Person:Benjamin Washington (3)

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Benjamin Washington, Sr.
b.Abt 1840 South Carolina
d.Bef 19 Oct 1923 Beaufort County, South Carolina
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Henry WashingtonAbt 1834 -
  2. Benjamin Washington, Sr.Abt 1840 - Bef 1923
  3. Katy April Washington1846 -
  4. Joshua WashingtonAbt 1846 -
Spouse and Children
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m. Bef 1870
  1. Elizabeth WashingtonAbt 1875 -
  2. Susie WashingtonAbt 1888 -
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Benjamin Washington, Sr.Abt 1840 - Bef 1923
  • W.  Venus WashingtonAbt 1868 -
m. Bef 1910
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Facts and Events
Name Benjamin Washington, Sr.
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1840 South Carolina
Marriage Bef 1870 to Elizabeth "Lizzie" _____
Marriage Bef 1910 to Venus Washington
Death? Bef 19 Oct 1923 Beaufort County, South Carolina[widow filed for Civil War Pension]
References
  1.   United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publications M593 and T132).

    Name: Benjamine Washington
    Age in 1870: 30
    Birth Year: abt 1840
    Birthplace: South Carolina
    Dwelling Number: 423
    Home in 1870: St Lukes, Beaufort, South Carolina
    Race: Black
    Gender: Male
    Occupation: Farmer
    Cannot Read: Y
    Cannot Write: Y
    Male Citizen over 21: Y
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamine Washington 30
    Lizzie Washington 24
    Jennie Washington 60 [who is this, needs research]

    Note: on the same Census page is Geo. Washington, Benjamin's likely father.

  2.   United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624).

    Name: Benjamin Washington Sr.
    Age in 1910: 70
    Birth Year: abt 1840
    Birthplace: South Carolina
    Home in 1910: Saint Helena, Beaufort, South Carolina
    Race: Black
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Venus Washington
    Father's Birthplace: South Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
    Native Tongue: English
    Occupation: Farmer
    Industry: General Farm
    Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
    Home Owned or Rented: Own
    Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
    Farm or House: Farm
    Able to Read: No
    Able to Write: No
    Years Married: 3
    Household Members: Name Age
    Benjamin Washington Sr. 70
    Venus Washington 50 [likely 2nd wife]
    Harris Smasham 12
    Celia Washington 12
    Harold Daise 6

  3.   United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625).

    Name: Ben J Washington
    Age: 80
    Birth Year: abt 1840
    Birthplace: South Carolina
    Home in 1920: Saint Helena, Beaufort, South Carolina
    Street: Frogmore Plantation
    House Number: Farm
    Residence Date: 1920
    Race: Black
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Venus Washington
    Father's Birthplace: South Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Farmer
    Industry: General Farm
    Employment Field: Own Account
    Home Owned or Rented: Own
    Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
    Able to Read: No
    Able to Write: No
    Household Members: Name Age
    Ben J Washington 80
    Venus Washington 65
    Mary Glover 12 [listed as Granddaughter]
    Louisa Jenkins 11 [listed as Granddaughter]
    Anne B Owens 5 [listed as Granddaughter]

  4.   United States. Veterans Administration. General index to pension files, 1861-1934. (Washington, District of Columbia, United States: NARA).

    Name: Benjamin Washington
    Gender: Male
    Place Filed: South Carolina, USA
    Relation to Head: Soldier
    Spouse: Venus Washington

    Image:Benjamin Washington Civil War Pension Index Card.jpg

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