Benjamin Bradford Forsythe 1872–1954 – Forsythe Family Network

Benjamin Bradford Forsythe, 1872–1954 (aged 82 years)

Ben Forsythe Family Photo

Ben Forsythe Bio: Submitted by Nelle

Contribution by Betty Jean Norman

Ben Forsythe - Death Certificate

Benjamin B. Forsythe

Benjamin Bradford Forsythe

Name: Benjamin Bradford Forsythe
Given names: Benjamin Bradford
Surname: Forsythe

Benjamin Forsythe Ben

Name: Benjamin Forsythe Ben
Given names: Benjamin
Nickname: Ben
Surname: Forsythe

Gender Male

Date differences Relationships

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: February 3, 1838 37 36 — Clarke, Illinois, USA Marriage: July 22, 1860 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: December 30, 1894 — Clark, Illinois, USA Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Martha Anderson James William Forsythe Esther Forsythe Norman Forsythe Ella Forsythe Benjamin Bradford Forsythe Thomas Goodman Forsythe Eva Forsythe Lucy Forsythe Charles Forsythe Benjamin Bradford Forsythe 1838–1894 Birth: February 3, 1838 37 36 — Clarke, Illinois, USA Death: December 30, 1894 — Clark, Illinois, USA
mother	Links Birth: October 13, 1841 31 37 — Fayette, Ohio, USA Marriage: July 22, 1860 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: March 18, 1915 — USA, IL, Clark, Burial: Clark, Illinois, USA Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Benjamin Bradford Forsythe James William Forsythe Esther Forsythe Norman Forsythe Ella Forsythe Benjamin Bradford Forsythe Thomas Goodman Forsythe Eva Forsythe Lucy Forsythe Charles Forsythe Martha Anderson 1841–1915 Birth: October 13, 1841 31 37 — Fayette, Ohio, USA Death: March 18, 1915 — USA, IL, Clark,
Marriage	Marriage: July 22, 1860 — USA, IL, Clark,
3 years elder brother	Links Birth: January 15, 1863 24 21 — USA, IL, Clark, Marriage: April 30, 1884 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: January 15, 1947 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Jane White Janie James William Forsythe 1863–1947 Birth: January 15, 1863 24 21 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: January 15, 1947
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: May 5, 1865 27 23 — USA, IL, Clark, Marriage: December 25, 1881 Death: May 7, 1893 — USA, IL, Clark, Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Freeland Maynard Flossie Martha Maynard Willie Maynard Maude Ellen Maynard Versa Rose Maynard Millie Maynard Elsie Maynard Alma Maynard Esther Forsythe 1865–1893 Birth: May 5, 1865 27 23 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: May 7, 1893 — USA, IL, Clark,
21 months elder brother	Links Birth: January 19, 1867 28 25 — USA, IL, Clark, Marriage: October 25, 1893 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: July 4, 1957 — USA, IL, Clark, Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Anna M. Frawley Mahala Lee Forsythe James Elmer Forsythe Ray Prewett Forsythe Norman Forsythe 1867–1957 Birth: January 19, 1867 28 25 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: July 4, 1957 — USA, IL, Clark,
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: October 30, 1869 31 28 — USA, IL, Clark, Marriage: October 24, 1888 Death: December 29, 1890 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Robert English Winona Irene English Winnie Ella Forsythe 1869–1890 Birth: October 30, 1869 31 28 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: December 29, 1890
2 years himself	Links Birth: March 12, 1872 34 30 — USA, IL, Clark, Marriage: February 5, 1896 Death: October 15, 1954 — Terre Haute, IN, USA Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Ruth Ettie Laufman Forrest Fenton Forsythe Ora Benjamin Forsythe William Morton Forsythe Nelle Frances Forsythe Mary Lorena Forsythe John Arthur Forsythe Glen Arthur Forsythe Bill Frank Laufman Forsythe Lauf Martha Jane Forsythe Benjamin Bradford Forsythe 1872–1954 Birth: March 12, 1872 34 30 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: October 15, 1954 — Terre Haute, IN, USA
-11 years elder brother	Links Birth: May 5, 1861 — USA, IL, Clark, Marriage: September 7, 1881 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: May 18, 1937 — USA, IL, Clark, Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Margaret Eleanor Laufman Maggie Russell Orr Forsythe Pee Wee Ernest Bradford Forsythe Martha Forsythe Arles Clair Forsythe Keifer Laufman Forsythe Joseph Goodman Forsythe Joe Ruth Opal Forsythe Harriett Lavone Forsythe Hattie Marietta Forsythe Mette Ethel Forsythe Elva Marguerite Forsythe Thomas Goodman Forsythe 1861–1937 Birth: May 5, 1861 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: May 18, 1937 — USA, IL, Clark,
14 years younger sister	Links Birth: October 8, 1874 36 32 — USA, IL, Clark, Marriage: August 23, 1893 Death: September 22, 1957 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse John P. Dempster Eva Forsythe 1874–1957 Birth: October 8, 1874 36 32 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: September 22, 1957
4 years younger sister	Links Birth: November 6, 1878 40 37 — USA, IL, Clark, Marriage: March 17, 1897 Death: March 2, 1965 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Harrison Hall Mary F. Hall Lucy Forsythe 1878–1965 Birth: November 6, 1878 40 37 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: March 2, 1965
2 years younger brother	Links Birth: January 6, 1881 42 39 Death: February 1, 1881 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Charles Forsythe 1881–1881 Birth: January 6, 1881 42 39 Death: February 1, 1881

