Family Group Sheet
NameJames “Jim” Benson
Birth1863, Kentucky
Death1898, Menifee Co., Kentucky
Marriage1 Sep 1886, Menifee Co., Kentucky
SpouseElizabeth “Lizzie” Craig
Birth11 Mar 1866, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death3 Dec 1944, Bath Co., Kentucky
FatherJohn W. Craig (~1828-)
MotherElizabeth Ann Crouch (~1828-)
Children
Birth7 Aug 1887, Menifee Co., Kentucky
Death14 Sep 1951, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky
SpouseThomas Jefferson Pergram , 5C4R
Notes for Elizabeth “Lizzie” Craig
Her death certificate records Elezebith Benson, age 78 years 8 months 22 days, birthdate blank, born in Kentucky, widowed, father John Craig, mother’s maiden name Bettie Crouch, both born in Kentucky, cause of death cerebral hemorrhage, informant George Craig, Salt Lick, burial in family cemetery.
The reported age at death would imply a birthdate of 12 Mar 1866. The death certificate of her twin brother Alfred gives his as 11 Mar 1866. I’m going to assume a subtraction error.
The reported age at death would imply a birthdate of 12 Mar 1866. The death certificate of her twin brother Alfred gives his as 11 Mar 1866. I’m going to assume a subtraction error.
Census Notes for James “Jim” & Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Family)
1900 census of Menifee Co., Ky, Frenchburg precinct, enumerated 26 June, lists on p. 23B as family #353/356:
Benson, Elzabeth, 37, b. Mar 1863, widowed, mother of 6 children, 6 living, farmer; Maudy, dau, 12, b. Aug 1887; Myrtie, dau, 10, b. Dec 1889; Laura, dau, 8, b. June 1892; Bessey, dau, 6, b. Jan 1894; Claud, son, 4, b. Mar 1886; James A., son, 11/12, b. July 1899. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Benson, Elzabeth, 37, b. Mar 1863, widowed, mother of 6 children, 6 living, farmer; Maudy, dau, 12, b. Aug 1887; Myrtie, dau, 10, b. Dec 1889; Laura, dau, 8, b. June 1892; Bessey, dau, 6, b. Jan 1894; Claud, son, 4, b. Mar 1886; James A., son, 11/12, b. July 1899. All born Ky Ky Ky.
