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     Benjamin Franklin Olds was born on 21 Jul 1828.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Olds and Rachel Pierson Ogden.¹

     Benjamin Franklin Olds was born on 10 May 1824 at Cummington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Nathaniel Olds and Sophia (?). Benjamin Franklin Olds married Mary Morey on 3 Jul 1857.^2,3 Benjamin Franklin Olds died on 6 Oct 1904 at age 80.⁴
     Benjamin Franklin appeared on the census enumeration of 18 Sep 1850 at Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio, as follows:
Charles G. Canfield, 31, farmer, b. N. Y.
Laura, 30, b. Mass
Miriam, 12, b. Mass
Franklin Olds, 26, Carpenter, b. Mass..⁵
Benjamin Franklin Olds appeared on the census of 26 Jul 1860 at P. O. Welshfield, Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio, as follows:
Franklin Olds, age 24, carpenter, b. Mass.
in the family of John Morey, 64, b. Mass., and Dorcas Morey, 55, b. NY, and (their son?) Franklin, age 16, b. Ohio.⁶
Benjamin Franklin Olds appeared on the census of 22 Jul 1870 at Nelson, Portage County, Ohio, as follows:
Olds, Benjamin F., 46, carpenter, b. Mass
, Mary J., 31, b. OH.⁷
Benjamin Franklin Olds appeared on the census of 14 Jun 1880 at Troy, Geauga County, Ohio, as follows:
Morey, Silvanus, 54?, Farmer, b. OH, f. b. Mass, m. b. NY
, Laura M., 42, wife, b. OH, f. b. Mass, m. b. NY
, Cora E., 14, daughter, b. OH, parents b. OH
, Harvey L., 6, son, b. OH, parents b. OH
Olds, Benjamin F., 55, brother-in-law, Carpenter & Joiner, b. Mass., parents b. Mass.⁸
Benjamin Franklin Olds appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1880 at Hiram, Portage County, Ohio, as follows:
Olds, Benjamin F., age 55, carpenter, b. Mass., parents b. Mass
, Mary J., 43, wife, b. OH, f. b. NY, m. b. Mass.⁸
     They had no family.⁴

     Benjamin Franklin Olds was born on 19 Jul 1834.^1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Strong Olds and Theresa Louise Herron.¹ Benjamin Franklin Olds married Esther Felkins in 1875.³ Benjamin Franklin Olds died in 1886.¹

     Benjamin Gamaliel Olds was born on 5 Dec 1826 at Strongsville, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Alfred Olds and Lue [Lois] Tuttle.¹ Benjamin Gamaliel Olds married Sarah Clark on 1 Jun 1856 at Clarksburg, Massachusetts.^3,4 Benjamin Gamaliel Olds died on 1 Jun 1902 at North Adams, Massachusetts, at age 75.^1,5
     He was a member of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge in 1874. He had been born in Strongville, Oho, on 5 Dec 1826 and was a merchant in North Adams Massachusetts.⁶
Benjamin Gamaliel Olds appeared on the census of 16 Jun 1880 at North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as follows:
     301/443 Olds, Benjamin G., 52, married, Harware store keeper, b. Ohio, father b. Conn., mother b. Mass[?]
      , Sarah L., 45, wife, married, Keeps House, b. Mass., parents b. Mass.
      , Geo. Walter, 22, son, single, Clerk Hardware Store, b. Mass, father b. Ohio, mother b. Mass.
      Whalen, Sarah, 18, servant, single, Domestic Servant, b. Mass., parents b. Ireland.⁷
     Benjamin Gamaliel Olds left a will on 22 May 1902 at North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts. "I, Benjamin G. Olds, of North Adams, of Berkshire County, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts" gave his wife Sarah Lavina Olds a life interest in all his real and personal property. After her death he gave his son George Walter Olds of North Adams the sum of eight thousand dollars and to his niece Katherine L. Littlejohn of North Adams, if living, the sum of five hundred dollars. Then he gave all the rest of his estate, real or personal, to his wife and her heirs. The executers were George Walter Olds and Laban J. Clark.⁸

