Benjamin James Yerger (1930 - 2014)

Born 8 Dec 1930 in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Bobbeyette Anne Walker — married 8 Sep 1957 (to May 1974) in Contra Costa, California, United States

Died 5 Feb 2014 at age 83 in Berkeley, Alameda, California, USA

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Biography

Benjamin Yerger is one of twins.

Benjamin Yerger is Notable.

Dr. Benjamin James Yerger was an American educator and scientist. He was the first African-American to be admitted to the University of Arkansas’ School of Medicine and the first African-American employed by Chevron Research Laboratory.

Benjamin James Yerger was born on 8 Dec 1930 in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA, son of Chester Hardin Yerger (1888 - 1972) and Naomi Leona (Reddix) Yerger (1895 - 1964). He was the twin brother of Henry.

He married Bobbeyette A Walker on 8 Sep 1957 in Contra Costa County, California. They later divorced on May 1974 in Alameda County, California.^[1][2]

He later married Charlene Ann Harrington on 8 September 1976 in Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States.^[3]

Benjamin died on 5 Feb 2014 in Berkeley, Alameda, California aged 83 and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, California.^{[4] [5]}

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959"
   California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records—Vitalsearch
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5186 #613168 (accessed 15 January 2023)
   Benjamin J Yerger (25) marriage to Bobbeyet A Walker on 8 Sep 1957 in Contra Costa, California, USA.
2. ↑ Divorce: "California Divorce Index, 1966-1984"
   citing Alameda, California, Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento.
   FamilySearch Record: VPYW-MNQ (accessed 15 January 2023)
   Benjamin J Yerger divorce in May 1974 in Alameda, California.
3. ↑ Marriage Registration: "Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005"
   citing Page: -421; Affiliate Film Number: 038409;
   FamilySearch Record: VVZR-2JK (accessed 15 January 2023)
   Benjamin J Yerger marriage to Charlene Ann Harrington on 8 Sep 1976 in Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States.
4. ↑ Chapel. 2019. “Benjamin James Yerger PhD Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information.” Benjamin James Yerger PhD Obituary. Chapel of the Chimes Oakland. October 25, 2019. https://oakland.chapelofthechimes.com/obituaries/Benjamin-JamesYerger-32955/?redirected=1#!/Obituary.
5. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #154117797

• See also: https://www.berkeleyside.org/2014/02/28/remembering-benjamin-james-yerger.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 15 January 2023, 10:44), entry for Benjamin James Yerger (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:GQN9-GBJ ); contributed by various users.
• 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
  Year: 1940; Census Place: Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00140; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 29-6
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #103208756 (accessed 15 January 2023)
  Benjamin Yerger (10) son in household of Chester Yerger (52) in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas. Born in Arkansas.
• 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
  citing Page: 19; Line: 17;
  FamilySearch Record: 6XB7-RQCF (accessed 15 January 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-SQHW-XLH1
  Benjamin J Yerger (19), single student, in household of Glenn Green (22 years) in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States. Born in Arkansas.