Walter Raleigh Benson Sr. (1910-1956)

Walter Raleigh Benson Sr.

Birth

17 Aug 1910

Sinton, San Patricio County, Texas, USA

Death

29 Apr 1956 (aged 45)

McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA

Burial

Roselawn Cemetery

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Son of Jasper William Benson and Vora Ann Reddell. Husband of Helen Frances Ramsour Benson. Walter operated a produce store.

Cause of death: Gunshot wound; homicide. His father-in-law, James Loy Ramsour, was convicted of his murder.

Family Members

Parents

Jasper William Benson Sr

1874–1970
Vora Anne Reddell Benson

1876–1956

Siblings

Jennie Vora Benson Sharp

1900–1997
Jasper William Benson Jr

1901–1918
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Benson Sr

1903–1968
Nettie Lee Benson

1905–1993
Joseph Keene "Joe" Benson Sr

1908–1987
Burton Brighton Benson Sr

1912–1977

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1920 United States Federal Census
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Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932

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Jasper William Benson Sr

Vora Anne Reddell Benson

Jennie Vora Benson Sharp

Jasper William Benson Jr

Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Benson Sr

Nettie Lee Benson

Joseph Keene "Joe" Benson Sr

Burton Brighton Benson Sr

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Jasper William Benson Sr

Vora Anne Reddell Benson

Jennie Vora Benson Sharp

Jasper William Benson Jr

Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Benson Sr

Nettie Lee Benson

Joseph Keene "Joe" Benson Sr

Burton Brighton Benson Sr

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