     Benjamin H. Olds was born on 2 Jun 1884 at Conneaut, Ohio.¹ He was the son of John Wilson Olds and Dora E. Durkee.¹ Benjamin H. Olds married Sada H. Randabaugh in 1912.¹
     He "is the Field Veterinarian of the Ohio Agricultural Commission. Lives at Columbus, Ohio."¹
Benjamin H. Olds appeared on the census of Apr 1930 at Conneaut Township, Astabula County, Ohio, as follows:
     Olds, Benjamin H., head, age 40, first married at age 23, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio, doctor "vetinary"
      , Sadie H., wife, 42, first married at age 25, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio
      , Dora A., daughter, 16, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio
      , Melissa J., daughter, 14, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio
      , John R., son, 10, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio
      , Durward, son, 8, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio
      , John W., father, 75, widowed, first married at age 25, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio.²

     Benjamin Harvey Olds was born in 1900.¹ He was the son of Walter Olds and Sara Shindler.¹

     Benjamin R. Olds was born c 1865.² He was the son of Alfred H. Olds and Diana Ford.¹

     Benjamin S. Olds was born on 17 Mar 1884 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.^1,3 He was the son of Wallace Samuel Olds and Hattie Hoag.¹ Benjamin S. Olds died on 13 Oct 1905 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, at age 21.^4,3

     Benjamin Strong Olds was born on 24 Mar 1809 at Marlboro, Vermont.^2,3 He was the son of Joseph Olds and Sally Whitney.¹ Benjamin Strong Olds married Theresa Louise Herron on 7 Apr 1831.⁴ Benjamin Strong Olds died on 12 Nov 1862 at Muscatine, Iowa, at age 53.⁴ He was buried at Ft. Steilacoom Cemetery, Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington.⁵
     His obituary states: "DIED. -- B. S. Olds, Acting Asst. Surgeon, U. S. A., at Fort Steilacoom, died last Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock. His remains were interred on Monday last, in the cemetery on the Military Reserve, by the Masonic fraternity of Steilacoom. Dr. Olds was born in Vermont of the 17th of March, 1809, but emigrated at an early age to Ohio, where some members of his family still live." [image from Puget Sound Herald, 27 November 1862]⁶

     Bennett Olds was born c 1892.¹ He was the son of George W. Olds and Nettie A. Hanks.¹

     Berenice Olds was born on 22 Feb 1915.¹ She was the daughter of Murray Raymond Olds and Bernice Edwards.¹

     Bernadine Olds was born on 17 Sep 1907.² She was the daughter of Howard Olds and Eva Estelle Kennelly.¹ Bernadine Olds married William J. Smith on 12 Jun 1948 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois.³ Bernadine Olds died on 25 Feb 1989 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 81.⁴ She was buried on 28 Feb 1989 at Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida.^4,5
     ToDo: Find 1971 letter from Bernadine Smith and enter her address in TMG.
“Bill and I were married June 12, 1948. I never had any children but Bill had 2 boys by a former marriage. He has 5 grandchildren all in Chi. We moved to Cape Coral Fla in Aug. 1968. Rented at first but moved into our own home in Mar. 1969.
“We’re both well and play golf about 4 times a week. Love the climate here, as did Austin and Pearle.”.⁶
     “Bernadine Olds becomes the bride of William Smith.
“Wyanet -- Miss Bernadine Olds, daughter of Mrs. Howard Olds, of Wyanet, became the bride of William J. Smith, son of Mrs. Anna Smith, of Chicago, Saturday morning at nuptial Mass read by Father Edward Farrel, in St. Louis Catholic church, Princeton. ...
“The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Justin K. Olds, wore a beige suit with pink accessories and a white orchid. The bridesmaid, Miss Marjorie Bryner, of Chicago, a cousin of the bride, wore a champaign color suit and harmonizing accessories and an orchid corsage.
“William J. Smith, of Chicago, son of the bridegroom, served as best man. Ushers were Dick Olds, of Wyanet, nephew of the bride, and Ed Smith of Chicago, brother of the bridegroom. ...
“After a motor trip to the Smoky mountains and other places of interest in the south, Mr. and Mrs. Smith will return to Chicago for the remainder of the summer where Mr. Smith is employed as an electrical engineer with Edison company.
“The bride has been a teacher in the primary department of Wyanet grade school and will return this fall to teach the coming year.”.⁷
     Her obituary states: (unknown paper, Thursday, March 16, 1989, Obituaries, p. 2A)
“BERNADINE SMITH. Chicago -- Bernadine Olds Smith, 81, died Monday, Feb. 27, 1989, in St. Scholastica Priory Infirmary, Chicago.
“She was born on Sept. 17, 1907, in Wyanet, the daughter of Howard and Eva (Kennelly) Olds. She married William J. Smith on June 12, 1948 in St. Louis Church, Princeton. He died in June of 1980. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother.
“She taught school for many years in the Wyanet area.
“Surviving are one stepson, William J. Jr. and one stepdaughter, Sr. Jane Smith, OSB, both of Chicago; and one nephew, Richard J. Olds of Wyanet.
“The funeral mass was held at Queen of All Saints Basilica, Chicago, on March 1. Burial was in Fort Myers, Fla. Visitation preceded the funeral. Memorials may be sent to St. Scholastica Priory Infirmary, 7430 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, Ill., 60645.”.

