Birth : 11 Jan 1886 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death : 6 Apr 1956 North Dakota, USA
Burial : Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate : 46.9331017, -98.7341995
Description : Parents: Bjorn "Ben" Erickson (Aasland) Benson and Beret "Betsey" Olsdtr Skarhus

His mother Berit was born Nov 6, 1846 at Aasland, Eggedal, Buskerud, Norway. Berit's parents were Astrid Gunnersdtr Bergan and Ole Eriksen Skarhus. She married Bjorn on 4 Dec 1869 at Spring Grove, MN. According to a family tree she died 7 April 1928 in Stutsman County, ND. (Berret Erickson on ND Death Index.) where 2 of her sons were living.

The family used a variety of last names, including Erickson, Aasland, and finally Benson.
His mother had 10 children 7 alive... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Gilbert Benson Sr.'s memorial?

    Gilbert Benson Sr.'s memorial is located at: Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA.

  • When did Gilbert Benson Sr. death?

    Gilbert Benson Sr. death on 6 Apr 1956 in North Dakota, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Gilbert Benson Sr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 46.9331017
    Longitude: -98.7341995

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

...

Clara Skare Benson

(1896 - 1972)

Siblings

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Olaf Benson

(1874 - 1939)

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Anna Benson Vine

(1882 - 1945)

Children

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Myrtle Benson Schutt

(1927 - 2008)

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Edward Marvin Benson

(1932 - 2007)

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Lillian Benson Rowell

(1939 - 2004)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Highland Home Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9331017, -98.7341995

2. McGinnis Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9202995, -98.7244034

3. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9486008, -98.6932983

4. Calvary Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8913994, -98.7332993

5. Jamestown State Hospital Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8717400, -98.6830000

6. Old Jamestown State Hospital Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8685034, -98.6829357

7. Eldridge Cemetery
Eldridge, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9211006, -98.8617020

8. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Fried, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0448840, -98.6573350

9. Saint Margaret Mary Cemetery
Buchanan, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0662910, -98.8232060

10. Buchanan Cemetery
Buchanan, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0662900, -98.8237100

11. Spiritwood Cemetery
Spiritwood, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9219017, -98.5014038

12. Valley Cemetery
Ypsilanti, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7765390, -98.5642450

13. Saint Paulines Cemetery
Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8925018, -99.0307999

14. German Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Courtenay, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1391983, -98.6350021

15. Saint Huberts Cemetery
Montpelier, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7042007, -98.5864029

16. Brown Family Cemetery
Sharlow, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7036970, -98.8810780

17. Bethany Prairie Cemetery
Wimbledon, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0720550, -98.4068740

18. Montpelier Lutheran Cemetery
Montpelier, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6964000, -98.5650000

19. Rest Cemetery
Pingree, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1685982, -98.9096985

20. Montpelier Community Cemetery
Montpelier, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6885830, -98.5867000

21. Cleveland Cemetery
Cleveland, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8913190, -99.1317110

22. Deer Lake Cemetery
Pingree, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1056540, -99.0595810

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
Courtenay, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2181015, -98.6369019

24. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Kensal, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2258110, -98.7646170