Ben Harkins, b 1896 in GA, m "Rosie"
Ben / Benjamin Harkins, b 1896 / 1897 in Union Co., GA. (Son of William and Elzabeth Helton Harkins).
Living alone in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio, per 1920 Census. Rooming at a boarding house, working as a laborer in a power plant.
Living with wife and children in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA per 1930 Census. Working as a lineman for the electric company.
Wife and kids do not appear on 1920 Census. Then on 1930, KA-BLAM, there is Rosie with a bunch of kids. The eldest (Johnie) is only 13 years younger than her. Is he her stepson?When, if ever, did Ben marry another woman? He was alone in 1920. There is no 3 year old John, Johnny, or Johnie Harkins I can see in 1920.
1930, family:
Benjamin J., 34
Rosie, 26, b in TN
CHILDREN, ALL BORN IN GA:
Johnie, 13
George, 11
Nancy, 7
Benjamin J., Jr., 5
Mary E., 3
Leonard, 6 months