Mary E. Benner1

F, b. May 21, 1918, d. March 20, 1920
FatherJohn S. Benner1 b. February, 1872, d. March 13, 1918
MotherJuniatta Easter "Junie" Watterson1 b. April 5, 1885, d. 1955
     Mary E. Benner was buried at Miola Cemetery, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1 She was born on May 21, 1918 at Miola Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1 She died on March 20, 1920 at Monroe, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S6249] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,, Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1845-1963.

James Alexander Benner1

M, b. September 24, 1916, d. December 30, 1993
FatherJohn S. Benner1,2 b. February, 1872, d. March 13, 1918
MotherJuniatta Easter "Junie" Watterson1,2 b. April 5, 1885, d. 1955
     His Social Security Number was 159-12-2473.1 James Alexander Benner was buried at Erie County Memorial Gardens, 7880 Edinboro Road, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.3 He married Mildred Lorraine Rodgers.4 James Alexander Benner was born on September 24, 1916 at Miola Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1 He died on December 30, 1993 at age 77.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 14, Highland Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 201, District 25-21, Girard, Erie Co., Pennsylvania4

Occupation

1940Toy factory worker4

Family

Mildred Lorraine Rodgers b. January 19, 1918, d. April 22, 1997
Marriage*James Alexander Benner married Mildred Lorraine Rodgers.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3081] Erie County Memorial Gardens, Erie Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Foster Reed Benner1,2,3

M, b. March 24, 1915, d. September 18, 1982
FatherJohn S. Benner1 b. February, 1872, d. March 13, 1918
MotherJuniatta Easter "Junie" Watterson1 b. April 5, 1885, d. 1955
     His Social Security Number was 206-03-2356.4 Foster Reed Benner was born on March 24, 1915 at Miola Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.4,2,3 He died on September 18, 1982 at Kern Co., California, at age 67.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 14, Highland Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 227, District 25-46, North Girard, Erie Co., Pennsylvania5

Occupation

1940Farm laborer5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [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.
  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.

Mildred Lorraine Rodgers1

F, b. January 19, 1918, d. April 22, 1997
     Her Social Security Number was 170-16-9593.2 Mildred Lorraine Rodgers was buried at Erie County Memorial Gardens, 7880 Edinboro Road, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.3 Her married name was Benner.4 She married James Alexander Benner, son of John S. Benner and Juniatta Easter "Junie" Watterson.4 Mildred Lorraine Rodgers was born on January 19, 1918 at Pennsylvania.4,2 She died on April 22, 1997 at Pennsylvania at age 79.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 201, District 25-21, Girard, Erie Co., Pennsylvania4

Occupation

1940Tree nursery caretaker4

Family

James Alexander Benner b. September 24, 1916, d. December 30, 1993
Marriage*Mildred Lorraine Rodgers married James Alexander Benner, son of John S. Benner and Juniatta Easter "Junie" Watterson.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3081] Erie County Memorial Gardens, Erie Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Alexander Benner Jr.1

M, b. July 20, 1940, d. November 15, 1941
FatherJames Alexander Benner1 b. September 24, 1916, d. December 30, 1993
MotherMildred Lorraine Rodgers1 b. January 19, 1918, d. April 22, 1997
     James Alexander Benner Jr. was buried at Edinboro Cemetery, Edinboro, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.1 He was born on July 20, 1940 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.1 He died on November 15, 1941 at Girard, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Irvin B. Cassel1,2

M, b. December 24, 1899, d. June 22, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 555-07-8932.3 Irvin B. Cassel was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.4 He was born on December 24, 1899 at Pennsylvania.3,2 He married Twila Etta Wells, daughter of Meizzie E. "Mead" Wells and Mary Elizabeth Benner, on May 30, 1923 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 Irvin B. Cassel died on June 22, 1970 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 70.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 19, District 138, Elmsford, Westchester Co., New York5
1940Dwelling 384, District 19-648, San Antonio, Los Angeles Co., California6

