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Benjamin Franklin Aiken

Benjamin Franklin Aiken

Male 1817 - 1896  (79 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Benjamin Franklin AikenBenjamin Franklin Aiken was born on 15 January 1817 in Old, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 23 March 1896 in Catheys Creek, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA.

    Benjamin married Rachel Henry on 26 Jan 1843 in Transylvania, North Carolina, United States. Rachel was born on 29 Jul 1822 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA; died on 22 Sep 1892 in Transylvania, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Adoniraum Silvester Aikens Akins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1843 in Henderson, North Carolina, United States; died on 6 Jul 1923 in Franklin, Georgia, USA.
    2. 3. William Henry Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1845 in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA; died on 29 Jan 1933 in Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA.
    3. 4. Sarah Charlotte Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1846 in Transylvania, North Carolina, United States; died on 04 Jun 1920 in Dunns Rock, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA.
    4. 5. Joseph Marion Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1849 in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA; died on 22 Apr 1924 in Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.
    5. 6. John McCamie Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1851 in Dunn's Rock Twp., Transylvania County, NC; died on 28 Feb 1919 in Sadler, Grayson, Texas, USA.
    6. 7. Lawrence Orr Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on Oct 28, 1853 in Eastahoe, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States; died about 1896 in Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States.

    Benjamin married Eliza Ann Griffin after 1888. Eliza was born on 04 Sep 1848 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States; died on 14 Dec 1929 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Adoniraum Silvester Aikens AkinsAdoniraum Silvester Aikens Akins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Nov 1843 in Henderson, North Carolina, United States; died on 6 Jul 1923 in Franklin, Georgia, USA.

  2. 3.  William Henry AikenWilliam Henry Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Mar 1845 in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA; died on 29 Jan 1933 in Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA.

  3. 4.  Sarah Charlotte AikenSarah Charlotte Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 4 Jun 1846 in Transylvania, North Carolina, United States; died on 04 Jun 1920 in Dunns Rock, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA.

  4. 5.  Joseph Marion AikenJoseph Marion Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Apr 1849 in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA; died on 22 Apr 1924 in Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.

    Joseph married Sarah Adeline "Addie" Williams in 1871. Sarah was born on 12 Feb 1848 in Transylvania County, NC; died on 12 Jul 1915 in Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Mary "Mollie" E Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Dec 1871 in Brevard Township, Transylvania, North Carolina; died on 13 Sep 1934 in Piedmont, Anderson Co, South Carolina, United States.
    2. 9. John "Johnnie" E. Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Sep 1873 in Brevard Township, Transylvania, North Carolina; died on 11 Nov 1890 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.
    3. 10. Benjamin Franklin Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1876 in Transylvania County, North Carolina; died on 7 Apr 1967 in Mocksville, Davie, North Carolina, USA.
    4. 11. Sarah Cordelia Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1878 in Piedmont, Anderson, South Carolina, USA; died on 15 Apr 1961 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
    5. 12. Hattie Louella Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1880 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States; died on 27 Mar 1972 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.
    6. 13. William "Will" "Willie" Mackey Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1883 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States; died on 6 Jun 1963 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA.
    7. 14. Henry Neill Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jun 1885 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA; died on 22 Jan 1951 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
    8. 15. Charles "Charlie" Marion Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1889 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA; died on 10 Jan 1988 in Pelzer, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
    9. 16. Annie Aileen Emmie Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1894 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States; died on 27 Aug 1981 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Corrie J Holcombe (Brown, Aiken, Thomas). Corrie was born on 18 August 1876 in Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA; died on 12 May 1923 in Sharon, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  John McCamie AikenJohn McCamie Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born in Abt. 1851 in Dunn's Rock Twp., Transylvania County, NC; died on 28 Feb 1919 in Sadler, Grayson, Texas, USA.

  6. 7.  Lawrence Orr AikenLawrence Orr Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on Oct 28, 1853 in Eastahoe, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States; died about 1896 in Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Mary "Mollie" E AikenMary "Mollie" E Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 21 Dec 1871 in Brevard Township, Transylvania, North Carolina; died on 13 Sep 1934 in Piedmont, Anderson Co, South Carolina, United States.

  2. 9.  John "Johnnie" E. AikenJohn "Johnnie" E. Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 09 Sep 1873 in Brevard Township, Transylvania, North Carolina; died on 11 Nov 1890 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.

  3. 10.  Benjamin Franklin AikenBenjamin Franklin Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Feb 1876 in Transylvania County, North Carolina; died on 7 Apr 1967 in Mocksville, Davie, North Carolina, USA.

  4. 11.  Sarah Cordelia AikenSarah Cordelia Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 23 Mar 1878 in Piedmont, Anderson, South Carolina, USA; died on 15 Apr 1961 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.

  5. 12.  Hattie Louella AikenHattie Louella Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 3 Oct 1880 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States; died on 27 Mar 1972 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.

  6. 13.  William "Will" "Willie" Mackey AikenWilliam "Will" "Willie" Mackey Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 29 Jan 1883 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States; died on 6 Jun 1963 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA.

  7. 14.  Henry Neill AikenHenry Neill Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 18 Jun 1885 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA; died on 22 Jan 1951 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.

  8. 15.  Charles "Charlie" Marion AikenCharles "Charlie" Marion Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 13 Feb 1889 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA; died on 10 Jan 1988 in Pelzer, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Corrie Brown Thomas. Corrie was born on 18 August 1874; died on 12 May 1923; was buried in Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Bernice Aiken  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 June 1911 in Anderson, South Carolina, USA; died on 4 August 1958 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

  9. 16.  Annie Aileen Emmie AikenAnnie Aileen Emmie Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 16 Oct 1894 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States; died on 27 Aug 1981 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Bernice AikenBernice Aiken Descendancy chart to this point (15.Charles3, 5.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 June 1911 in Anderson, South Carolina, USA; died on 4 August 1958 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

    Family/Spouse: Broadus Ezell Riddle. Broadus was born on 20 September 1908; died on 30 January 1970; was buried in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Venice Alma Degear  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 March 1934 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America; died on 17 September 2019 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America; was buried in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.
    2. 19. Heyward W. Riddle  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 July 1946 in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America; died on 17 May 2009; was buried in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.
    3. 20. Linda Diane Pennington  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 August 1948; died on 17 March 1971; was buried in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.
    4. 21. Terry Riddle  Descendancy chart to this point