors

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Willie Benton
1928–1997
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Walter Benton Senior
1905–1956
Thorton, Arkansas, USA
Edna (Earl) Stevenson-Benton
1904–1999
Louisiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Benton's Timeline

5 Records

1928
28 May 1928
Birth of Willie Lee Benton in Texas
Texas
1935
1935
Age 7
Willie Lee Benton resided here in Kellyville, Marion, Texas
Kellyville, Marion, Texas
1940
1940
Age 12
Willie Lee Benton resided here in J P 3, Marion, Texas, USA
J P 3, Marion, Texas, USA
1946
1946
Age 18
Willie Lee Benton resided here in Jefferson, Marion, Texas, USA
Jefferson, Marion, Texas, USA
1997
11 Sep 1997
Age 69
Death of Willie Lee Benton in Orange
Orange

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1928
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 114
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04102; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 158-4
    [3] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Orange; Date: 11 Sep 1997; Social Security: 459409849

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kellyville, Marion, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04102; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 158-4

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 3, Marion, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04102; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 158-4

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Jefferson, Marion, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 114

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1997
    Event Place: Orange
    Record Source: California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Orange; Date: 11 Sep 1997; Social Security: 459409849

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