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Benjamin Franklin “Benny” Bryant

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Benjamin Franklin “Benny” Bryant

Birth
USA
Death
3 Oct 1912 (aged 50)
USA
Burial
West Siloam Springs, Delaware County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
Plot
73, SEE Tyner's Plat Map in OPAWTR
Memorial ID
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16 NOV 2020, Memorial notes at or near time of transfer. Added gender. 1) Original bio from creator of memorial is below divider. (Edited for punctuation and readability)
26 NOV 2021 Added full plot cite: [Plot number corresponds to the map as recorded in the canvass and survey from the American Indian Institute; "Our People And Where They Rest," (OPAWTR) James W. Tyner and Alice Tyner Timmons, American Indian Institute, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. 1972 (Library of Congress No. QE99-C5-T97) Volume 7, pp. 35-37.[University that received taxpayer dollars for the program/product; thus it is presumed to be in the public domain.] For brevity, often referred to as "Tyner's Plat Map."

Their information (including any diagrams or maps) is given here as a historical reference and is presented "as is." Their book, like many such cemetery listing compilations, may contain errors. As with any genealogy information, this is merely a "source" and should be considered as such. It falls upon the end-user to verify the accuracy. See their map for use as a quick locator tool for graves here. The set of books are available at many Oklahoma libraries. Once freely available for online viewing, the OPAWTR volumes can now be accessed only at a LDS Family History Library, a partner library, or a Family History Center. (LDS) Aug. 2021 update: I am informed that the set is now available on the Family Search website, but you have to be a member, and be signed in, to access it under "Books."~
Husb. of 1) Cora Stewart; 2) Mary Thomas. Father of Alice (Kaiser); Leona; Rhoda M. (Holman); Florence; John Bryant; Susan; & Martha V. Bryant. Son of Samuel & Sarah J. [Martin] Bryant.

Source is Obituaries of Washington County book, page 383. :)
The Springdale News from The Siloam Springs Free Press
October 11, 1912

"Thursday night between 10 and 1 o'clock Arthur Webster, residing about 3 1/2 miles southwest of Siloam Springs, shot his father-in-law, Benny Bryant, with a shotgun, killing him instantly. Webster was in Siloam Springs this morning and was seen by a representative of the Free Press. He stated that he acted in self-defense but refused to say anything further regarding the crime. Bryant, it is reported, had been drinking for about a week..." [cont.; he became violent and He slapped Mrs. Bryant and threatened Webster and his wife. Webster left the house but was followed by Bryant who threatened Webster's life several times. A Deputy Sheriff of Adair County was notified across the line in Adair County, Oklahoma. Webster stated that the deputy sheriff was at his home this morning when he left and that he would return home today and give himself up.]"
16 NOV 2020, Memorial notes at or near time of transfer. Added gender. 1) Original bio from creator of memorial is below divider. (Edited for punctuation and readability)
26 NOV 2021 Added full plot cite: [Plot number corresponds to the map as recorded in the canvass and survey from the American Indian Institute; "Our People And Where They Rest," (OPAWTR) James W. Tyner and Alice Tyner Timmons, American Indian Institute, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. 1972 (Library of Congress No. QE99-C5-T97) Volume 7, pp. 35-37.[University that received taxpayer dollars for the program/product; thus it is presumed to be in the public domain.] For brevity, often referred to as "Tyner's Plat Map."

Their information (including any diagrams or maps) is given here as a historical reference and is presented "as is." Their book, like many such cemetery listing compilations, may contain errors. As with any genealogy information, this is merely a "source" and should be considered as such. It falls upon the end-user to verify the accuracy. See their map for use as a quick locator tool for graves here. The set of books are available at many Oklahoma libraries. Once freely available for online viewing, the OPAWTR volumes can now be accessed only at a LDS Family History Library, a partner library, or a Family History Center. (LDS) Aug. 2021 update: I am informed that the set is now available on the Family Search website, but you have to be a member, and be signed in, to access it under "Books."~
Husb. of 1) Cora Stewart; 2) Mary Thomas. Father of Alice (Kaiser); Leona; Rhoda M. (Holman); Florence; John Bryant; Susan; & Martha V. Bryant. Son of Samuel & Sarah J. [Martin] Bryant.

Source is Obituaries of Washington County book, page 383. :)
The Springdale News from The Siloam Springs Free Press
October 11, 1912

"Thursday night between 10 and 1 o'clock Arthur Webster, residing about 3 1/2 miles southwest of Siloam Springs, shot his father-in-law, Benny Bryant, with a shotgun, killing him instantly. Webster was in Siloam Springs this morning and was seen by a representative of the Free Press. He stated that he acted in self-defense but refused to say anything further regarding the crime. Bryant, it is reported, had been drinking for about a week..." [cont.; he became violent and He slapped Mrs. Bryant and threatened Webster and his wife. Webster left the house but was followed by Bryant who threatened Webster's life several times. A Deputy Sheriff of Adair County was notified across the line in Adair County, Oklahoma. Webster stated that the deputy sheriff was at his home this morning when he left and that he would return home today and give himself up.]"


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