Occupation

1930Auto trimming foreman5
1940Auto assembly trim superintendent6

Family

Twila Etta Wells b. April 4, 1905, d. June 24, 2002
Marriage*Irvin B. Cassel married Twila Etta Wells, daughter of Meizzie E. "Mead" Wells and Mary Elizabeth Benner, on May 30, 1923 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3801] Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

John Davison Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. January 27, 1889, d. March 1, 1952
     John Davison Jr. was buried at Lloyd Cemetery, Ebensburg, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 His Social Security Number was 168-09-5364.3,4 He was born on January 27, 1889 at Coal Glen, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,5,6 He married Mabel Malinda Henry, daughter of William M. Parks Henry and Mary Elizabeth Benner, on June 27, 1912 at Sagamore, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.1,7 John Davison Jr. died on March 1, 1952 at Revloc, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 137, District 4, Cowanshonnock, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania8
1930Dwelling 40, District 37, Ebensburg, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania9
1940Dwelling 198, District 11-19, Cambria, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania10

Occupation

1920Power plant superintendent8
1930Coal miner9
1940Coal miner10

Family

Mabel Malinda Henry b. April 27, 1896, d. November 27, 1985
Marriage*John Davison Jr. married Mabel Malinda Henry, daughter of William M. Parks Henry and Mary Elizabeth Benner, on June 27, 1912 at Sagamore, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S9593] Lloyd Cemetery, Cambria Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S9309] Press and Sun-Bulletin, From the Mary Evelyn Davison Neadeau obituary in the Oct 22, 2000 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2098] Express-Times, The, From the Jack R. Davison obituary in the Dec 15, 1995 edition.
  12. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Ronald Henry Davison obituary in the Dec 10, 2003 edition.
  13. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dorothy Jo Nunnally1,2

F, b. February 16, 1915, d. June 20, 2006
     Dorothy Jo Nunnally was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.3 Her Social Security Number was 571-12-6155.4 She was born on February 16, 1915 at Checotah, McIntosh Co., Oklahoma.4,3 As of December 30, 1976,her married name was Henry.5 She married Roy Robert Henry, son of Robert Roy Henry and Opal Annie Webb, on December 30, 1976 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.5,6,3 Dorothy Jo Nunnally died on June 20, 2006 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, at age 91.4,3 She A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Hillcrest Memorial Park for Dorothy Henry, who passed away in Bakersfield on June 20, 2006. Dorothy was born in Checotah, Oklahoma and moved to Bakersfield in 1934 where she met and married Bruce Monfort and raised 3 children. After 34 loving years, Bruce passed away. Dorothy found love again, and married Roy R. Henry. The two spent 24 years together. Dorothy, was affectionately known as "Grams" to her family, neighbors and many, many friends. She was an extremely multi-talented lady who could do most almost everything, from building a house, to owning and operating a designer-dressmaking business for over ten years. She was the Banquet Manager at the Ramada Inn for 40 plus years, and was admired for her ability to arrange everything from special floral arrangements to overall decorations and all facets of meal reservations. She was a master chef, baker and recipe maker. A truly wonderful homemaker and a helping friend to her neighbors and everyone who knew her. "Grams" did it all. She was the glue in our family. The loving one who was always able to make everyone feel important. She was a wonderful example to all of us and she will remain in our hearts forever. She is survived by her son, Joe Monfort; daughter, Jeannie Henry; sister, Penny Kalinowski; four grandchildren; Karen, Michael, Chris, Michelle, along with many, many great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Parkview Julian Convalescence Hospital for their dedicated and wonderful care provided to our mother through the many years of Alzheimer Disease. A special thank you to the Hoffmann Hospice staff for the care and assistance provided in such a difficult time. on June 28, 2006.3

Family

Roy Robert Henry b. January 3, 1925, d. October 8, 2000
Marriage*She married Roy Robert Henry, son of Robert Roy Henry and Opal Annie Webb, on December 30, 1976 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.5,6,3 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3372] Bakersfield Californian, From the Dorothy Henry obituary in the Jun 28, 2006 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S6000] Carson City Recorder's Office, Carson City, Nevada, Marriage Index, 1855-1985.
  6. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.

