James Pemberton Philpotts1,2

M, b. October 8, 1872, d. June 20, 1932
     James Pemberton Philpotts was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He was born on October 8, 1872 at Goochland Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1862.1,2 He married Loula Henrietta Beckett, daughter of Wilbur Fisk Beckett and Virginia E. DeWeese, circa 1892.1,3,2 James Pemberton Philpotts died on June 20, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 36, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 362, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia4
1920Dwelling 244, District 31, Highland Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 150, District 19, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 42, District 119-38, Roanoke, VirginiaSomehow he was enumerated with his daughter Katie in the 1940 Census even though he died in 19327

Occupation

1900Merchant3
1910Railroad office clerk4
1920Railroad clerk5
1930Railroad clerk6

Family

Loula Henrietta Beckett b. October 25, 1872, d. October 20, 1956
Marriage*James Pemberton Philpotts married Loula Henrietta Beckett, daughter of Wilbur Fisk Beckett and Virginia E. DeWeese, circa 1892.1,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Flora Eulalia Philpotts1

F, b. May 30, 1895, d. January 5, 1966
FatherJames Pemberton Philpotts2,3,1 b. October 8, 1872, d. June 20, 1932
MotherLoula Henrietta Beckett2,3,1 b. October 25, 1872, d. October 20, 1956
     Flora Eulalia Philpotts was buried at Restlawn Memorial Park, 4848 Alps Street, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.4,1,5 She was born on May 30, 1895 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6 As of circa 1917,her married name was Benner.7 She married Archie Vivian Benner Sr. circa 1917.1,7,5 Flora Eulalia Philpotts died on January 5, 1966 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 70.1,5 She Mrs. Flora E. Benner, 70, 4019 Flamingo, died in a local hospital Wednesday. Resident of El Paso 46 years. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Arhcitect's Wives La Sertoma Club, Lite member of Texas PTA and Past President of Alta Vista School PTA. Survived by her husband, Archie Benner, El Paso; 3 sons, Archie V. Benner Jr., San Antonio, Tex., James Robert Benner, Sacramento, Calif., Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Henry Benner, Norfolk, Va., U.S. Navy; 14 grandchildren. Funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Martin Chapel, 3839 Montana, Rev. John B. Rupiey officiating. Pallbearers: C. B. Warren, Murrell Higdon, Mart Pederson, Rex Smith, Nate Nelson, Phil Bargman. Honorary pallbearers: J. Woelfel, Harry J. Holmes, Gordon Mooney, Herman Abbott, Robert Huahes, Allen H. Miller. Burial in Restlawn Cemetery directed by Martin. on January 8, 1966.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 36, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 362, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia3
1920Dwelling 75, District 207, Vallejo, Solano Co., California8
1930Dwelling 96, District 44, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas7
1940Dwelling 266, District 256-78, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas9

Family

Archie Vivian Benner Sr. b. August 26, 1896, d. July 7, 1979
Marriage*Flora Eulalia Philpotts married Archie Vivian Benner Sr. circa 1917.1,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5221] Restlawn Memorial Park, El Paso Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Flora E. Benner obituary in the Jan 8, 1966 edition.
  6. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Archie V. Benner, Jr. obituary in the Sep 7, 2008 edition.

Archie Vivian Benner Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. August 26, 1896, d. July 7, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 462-16-1120.5 Archie Vivian Benner Sr. was buried at Restlawn Memorial Park, 4848 Alps Street, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.1,2,4 He was born on August 26, 1896 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1894.2,3,5 He married Flora Eulalia Philpotts, daughter of James Pemberton Philpotts and Loula Henrietta Beckett, circa 1917.2,6,7 Archie Vivian Benner Sr. died on July 7, 1979 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 82.2,4 He Archie V. Benner, Sr., 82, of 4019 Flamingo Drive, passed away Saturday. He had been resident of El Paso for 55 years and was a membeer ot the St. Patrick's Cathedral. He had been associated with the Architectural Engneering firm of Frasier and Benner, and was a member of the Texas Society ot Professional Engineers and the Anthony Country Club. Survivors: Wife, Ann P. Benner, El Paso; sons, Archie V. Benner, Jr., San Antonio, Texas, Bob Benner, San Francisco, California, Pat Benner, Mission, Texas; Stepsons, Dr. Leslie Jeszensiky, Dr. Zoltan Jesensiky, both of Budapest, Hungary. Rosary Service will be held Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Harding Orr & McDaniel Montana Avenue Chapel. Funeral Mass will be said Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rev. Fr. Roque Fernandez officiating. Interment will be in the Restlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be W C. White, Herman Abbott, Muriel Hiqdon, Frank Kassay, Ernest Tore, Bill Harris, Sammy Adbou, Phil Bargman, Dr. Barry King, and Dr. Ed Stern. on July 9, 1979.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 75, District 207, Vallejo, Solano Co., California8
1930Dwelling 96, District 44, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas6
1940Dwelling 266, District 256-78, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas9

