Charles Benedict (sport shooter)
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May 5, 1867 Barlow Township, Ohio, United States |
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| Died | November 22, 1952 (aged 85) Gallipolis, Ohio, United States |
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Charles Sumner Benedict (May 5, 1867 – November 22, 1952) was an American sport shooter, who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Barlow Township and died in Gallipolis, Ohio.
In the 1908 Olympics he won a gold medal in the team military rifle event and finished 13th in the 1000 yard free rifle event.
NOTE: a) Charles Sumner Benedict b 5 Mar 1858 son of George A. Benedict & E. Beardsley [1] b) 'Olympian' Charles Sumner Benedict b 5 May 1867 in Ohio, son of Henry Nelson Benedict and Martha Brabahm - [2] c) Dr. Charles Sumner Benedict b 9 Dec 1856 in New York, son of Joseph Benedict & Mary E. Goldey - [3]. Note: These three men are 6th cousins and are all descendants of 'The Immigrant' Thomas Benedict b 1617 and Mary Bridghum.
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