Person:Benjamin Mounts (3)

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Benjamin Foraker Mounts
m. 7 Jan 1868
  1. Martha E. Mounts1869 - 1920
  2. Olive G. Mounts1872 - 1876
  3. George Franklin Mounts1873 - 1959
  4. Samuel Mounts1877 - 1878
  5. Ulyssus Stanley Mounts1878 - 1907
  6. David Harrison Mounts1880 - 1961
  7. Walter R. Mounts1883 - 1900
  8. Homer Wilson Mounts1886 - 1965
  9. Benjamin Foraker Mounts1888 - 1984
  10. Florence Hortense Mounts1890 -
m. 6 Nov 1915
  1. Ben Carol Mounts1918 - 2004
Facts and Events
Name[1][2] Benjamin Foraker Mounts
Alt Name[3] Mounce _____
Gender Male
Birth[4][5][6][7] 28 Apr 1888 Anderson, Indiana, USAIndiana United States of America
Census[12] 4 Jun 1900 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Kansas City Missouri United States of America
Residence[13][23] 4 Jun 1900 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 562 Tracy Avenue Kansas City Missouri United States of America
Census[15] 28 Apr 1910 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 1312 Denver Kansas City Missouri United States of America
Occupation[14] 28 Apr 1910 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Marriage 6 Nov 1915 Olathe, Johnson, Kansas, USAto Mabel Belle Bennett
Occupation[16] 10 Feb 1918 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USACarpenter Map: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Kansas City Missouri United States of America
Census[17] 10 Jan 1920 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Kansas City Missouri United States of America
Occupation[17] 10 Jan 1920 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAservice manager Map: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Kansas City Missouri United States of America
Occupation[7][18][19] Bet 1927 and 1957 Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USASuperintendent for building and grounds for Missouri Valley College Map: Latitude: N39.113425 Longitude: W93.208768 Marshall Missouri United States of America
Residence[11][7][24] Bet 1927 and 1984 Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.113425 Longitude: W93.208768 Marshall Missouri United States of America
Census[18] 11 Apr 1930 Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.113425 Longitude: W93.208768 Marshall Missouri United States of America
Residence[18][25] 11 Apr 1930 Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.113425 Longitude: W93.208768 409 North Odell Avenue Marshall Missouri United States of America
Other[18][26] 11 Apr 1930 Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.113425 Longitude: W93.208768 Extra Fact Marshall Missouri United States of America
Census[20] 25 Apr 1940 Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.113425 Longitude: W93.208768 Ben F. Mounts and Mabel Mounts lived in the household Marshall Missouri United States of America
Occupation[7][11][27] Bet 1957 and 1967 Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USAinstructor of mathematics and engineering at Missouri Valley College Map: Latitude: N39.113425 Longitude: W93.208768 Marshall Missouri United States of America
Education[10] Highest grade of school completed: H4
Death[7] 6 Apr 1984 Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.113425 Longitude: W93.208768 Marshall Missouri United States of America
Burial[7][8][9][21] 9 Apr 1984 Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.113425 Longitude: W93.208768 Ridge Park Cemetery Marshall Missouri United States of America
Other[11][22] Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.113425 Longitude: W93.208768 Extra Fact Marshall Missouri United States of America
Religion[7] Gill Memorial Baptist Church

Type: aka

Records not imported into INDI (individual) Gramps ID I0016:

Tag recognised but not supported Line 166516: 3 _JUST Named Ben Foraker Mounts Tag recognised but not supported Line 166520: 3 _JUST Named Benjamin Mounts Tag recognised but not supported Line 166530: 3 _JUST He was 29 as of 10 Feb 1918, born in Indiana. Tag recognised but not supported Line 166534: 3 _JUST Born in April 1888 in Indiana. 12 as of 4 June 1900. Tag recognised but not supported Line 166539: 3 _JUST Pension ends after 27 April 1904

References
  1. Birth Certificate - Missouri
    Ben Mounts; 1918.

    I have a copy of this in my files.