Occupation

1920Navy yard draftsman8
1930Foundry civil engineer6
1940Consulting engineers partner9

Family

Flora Eulalia Philpotts b. May 30, 1895, d. January 5, 1966
Marriage*Archie Vivian Benner Sr. married Flora Eulalia Philpotts, daughter of James Pemberton Philpotts and Loula Henrietta Beckett, circa 1917.2,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5221] Restlawn Memorial Park, El Paso Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Archie V. Benner, Sr. obituary in the Jul 9, 1979 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Flora E. Benner obituary in the Jan 8, 1966 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Archie V. Benner, Jr. obituary in the Sep 7, 2008 edition.
  11. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.

James Robert Benner1,2,3,4

M, b. June 3, 1923, d. April 28, 2017
FatherArchie Vivian Benner Sr.5,6,7,2,8,3 b. August 26, 1896, d. July 7, 1979
MotherFlora Eulalia Philpotts5,6,2,8,3 b. May 30, 1895, d. January 5, 1966
     James Robert Benner was buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Solano Co., California.1 He was born on June 3, 1923 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.3 He married Jane Agnes Belanger on May 23, 1946 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.4 James Robert Benner died on April 28, 2017 at Dixon, Solano Co., California, at age 93.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 96, District 44, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas5
1940Dwelling 266, District 256-78, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas6

Family

Jane Agnes Belanger b. November 28, 1922, d. September 20, 2010
Marriage*James Robert Benner married Jane Agnes Belanger on May 23, 1946 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.4 
Children
  • Averill J. Benner9
  • Pamela Benner9
  • Charles Benner9
  • Cynthia Benner9
  • Philip Benner9
  • DeLois Benner9
  • Holly P. Benner9
  • Lance C. Benner9
  • Mark R. Benner10

Citations

  1. [S8089] Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Solano Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Flora E. Benner obituary in the Jan 8, 1966 edition.
  3. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  4. [S6440] New York City Clerk's Office, New York City, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Archie V. Benner, Sr. obituary in the Jul 9, 1979 edition.
  8. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Archie V. Benner, Jr. obituary in the Sep 7, 2008 edition.
  9. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the Jane Benner obituary in the Sep 30, 2010 edition.
  10. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Jane Agnes Belanger1

F, b. November 28, 1922, d. September 20, 2010
     Jane Agnes Belanger was buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Solano Co., California.2 She was born on November 28, 1922 at North Adams, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts.3,1 As of May 23, 1946,her married name was Benner.4 She married James Robert Benner, son of Archie Vivian Benner Sr. and Flora Eulalia Philpotts, on May 23, 1946 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.4 Jane Agnes Belanger died on September 20, 2010 at Roseville, Placer Co., California, at age 87.3,1 She Jane Benner - Born November 28, 1922 in North Adams, Massachusetts. Passed away peacefully at Roseville Sutter Memorial Hospital on September 20, 2010 at age 87. Daughter of James H. Belanger and Marion Hunt Belanger. Beloved by her children, and a highly respected Registered Nurse for over 45 years. Was a United States Navy Nurse during World War II. Survived by her children Averill (Glen), Pamela, Charles, Cynthia, Philip (JayDee), DeLois, Holly (Danny), Lance, 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all. Services will be private. on September 30, 2010.1

Family

James Robert Benner b. June 3, 1923, d. April 28, 2017
Marriage*She married James Robert Benner, son of Archie Vivian Benner Sr. and Flora Eulalia Philpotts, on May 23, 1946 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.4 
Children
  • Averill J. Benner1
  • Pamela Benner1
  • Charles Benner1
  • Cynthia Benner1
  • Philip Benner1
  • DeLois Benner1
  • Holly P. Benner1
  • Lance C. Benner1
  • Mark R. Benner5

Citations

  1. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the Jane Benner obituary in the Sep 30, 2010 edition.
  2. [S8089] Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Solano Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S6440] New York City Clerk's Office, New York City, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018.
  5. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 24, 1900, d. April 2, 1960
FatherJames Pemberton Philpotts6,7,8,2,3 b. October 8, 1872, d. June 20, 1932
MotherLoula Henrietta Beckett6,7,8,2,3 b. October 25, 1872, d. October 20, 1956
     Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 He was born on June 24, 1900 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4,5 He married Virginia C. “Bobbie” Brooks on April 28, 1930 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr. died on April 2, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.1,2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 362, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia6
1920Dwelling 244, District 31, Highland Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 150, District 19, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 86, District 119-38, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1930Clothes salesman8
1940Clothing salesman9

