Benjamin Berry Pickett (1893 - 1973)

Born 15 Nov 1893 in Zero, Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Eula Ouida Keene — married 1916 in Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States

Died 31 Oct 1973 at age 79 in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States

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Biography

Benjamin Berry Pickett was born on November 15, 1893 in Zero, Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States, son of Joseph Lawson Pickett (1866–1910) and Caledonia D. Fisher (1870–1931).^[1]

In 1900, Benjamin (6) was living in household of Josep L Pikett (32) in Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale with his parents, Josep L Pikett (32) and Callie D (30); and his brother, Elbet R (2). ^[2]

In 1910, Benjamin (16) was living in household of Laurson J Pickett (42) in Beat 5, Lauderdale with his parents, Laurson J (42) and Callie D (30); and his siblings, Elbert (13), Lawson J Pickett Jr (12), Florence (17), Mark J (11), and Clyde (2). ^[3]

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

Benjamin (22) married Eula Ouida Keene (16) (born on March 8, 1899 in Lauderdale) in 1916 in Lauderdale.

In 1920, Benjamin (26) was living in Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale with his wife, Erla (20); and their children, Howard (2), and Azalia (0). ^[5]

In 1924 Benjamin was involved in a shoot-out with a Federal Revenuer during Prohibition. He and his brothers were producing moonshine. The revenue agent, Dan Cleveland was killed. Benjamin was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison at Parchman Penitentiary. His brother Clyde was also sentenced to life in prison, but was released on good behavior in 1933. Evidently, Benjamin was also released early, because in the 1950 census he is shown living with his wife. ^[6]

In the 1930 census Ben (age 37), Laborer, was a inmate at Parchman State Farm State Penitentiary in Beat 5, Sunflower, Mississippi, United States.^[7]

In 1950, Benjamin (56)'s occupation was 'mechanic'. He was living in Lauderdale with his wife, Eula O (50). ^[8]

Benjamin died on October 31, 1973 in Meridian, Lauderdale, aged 79. He was buried in Fisher Cemetery, Zero.^{[1] [9]}

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81955248/benjamin-berry-pickett: accessed), memorial page for Benjamin Berry Pickett (15 Nov 1893–31 Oct 1973), Find a Grave Memorial ID 81955248, citing Fisher Cemetery, Zero, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Lori Crane (contributor 47650228).
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 815; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0027
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #28007401 (accessed 15 May 2023)
   Ben B Pickett (6), single son, in household of Josep L Pikett (32) in Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi. Born in Mississippi, USA.

   Josep L Pikett M 32 Married Head Farmer Alabama, USA

   Callie D Pickett F 30 Married Wife Mississippi, USA

   Ben B Pickett M 6 Single Son Mississippi, USA

   Elbet R Pickett M 2 Single Son Mississippi, USA

3. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374759
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #151105065 (accessed 15 May 2023)
   Ben B Pickett (16), single son, in household of Laurson J Pickett (42) in Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. Born in Mississippi.

   Laurson J Pickett M 42 Married Head Farmer Alabama

   Callie D Pickett F 30 Married Wife Mississippi

   Ben B Pickett M 16 Single Son Mississippi

   Elbert Pickett M 13 Single Son Mississippi

   Lawson J Pickett Jr M 12 Single Son Mississippi

   Florence Pickett F 17 Single Daughter Mississippi

   Mark J Pickett M 11 Single Son Mississippi

   Clyde Pickett M 2 Single Son Mississippi

4. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Lauderdale County
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #22994827 (accessed 15 May 2023)
   Name: Benjamin Berry Pickett; Race: Caucasian (White); Marital Status: Married; Birth Date: 15 Nov 1893; Birth Place: Mississippi; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Street Address: Meridian R. F. D. # 3; Residence Place: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA; Draft Board: 2; Physical Build: Slender; Height: Tall; Hair Color: Light; Eye Color: Blue.
5. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: T625_883; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 61
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #51080243 (accessed 15 May 2023)
   Ben Pickett (26), married, Farmer, head of household in Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale, Mississippi. Born in Mississippi.

   Ben Pickett M 26 Married Head Farmer Mississippi

   Erla Pickett F 20 Married Wife None Mississippi

   Howard Pickett M 2 Single Son None Mississippi

   Azalia Pickett F 0 Single Daughter None Mississippi

6. ↑ Clarke, Hewitt. Thunder at Meridian. Lone Star Press, 1995. Page 262
7. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 5, Sunflower, Mississippi; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2340901
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #37785471 (accessed 15 May 2023)
   Ben Pickett (37) inmate, Laborer, in household of Sam Nash (23) in Beat 5, Sunflower, Mississippi, USA. Born in Mississippi.
8. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
   United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lauderdale, Mississippi; Roll: 1191; Sheet Number: 1; Enumeration District: 38-59
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #47523053 (accessed 15 May 2023)
   Benjamin B Pickett (57), married, Mechanic, head of household in Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA. Born in Mississippi.

   Benjamin B Pickett M 57 Married Head Mechanic Mississippi

   Eula O Pickett F 50 Married Wife Finisher Mississippi

9. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
   Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
   Ancestry Record 3693 #48896946 (accessed 15 May 2023)
   Ben Pickett death Oct 1973 (born 15 Nov 1893) residing at 39301, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.

See also:

• Clarke, Hewitt. Thunder at Meridian. Lone Star Press, 1995. Page 262