    Place of birth

    County of: Jackson
    Township of: Kaw
    City of: Kansas City, Mo
    No.: Christian Church Hospital

    Full name of child: Ben Caroll[sic] Mounts

    Sex of child: Male
    Legitimate: Yes
    Date of birth: Feb. 10, Sunday, 1918

    Father, Full Name: Mr. Ben Foraker Mounts
    P.O. Address: 3814 E 26 Kansas City, MO
    Color or race: White
    Age at last birthday: 29
    Birthplace: Indiana
    Occupation: Carpenter

    Mother, Full Maiden Name: Mrs. Mabel Bennett Mounts
    P.O. Address: 3814 E 26 Kansas City, MO
    Color or race: White
    Age at last birthday: 25
    Birthplace: Canton, Mo.
    Occupation: Housewife

    Number of child of this mother: 1
    Number of children, of this mother, now living: ___
    Born at full term: Yes

    I hereby certify that I attended the birth of this child, who was: Born alive at 10 AM.
    Signature: Terry E. Lilly, Physician
    Address: 610 [illegible] building
    Filed Feb. 24, 1918, Ada Irmas, Registrar

  2. United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
    Samuel A. Mounts household; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 7, Jackson, Missouri; Roll T623_862; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 60.

    4 June 1900
    Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
    562 Tracy Avenue
    Dwelling 97, Family 115

    Samuel A. Mounts
    Head
    White
    Male
    Born July 1843
    56 years old
    Married 32 years
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Kentucky
    Mother born in Virginia
    Minister
    0 months not employed
    Can read, write, and speak English
    Rented home

    Florence Mounts
    Wife
    White
    Female
    Born April 1848
    52 years old
    Married 32 years
    Had given birth to 11 children, 8 of whom were still living
    Born in Kentucky
    Both parents born in Kentucky
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Mattie Mounts
    Daughter
    White
    Female
    Born May 1871
    29 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Shirt maker
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    George F. Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born July 1874
    26 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Car Inspector
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Stanley Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born June 1878
    21 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Car Man
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Harry Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born January 1881
    18 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Elevator Boy
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Walter Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born September 1883
    16 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Homer Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born March 1886
    14 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Benjamin Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born April 1888
    12 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Florence Mounts
    Daughter
    White
    Female
    Born November 1890
    9 years old
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

  3. Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
    Samuel Mounts, No. 525245, 1901.

    No. 525245
    United States of America, Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions

    It is hereby certified That in conformity with the laws of the United States Florence Mounce Widow of Samuel Mounce who was Private Co. F. 35 Reg of Indiana Vol [illegible three letters] and 58 Co. 2 Battalion Veteran Res. Corps is entitled to a pension under the provisions of the
    Act of June 27, 1890,
    at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commnce on the Thirt-first day of May 1901 and to continue during her widowhood unless she shall forfeit her right thereto. And she is also entitled to two dollars per month, additional for each of the following named children, while living and under teh age of sixteen years.

    Homer W. commencing May 31 1901 sixteen March 5 1902
    Benjamin F. commencing May 31 1901 sixteen April 27 1904
    Florence A. commencing May 31 1901 sixteen November 29 1906

    Given at the Department of the Interior this Thirty-first day of December one thousand nine hundred, and one and of the Independence of the United States of the America, one hundred and twenty-sixth.

    [Signature]
    Secretary of the Interior

    Countersigned
    [Signature]
    Commissioner of Pensions

  4. Birth Certificate - Missouri
    Ben Mounts; 1918.

    I have a copy of this in my files.