Family with Ruth Ettie Laufman
himself	Links Birth: March 12, 1872 34 30 — USA, IL, Clark, Marriage: February 5, 1896 Death: October 15, 1954 — Terre Haute, IN, USA Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Ruth Ettie Laufman Forrest Fenton Forsythe Ora Benjamin Forsythe William Morton Forsythe Nelle Frances Forsythe Mary Lorena Forsythe John Arthur Forsythe Glen Arthur Forsythe Bill Frank Laufman Forsythe Lauf Martha Jane Forsythe Benjamin Bradford Forsythe 1872–1954 Birth: March 12, 1872 34 30 — USA, IL, Clark, Death: October 15, 1954 — Terre Haute, IN, USA
wife	Links Birth: 1876 23 23 Marriage: February 5, 1896 Death: May 8, 1949 — Buffalo, MO Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Benjamin Bradford Forsythe Forrest Fenton Forsythe Ora Benjamin Forsythe William Morton Forsythe Nelle Frances Forsythe Mary Lorena Forsythe John Arthur Forsythe Glen Arthur Forsythe Bill Frank Laufman Forsythe Lauf Martha Jane Forsythe Ruth Ettie Laufman 1876–1949 Birth: 1876 23 23 Death: May 8, 1949 — Buffalo, MO
Marriage	Marriage: February 5, 1896 —
12 months son	Links Birth: January 24, 1897 24 21 Death: February 21, 1956 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Mildred Esther Pratz Forrest Fenton Forsythe Ben William Forsythe James Edward Forsythe Forrest Fenton Forsythe 1897–1956 Birth: January 24, 1897 24 21 Death: February 21, 1956
2 years son	Links Birth: February 17, 1899 26 23 Death: February 3, 1968 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Florence L. Parks Ora Benjamin Forsythe 1899–1968 Birth: February 17, 1899 26 23 Death: February 3, 1968
2 years son	Links Birth: May 2, 1901 29 25 Death: January 22, 1902 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree William Morton Forsythe 1901–1902 Birth: May 2, 1901 29 25 Death: January 22, 1902
22 months daughter	Links Birth: February 10, 1903 30 27 Death: October 25, 1981 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse George Dudley Buck Nelle Frances Forsythe 1903–1981 Birth: February 10, 1903 30 27 Death: October 25, 1981
2 years daughter	Links Birth: June 13, 1905 33 29 — Marshall, Clark, Illinois, USA Death: May 8, 2007 — Marshall, Clark, Illinois, USA Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Kenneth H. Ward Mary Ward Family with spouse Mary Lorena Forsythe 1905–2007 Birth: June 13, 1905 33 29 — Marshall, Clark, Illinois, USA Death: May 8, 2007 — Marshall, Clark, Illinois, USA
23 months son	Links Birth: April 1907 35 31 Death: January 1910 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree John Arthur Forsythe 1907–1910 Birth: April 1907 35 31 Death: January 1910
4 years son	Links Birth: April 30, 1911 39 35 Death: September 22, 1964 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Dorothy E. … Glen Arthur Forsythe Bill 1911–1964 Birth: April 30, 1911 39 35 Death: September 22, 1964
4 years son	Links Birth: October 16, 1914 42 38 Marriage: Death: January 16, 1989 Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Mary Louise Gardner Frank Laufman Forsythe Lauf 1914–1989 Birth: October 16, 1914 42 38 Death: January 16, 1989
3 years daughter	Links Birth: September 9, 1917 45 41 Death: May 8, 1949 — Buffalo, MO Links ⚶ Relationships Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Family with spouse Harold Rose Martha Jane Forsythe 1917–1949 Birth: September 9, 1917 45 41 Death: May 8, 1949 — Buffalo, MO

