| Name |
Reese, Francis Gurney |
- James Barrett Benson
Birth: May 30, 1863
Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA
Death: May 30, 1896
Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA
James Barrett Benson is the only child of Isaac Benson and Eugenia Laura Stebbins.
James was received his elementery education in Coudersport. He then was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and then College of New Jersey at Princeton 1878-1882 and was admitted to the bar in June 1884.
On December 3, 1884, he married Miss Katherine Jane Hodskin, daughter of Albert Adams and Celina (JOHNSON) Hodskin of Coudersport.
Celina Johnson being my great aunt and sister to my GREAT grandfather Capt. John Cyrus Johnson, ESQ.
The Potter Enterprise was in it's beginning a Democratic paper. It was financed by Franklin W. Knox and Isaac Benson. It was later sold to Isaac's son James B. Benson in 1887.
To them three daughters were born:
- Eugenia Celina, 1886 m. Lytle Perry
- Frances A., 1888 (never married)
- Eloise, 1891 m. J.L. Cole
Sadly, James died May 30, 1896 at the age of 33 years old leaving Katherine and three young daughters.
In 1899 Katherine married Dr. Francis Gurney Reese, M.D. and the couple had one son to add to the family.
The son born in 1900 is Albert G. Reese who became a practicing dentist in Coudersport.
Family links:
Parents: Isaac Benson (1817 - 1894)
Laura Eugenia Stebbins Benson (1832 - 1916)
Burial: Eulalia Cemetery
Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA
Created by: S. Johnson
Record added: Aug 07, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 115087806
______________________________________________________
20171123 RVA-
PIONEER FAMILIES OF COUDEIRSPORT
THE BENSON FAMILY
Isaac Benson, who had the honor of being the first to fill the office of Burgess, was born in Waterford, Erie county, Pa.;
June 8, 1817. He was admitted to the Erie county bar in 1844.
On June 11, 1845, he located in Coudersport at which place he continued to live. In 1856 he was elected to the state legislature
and in 1859 to the state senate.
On Dec. 14, 1857, he married Eugenial Laura, the only daughter of Pierre A. and Almira (Brundage) Stebbins of Coudersport.
She was born at Hammondsport, N. Y., Nov..17, 1832.
Their only child, James Benson, was born on May 30, 1863. He was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and was
admitted to the bar in June 1884. On Dec. 3, 1884, he married Miss Katherine J. Hodskin, daughter of Albert A. and Celina
(Johnson) Hodskin of Coudersport. To them were born three daughters:
' 1. Eugenia Celina, b Feb. 3, 1886; m Jan. 5, 1909, to Lytle Flower Perry, b May 18, 1888, and who died in an -automobile
accident on Nov. 30, 1927. He was a lawyer, the son of the Rev. D'."E. S. and Maude (Townley) Perry, rector of Christ Episco-
pal Church, 1908-1909.
2. Frances A. Benson, b Oct. 2, 1888.
3. Eloise Benson, b May 9, 1891; married May 29, 1918, to J. L. Cole of Batavia, N. Y.
The three children of Lytle and Eugenia (Benson) Perry are:
1. Katherine Maud, married on June 25, 1988, to Herbert Allen Dorfeld, hardware merchant of Coudersport. They, have
one child, William Gurney, born Nov. 10, 1941.
2. David Townley Perry, born Sept. 26, 1912, married Katherine Daugherty, daughter of Frank and Ina (Conable) Daugherty. Their children are:
- Franklin Lytle, born Jan. 25, 1939;
- Patricia Ayleen, born Jan. 30, 1941, and
- David Townley Jr., born Dec. 5, 1947.
3. Frances Eugenia Perry, born Sept. 30, 1924, married June 15, 1946, to James Harris Seymour. They have one child, Mary
Eugenia, born June 30, 1947.
James Benson died May 30, 1896, and on March 8, 1899, his widow was married to Dr. Francis Gurney Reese, son of Dr.
Charles Albert and Alice (Stamp) Reese. He was born at Sinnemahoning, Pa., on April 4, 1870, and died at Coudersport on
Dec. 4, 1942. One child was born to this union on July 8, 1900,
Dr. Albert G. Reese, a practicing dentist, of Coudersport.
