Benjamin Alexander Garringer

M, b. 9 September 1860, d. 10 April 1927

FatherJacob M Garringer b. 3 Feb 1812, d. 13 Sep 1904
MotherHarriet Lewis b. 19 Oct 1826, d. 6 Oct 1902

BirthBenjamin was born on 9 September 1860 in Jay County, Indiana.1 
(household member) Census1870Benjamin was listed as a household member living with Jacob M Garringer on the 1870 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.2 
(son) Census1880Benjamin was listed as a son in Jacob M Garringer's household on the 1880 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.3 
MarriageHe married Eliza Jane Lewellen in Randolph County, Indiana, on 19 April 1883.4,1 
Census1900Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was given as farmer.5 
Census1910Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.6 
ResidenceHe resided in Section 27, Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana, in 1910, his occupation was given as farmer.7 
Census1920Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was given as farmer.8 
BiographyHe was called "Quaker Ben". 
DeathBenjamin died on 10 April 1927 in Jay County, Indiana, at age 66.1 
BurialHis body was interred in Antioch Cemetery, Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.1 

Family

Eliza Jane Lewellen b. 2 Aug 1857, d. 9 Feb 1935
MarriageHe married Eliza Jane Lewellen in Randolph County, Indiana, on 19 April 1883.4,1 
Children

Last Edited14 Feb 2003

Citations:

  1. Descendants of George Diether Geringer.
  2. 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. Randolph County, Indiana, Marriage Records 1882-1891.
  5. 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. L. S. Burkett Directory Company, A Complete Directory And A Brief History Of Jay County, Indiana.
  8. 1920 United States Federal Census.

Benjamin Alexander Garringer

M, b. 25 January 1869, d. 30 November 1952

FatherJohn Andrew Garringer b. 10 Nov 1843, d. 24 Dec 1891
MotherNancy West b. 26 Oct 1842, d. 28 Jan 1921

BirthBenjamin was born on 25 January 1869 in Jay County, Indiana.1 
(household member) Census1870Benjamin was listed as a household member living with John Andrew Garringer on the 1870 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.2 
(son) Census1880Benjamin was listed as a son in John Andrew Garringer's household on the 1880 Census in Ward Township, Randolph County, Indiana.3 
MarriageHe married Bessie Miller in Jay County, Indiana, on 21 October 1903.4,5,1,6 
Census1920Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Ward Township, Randolph County, Indiana. His occupation was given as farmer.7 
Census1930Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Franklin Township, Randolph County, Indiana. His occupation was given as farmer.8 
DeathBenjamin died on 30 November 1952 in Jay County, Indiana, at age 83.6 

Family

Bessie Miller b. 10 Mar 1884, d. 12 Mar 1976
MarriageHe married Bessie Miller in Jay County, Indiana, on 21 October 1903.4,5,1,6 
Children

Last Edited16 Feb 2003

Citations:

  1. Gerringer - Garringer Family to America in the Mid 1700's.
  2. 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. Index to Marriage Record, Jay County, Indiana 1850-1920, Inclusive, Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938.
  5. Garringer Family History.
  6. Descendants of George Diether Geringer.
  7. 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. 1930 United States Federal Census.

Benjamin Andrew Garringer

M, b. 4 August 1872, d. 17 March 1949

FatherJacob Delaughter Garringer b. 21 Oct 1847, d. 18 May 1910
MotherSarah Elizabeth Whitenack b. Apr 1849, d. 17 Apr 1920

BirthBenjamin was born on 4 August 1872 in Jay County, Indiana.1,2 
(son) Census1880Benjamin was listed as a son in Jacob Delaughter Garringer's household on the 1880 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.3 
MarriageHe married Susan Warren on 16 February 1901.4,1,2 
ResidenceHe resided in Section 17, Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana, in 1910, his occupation was given as farmer.5 
Census1920Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.6 
Census1930Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was given as farmer.7 
DeathBenjamin died on 17 March 1949 in Jay County, Indiana, at age 76.2 
BurialHis body was interred in Antioch Cemetery, Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana. 

Family

Susan Warren b. 19 Jan 1878, d. 19 Sep 1962
MarriageHe married Susan Warren on 16 February 1901.4,1,2 
Children

Last Edited14 Jul 2008

Citations:

  1. Gerringer - Garringer Family to America in the Mid 1700's.
  2. Descendants of George Diether Geringer.
  3. 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. Garringer Family History.
  5. L. S. Burkett Directory Company, A Complete Directory And A Brief History Of Jay County, Indiana.
  6. 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. 1930 United States Federal Census.

Benjamin Cyrus Garringer

M, b. 5 May 1876, d. 22 January 1907

FatherBenjamin Moore Garringer1 b. 1 Aug 1820, d. 1884
MotherMary Ann Harford b. 5 Jul 1835, d. 1879

BirthBenjamin was born on 5 May 1876 in Collett, Jay County, Indiana.2 
(son) Census1880Benjamin was listed as a son in Benjamin Moore Garringer's household on the 1880 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.3 
MarriageHe married Mattie Lou Bisel in Jay County, Indiana, on 20 January 1900.4,2 
Biography2 
DeathBenjamin died on 22 January 1907 in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana, at age 30.5,2 
BurialHis body was interred in Bluff Point Cemetery, Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.2

Family

Mattie Lou Bisel b. 25 Oct 1881, d. 25 May 1917
Children

Last Edited22 Jul 2003

Citations:

  1. Gerringer - Garringer Family to America in the Mid 1700's.
  2. Garringer Family History.
  3. 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. Index to Marriage Record, Jay County, Indiana 1850-1920, Inclusive, Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938.
  5. Index to Death Records of Jay County, Indiana, 1882-1921, Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940.

Benjamin Moore Garringer

M, b. 1 August 1820, d. 1884

FatherJacob M Garringer b. 1784
MotherMartha Ann "Patsy" Moore b. 1790

BirthBenjamin was born on 1 August 1820 in Fairfield County, Ohio.1,2,3 
MarriageHe married Sarah E McCartney in Jay County, Indiana, on 17 May 1841. They were married by Samuel Sutton.1,2,3 
Census1850Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was given as farmer.4 
Census1860Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was given as farmer.5 
MarriageHe married Mary Ann Harford in Jay County, Indiana, on 9 May 1869.6,2
Census1870Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was given as farmer.7 
Census1880Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was given as farmer.8 
DeathBenjamin died in 1884 in Jay County, Indiana.1,3 

Family 1

Sarah E McCartney b. 10 May 1823, d. 12 Sep 1863
MarriageHe married Sarah E McCartney in Jay County, Indiana, on 17 May 1841. They were married by Samuel Sutton.1,2,3 
Children

Family 2

Mary Ann Harford b. 5 Jul 1835, d. 1879
MarriageHe married Mary Ann Harford in Jay County, Indiana, on 9 May 1869.6,2
Children

Last Edited8 May 2004

Citations:

  1. Garringer Family History.
  2. Gerringer - Garringer Family to America in the Mid 1700's.
  3. Descendants of George Diether Geringer.
  4. 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. Index to Marriage Record, Jay County, Indiana 1850-1920, Inclusive, Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938.
  7. 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. 1880 United States Federal Census.
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