     Bernard Olds was born c 1920 at Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Gideon Ransom Olds and Lucinda Chenore.¹

     Bernice Olds was born c 1918 at North Dakota.¹ She was the daughter of Nathan John Olds and Jane P. (?).¹

     Bernice Olds was born on 23 Sep 1903 at Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Forest E. Olds and Alice Williams.¹

     Bernice Emilia Olds was born on 16 Apr 1894 at Lansing, Michigan.^1,3 She was the daughter of Ransom Eli Olds and Metta Ursula Woodward.¹ Bernice Emilia Olds married Clarence Sage Roe on 19 Dec 1917.⁴

     Bert Olds was born in 1873.² He was the son of Gilbert Ogden Olds and Sarah Catharine Showman.¹ Bert Olds died in 1874.² He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,3

     Bert M. Olds was born on 22 May 1873 at Leslie, Michigan.^2,3 He was the son of Silas William Olds and Lois Wood.¹ Bert M. Olds married (1) Olga May Miner on 18 May 1904 at Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan.⁴ Bert M. Olds married Mary J. Frier.^5,6 Bert M. Olds died in 1945.⁷ He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan.⁸
     Bert M. Olds appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1910 at Leslie Township, Ingham County, Michigan, as follows:
     Olds, Bert, head, 36, widowed, b. Mich., father b. N. Y., mother b. Conn.
      , Silas, father, 80, widowed, b. N. Y., father b. Penn., mother b. Canada (Fr.)
[The family also included a house keeper, some boarders and a hired man.].⁹

     Bertha Olds was born on 24 Aug 1885 at Momence, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of George Olds and Sarah Jane Hess.¹ Bertha Olds married Thomas W. McCain on 25 Dec 1905.²