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| Suffix |
MD |
| Birth |
4 Apr 1870 |
Sinnamahoning, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 2] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Event |
Abt 8 May 1928 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [3] |
| Potter Enterprise, 10 May 1928 Thu p.1- PHYSICIANS OF COUNTY IN MEET at the Old Hickory Tavern; |
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LARGE TROUT CAUGHT Yesterday morning Charley Chilson brought in a mess of trout among which was one measuring 19 inches in length and weighing 2 pounds.
PHYSICIANS OF COUNTY IN MEET
Nearly All Members of County Association Attend Meet at Old Hickory Tavern.
The Potter County Medical Association held a very interesting meeting at the Old Hickory Tavern, Tuesday, with nearly all members present. They enjoyed a beefsteak dinner and report a pleasant as well as profitable gathering. Present were:
- Dr. H. D. Hart, Genesee;
- Dr. N. W. Church, Ulysses;
- Dr. J. H. Page, Austin;
- Dr. D. C. Hanna and
- Dr. A. J. Colcord, Port Allegany;
- Dr. J. F. Hurd and
- Dr. M. R. Long, Galeton;
- Dr. F. G. Reese,
- Dr. Robert McConeghy,
- Dr. B. H. Ashcraft;
- Dr. D. E. Jacobs and
- Dr. R. H. Jones, Coudersport.
While the physicians dined in one dining room their wives were enjoying a feast of chicken in another dining room. They complimented Old Hickory very highly.
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| Occupation |
Between 1930 and 1940 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [2] |
| medical doctor, general practice |
- 20180304 RVA-
Francis G Reese
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
date: Apr 13
Name: Francis G Reese
Age: 70
Estimated birth year:abt 1870
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House:Head
Home in 1940: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Street: East Street
House Number: 108
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 10A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:211
Occupation: Physician
House Owned or Rented:Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5000
Attended School or College:No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:48
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939:50
Income: 0
Income Other Sources:Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis G Reese 70 Head PA sh C4 Physician, medical doctor m
Katherine J Reese 75 wife NY sh 8 m
Frances A Benson 52 dau PA sh H1 single
Walter J. Wells 71 Head PA sh C4 lawyer, private practice wd
Helen Brizzee 37 housekeeper PA R/Potter C4 single
Stella M Campbell 56 Head NJ sh H2 wd
Irene B Campbell 20 dau PA sh H4 single
Frances L MacKinght 12 gr-dau NJ sh 6 single
Source Citation
Year: 1940;
Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania;
Roll: m-t0627-03600;
Page: 10A;
Enumeration District: 53-6
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.
Stella M Campbell in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name:Stella M Campbell
Age:56
Estimated birth year:abt 1884
Gender:Female
Race:White
Birthplace:New Jersey
Marital Status:Widowed
Relation to Head of House:Head
Home in 1940:Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Street:East Street
House Number:306
Farm:No
Inferred Residence in 1935:Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935:Same House
Sheet Number:10A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:215
House Owned or Rented:Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:4500
Attended School or College:No
Highest Grade Completed:High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939:0
Income:0
Income Other Sources:Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis G Reese 70
Katherine J Reese 75
Frances A Benson 52
Stella M Campbell 56
Irene B Campbell 20
Frances L Mac Kinght 12
|
| Residence |
Between 1930 and 1940 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [1] |
| census 1930 |
14 Apr 1930 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [2] |
| Allegany Ave; Age: 60; PA PA NY M29 Physician, general practice |
- 20180304 RVA-
Russell L Campbell in the 1930 United States Federal Census
date: April 14 1930
enumerator: James V. Toombs
Name: Russell L Campbell
Birth Year: abt 1884
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New Jersey
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House:Head
Home in 1930: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
Street address: Allegany Ave
Ward of City: Second
House Number: 306
Dwelling Number: 182
Family Number: 184
Home Owned or Rented:Owned
Home Value: 5000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage:20
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write:Yes
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Salesman
Industry: Oil Industry
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis G Reese 60 Head PA PA NY M29 physician, general practice
Kathrine Reese 65 wife NY NY NY M19
Francis Benson 41 dau PA PA NY S
Russell L Campbell 46 Head NJ NJ NJ M20 salesman, oil industry
Stella M Campbell 45 wife NJ NJ NY M19
Russell Campbell 19 son NJ NJ NJ S
Rupert Campbell 17 son PA NJ NJ S
Virginia Campbell 15 dau PA PA NJ S
Irene B Campbell 11 dau PA NJ NJ S