    Place of birth

    County of: Jackson
    Township of: Kaw
    City of: Kansas City, Mo
    No.: Christian Church Hospital

    Full name of child: Ben Caroll[sic] Mounts

    Sex of child: Male
    Legitimate: Yes
    Date of birth: Feb. 10, Sunday, 1918

    Father, Full Name: Mr. Ben Foraker Mounts
    P.O. Address: 3814 E 26 Kansas City, MO
    Color or race: White
    Age at last birthday: 29
    Birthplace: Indiana
    Occupation: Carpenter

    Mother, Full Maiden Name: Mrs. Mabel Bennett Mounts
    P.O. Address: 3814 E 26 Kansas City, MO
    Color or race: White
    Age at last birthday: 25
    Birthplace: Canton, Mo.
    Occupation: Housewife

    Number of child of this mother: 1
    Number of children, of this mother, now living: ___
    Born at full term: Yes

    I hereby certify that I attended the birth of this child, who was: Born alive at 10 AM.
    Signature: Terry E. Lilly, Physician
    Address: 610 [illegible] building
    Filed Feb. 24, 1918, Ada Irmas, Registrar

  5. United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
    Samuel A. Mounts household; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 7, Jackson, Missouri; Roll T623_862; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 60.

    4 June 1900
    Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
    562 Tracy Avenue
    Dwelling 97, Family 115

    Samuel A. Mounts
    Head
    White
    Male
    Born July 1843
    56 years old
    Married 32 years
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Kentucky
    Mother born in Virginia
    Minister
    0 months not employed
    Can read, write, and speak English
    Rented home

    Florence Mounts
    Wife
    White
    Female
    Born April 1848
    52 years old
    Married 32 years
    Had given birth to 11 children, 8 of whom were still living
    Born in Kentucky
    Both parents born in Kentucky
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Mattie Mounts
    Daughter
    White
    Female
    Born May 1871
    29 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Shirt maker
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    George F. Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born July 1874
    26 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Car Inspector
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Stanley Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born June 1878
    21 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Car Man
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Harry Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born January 1881
    18 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Elevator Boy
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Walter Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born September 1883
    16 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Homer Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born March 1886
    14 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Benjamin Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born April 1888
    12 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Florence Mounts
    Daughter
    White
    Female
    Born November 1890
    9 years old
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

  6. Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
    Samuel Mounts, No. 525245, 1901.

    No. 525245
    United States of America, Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions

    It is hereby certified That in conformity with the laws of the United States Florence Mounce Widow of Samuel Mounce who was Private Co. F. 35 Reg of Indiana Vol [illegible three letters] and 58 Co. 2 Battalion Veteran Res. Corps is entitled to a pension under the provisions of the
    Act of June 27, 1890,
    at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commnce on the Thirt-first day of May 1901 and to continue during her widowhood unless she shall forfeit her right thereto. And she is also entitled to two dollars per month, additional for each of the following named children, while living and under teh age of sixteen years.

    Homer W. commencing May 31 1901 sixteen March 5 1902
    Benjamin F. commencing May 31 1901 sixteen April 27 1904
    Florence A. commencing May 31 1901 sixteen November 29 1906

    Given at the Department of the Interior this Thirty-first day of December one thousand nine hundred, and one and of the Independence of the United States of the America, one hundred and twenty-sixth.

    [Signature]
    Secretary of the Interior

    Countersigned
    [Signature]
    Commissioner of Pensions

  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Marshall Democrat News (Marshall, Missouri)
    6 April 1984; Ben F. Mounts.

    The Democrat-News
    Marshall, MO
    Friday, April 6, 1984
    Page 12

    Deaths
    Ben F. Mounts

    Ben F. Mounts, 95, of Marshall died Friday, April 6 at the Fitzgibbon Hospital.

    Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Gill Memorial Baptist Church. The Rev. Williams Ritchie will officiate. Burial will be in the Ridge Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the Campbell-Lewis Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Gill Memorial Baptist Church.

    Born April 28, 1888 in Anderson, Indiana, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Anderson [sic]. On Nov. 6, 1915 in Olathe, Kan., he was married to Mabel Belle Bennett and she preceded him in death on Nov. 4, 1973. Mr. Mounts was superintendent of Building and Grounds at Missouri Valley College for 30 years and taught at the College for the next 10 years. He was a member of the Gill Memorial Baptist Church. He had lived in Marshall since 1927, moving from Kansas City, Mo.

    Survivors include one son, Ben C. Mounts of Marshall; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

  8. Marshall, Missouri cemetery card file
    Mounts, Ben F. and Mounts, Mabel Belle.

    Cemetery information for Ben F. and Mabel Mounts.