Family

Virginia C. “Bobbie” Brooks b. September 25, 1910, d. February 29, 1984
Marriage*Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr. married Virginia C. “Bobbie” Brooks on April 28, 1930 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Child
  • Roy Eugene Philpotts Jr.9,10

Citations

  1. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia C. “Bobbie” Brooks1,2,3

F, b. September 25, 1910, d. February 29, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4214.4 Virginia C. “Bobbie” Brooks was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 She was born on September 25, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3 As of April 28, 1930,her married name was Philpotts.2 She married Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr., son of James Pemberton Philpotts and Loula Henrietta Beckett, on April 28, 1930 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3,2 Virginia C. “Bobbie” Brooks died on February 29, 1984 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 73.1,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 86, District 119-38, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr. b. June 24, 1900, d. April 2, 1960
Marriage*Virginia C. “Bobbie” Brooks married Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr., son of James Pemberton Philpotts and Loula Henrietta Beckett, on April 28, 1930 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3,2 
Child
  • Roy Eugene Philpotts Jr.5,6

Citations

  1. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harry W. Philpotts1

M, b. December, 1895
FatherJames Pemberton Philpotts1 b. October 8, 1872, d. June 20, 1932
MotherLoula Henrietta Beckett1 b. October 25, 1872, d. October 20, 1956
     Harry W. Philpotts was born in December, 1895 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 36, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Katherine Wingfield "Katie" Philpotts1,2,3,4

F, b. January 24, 1898, d. October 31, 1986
FatherJames Pemberton Philpotts1,5,2 b. October 8, 1872, d. June 20, 1932
MotherLoula Henrietta Beckett1,5,2 b. October 25, 1872, d. October 20, 1956
     Katherine Wingfield "Katie" Philpotts was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3433.6 She was born on January 24, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,6,4 She died on October 31, 1986 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 88.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 36, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 362, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 150, District 19, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 42, District 119-38, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1930Teacher2
1940Teacher7

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Raymond Philpotts1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 2, 1909, d. November 27, 1943
FatherJames Pemberton Philpotts1,7,3,2 b. October 8, 1872, d. June 20, 1932
MotherLoula Henrietta Beckett1,7,3,2 b. October 25, 1872, d. October 20, 1956
     James Raymond Philpotts was born on March 2, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 He married Annie Magdalene Creasy on August 13, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 James Raymond Philpotts died on November 27, 1943 at age 34; Lost at sea on the H. M. T. Rohna.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 362, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1920Dwelling 244, District 31, Highland Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 150, District 19, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 141, District 119-46, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Auto mechanic2
1940Service station owner8

Family

Annie Magdalene Creasy b. November 4, 1914, d. November 15, 1990
Marriage*James Raymond Philpotts married Annie Magdalene Creasy on August 13, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S8090] Department of Defense. Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office, WWII Military Personnel Missing In Action or Lost At Sea, 1941-1946.
  6. [S1912] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Annie Magdalene Creasy1,2

F, b. November 4, 1914, d. November 15, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 243-13-1950.2 Annie Magdalene Creasy was born on November 4, 1914 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of August 13, 1936,her married name was Philpotts.1 She married James Raymond Philpotts, son of James Pemberton Philpotts and Loula Henrietta Beckett, on August 13, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Annie Magdalene Creasy died on November 15, 1990 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 76.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 119-46, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