Frances McKnight 1y11m gr-dau NJ NJ NJ
Mary Welfling 50 Head PA PA PA wd 24 teacher, public school
Weldon Welfling 17 son PA PA PA S
Neighbors:
View others on page
Source Citation
Year: 1930;
Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania;
Page: 7B;
Enumeration District: 0006
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
|
| census 1940 |
13 Apr 1940 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [1] |
| East Street; Age: 70; Head PA same house C4 Physician, MD |
- 20180304 RVA-
Francis G Reese
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
date: Apr 13
Name: Francis G Reese
Age: 70
Estimated birth year:abt 1870
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House:Head
Home in 1940: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Street: East Street
House Number: 108
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 10A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:211
Occupation: Physician
House Owned or Rented:Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5000
Attended School or College:No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:48
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939:50
Income: 0
Income Other Sources:Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis G Reese 70 Head PA sh C4 Physician, medical doctor m
Katherine J Reese 75 wife NY sh 8 m
Frances A Benson 52 dau PA sh H1 single
Walter J. Wells 71 Head PA sh C4 lawyer, private practice wd
Helen Brizzee 37 housekeeper PA R/Potter C4 single
Stella M Campbell 56 Head NJ sh H2 wd
Irene B Campbell 20 dau PA sh H4 single
Frances L MacKinght 12 gr-dau NJ sh 6 single
Source Citation
Year: 1940;
Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania;
Roll: m-t0627-03600;
Page: 10A;
Enumeration District: 53-6
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.
Stella M Campbell in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name:Stella M Campbell
Age:56
Estimated birth year:abt 1884
Gender:Female
Race:White
Birthplace:New Jersey
Marital Status:Widowed
Relation to Head of House:Head
Home in 1940:Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Street:East Street
House Number:306
Farm:No
Inferred Residence in 1935:Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935:Same House
Sheet Number:10A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:215
House Owned or Rented:Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:4500
Attended School or College:No
Highest Grade Completed:High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939:0
Income:0
Income Other Sources:Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Francis G Reese 70
Katherine J Reese 75
Frances A Benson 52
Stella M Campbell 56
Irene B Campbell 20
Frances L Mac Kinght 12
|
| Race |
White [1, 2] |
| Name |
Francis G Reese [1, 2] |
| Death |
4 Dec 1942 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Person ID |
I39515 |
WETZEL-SPRING |
| Family |
Hodskin, Katharine Jane, b. 13 Apr 1865, Lisle, Broome, New York, USA d. 10 Mar 1951, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 85 years) |
| Marriage |
1899 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA |
- James Barrett Benson
Birth: May 30, 1863
Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA
Death: May 30, 1896
Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA
James Barrett Benson is the only child of Isaac Benson and Eugenia Laura Stebbins.
James was received his elementery education in Coudersport. He then was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and then College of New Jersey at Princeton 1878-1882 and was admitted to the bar in June 1884.
On December 3, 1884, he married Miss Katherine Jane Hodskin, daughter of Albert Adams and Celina (JOHNSON) Hodskin of Coudersport.
Celina Johnson being my great aunt and sister to my GREAT grandfather Capt. John Cyrus Johnson, ESQ.
The Potter Enterprise was in it's beginning a Democratic paper. It was financed by Franklin W. Knox and Isaac Benson. It was later sold to Isaac's son James B. Benson in 1887.
To them three daughters were born:
- Eugenia Celina, 1886 m. Lytle Perry
- Frances A., 1888 (never married)
- Eloise, 1891 m. J.L. Cole
Sadly, James died May 30, 1896 at the age of 33 years old leaving Katherine and three young daughters.
In 1899 Katherine married Dr. Francis Gurney Reese, M.D. and the couple had one son to add to the family.
The son born in 1900 is Albert G. Reese who became a practicing dentist in Coudersport.
Family links:
Parents: Isaac Benson (1817 - 1894)
Laura Eugenia Stebbins Benson (1832 - 1916)
Burial: Eulalia Cemetery
Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA
Created by: S. Johnson
Record added: Aug 07, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 115087806
______________________________________________________
20171123 RVA-
PIONEER FAMILIES OF COUDEIRSPORT
THE BENSON FAMILY
Isaac Benson, who had the honor of being the first to fill the office of Burgess, was born in Waterford, Erie county, Pa.;
June 8, 1817. He was admitted to the Erie county bar in 1844.
On June 11, 1845, he located in Coudersport at which place he continued to live. In 1856 he was elected to the state legislature
and in 1859 to the state senate.