    "Marshall, Missouri cemetery card file" (card file, n.d., Maggie Duggins Genealogy Room of the Marshall Public Library), joint entry for Ben F. Mounts and Mabel Belle Mounts.

    Mounts, Ben F.
    Born: April 28, 1888
    Died: April 6, 1984
    Ridge Park

    Mounts, Mabel Belle
    Wife of Ben F. Mounts
    Born: April 30, 1892
    Died: November 4, 1973
    Ridge Park
    Lot 61, Section 18

  9. Find A Grave
    Ben F. Mounts; 1984; Missouri.
  10. United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627)
    Ben F. Mounts household; Census Place: Marshall, Saline,Missouri; Roll: T627_2155; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 98-23.; Household 615.

    Census 1940 Mounts Ben Mabel

    25 April 1940
    Marshall, Saline, Missouri
    Household 615

    House rented for 25 a month

    Ben F. Mounts
    Head
    Male
    White
    52
    Married
    Had not attended school within the year
    Highest grade completed: H4
    Born in Indiana
    Lived in the same place in 1935
    At work the last week of March
    Number of hours worked the last week of March: 44
    Employed as a superintendent of building and ground construction
    Income of 1200

    Mabel Mounts
    Wife
    Female
    White
    48
    Married
    Had not attended school within the year
    Highest grade completed: 8
    Born in Missouri
    Lived in the same place in 1935
    At work the last week of March
    Number of hours worked the last week of March: 35
    Employed as a stenographer for an abstract company



    United States Federal Census about Mabel Mounts

    Name:
    Mabel Mounts
    Age:
    48
    Estimated Birth Year:
    abt 1892
    Gender:
    Female
    Race:
    White
    Birthplace:
    Missouri
    Marital Status:
    Married
    Relation to Head of House:
    Wife
    Home in 1940:
    Marshall, Saline, Missouri
    Map of Home in 1940:
    View map
    Street:
    East Yerby
    House Number:
    615
    Inferred Residence in 1935:
    Marshall, Saline, Missouri
    Residence in 1935:
    Same Place
    Resident on farm in 1935:
    No
    Sheet Number:
    7A
    Occupation:
    Stenographer
    Attended School or College:
    No
    Highest Grade Completed:
    Elementary school, 8th grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:
    35
    Class of Worker:
    Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939:
    0
    Income:
    0
    Income Other Sources:
    Yes
    Neighbors:
    View others on page
    Household Members:

    Name
    Age
    Ben F Mounts
    52
    Mabel Mounts
    48








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    Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshall, Saline,Missouri; Roll: T627_2155; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 98-23.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
    Description:
    The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income. Learn more...

  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 Marshall Democrat News (Marshall, Missouri)
    26 April 1978; Ben F. Mounts 90 on Friday.

    Marshall Democrat News
    Wednesday, April 26, 1978
    [Typed version from the Mounts file at the Marshall Public Library. The original microfilm of this date is gone.]

    90 on Friday

    Ben F. Mounts, 345 E. Porter St., will celebrate his 90th birthday Friday, April 28. A resident of Marshall for more than 50 years, Ben and his wife, Mable, and son, Ben, came to Marshall from Kansas City in 1927, when he became superintendent of buildings and grounds at Missouri Valley College. Mounts was associated with MVC for nearly 40 years, during which time he not only served as engineer but also taught courses in mathematics and engineering. Mounts served for some time on the City Council. Mrs. Mounts died five years ago. They had been married for more than 50 years.

  12. United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
    Samuel A. Mounts household; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 7, Jackson, Missouri; Roll T623_862; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 60.