Barbara Lee Henry1,2,3,4

F, b. April 4, 1938, d. May 9, 2014
FatherRoss Rolland Henry1,4 b. May 22, 1894, d. October 2, 1981
MotherFlorence Isabell Lansing1,4 b. circa 1902, d. May 22, 1940
     Her married name was Heiste.5 Barbara Lee Henry married Unknown Heiste.5 Barbara Lee Henry was born on April 4, 1938 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.4 As of September 15, 1956,her married name was Ellenberg.2 She married Ronald Francis Ellenberg on September 15, 1956 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.2,3,6,4 Barbara Lee Henry and Ronald Francis Ellenberg were divorced on July 17, 1979 at King Co., Washington.7 Barbara Lee Henry died on May 9, 2014 at Renton, King Co., Washington, at age 76.5,4 She Barbara Lee Henry was born on April 4th, 1938 in Seattle, Washington and completed her journey on May 9th, 2014 at her home in Renton, Washington, bravely and courageously, surrounded with the love and devotion of her family. Barbara is survived by her four loving children, Edward Ellenberg, Jeanne Ellenberg [Riley], Brenda Ellenberg and Cynthia [Ellenberg] Nelson, son-in-law Jeff Nelson, and daughter-in-law Kim Ellenberg. She will forever be missed by all her grandkids, Kylee [Nelson] and Jake Schurmann, Bailey Nelson, Amy Ellenberg, Ashlie Nelson, and Shaeli Nelson- they all gave her so much joy. She is also lovingly remembered by best friend Sharon Anseth, and brother Don Henry. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Stella Henry, brother Gene Henry, good friends Bill Tolleson and James Riley, and just recently, first husband Ronald Ellenberg. Barbara had a warm and open heart and if you knew her, you loved her. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. She was smart and creative, brave and proud, she loved to laugh, and she was always there. Mom will be in our hearts forever. A private memorial will be held in honor and celebration of Barbara's life. on May 18, 2014.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 353, District 40-285, Seattle, King Co., Washington1

Family 1

Unknown Heiste
Marriage*Barbara Lee Henry married Unknown Heiste.5 

Family 2

Ronald Francis Ellenberg b. September 20, 1936, d. January 27, 2013
Marriage*Barbara Lee Henry married Ronald Francis Ellenberg on September 15, 1956 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.2,3,6,4 
Divorce* Barbara Lee Henry and Ronald Francis Ellenberg were divorced on July 17, 1979 at King Co., Washington.7 
Children
  • Edward Ellenberg6,4
  • Jeanne Ellenberg6,4
  • Brenda Ellenberg6,4
  • Cindy Ellenberg6,4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  3. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  4. [S1848] Seattle Times, From the Barbara Lee Henry obituary in the May 18, 2014 edition.
  5. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  6. [S1848] Seattle Times, From the Ronald Francis Ellenberg obituary in the Feb 3, 2013 edition.
  7. [S6704] Unknown compiler, Washington, Divorce Index, 1969-2014.

Shirley Jean Shannon1,2

F, b. November 14, 1929, d. November 29, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 537-26-1181.2 Shirley Jean Shannon was born on November 14, 1929 at Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington.1,2 As of June 24, 1960,her married name was Henry.1 She married Eugene Walter Henry, son of Ross Rolland Henry and Florence Isabell Lansing, on June 24, 1960 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1 Shirley Jean Shannon died on November 29, 2002 at King Co., Washington, at age 73.2,3

Family

Eugene Walter Henry b. June 12, 1923, d. April 11, 1994
Marriage*She married Eugene Walter Henry, son of Ross Rolland Henry and Florence Isabell Lansing, on June 24, 1960 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1 

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [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.
  3. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.