     Bertha E. Olds was born on 9 Jan 1879 at Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Hubert Brown Olds and Mary A. Lehman.¹ Bertha E. Olds married Jesse John Davis on 23 Dec 1899.^2,3 Bertha E. Olds died on 28 Oct 1946 at Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 67⁴ and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio.⁵
     Bertha E. Davis and Jesse John Davis appeared on the census of 28 Apr 1910 at Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio, as follows:
     244/253 Davis, Jesse J., head, 31, marr. once, 10 yrs, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio, general farming employee
      , Bertha E., wife, 31, marr. once, 10 yrs, 1 child, 1 living, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio
      , Russel O., son, 3, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio
      Olds, Mary, mother-in-law, widowed, 64, widowed, 4 children, 4 living, b. Ohio, parents b. Penn., own income
      Lehman, Elizabeth, Aunt, 72, single, b. Ohio, parents b. Penn., own income.⁶
Bertha E. Davis and Jesse John Davis appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1930 at Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio, as follows:
     172/172 Davis, Jesse J., head, 51, 1st marr. at 21, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio, farmer
      , Bertha E., wife, 51, 1st marr. at 20, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio
      , Russell O., son, 23, 1st marr. at 21, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio, mechanic in garage
      , Beatrice J., daughter-in-law, 1st marr. at 20, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio.⁷
Bertha E. Davis and Jesse John Davis appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1940 at Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio, as follows:
     79 Davis, Jesse J., head, 61, 8 yrs of school, b. Ohio, lived same house in 1935, farmer
      , Bertha E., wife, 61, 8 yrs of school, b. Ohio, lived same house in 1935
      , Russel O., son, 33, married, 1 yr of high school, b. Ohio, same house in 1935, bus driver and farmer
      , Beatrice I., dau-in-law, 31, married, 2 yrs high school, same house in 1935, b. Ohio
      , Dan O., grand son, 2/12, b. Ohio.⁸
     An obituary for her appeared the Advertiser Tribune (Tiffin), 29 Oct 1946, p. 12, column 2. She was Bertha E. Olds, spouse of Jesse J. Davis.⁹

     Bertie Olds was born on 15 Sep 1878 at Carlton, Oregon.² She was the daughter of Emmitt Olds and Elizabeth Ann Messinger.¹ Bertie Olds married George Lambert Brown on 2 Jul 1900 at Tygh Valley, Oregon.^1,3
     In a 1905 publication, she is described as wife of George L. Brown, Tygh Valley.¹
     "She and her husband engaged in farming in Eastern Oregon for many years, retiring from active farm work in 1936."⁴

     Bessie Olds was born on 4 Dec 1895 at Middleton, Oregon, Oregon.^2,3 She was the daughter of Fred Alverso Olds and Sarah J. Sheridan.¹
     "Bessie Olds, daughter of Fred Alverso Olds (22) and Sarah Sheridan Olds, was born at Middleton, Oregon, Dec. 4, 1895. In 1911 she married Fred Beno. They have one child, Maxwell Beno."⁴

     Bessie Olds was born in 1910.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Olds and Sara Shindler.¹

     Bessie Marie Olds was born on 30 Nov 1920.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Emory Olds and Bessie Hazel Hopkins.¹ Bessie Marie Olds died on 4 Jul 1980 at age 59.¹ She was buried at Beaver Cemetery, Roseau County, Minnesota.²

     Bessie Marilla Olds was born on 2 Nov 1881.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Baldwin Olds and Diantha Martin Curtis.¹ Bessie Marilla Olds married Robert W. Ellis on 4 Aug 1914.¹

     Betsey Olds was born on 16 Mar 1803 at Williamstown, Vermont.^1,2 She was the daughter of Phinehas Olds and Deliverance Kidder.¹ Betsey Olds married David Burnham on 8 Apr 1823.¹ Betsey Olds died on 6 Oct 1862 at age 59.¹

     Betsey Olds was the daughter of Archer (Archibald) Olds and Philena Webb.¹ Betsey Olds married Samuel Skinner on 27 Nov 1845 at Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.²

     Betsey Olds married Stillman Pike.¹ Betsey Olds was born c 1828 at New York.² She was the daughter of Moses Olds and Mary Miller.¹
     Betsey Olds and Stillman Pike appeared on the census of 6 Jul 1870 at Estherville Township, Emmet County, Iowa, as follows:
     85/92 Pike, Stillman, 46, farmer, b. N. Y.
      Pike, Betsey, 42, keeping house, b. N. Y.
      Pike, Moses, 20, Farm Laborer, b. Canada, "Native Parents"
      Pike, Henry, 14, b. Wisconsin
      Pike, Aravella, 12, b. Wisconsin
      Pike, Matilda, 9, b. Wisconsin.²

     Betsey C. Olds was born on 30 Aug 1827.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Olds and Polly Fuller.¹ Betsey C. Olds died on 27 Sep 1860 at age 33.¹

     Betsey D. Olds was the daughter of James Olds and Cynthia D. Jackson.¹ Betsey D. Olds died c 1913.¹