Edward James affectionately known as Flam/Flambo is the first born child of Minnie. He served in the Navy in WWII. Edward James had a son Edward Jones with his first wife. He was later married to Annie Pearl Hughes. They had 5 children.
Viola was the 2nd born child to Minnie. Viola married Sherman Yarbor and lived in Casper, WY for most of her life. She had one child, Estelle and three grandchildren.
Will was the third born child to Minnie and first born to Will (Sr.) Will died from an illness as a baby.
Robert was the 4th born child. He married Luella Fountain and they had 11 children together.
Samuel was the 5th born child. He married Fredditine.
Ed was the 6th born child. He was married to Katherine Parker and they had 10 children together.
Nancy was the 7th born.
George was the 8th born. Lived in Fort Wayne, IN. George married Beatrice Woods and together, they had 5 children.
Earl Lee was the 9th born. He worked at GM for 35yrs and had 2 children.
Julia was the 10th born and died at an early age as a result of Rheumatic fever.
Baby Girl was the 11th born. The baby was stillborn.
Lincoln Benson was the 12th child. He was affectionately known as Link. Lincoln had twin boys name Michael and Mark. Link lived most of his life in Stamford, CT.
Willis is the 13th child. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Willie is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Dorothy Benson and lived in Fort Wayne; Their children: Yolanda Campbell-Donaldson, Pamela Parks, Willis Benson Jr., Calandra Benson, Cassandra Benson, LaTresha Olaniyan. They had13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Katie is the 14th child and currently lives in Fort Wayne. She has four children: Deanna (Pooney), Derrick (Gene), Henry (Darnell) and Toni. Grand children: Sierria, Raven, Solomon, Derrick (DJ), and Kori.
Great Grand children: NuNu
Eugene is the fifteenth child and the baby. He never married or had any children