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Barton Benge

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Barton Benge

Birth
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Death
11 Apr 1937 (aged 89)
Lucas County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Lucas, Lucas County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
Plot
North Section Row 7 S-N Grave 20
Memorial ID
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Husband of Celia Ann Haworth. Son of David Benge and Nancy Ellen Lincks

OBITUARY

THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, April 15, 1937

BARTON BENGE

Barton Benge, son of David and Nancy Benge, was born in Clay county, Kentucky, on January 10, 1848, and departed this life at his home near Lucas, Iowa, on April 11, 1937, at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 1 day. He was stricken with pneumonia on April 5 and declined until death came.

When a young man he came to Iowa, locating near Indianola. He was married to Celia A. Haworth on May 29, 1873, and soon afterward moved to Lucas county and had since lived on a farm near Lucas.

Mr. Benge was well and favorably known. He possessed a genial disposition and was a splendid citizen and neighbor. He was never known to complain, although at times his sufferings were intense.

Surviving him are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Lula Gwinn, of Lucas, and two sons, Fred Benge, of near Lucas, and John Benge, at home. There are also six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Archie E. Beals, of Russell, were held at the Lucas Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon, and burial was in the Goshen cemetery.

Obituary courtesy of Darlene Arnold
Husband of Celia Ann Haworth. Son of David Benge and Nancy Ellen Lincks

OBITUARY

THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, April 15, 1937

BARTON BENGE

Barton Benge, son of David and Nancy Benge, was born in Clay county, Kentucky, on January 10, 1848, and departed this life at his home near Lucas, Iowa, on April 11, 1937, at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 1 day. He was stricken with pneumonia on April 5 and declined until death came.

When a young man he came to Iowa, locating near Indianola. He was married to Celia A. Haworth on May 29, 1873, and soon afterward moved to Lucas county and had since lived on a farm near Lucas.

Mr. Benge was well and favorably known. He possessed a genial disposition and was a splendid citizen and neighbor. He was never known to complain, although at times his sufferings were intense.

Surviving him are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Lula Gwinn, of Lucas, and two sons, Fred Benge, of near Lucas, and John Benge, at home. There are also six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Archie E. Beals, of Russell, were held at the Lucas Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon, and burial was in the Goshen cemetery.

Obituary courtesy of Darlene Arnold


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  • Created by: Skip
  • Added: Oct 23, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60541376/barton-benge: accessed ), memorial page for Barton Benge (10 Jan 1848–11 Apr 1937), Find a Grave Memorial ID 60541376, citing Goshen Baptist Cemetery, Lucas, Lucas County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Skip (contributor 46976613).