    4 June 1900
    Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
    562 Tracy Avenue
    Dwelling 97, Family 115

    Samuel A. Mounts
    Head
    White
    Male
    Born July 1843
    56 years old
    Married 32 years
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Kentucky
    Mother born in Virginia
    Minister
    0 months not employed
    Can read, write, and speak English
    Rented home

    Florence Mounts
    Wife
    White
    Female
    Born April 1848
    52 years old
    Married 32 years
    Had given birth to 11 children, 8 of whom were still living
    Born in Kentucky
    Both parents born in Kentucky
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Mattie Mounts
    Daughter
    White
    Female
    Born May 1871
    29 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Shirt maker
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    George F. Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born July 1874
    26 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Car Inspector
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Stanley Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born June 1878
    21 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Car Man
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Harry Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born January 1881
    18 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Elevator Boy
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Walter Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born September 1883
    16 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Homer Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born March 1886
    14 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Benjamin Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born April 1888
    12 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Florence Mounts
    Daughter
    White
    Female
    Born November 1890
    9 years old
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

  13. United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
    Samuel A. Mounts household; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 7, Jackson, Missouri; Roll T623_862; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 60.

    4 June 1900
    Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
    562 Tracy Avenue
    Dwelling 97, Family 115

    Samuel A. Mounts
    Head
    White
    Male
    Born July 1843
    56 years old
    Married 32 years
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Kentucky
    Mother born in Virginia
    Minister
    0 months not employed
    Can read, write, and speak English
    Rented home

    Florence Mounts
    Wife
    White
    Female
    Born April 1848
    52 years old
    Married 32 years
    Had given birth to 11 children, 8 of whom were still living
    Born in Kentucky
    Both parents born in Kentucky
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Mattie Mounts
    Daughter
    White
    Female
    Born May 1871
    29 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Shirt maker
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    George F. Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born July 1874
    26 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Car Inspector
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Stanley Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born June 1878
    21 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Car Man
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Harry Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born January 1881
    18 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Elevator Boy
    Unemployed 0 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Walter Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born September 1883
    16 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Homer Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born March 1886
    14 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Benjamin Mounts
    Son
    White
    Male
    Born April 1888
    12 years old
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

    Florence Mounts
    Daughter
    White
    Female
    Born November 1890
    9 years old
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    At school 9 months
    Able to read, write, and speak English

  14. United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624)
    T.J. Davenport household; Census Place: Aberdeen Ward 2, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll T624_752; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 347.

    Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi
    2 May 1910
    4 College [?]
    Family 312, Dwelling 338

    T.J. Davenport
    Head
    Male
    White
    50
    Married 5 years
    Born in Mississippi
    Father born in Pennsylvania
    Mother born in Virginia
    Spoke English
    Editor of city paper
    Employed all year
    Able to read and write
    Owned a farm

    Hortense Davenport
    Wife
    Female
    White
    48
    Married 5 years
    Had given birth to 1 child
    0 children living
    Born in Indiana
    Both parents born in Kentucky
    Spoke English
    Able to read and write

    Carrie Davenport
    Mother
    Female
    White
    85
    Widowed
    Had given birth to 17 children
    12 living
    Born in Virginia
    Mother born in Virginia
    Father born in Pennsylvania
    Spoke English
    Able to read and write

    Louis H. Stine
    Boarder
    Male
    White
    55
    Married 30 years
    Born in Kentucky
    Both parents born in Kentucky
    Spoke English
    Employed as a Christian minister
    Able to read and write

    Cora Stine
    Boarder
    Female
    White
    51
    Married 30 years
    Had given birth to 1 child
    1 child living
    Born in Kentucky
    Both parents born in Kentucky
    Spoke English
    Able to read and write

  15. United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624)
    Florence Mounts household; Census Place: Kansas Ward 15, Jackson, Missouri; Roll T624_789; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 178; Image: 40.

    Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
    28 April 1910
    1312 Denver
    Dwelling 322, Family 338

    Florence Mounts
    Head
    Female
    White
    61
    Widowed
    Had given birth to 11 children, 6 still alive
    Born in Kentucky
    Both parents born in Kentucky
    Spoke English
    Able to read and write
    Owned mortgaged home

    Mattie Mounts
    Daughter
    Female
    White
    30
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Spoke English
    Seamstress in a shop
    Employed all year

    Benjamin Mounts
    Son
    Male
    White
    21
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Spoke English
    Carpenter in a house
    Unemployed four months
    Had not attended school

    Florence Mounts
    Daughter
    Female
    White
    20
    Single
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky
    Spoke English
    Book binder in an office
    Employed all year
    Had not attended school

    Robert Piland
    Boarder
    Male
    White
    24
    Single
    Born in Missouri
    Both parents born in Missouri
    Spoke English
    Trucker in a freight depot
    Employed all year

  16. Birth Certificate - Missouri
    Ben Caroll Mounts, 10 February 1918.

    I have a copy of this in my files.

