Benjamin F Munson
Son of Thomas Munson and Mary Jane Williams
Born 14 Jul 1856 in Delaware
Died 27 Apr 1936 in Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey
Worker in Gingham Mill, 1880; Barber, 1900; Barber-Barber Shop, 1910; Barber-Own Shop, 1920; Barber-Car Barn, 1930
Married 15 Aug 1886 in Camden Co., New Jersey to Sarah Grinage
Daughter of James Grinage and Harriet Cork
Born 16 Jan 1864 in [Dover Hundred, Kent Co.], Delaware
Died 09 Feb 1929 in Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey
To them were born:
Notes
- Benjamin's age in the census records: in 1860, age 4; in 1870, age 13; in 1880, age 24;
in 1900, age 43 (b. Jul 1856); in 1910, age 51; in 1920, age 63; in 1930, age 75.
- In 1920 Benjamin owned a house, subject to a mortgage.
- In 1930 Benjamin owned a house, valued at $2500.
- In 1930 Benjamin was reported to be a widower.
- Obituary, Trenton Evening Times, 01 May 1936:
Benjamin F. Munson
Benjamin F. Munson, formerly of this city, and husband of the late Sarah Grinage Munson, was buried yesterday
afternoon from his home, 56 South 24th Street, Camden. He died Monday. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Harvey Lightcap,
of 401 Greenwood Avenue, and Mrs. Clara Davis, of Monmouth Street, both of this city. More than 40 years ago, Mr. Munson
operated a barber shop at South Clinton Avenue and Dey Street, here.
- Benjamin was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, New Jersey: Section Calumet, Lot 72, Grave 4.
Sources
- 1860 - U.S. Census, Delaware, Kent Co.,
Little Creek Hundred, Page No. 163 [=650], 1069-1060, 21 Jul 1860
- 1870 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Wayne Co.,
Van Buren Twp., Page No. 24 [=462 verso], 207-204, 08 Jun 1870
- 1880 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Camden Co.,
Gloucester City, Precinct 2, E.D. 62, Page No. 39 [=539C], 386-390, 17 Jun 1880
- 1900 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Camden Co.,
Camden, Ward 12, Prct. 2, E.D. 88, Sheet No. 10B [=222 verso], 238-239, 2628 Federal St., 09 Jun 1900
- 1910 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Camden Co.,
Camden, Ward 9, E.D. 64, Sheet No. 5B [=59 verso], 120-123, 517 Trenton Ave., 21 Apr 1910
- 1920 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Camden Co.,
Camden, Ward 12, E.D. 80, Sheet No. 12A [=30], 258-261, 56 S. 24th St., 24 Jan 1920
- 1930 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Camden Co.,
Camden, Ward 12, E.D. 4-57, Sheet No. 13B [=64 verso], 205-215, 56 S. 24th St., 04 Apr 1930