Mary Lou Haley1,2

F, b. April 12, 1923, d. November 27, 1997
     Mary Lou Haley was born on April 12, 1923 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.3,2 As of March 5, 1943,her married name was Henry.1 She married Eugene Walter Henry, son of Ross Rolland Henry and Florence Isabell Lansing, on March 5, 1943 at King Co., Washington.1 Mary Lou Haley died on November 27, 1997 at Brattleboro, Windham Co., Vermont, at age 74.2

Family

Eugene Walter Henry b. June 12, 1923, d. April 11, 1994
Marriage*She married Eugene Walter Henry, son of Ross Rolland Henry and Florence Isabell Lansing, on March 5, 1943 at King Co., Washington.1 

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S7961] Unknown compiler, Vermont, Death Records, 1909-2008.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ronald Francis Ellenberg1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 20, 1936, d. January 27, 2013
     Ronald Francis Ellenberg was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, King Co., Washington.6 His Social Security Number was 538-32-3630.7 He was born on September 20, 1936 at Juneau, Juneau Borough, Alaska.7,5 He married Barbara Lee Henry, daughter of Ross Rolland Henry and Florence Isabell Lansing, on September 15, 1956 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1,3,5,8 Ronald Francis Ellenberg and Barbara Lee Henry were divorced on July 17, 1979 at King Co., Washington.2 Ronald Francis Ellenberg died on January 27, 2013 at Enumclaw, King Co., Washington, at age 76.7,4,5 He Ronald Francis Ellenberg was born on September 20th, 1936 in Juneau, AK and finished his journey on January 27th, 2013 in Enumclaw, WA after a brave, courageous fight to live. He was surrounded with the love and devotion of his family at home. Ron is survived by his beloved wife Sharon Ridalls Ellenberg, his four devoted children, Edward Ellenberg, Jeanne Ellenberg [Riley], Brenda Ellenberg & Cindy [Ellenberg] Nelson, & their mom Barbara Henry [Ellenberg], son-in-law Jeff Nelson, daughter-in-law Kim Ellenberg, stepdaughters & sons-in-law Laurie & Jeff Strickland, Kelly Fischer, & Kandy & Mike Birdwell. He is also forever remembered by all his loving grandchildren, Kylee & Jake Schurmann, Amy Ellenberg, Bailey & Ashlie & Shaeli Nelson, Krystal & Jason & Lindsey Strickland, & Joshua Birdwell. Ron was preceded in death by his good friend James Riley, & brother-in-law Bill Ridalls. Ron "retired" after 41 years with Boeing, working on every plane from the B-52's to the 777's. True to form though, he kept himself busy with home renovation jobs right up to last fall 2012. He was a hardworking man who provided well for his family and believed in doing something right the first time. Ron will be missed by his many extended family and friends as much for his cantankerous ways as for his proud, true-blue, sentimental heart, and his intelligent, industrious mind. We will love him always. on February 3, 2013.5

Family

Barbara Lee Henry b. April 4, 1938, d. May 9, 2014
Marriage*He married Barbara Lee Henry, daughter of Ross Rolland Henry and Florence Isabell Lansing, on September 15, 1956 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1,3,5,8 
Divorce* Ronald Francis Ellenberg and Barbara Lee Henry were divorced on July 17, 1979 at King Co., Washington.2 
Children
  • Edward Ellenberg5,8
  • Jeanne Ellenberg5,8
  • Brenda Ellenberg5,8
  • Cindy Ellenberg5,8

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S6704] Unknown compiler, Washington, Divorce Index, 1969-2014.
  3. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  4. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  5. [S1848] Seattle Times, From the Ronald Francis Ellenberg obituary in the Feb 3, 2013 edition.
  6. [S9592] Greenwood Memorial Park, King Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1848] Seattle Times, From the Barbara Lee Henry obituary in the May 18, 2014 edition.