    Place of birth

    County of: Jackson
    Township of: Kaw
    City of: Kansas City, Mo
    No.: Christian Church Hospital

    Full name of child: Ben Caroll[sic] Mounts

    Sex of child: Male
    Legitimate: Yes
    Date of birth: Feb. 10, Sunday, 1918

    Father, Full Name: Mr. Ben Foraker Mounts
    P.O. Address: 3814 E 26 Kansas City, MO
    Color or race: White
    Age at last birthday: 29
    Birthplace: Indiana
    Occupation: Carpenter

    Mother, Full Maiden Name: Mrs. Mabel Bennett Mounts
    P.O. Address: 3814 E 26 Kansas City, MO
    Color or race: White
    Age at last birthday: 25
    Birthplace: Canton, Mo.
    Occupation: Housewife

    Number of child of this mother: 1
    Number of children, of this mother, now living: ___
    Born at full term: Yes

    I hereby certify that I attended the birth of this child, who was: Born alive at 10 AM.
    Signature: Terry E. Lilly, Physician
    Address: 610 [illegible] building
    Filed Feb. 24, 1918, Ada Irmas, Registrar

  17. 17.0 17.1 United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625)
    Ben F. Mounts household; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 14, Jackson,Missouri; Roll: T625_929; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 225; Image: 758.

    Census 1920 Mounts Ben F. Mabel Ben C.

    Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
    10 January 1920
    3814 6-26, Dwelling 204, Family 205

    Ben F. Mounts
    Head
    Rented home
    Male
    White
    31
    Married
    Able to read and write
    Born in Indiana
    Father born in Indiana
    Mother born in Kentucky
    Spoke English
    Employed as a service manager at address[?]

    Mabel Mounts
    Wife
    Female
    White
    27
    Married
    Able to read and write
    Born in Missouri
    Father born in Illinois
    Mother in Missouri
    Spoke English

    Ben C. Mounts
    Son
    Male
    White
    1 11/12
    Single
    Born in Missouri
    Father born in Indiana
    Mother born in Missouri
    Spoke English

  18. 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626)
    Ben F. Mounts household; Census Place: Marshall, Saline, Missouri; Roll: 1246; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 984.0; FHL microfilm: 2340981.; dwelling 278, family 302.

    Census 1930 Mounts Ben F. Mabel Ben C.

    Marshal, Saline, Missouri
    11 April 1930
    409 North Odell Avenue, Dwelling 278, Family 302

    Ben F. Mounts
    Head
    Rented home for $35.00 a month
    Male
    White
    41
    Married
    28 years old at first marriage
    Had not attended school since September 1
    Able to read and write
    Born in Indiana
    Both parents born in Kentucky
    Superintedent of a college
    Actually employed last working day
    Not a veteran

    Mabel Mounts
    Wife
    Female
    White
    37
    Married
    23 years old at first marriage
    Had not attended school since September 1
    Able to read and write
    Born in Missouri
    Father born in Illinois
    Mother born in Missouri
    Employed as an abstractor

    Ben C. Mounts
    Son
    Male
    White
    12
    Single
    Had attended school since September 1
    Able to read and write
    Born in Missouri
    Father born in Indiana
    Mother born in Missouri

  19. United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627)
    Ben F. Mounts household; Census Place: Marshall, Saline,Missouri; Roll: T627_2155; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 98-23.; Household 615.