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Note	Buried at Forsythe Cemetery, Clark County, IL
Note	"My grandfather always insisted his name was not Benjamin -just Ben. (I never saw his birth certificate.)" [Ruth Forsythe Robinson: 12/2005]
Note	From Ancestory.com Spouse 1 Ruth Etta Laufman Born: 1 Dec 1876 in [city], [county], Illinois, USA Died: 8 May 1899 in Clark, [county], Illinois, USA Marriage: 5 Feb 1896 in Clark, [county], Illinois, USA View Info Children Sex Birth Living Forsythe F Forrest Fenton Forsythe M 24 Nov 1897 in [city], [county], Illinois, USA Ora Benjamin Forsythe M 17 Feb 1899 in Oliver, [county], Illinois, USA Morton Forsythe M 1900 in Marshall, [county], Illinois, USA John Forsythe M abt 1901 in Marshall, [county], Illinois, USA Nelly Buck F abt 1902 Glenn Archer Forsythe M 30 Apr 1911 in Marshall, [county], Illinois, USA Frank Laughman Forsythe M 16 Oct 1914 in Marshall, [county], Illinois, USA Jane Forsythe F abt 1917 =============================== For Forrest: Forrest Fenton Forsythe Born: 24 Nov 1897 [city], [county], Illinois, USA Died: 24 Feb 1956 IL, Res Palos Hts, [country] Spouse Mildred Esther Pratz Born: 8 Jun 1900 in [city], [county], Illinois, USA Died: Marriage: Children Sex Birth Mildred Forsythe F abt 1928 For Ora: Ora Benjamin Forsythe Born: 17 Feb 1899 Oliver, [county], Illinois, USA Died: 3 Feb 1968 Marshall Clark, [county], Illinois, USA Spouse Florence Parks Born: 26 Aug 1899 in [city], Chicago Cook, Illinois, USA Died: Mar 1971 in Marshall Clark, [county], Illinois, USA Marriage: 28 Aug 1920 View Info Children Sex Birth Living Forsythe M William Bradford Forsythe M 1 Jan 1923 in [city], Chicago Cook, Illinois, USA Ted Leon Forsythe M 20 May 1932 in [city], Chicago Cook, Illinois, USA

Media object	Ben Forsythe Family Photo Source: Scanned Contribution: Linda Seed
Media object	Ben Forsythe Bio: Submitted by Nelle Source: Scanned Contribution: Linda Seed
Media object	Ben Forsythe Source: Scanned Contribution: Linda Seed
Media object	Contribution by Betty Jean Norman Source: Information supplied by Betty Jean Norman
Media object	Ben Forsythe - Death Certificate
Media object	Benjamin B. Forsythe

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Last change September 22, 2018 – 01:25:39

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Family with parents
father Parents William Bradford Forsythe Esther Hetty Ashmore Hetty	Benjamin Bradford Forsythe 1838–1894
mother Parents James Anderson Eleanor Orr Stockton	Martha Anderson 1841–1915
elder brother Family Jane White Janie	James William Forsythe 1863–1947
elder sister Family Freeland Maynard Flossie Martha Maynard Willie Maynard Maude Ellen Maynard Versa Rose Maynard Millie Maynard Elsie Maynard Alma Maynard	Esther Forsythe 1865–1893
elder brother Family Anna M. Frawley Mahala Lee Forsythe James Elmer Forsythe Ray Prewett Forsythe	Norman Forsythe 1867–1957
elder sister Family Robert English Winona Irene English Winnie	Ella Forsythe 1869–1890
himself	Benjamin Bradford Forsythe 1872–1954
elder brother Family Margaret Eleanor Laufman Maggie Russell Orr Forsythe Pee Wee Ernest Bradford Forsythe Martha Forsythe Arles Clair Forsythe Keifer Laufman Forsythe Joseph Goodman Forsythe Joe Ruth Opal Forsythe Harriett Lavone Forsythe Hattie Marietta Forsythe Mette Ethel Forsythe Elva Marguerite Forsythe	Thomas Goodman Forsythe 1861–1937
younger sister Family John P. Dempster	Eva Forsythe 1874–1957
younger sister Family Harrison Hall Mary F. Hall	Lucy Forsythe 1878–1965
younger brother	Charles Forsythe 1881–1881

Family with Ruth Ettie Laufman
himself	Benjamin Bradford Forsythe 1872–1954
wife Parents Orlando Laufman Sarah Jane Morton	Ruth Ettie Laufman 1876–1949
son Family Mildred Esther Pratz Private Forrest Fenton Forsythe Ben William Forsythe James Edward Forsythe	Forrest Fenton Forsythe 1897–1956
son Family Florence L. Parks Private Private Private	Ora Benjamin Forsythe 1899–1968
son	William Morton Forsythe 1901–1902
daughter Family George Dudley Buck	Nelle Frances Forsythe 1903–1981
daughter Family Kenneth H. Ward Mary Ward Family Private	Mary Lorena Forsythe 1905–2007
son	John Arthur Forsythe 1907–1910
son Family Dorothy E. …	Glen Arthur Forsythe Bill 1911–1964
son Family Mary Louise Gardner	Frank Laufman Forsythe Lauf 1914–1989
daughter Family Harold Rose	Martha Jane Forsythe 1917–1949