Parley G Benson (1898 - 1927)

Born 30 Nov 1898 in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States

Husband of Erma Truda (Vaughn) Russell — married about 20 Dec 1919 in Tooele, Utah, United States

Died 11 May 1927 at age 28 in Salt Lake, Utah, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Benson Name Study.

Parley G Benson was born on November 30, 1898 in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States, son of Andrew Benson (1863–1914) and Lula Sabin (1870–1955).^[1]

In 1900, Parley (1) was living in household of Andrew G. Benson (38) in Batesville, Tooele with his mother, Lulu May (30); and his siblings, Aquila S. (13), Murray A (10), Enid M. (8), Blanch (6), and Grant L. (4). ^[2]

In 1910, Parley (11) was living in household of Andrew G Benson (46) in Toano, Elko with his mother, Lula M (39); his siblings, Sidney A (21), Andrew M (19), Enid M (17), Blanche (15), Grant L (13), Lena (6), and Velma (1); and Oscar S Everett (37), John Jensen (34), Nephi Hansen (29), James W Bradley (46), Earnest Bobzenek (32), Roy W Chase (27), Thomas Bagley (24), William Kelley (48), and Eugene Sheets (34). ^[3]

Parley registered for the draft for World War I. ^[4]

Parley (21) married Erma Truda Vaughn (18) (born on May 22, 1901 in Grantsville; daughter of William (Vaughan) Vaughn and Nellie (Hardy) Vaughn) about December 20, 1919 in Tooele.^{[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]} Their children were:

• William Vaughan Benson (1919–1997)
• Donald Howard Benson (1921–1922)
• Betty Jean Benson (1922–2007)

Parley (21) married Miss Erma Vaughan in Tooele, Utah, United States on December 20, 1919.^[11]

In 1920, Parley (21) was living in household of Lulu M Benson (49 years) in Tooele, Utah with his wife, Erma T (18 years); and Lena Benson (16 years), Velma Benson (10 years), and Parley G Benson (21 years). ^[12]

Parley died on May 11, 1927 in Salt Lake, Utah, aged 28. He was buried in Grantsville City Cemetery, Grantsville, Tooele County, Utah.^{[13] [14] [15] [16]}

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Oscar S Everett
• John Jensen
• Nephi Hansen
• James W Bradley
• Earnest Bobzenek
• Roy W Chase
• Thomas Bagley
• William Kelley
• Eugene Sheets
• Lena Benson
• Velma Benson
• Miss Erma Vaughan (Spouse)

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Utah Births and Christenings, 1892-1941"
   citing FHL microfilm: 482524; Record number: 124;
   FamilySearch Record: F82Z-R6T (accessed 13 August 2023)
   Unknown born on 30 Nov 1898, son of A. G. Benson & May Benson, in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 81;
   FamilySearch Record: MMRR-JP2 (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6357-ZK5
   Parley Benson (2), single son, in household of Andrew G. Benson (38) in Batesville, Tooele, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
3. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T624;
   FamilySearch Record: MKLQ-K4W (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJ6-JGL
   Parley G Benson (11), single son, in household of Andrew G Benson (46) in Toano, Elko, Nevada, United States. Born in Utah.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; FHL microfilm: 001984055;
   FamilySearch Record: 29J9-K35 (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G17B-Y9P Image number 01419
   Name: Parley G Benson; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Summit, Utah, United States; Birth Date: 30 Nov 1898; Birth Place: United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} Marriage: "Utah, Tooele County Records, 1855-1956"
   FamilySearch Record: QPQN-GKHJ (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9Q5-N78J
   Parley G Benson (21) marriage to Erma T Vaughan (18) on 20 Dec 1919 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United States.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Marriage: "Utah, Tooele County Records, 1855-1956"
   FamilySearch Record: QPQJ-MDND (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99Q5-N7C8
   Parley G Benson marriage to Erma Trud Vaughan on 20 Dec 1919 in Tooele, Utah, United States.
7. ↑ Marriage: "Utah, County Marriages, 1871-1941"
   citing Page: 388; FHL microfilm: 000482502; Record number: 1346;
   FamilySearch Record: XL32-8P8 (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 939Z-B293-RD Image number 00394
   Parley G Benson (21) marriage to Miss Erma Vaughan (18) on 20 Dec 1919 in Tooele, Utah, United States.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1 8.2} Marriage: "Utah Marriages, 1887-1935"
   citing FHL microfilm: 482502; Record number: 53;
   FamilySearch Record: F8PS-LL2 (accessed 13 August 2023)
   Parley G Bunn (21) marriage to Erma Vaughan (18) on 20 Dec 1919 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United States.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2} Marriage: "United States Western States Marriage Index"
   citing Page: 387;
   FamilySearch Record: XZ27-86P (accessed 13 August 2023)
   Parley G Benson marriage to Erma T. Vaughon on 20 Dec 1919 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United States.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1 10.2} "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XL32-8P8 : 4 August 2017), Mr. Parley G Benson and Miss Erma Vaughan, 1919.
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1 11.2} Marriage: "Utah, County Marriages, 1871-1941"
    citing Page: 388; FHL microfilm: 000482502; Record number: 1346;
    FamilySearch Record: XL32-8P8 (accessed 13 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 939Z-B293-RD Image number 00394
    Parley G Benson (21) marriage to Miss Erma Vaughan (18) on 20 Dec 1919 in Tooele, Utah, United States.
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 21;
    FamilySearch Record: M8PK-B66 (accessed 13 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RFW-23
    Parley G Benson (21), married son, in household of Lulu M Benson (49 years) in Tooele, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Death of son Donald Howard Benson: "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1965"
    citing Bingham, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, certificate 1686, series 81448; Utah State Archives Research Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; FHL microfilm.
    FamilySearch Record: XZ2P-DZR (accessed 13 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6SQ7-LBV Image number 00596
    Barley G Benson in death record for son Donald Howard Benson 10 Nov 1922 in Bingham, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} Death: "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1965"
    citing Bingham Canyon, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, certificate 873, series 81448; Utah State Archives Research Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; FHL microfilm.
    FamilySearch Record: XZG5-T8G (accessed 13 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QS9-87D Image number 00969
    Parley Benson death 11 May 1927 (age 28), son of Andrew Benson & Lula May Sabin, husband of Erma Benson, in Bingham Canyon, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
15. ↑ ^{15.0 15.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30775428/parley-g-benson: accessed), memorial page for Parley G Benson (30 Nov 1898–11 May 1927), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30775428, citing Grantsville City Cemetery, Grantsville, Tooele County, Utah, USA; Maintained by Barbara Anne (Brownell) Potter (contributor 46034604).
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1} Burial: "Utah Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946"
    citing FHL microfilm: 176055; Record number: 19;
    FamilySearch Record: HFY4-Z1T2 (accessed 13 August 2023)
    Parley Benson burial (died on 11 May 1927 at age 28) on 15 May 1927 in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States.

See also:

• A source for this information is needed.
• Burial:

"Utah, State Archives Records, 1848-2001"
citing Record number: 4;
FamilySearch Record: 8NR5-QK3Z (accessed 13 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-899X-SV1H Image number 00062
Parley Benson burial (died on 11 May 1927) in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States.

• Birth of daughter Betty Jean Benson:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
FamilySearch Record: 6K4C-B9SL (accessed 13 August 2023)
Betty Jean Benson born to Parley G Benson.