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     Louis Franklin Benedict was born on 1 May 1900 at Quincy Twp., Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Daniel M. Benedict and Isabella Price Norris.¹ Louis Franklin Benedict married Martha S. Stoner, daughter of Elder Solomon Stoner and Emma M. Cripe, on 3 March 1929.² Louis Franklin Benedict died on 9 October 1987 at Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, at age 87 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Louis F. Benedict, 87, of 5393 Manheim Road, died at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 1987 in his home.

He had been in failing health since suffering a fractured hip in July.

Born May 1, 1900, in Quincy Township, he was the son of the late Daniel M. and Isabel P. Norris Benedict.

He lived all of his life in the Manheim Road area. He and his wife, Martha Stoner Benedict, were married in March 1929 and had lived at their residence the past 22 years.

Mr. Benedict was a farmer, retiring in 1965.

He was a member of the Falling Springs congregation of the Old German Baptist Church.

The Record Herald, Waynesboro, PA Oct 10, 1987.

He was buried in October 1987 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Quincy Twp., Franklin Co., PA, Find A Grave Memorial# 70521834.

     Rhoda Evangeline Benedict was born on 3 December 1920.¹ She was the daughter of Irvin Price Benedict and Minnie Good.¹

     Susannah Benedict married Abraham Stoner, son of Abraham Stoner and Mary Ann Miller, on 3 March 1825.

     Welty Friedley Benedict was born on 18 August 1914.¹ He was the son of Irvin Price Benedict and Minnie Good.¹

     Wilbur Dunkle Benedict was born on 18 September 1893.¹ He was the son of Daniel M. Benedict and Isabella Price Norris.¹

     Willis Edgar Benedict was born on 31 December 1886.¹ He was the son of Daniel M. Benedict and Isabella Price Norris.¹ Willis Edgar Benedict died on 8 May 1892 at age 5.¹

     Frances L. Benes was born in 1878 at Bohemia. She married Frank Taborsky. Frances L. Benes died in 1943. She was buried in 1943 at Lavina Cemetery, Golden Valley Co., MT, Findagrave #167478307.

     Eva Benfer was born on 14 September 1901. She died in November 1984 at Kelly Twp., Union Co., PA, at age 83.

     Martha M. Benfield was born in 1861. She married Robert F. Barry. Martha M. Benfield died in 1919. She was buried in 1919 at Hales Chapel Cemetery, Washington Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 61118566.

     Alice M. Benge was born on 8 February 1948. She was the daughter of Clarence Mack Benge and Lela Leona Parker.

     Amy Benge was born on 23 July 1882 at Ft. Gibson, Illinois District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory. She was the daughter of Martin Vann Benge and Maybelle Scott. Amy Benge married Charles Lucien Starr, son of Ezekiel Eugene Starr and Margaret Elizabeth Starr, on 20 June 1901. Amy Benge died in 1938 at Vinita, Craig Co., OK. She was buried in 1938 at Frozen Rock Cemetery, Muskogee Co., OK.

     Clarence Lee Benge was born on 6 January 1940 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA. He was the son of Clarence Mack Benge and Lela Leona Parker. Clarence Lee Benge died on 31 May 1992 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA, at age 52.

     Clarence Mack Benge was born on 8 January 1920 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA. He was the son of John Franklin Benge and Senith Wood Hines. Clarence Mack Benge married Lela Leona Parker, daughter of Clarence Freemont Parker and Bessie Chloe Wendel. Clarence Mack Benge died on 10 June 1967 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA, at age 47.

     John Franklin Benge was born on 5 April 1885 at Warren Co., IA. He married Senith Wood Hines. John Franklin Benge died in April 1969 at Warren Co., IA. He was buried in 1969 at IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 31443588.

     Martin Vann Benge married Maybelle Scott.

     Priscilla May Benge was born on 5 November 1944 at Warren Co., IA. She was the daughter of Clarence Mack Benge and Lela Leona Parker. Priscilla May Benge married Dayton Ira Carter, son of Ira James Carter and Genevieve M. (?). Priscilla May Benge died on 23 May 2007 at Warren Co., IA, at age 62.

     Smith James Benge was born on 2 April 1911 at Warren Co., IA. He was the son of John Franklin Benge and Senith Wood Hines. Smith James Benge married Cleo Arlene Parker, daughter of Clarence Freemont Parker and Bessie Chloe Wendel, on 10 October 1935 at Osceola, Clarke Co., IA. Smith James Benge died on 20 March 1958 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA, at age 46.

     Smith James Benge Jr. was born on 10 July 1936 at Warren Co., IA. He was the son of Smith James Benge and Cleo Arlene Parker. Smith James Benge Jr. married Joyce Kay Kimzey, daughter of Kenneth Wesley Kimzey and Elinor Edna Woods, on 11 August 1956. Smith James Benge Jr. died on 8 December 2009 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA, at age 73 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Jim Benge, 73, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at home.