    Census 1940 Mounts Ben Mabel

    25 April 1940
    Marshall, Saline, Missouri
    Household 615

    House rented for 25 a month

    Ben F. Mounts
    Head
    Male
    White
    52
    Married
    Had not attended school within the year
    Highest grade completed: H4
    Born in Indiana
    Lived in the same place in 1935
    At work the last week of March
    Number of hours worked the last week of March: 44
    Employed as a superintendent of building and ground construction
    Income of 1200

    Mabel Mounts
    Wife
    Female
    White
    48
    Married
    Had not attended school within the year
    Highest grade completed: 8
    Born in Missouri
    Lived in the same place in 1935
    At work the last week of March
    Number of hours worked the last week of March: 35
    Employed as a stenographer for an abstract company



    United States Federal Census about Mabel Mounts

    Name:
    Mabel Mounts
    Age:
    48
    Estimated Birth Year:
    abt 1892
    Gender:
    Female
    Race:
    White
    Birthplace:
    Missouri
    Marital Status:
    Married
    Relation to Head of House:
    Wife
    Home in 1940:
    Marshall, Saline, Missouri
    Map of Home in 1940:
    View map
    Street:
    East Yerby
    House Number:
    615
    Inferred Residence in 1935:
    Marshall, Saline, Missouri
    Residence in 1935:
    Same Place
    Resident on farm in 1935:
    No
    Sheet Number:
    7A
    Occupation:
    Stenographer
    Attended School or College:
    No
    Highest Grade Completed:
    Elementary school, 8th grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:
    35
    Class of Worker:
    Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939:
    0
    Income:
    0
    Income Other Sources:
    Yes
    Neighbors:
    View others on page
    Household Members:

    Name
    Age
    Ben F Mounts
    52
    Mabel Mounts
    48








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    Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshall, Saline,Missouri; Roll: T627_2155; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 98-23.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
    Description:
    The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income. Learn more...

  20. United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627)
    Ben F. Mounts household; Census Place: Marshall, Saline,Missouri; Roll: T627_2155; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 98-23.; Household 615.

    Census 1940 Mounts Ben Mabel

    25 April 1940
    Marshall, Saline, Missouri
    Household 615

    House rented for 25 a month

    Ben F. Mounts
    Head
    Male
    White
    52
    Married
    Had not attended school within the year
    Highest grade completed: H4
    Born in Indiana
    Lived in the same place in 1935
    At work the last week of March
    Number of hours worked the last week of March: 44
    Employed as a superintendent of building and ground construction
    Income of 1200

    Mabel Mounts
    Wife
    Female
    White
    48
    Married
    Had not attended school within the year
    Highest grade completed: 8
    Born in Missouri
    Lived in the same place in 1935
    At work the last week of March
    Number of hours worked the last week of March: 35
    Employed as a stenographer for an abstract company



    United States Federal Census about Mabel Mounts

    Name:
    Mabel Mounts
    Age:
    48
    Estimated Birth Year:
    abt 1892
    Gender:
    Female
    Race:
    White
    Birthplace:
    Missouri
    Marital Status:
    Married
    Relation to Head of House:
    Wife
    Home in 1940:
    Marshall, Saline, Missouri
    Map of Home in 1940:
    View map
    Street:
    East Yerby
    House Number:
    615
    Inferred Residence in 1935:
    Marshall, Saline, Missouri
    Residence in 1935:
    Same Place
    Resident on farm in 1935:
    No
    Sheet Number:
    7A
    Occupation:
    Stenographer
    Attended School or College:
    No
    Highest Grade Completed:
    Elementary school, 8th grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:
    35
    Class of Worker:
    Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939:
    0
    Income:
    0
    Income Other Sources:
    Yes
    Neighbors:
    View others on page
    Household Members:

    Name
    Age
    Ben F Mounts
    52
    Mabel Mounts
    48








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    Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshall, Saline,Missouri; Roll: T627_2155; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 98-23.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
    Description:
    The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income. Learn more...

  21. Ridge Park Cemeter y
  22. Description: served on city council
  23. 562 Tracy Avenue
  24. 345 E. Porter St.
  25. Lived in home rented for $35.00 at 409 North Odell Avenue
  26. Description: one of the few houses on the block to own a radio
  27. taught courses in mathematics and engineering