Wood & Torbert Families

Ben McLin

b. circa 7 August 1873, d. 30 August 1947

Ben McLin was born circa 7 August 1873 in Montgomery County, Texas.
He married Gillie Barnes, daughter of Smith and Sylvey, on 27 September 1900 in Montgomery County, Texas.
Ben McLin and Gillie Barnes appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Other members of the household included Benjamin H. McLin. Also in the household were Ben's brother Thomas (age 28) and "dependent" Madie Madison (6).
He was employed as a porter by Austin Printing Company, according to the 1910 census.
Ben McLin and Gillie Barnes appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 607 Grove. Other members of the household included Benjamin H. McLin. Also in the household were roomers Anderson Johnson (age 31) and Lillian Clark (17).
He was employed as a contractor, according to the 1920 census.
Ben McLin and Gillie Barnes appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Southland Addition, Harris County, Texas, lodging in the household of Edgar and Eval Wilton, where Gillie was employed as cook.
He was employed as a farmer, according to the 1930 census.
Ben McLin and Gillie Barnes appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Harris County, Texas.
He was employed as a yardman in private homes, according to the 1940 census.
Ben McLin died on 30 August 1947 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, . His death was officially witnessed by Benjamin H. McLin.
He was interred at Oak Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.