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Benjamin Franklin Reser

Male 1867 - 1933  (65 years)


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  • Name Benjamin Franklin Reser 
    Born 1 Oct 1867  Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 26 Jan 1933  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1261  Rossville
    Last Modified 18 Nov 2019 

    Father William Henry Reser,   b. 6 Aug 1837, Scott County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Apr 1908, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Agnes W Reser,   b. 10 Jun 1838, Ripley County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Mar 1919, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 1858 
    Family ID F2288  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eliza Bell George Reser,   b. 11 Oct 1870, Soldier, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Feb 1947, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Children 
    +1. Agnes Sarah Reser Startup Besta,   b. 21 Feb 1891, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Oct 1985, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years)
     2. Everett F Reser,   b. 18 Feb 1893, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Jan 1967, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
    +3. William Lottie Reser,   b. 27 Oct 1888, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jul 1972, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
    Last Modified 5 Jan 2017 19:39:50 
    Family ID F325  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Reser, Benjamin
    Obituary- Reser, Benjamin
    BENJAMIN F. RESER DEAD
    Benjamin Franklin Reser, 65, died at his home, 2115 North Buchanan street, early Friday morning. He was born in Aurora, Ill., October 1, 1867, and had made his home in Shawnee county 60 years, living in the vicinity of Rossville all that time until a few months ago, when he re moved from his farm north of Ross¬ville.
    He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eliza Reser; two sons, Will Reser, Delia, and Everett Reser, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Agnes Besta, Delia; four brothers, Rolia, Zack, Wyatt and John Reser, Topeka; three sisters: Mrs. Melvina Mason, and Mrs. Mollie James, Topeka; and Mrs. Prudence Shenk, Rossville and 10 grandchild¬ren.
    Funeral services were held at Penwell’s chapel Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. C. K. Thomas, pastor of the Rossville Christian church. Music was furnished by Mrs. A. B. Jamieson and Mrs. Albert Reser of this city.
    Burial was in Rossville cemetery.
    Birthday- Reser, Benjamin F.
    Birthday- Reser, Benjamin F.
    October 4, 1901
    Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Reser were agreeably surprised by a large number of relatives and friends at their home on last Tuesday evening, the occasion being the 34th anniversary of Mr. Reser's birthday.