Russell Gene "Russ" Benson

Male 1927 - 2011  (~ 84 years)


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  • Name Russell Gene "Russ" Benson 
    Birth 0___ 1927  Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Military WW II Veteran  [2
    Death 3 Jun 2011  Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I26791  The Hennessee Family
    Last Modified 23 Mar 2014 

    Father Clinton Lafayette Benson,   b. 30 Mar 1900, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Jan 1989, Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Mother Ressie Miller Hennessee,   b. 12 Aug 1895, Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 0Aug 1986, Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 18 Oct 1919  Lawrence County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F731  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Karen Kaye Mitchell  [1
    Marriage Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F11007  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 Apr 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 0___ 1927 - Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 3 Jun 2011 - Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - - Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • WALNUT RIDGE - Russell Benson, 83, died Friday at his home.

      He was a lifetime resident of Lawrence County, was a farmer and of the Methodist belief. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Ressie Hennesse Benson.

      He is survived by his wife, Karen Benson of the home, and brother, Kenneth Benson of Dallas.

      A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at House Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge with Steve Cook officiating.

      No burial is planned. The body was cremated. [2]
    • FamilyHistory.com - Message Boards

      The Hennessee Surname Message Board

      Message #38 Monday, January 22, 2001

      Subject:Hennessee /Bottoms
      Posted by:Nancy Le Masurier

      Message:David ,

      I am the sister-in-law of Russel Benson who is the son of Ressie Hennessee of Walnut Ridge,Arkansas . She married a Clinton Benson. Ressie was the daughter of JG Hennessee and Parrie Bottoms. I am researching the family for Russ and his brother Ken.



      21 Feb 2011:

      Go to: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/e/n/Frank-G-Benson/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0161.html for BENSON information.

  • Sources 
    1. [S35900] Frank Benson email | 20 Feb 2011 | fgbenson36@gmail.com.

    2. [S249] http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=82955610.

    3. [S321] William M. Hennessee,testimony,written 15 Dec 1982 to Barbara R. Claxton,.