Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Merritt Benson
Add photo

Merritt Benson 1902 - 1973

Merritt Benson of Seattle, King County, Washington was born on July 17, 1902, and died at age 71 years old in August 1973.
Merritt Benson
Seattle, King County, Washington 98105
July 17, 1902
August 1973
Male
Looking for another Merritt Benson?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Merritt.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Merritt Benson's History: 1902 - 1973

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 07/17
    1902

    Birthday

    July 17, 1902
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 08/dd
    1973

    Death

    August 1973
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Merritt Benson lived 2 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 71.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Merritt

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1902, in the year that Merritt Benson was born, the modern air conditioner was invented by Willis H. Carrier. The company that he worked for needed to find a way to control humidity and by solving this problem, Carrier created a system that could be used for cooling the rooms of a house. The Sun Belt thanks him!
Did you know?
In 1941, at the age of 39 years old, Merritt was alive when on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Merritt Benson's Family Tree & Friends

Merritt Benson's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Merritt's Friends

Friends of Merritt Friends can be as close as family. Add Merritt's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top