Elder Interview-Benjamin John
A.2008.001.211 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Benjamin JohnEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.211Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
John, Benjamin Born 02/29/1934 in Seymour Wisconsin Parents: Loomas John and Nellie (Skenandore) John Maternal grandparents: Victor Skenandore and Jane Skenandore Paternal grandmother: Elizabeth John His father was a jack of all trades. He did some farming. Benjamin was in the Air Force for 4 years. He was in a band for a 1 ½ years while in the service. When he got out of the service he worked as a engineer in Green Bay. He went to school at the Oneida Mission School and went to Green Bay East High School and graduated from there. He then went into the service. He also was in the Army for 3 years. Both of his parents have 4th grade educations. He doesn’t know where his parents went to school. He has 4 brothers and 2 sisters. His parents belonged to the Oneida Methodist Church. His wife’s name is Thelma. He has 3 daughter and 3 grandchildren.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military