On Dec. 14, 1857, he married Eugenial Laura, the only daughter of Pierre A. and Almira (Brundage) Stebbins of Coudersport.
She was born at Hammondsport, N. Y., Nov..17, 1832.
Their only child, James Benson, was born on May 30, 1863. He was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and was
admitted to the bar in June 1884. On Dec. 3, 1884, he married Miss Katherine J. Hodskin, daughter of Albert A. and Celina
(Johnson) Hodskin of Coudersport. To them were born three daughters:
' 1. Eugenia Celina, b Feb. 3, 1886; m Jan. 5, 1909, to Lytle Flower Perry, b May 18, 1888, and who died in an -automobile
accident on Nov. 30, 1927. He was a lawyer, the son of the Rev. D'."E. S. and Maude (Townley) Perry, rector of Christ Episco-
pal Church, 1908-1909.
2. Frances A. Benson, b Oct. 2, 1888.
3. Eloise Benson, b May 9, 1891; married May 29, 1918, to J. L. Cole of Batavia, N. Y.
The three children of Lytle and Eugenia (Benson) Perry are:
1. Katherine Maud, married on June 25, 1988, to Herbert Allen Dorfeld, hardware merchant of Coudersport. They, have
one child, William Gurney, born Nov. 10, 1941.
2. David Townley Perry, born Sept. 26, 1912, married Katherine Daugherty, daughter of Frank and Ina (Conable) Daugherty. Their children are:
- Franklin Lytle, born Jan. 25, 1939;
- Patricia Ayleen, born Jan. 30, 1941, and
- David Townley Jr., born Dec. 5, 1947.
3. Frances Eugenia Perry, born Sept. 30, 1924, married June 15, 1946, to James Harris Seymour. They have one child, Mary
Eugenia, born June 30, 1947.
James Benson died May 30, 1896, and on March 8, 1899, his widow was married to Dr. Francis Gurney Reese, son of Dr.
Charles Albert and Alice (Stamp) Reese. He was born at Sinnemahoning, Pa., on April 4, 1870, and died at Coudersport on
Dec. 4, 1942. One child was born to this union on July 8, 1900,
Dr. Albert G. Reese, a practicing dentist, of Coudersport.
|
| Issue, jt |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA |
| the couple had one son together, in addition to Katharine's with James Benson. |
- James Barrett Benson
Birth: May 30, 1863
Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA
Death: May 30, 1896
Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA
James Barrett Benson is the only child of Isaac Benson and Eugenia Laura Stebbins.
James was received his elementery education in Coudersport. He then was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and then College of New Jersey at Princeton 1878-1882 and was admitted to the bar in June 1884.
On December 3, 1884, he married Miss Katherine Jane Hodskin, daughter of Albert Adams and Celina (JOHNSON) Hodskin of Coudersport.
Celina Johnson being my great aunt and sister to my GREAT grandfather Capt. John Cyrus Johnson, ESQ.
The Potter Enterprise was in it's beginning a Democratic paper. It was financed by Franklin W. Knox and Isaac Benson. It was later sold to Isaac's son James B. Benson in 1887.
To them three daughters were born:
- Eugenia Celina, 1886 m. Lytle Perry
- Frances A., 1888 (never married)
- Eloise, 1891 m. J.L. Cole
Sadly, James died May 30, 1896 at the age of 33 years old leaving Katherine and three young daughters.
In 1899 Katherine married Dr. Francis Gurney Reese, M.D. and the couple had one son to add to the family.
The son born in 1900 is Albert G. Reese who became a practicing dentist in Coudersport.
Family links:
Parents: Isaac Benson (1817 - 1894)
Laura Eugenia Stebbins Benson (1832 - 1916)
Burial: Eulalia Cemetery
Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA
Created by: S. Johnson
Record added: Aug 07, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 115087806
|
| Children |
| | 1. Reese, Albert G. DDS, b. 8 Jul 1900, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 2. Benson, Frances Adele, b. 2 Oct 1888, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA d. May 1979, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 90 years) [Father: Stepchild] [Mother: natural] |
| | 3. Benson, Eugenia Celina, b. 3 Feb 1886, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA d. 14 Feb 1976, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 90 years) [Father: Stepchild] [Mother: natural] |
| | 4. Benson, Eloise Rebecca, b. 9 May 1891, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA d. 19 Aug 1987, Orange County, Florida, USA (Age 96 years) [Father: Stepchild] [Mother: natural] |
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| Family ID |
F11945 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |