John Benjamin "Ben" Ireton was actually born in Indian Territory since Oklahoma didn't come into being until 1907. His family lived in what was known then as the "Ireton Community", named after his father, John Ireton.
H/O Florence Emma (Fullerton).
Child of Ben and Florence:
George Raymond Ireton
Alex Tribune, Alex, Grady Co., OK, June 14, 1912: "Ben Ireton Takes Own Life. Drinks Carbolic Acid in Oklahoma City Hotel. Word was received here this morning that Ben Ireton had committed suicide. His brother Rufus left today for Oklahoma City to return with the body."
[Note: John Benjamin "Ben" Ireton left this earth much too soon. The article on his death is quite long and detailed. It can be found on the "Alex History" web site under the "Alex Tribune" articles.]
John Benjamin "Ben" Ireton was actually born in Indian Territory since Oklahoma didn't come into being until 1907. His family lived in what was known then as the "Ireton Community", named after his father, John Ireton.
H/O Florence Emma (Fullerton).
Child of Ben and Florence:
George Raymond Ireton
Alex Tribune, Alex, Grady Co., OK, June 14, 1912: "Ben Ireton Takes Own Life. Drinks Carbolic Acid in Oklahoma City Hotel. Word was received here this morning that Ben Ireton had committed suicide. His brother Rufus left today for Oklahoma City to return with the body."
[Note: John Benjamin "Ben" Ireton left this earth much too soon. The article on his death is quite long and detailed. It can be found on the "Alex History" web site under the "Alex Tribune" articles.]
Family Members
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Henry Virgil Ireton
1878–1966
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David Rufus Ireton
1880–1950
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Amanda Elizabeth "Lizzie" Ireton
1882–1902
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Mary Ireton
1884–1884
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Joel Cephas Ireton
1888–1919
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George Ireton
1891–1899
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Mamie "Sallie" Ireton
1893–1920
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Joseph Francis "Joe" Ireton
1895–1943
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Julia Ann Ireton Orrell
1897–1931
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Thomas Voney "Tom" Ireton
1900–1924
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Jackson "Jack" Ireton
1903–1924
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