Jim was born July 10, 1936 in Warren County, Iowa, the son of Smith and Arlene Benge. He graduated from Indianola High school in 1954 and spent his entire life in the Indianola and Warren County area. He worked at OK Tire and Auto in Des Moines for nearly 50 years retiring in 2003.

Jim married Joyce Kay Kimzey on August 11, 1956, to this union four children were born. Joyce passed away in 1984.

In later years, Jim learned to square dance with his partner, Louise. He enjoyed several years of fun dancing, until health forced him to stop. He enjoyed collecting model cars and Hot Wheels and spending time with his family especially his grandkids.

Jim is survived by his partner in life, Mary Louise Peckham; sons, Jeff of Blaine, MN and Terry (Beverly) Benge of Indianola; daughter, Cindy (Ron) Wiuff of Long Prairie, MN; brothers, Bob (Marilyn) Benge of Indianola and Larry Benge of Bridgewater; sister, Jayne Ann (Darrell) Maynes of Greenfield; ten grandchildren, Jack, Justin, Allison, Nathan, Nicholas and Taylor Benge, Nicole and Michelle Wiuff, Hillary Stewart and Ashley Benge; one great grandson, Benjamin Stewart; and many other friends, relatives and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; son, Steve; several brothers-in-law; and aunts and uncles.

He was buried in December 2009 at IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 27996648.

     Steven Joseph Benge was born on 29 December 1972. He was the son of Smith James Benge Jr. and Joyce Kay Kimzey. Steven Joseph Benge died on 12 April 2002 at Milo, Warren Co., IA, at age 29.

     Martha Bengel married Hans Munzinger, son of Karl Munzinger and Juliana Dietz. Martha Bengel was born on 19 February 1917 at Danseberg, Germany.

     Galen Frederick Bengston was born on 12 February 1922. He married Marlys Aldean McKnight, daughter of John D. McKnight and Verna Ruth Long, on 27 September 1942 at McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, Trinity Lutheran Church. Galen Frederick Bengston lived in 1979 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.

     Loren Augustine Benham was born on 25 January 1866 at Ohio.¹ He married Nellie Holbrook on 26 June 1895 at Montgomery Co., IN. Loren Augustine Benham died on 2 May 1955 at Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 89.

     Loren H. Benham Jr. was also known as Loren H. Staudenmeir Surname per 1940 census and SSDI -- apparently he was adopted by Ludwig Staudenmeir.² He was born on 2 January 1924 at Los Angeles Co. (probably), CA.¹ He was the son of Loren Holbrook Benham and Velma Louise Hershey.¹ Loren H. Benham Jr. died on 26 January 1992 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 68 dates per SSDI, last residence Sylmar.

     Loren Holbrook Benham was born on 24 March 1900 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Loren Augustine Benham and Nellie Holbrook.² Loren Holbrook Benham married Velma Louise Hershey, daughter of Merrit Daniel Hershey and Maude A. Williams, on 20 September 1922 at Los Angeles Co., CA. Loren Holbrook Benham and Velma Louise Hershey were divorced before 14 July 1936; Loren remarried to Vira Katherine Morris on this date. Loren Holbrook Benham died on 29 May 1973 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 73 dates per SSDI, last residence Azusa.

     Mary A. Benhigh was born in August 1844 at Indiana. She married John B. Yeager, son of Joseph Yeager and Jane Brown, on 24 December 1862 at Hamilton Co., OH.

     Alvin E. Benjamin married Lucille Garlish, daughter of John A. Garlish and Flora Larimore, on 13 July 1923.

     Esther J. Benjamin was born on 11 January 1833 at Oakland Co., MI. She married Samuel Wheeler on 9 October 1856 at Oakland Co., MI. Esther J. Benjamin died on 9 February 1924 at Boone, Boone Co., IA, at age 91. She was buried in February 1924 at Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #22975834.

     Gloria Benjamin married Henry Camp Catron, son of Henry Camp Catron and Helen Edwards Flora. Gloria Benjamin was born on 29 July 1925.

     Ida Virginia Benjamin was born on 7 June 1866 at Franklin Co., OH. She married David Palmer Watkins on 4 November 1886 at Marion Co., OH. Ida Virginia Benjamin died on 27 February 1937 at Franklin Co., OH, at age 70. She was buried in March 1937 at Price Cemetery, Richwood, Union Co., OH.

     Ralph Owen Benjamin was born on 10 August 1921 at Cozad, Dawson Co., NE. He married Noreen Dorothy Baade, daughter of Louis Adolph Baade and Alma Helena Retzlaff, on 5 April 1945.