Resided in Indiana, Washington, and California.

Married Ann Elizabeth Jane McCartney in 1889 and divorced in 1909.

Father of Robert Stroud aka Birdman of Alcatraz.
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Name Benjamin F Stroud
Event Type Death
Event Date 08 Mar 1928
Event Place El Dorado, California, United States
Gender Male
Age 69
Birth Year (Estimated) 1859
Certificate Number 12225

Source: "California Death Index, 1905-1939," database with images, FamilySearch.org

Burial place unknown.
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United States Census, 1900
Name B F Stroud
Event Place Precinct 2 Seattle city Ward 3, King, Washington, United States
Gender Male
Age 42
Marital Status Married
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Years Married 11
Birth Date Apr 1858
Birthplace Indiana
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1889
Father's Birthplace Indiana
Mother's Birthplace Indiana

B F Stroud Head M 42 Indiana
Elizabeth J Stroud Wife F 40 Illinois
Minnie Stroud Stepdaughter F 19 Illinois
Mamie E Stroud Stepdaughter F 18 Illinois
Robert F Stroud Son M 10 Washington
Marcus M Stroud Son M 3 Washington

Source: "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch.org

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United States Census, 1910
Name Benjamin F Stroude
Event Place Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington, United States
Gender Male
Age 52
Marital Status Single
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household Lodger
Birth Year (Estimated) 1858
Birthplace Indiana
Father's Birthplace Indiana
Mother's Birthplace Indiana
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 10

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United States Census, 1920
Name Benjamin Stroud
Event Place Cosumnes, El Dorado, California, United States
Gender Male
Age 61
Marital Status Divorced
Race White
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Own or Rent Rent
Birth Year (Estimated) 1859
Birthplace Indiana
Father's Birthplace Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace Kentucky
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 1

Source: "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch.org

Listed occupation: Bookkeeper at a sawmill.