James Raymond Philpotts b. March 2, 1909, d. November 27, 1943
Marriage*Annie Magdalene Creasy married James Raymond Philpotts, son of James Pemberton Philpotts and Loula Henrietta Beckett, on August 13, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Archie Vivian Benner Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 12, 1918, d. September 2, 2008
FatherArchie Vivian Benner Sr.1,7,8,2,6 b. August 26, 1896, d. July 7, 1979
MotherFlora Eulalia Philpotts1,7,2,6 b. May 30, 1895, d. January 5, 1966
     Archie Vivian Benner Jr. was buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Road, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.6 He was born on March 12, 1918 at Gulfport, Harrison Co., Mississippi.5,9,10,6 He married Jo Ruth Roberts on August 31, 1939.11 Archie Vivian Benner Jr. and Jo Ruth Roberts were divorced on August 8, 1969 at Bexar Co., Texas.11 Archie Vivian Benner Jr. married Bonita R. Baize on August 16, 1969 at Bexar Co., Texas.3,12 Archie Vivian Benner Jr. died on September 2, 2008 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 90.4,9,10,6 He LTC (USAF RET) Archie V. Benner, Jr. was born March 12, 1918, in Gulfport, Mississippi, and passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in El Paso. With his parents, he moved to El Paso at the age of two, and later attended Alts Vista Grade School and Austin High School. After graduating from Austin High School at age sixteen, he hitchhiked to Texas A & M where he enrolled in classes and joined the A & M Corps of Cadets. After earning a degree in Architectural Engineering from Texas A&M (Class of 1938), he joined the Army Air Corps (forerunner of the U.S. Air Force) where he received his commission as a 1LT, his pilot rating, and became a member of the 8th Air Force. He was a B-17 bomber pilot in the 549th Bombardment Squadron, also known as ' The Bombing Devils,' Arch was one of the original 'kindergarten pilots' because, as squadron commander, he led numerous missions over France and Germany before his twenty-fifth birthday. For his valiant service to his country, including missions flown during the Battle of Normandy, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Unit Citation, and EAME Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars. After World War II Arch was stationed at several different bases; he returned to El Paso where he served at Biggs Air Field as assistant chief civil engineer. When Biggs closed, he was reassigned to Kelly Air Field in San Antonio as chief civil engineer until his retirement in 1978. He and his wife, Bonnie, then returned to El Paso where he lived until his death. His parents, A. V Benner Sr. and Flora Philpotts Benner, preceded him in death. His survivors include his devoted wife of thirty-nine years, Bonita B. Benner, whose loving care enabled him to live a much longer life at home; his younger brothers Pat Benner and Bob Benner; his daughters and sons:, JoAnn Benner Elder, Patricia Benner Baltzell, Ronald E. Ramirez, Renee Ramirez Gravatt, Teresa Ramirez, and Richard P. Ramirez; eleven beloved grandchildren and twelve precious great-grandchildren; as well as many old friends. Chapel Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008 at Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central, 3839 Montana Ave. Interment will follow to Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. on September 7, 2008.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 75, District 207, Vallejo, Solano Co., California1
1930Dwelling 96, District 44, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas7
1940Dwelling 27, District 256-76, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas13

Occupation

1940Railroad architectural engineer13

Family 1

Jo Ruth Roberts b. circa 1917
Marriage*Archie Vivian Benner Jr. married Jo Ruth Roberts on August 31, 1939.11 
Divorce* Archie Vivian Benner Jr. and Jo Ruth Roberts were divorced on August 8, 1969 at Bexar Co., Texas.11 
Children
  • JoAnn Benner6,14
  • Patricia Katherine Benner6,14

Family 2

Bonita R. Baize
Marriage*Archie Vivian Benner Jr. married Bonita R. Baize on August 16, 1969 at Bexar Co., Texas.3,12 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Flora E. Benner obituary in the Jan 8, 1966 edition.
  3. [S5312] Unknown compiler, Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-2015.
  4. [S5049] El Paso County Texas Clerk, El Paso County, Texas, Death Index, 1956-2009.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Archie V. Benner, Jr. obituary in the Sep 7, 2008 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Archie V. Benner, Sr. obituary in the Jul 9, 1979 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S1040] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014.
  12. [S6211] Unknown compiler, Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2019.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Patrick Henry Benner1,2,3

M, b. March 17, 1928
FatherArchie Vivian Benner Sr.1,4,5,2,6,3 b. August 26, 1896, d. July 7, 1979
MotherFlora Eulalia Philpotts1,4,2,6,3 b. May 30, 1895, d. January 5, 1966
     Patrick Henry Benner was born on March 17, 1928 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 96, District 44, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas1
1940Dwelling 266, District 256-78, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Flora E. Benner obituary in the Jan 8, 1966 edition.
  3. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Archie V. Benner, Sr. obituary in the Jul 9, 1979 edition.
  6. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Archie V. Benner, Jr. obituary in the Sep 7, 2008 edition.

Jo Ruth Roberts1

F, b. circa 1917
     Jo Ruth Roberts was born circa 1917 at Texas.2 As of August 31, 1939,her married name was Benner.3 She married Archie Vivian Benner Jr., son of Archie Vivian Benner Sr. and Flora Eulalia Philpotts, on August 31, 1939.3 Jo Ruth Roberts and Archie Vivian Benner Jr. were divorced on August 8, 1969 at Bexar Co., Texas.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 27, District 256-76, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas2

Family

Archie Vivian Benner Jr. b. March 12, 1918, d. September 2, 2008
Marriage*Jo Ruth Roberts married Archie Vivian Benner Jr., son of Archie Vivian Benner Sr. and Flora Eulalia Philpotts, on August 31, 1939.3 
Divorce* Jo Ruth Roberts and Archie Vivian Benner Jr. were divorced on August 8, 1969 at Bexar Co., Texas.3 
Children
  • JoAnn Benner4,1
  • Patricia Katherine Benner4,1

Citations

  1. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1040] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014.
  4. [S3414] El Paso Times, From the Archie V. Benner, Jr. obituary in the Sep 7, 2008 edition.