This article originally appeared in a slightly different format in the Littleton, Colorado Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society Newsletter in April 1996. Our appreciation goes to the Colorado group for giving permission to publish it here.

It appears that Hannah Barker was married at the mere age of 14. The Quaker records of Peru Monthly Meeting in Clinton County, New York enter a birth date for her as the 18th of the 8th month 1785.¹ This was an after-the-fact recording since Hannah was not born there. She was probably born in Washington County, New York where her parents were married in 1783² and were enumerated for the 1790 census.³The 1850 census gave Hannah’s age as 64 years old⁴ and when she died in 1862 she was said to be 77⁵. Therefore, the various records seem to agree.

Hannah’s parents were Nicholas Barker and Clarinda Folger.⁶ Nicholas hasn’t yet been connected by this writer to the many Barker families. Clarinda descends from the early Quaker Folger family in Nantucket, Massachusetts.⁷ Peter Folger was the grandfather of Benjamin Franklin, his mother being a Folger.⁸

Quakers were required to marry within the Society of Friends and in the Quaker fashion. The marriage between Cyrus Benedict and Hannah Barker took place on the fifth day of the 12th month 1799.⁹The wedding followed normal Quaker practice and took place during mid-week worship, in this case, on a Thursday. Marriage ceremonies normally took place under the care of the bride’s meeting. Hannah and Cyrus were both members of the Peru Meeting, however. To visualize the events which took place during this meeting, the following may be helpful.

Quaker couples were required to publicly state their intentions to marry before two consecutive Monthly Meetings. A committee of men was appointed to investigate the "clearness to marry" of the individuals. The woman would be investigated by the Women’s Meeting. The couple would not be permitted to marry if there was any impediment. If an impediment were found, the couple might still marry, but by a Justice of the Peace. They would, however be guilty of "marriage contrary to discipline". If the other person wasn’t a Quaker, they would have "married out of unity." A disowned member could be reinstated by acknowledgment of the reason for disownment or an apology. Some other possible impediments to a marriage include a previous engagement to marry not being reconciled; moral turpitude; close relationship; or less than one year since the death of a spouse.

After the second declaration of intent to marry, if no impediment was found, the couple was "liberated to marry". Ceremonies were held the same day, day after liberation, or within the week following. The ceremony could be at a private or a public meeting. At least twelve Friends constituted a legal Meeting, so each marriage certificate was usually signed by at least twelve witnesses. No minister was required to administer the vows. The entire ceremony was performed by the persons being married in more-or-less prescribed words. No license was need in the early days. [Therefore, do not look for early Quaker marriages in the usual county and town records.] Committees of Friends were appointed to attend weddings and funerals. Bride and groom wore their finest clothes. Quakers discouraged the practice of wedding attendants. They did not exchange rings until the nineteenth century. Wedding feasts were often unsuccessfully discouraged. A feast was usually held at the home of the bride’s father. It might be elaborate and started with dinner and continued on through tea and supper. There was no music or dancing. Gentlemen were allowed to kiss the bride! Couples often remained with the bride’s parents for as long as too weeks while friends paid wedding calls.

Most certificates were of a similar format with the place and date, the name of the groom and his father, name of the bride and her father, and place of residences. If a father was deceased, it was noted and the name of the mother given. Both the fathers and mothers for the bride and groom would be given in this case. The consent of the parents is customarily mentioned, which was their right. It was customary for all who attended the wedding to sign the marriage certificate. The certificate was made for the couple, then recorded by the clerk in the minutes of the next Monthly Meeting or in a special register. The bride signed her new married name as it would be written after the marriage.¹⁰

With that background, it is interesting to note what exactly what was included in the marriage certificate for Hannah Barker and Cyrus Benedict in the Peru Meeting minutes book. Punctuation and some capitalization has been changed to make the documents more easily understood.

"3 11 mo 1799 - Cyrus Benedict and Hannah Barker appeared in this meeting and offered proposals of marriage with each other and Edward Holloway and Henry Green are appointed to inquire into the young man’s clearness and report to next meeting where they are desired to come for their answer...

"28 11 mo 1799 - The Friends appointed to inquire into Cyrus Benedict’s clearness report their appointment answered and that they find nothing to hinder his proceeding in marriage. Cyrus Benedict and Hannah Barker appeared in this Meeting renewed their proposal of marriage with each other. Nothing appearing to hinder their proceeding they are left at liberty to accomplish the same between this & another month according the good order used among Friends. Daniel Jackson & William Keese are appointed to attend their said marriage and endeavor that it be orderly accomplished and report to next Meeting producing their marriage certificate for record… "[no date given] - Whereas Cyrus Benedict, son of Aaron Benedict and Elizabeth, his wife of the town of Peru, Clinton County, and State of New York and Hannah Barker, daughter of Nicholas Barker and Clarinda his wife of the town, county, state afore said. Having declared their intentions of marriage with each other before two Monthly Meetings of the people called Quakers, held at Peru in the county and state aforesd and according to the Good Order used among them and they having consent of parents and parties concerned. Nothing appearing to obstruct their sd proposals were allowed of by said Meeting. Now they are to certify all whom it may concern that for the full accomplishment of their said intentions this fifth day of the twelfth month in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. They the said Cyrus Benedict and Hannah Barker appearing in public Meeting of the said People at Peru in foresaid and sd Cyrus Benedict taking sd Hannah Barker by the hand did in a solemn manner openly declare that he took sd Hannah Barker to be his wife. Promised through Divine Assistance to be unto her a faithful and loving husband untill death separated them or words to that effect. And moreover they the Said Cyrus Benedict & Hannah Barker, she according to the Certificate of Marriage assuming the name of her husband as further confirmation did then & those present set their names. Cyrus Benedict Hannah Benedict. [About 36 witnesses signed.]"¹¹

Before these records were filmed, a notice was placed at the beginning that those from 1799 to 1839 had been found in a pile of rubbish in an old house in 1902, "bound in leather, but entirely loose and much injured."¹² Some pages were missing. How fortunate for us that Hannah & Cyrus's record was saved!

In 1858 Hannah, who had remarried after Cyrus’s death to William Gidley in 1832¹³wrote "A Brief Account of Our Settling on Alum Creek in Peru Township, Morrow County [then Delaware County] Ohio", at the request of her children. This was included in the History of Peru Township, Morrow County, Ohio written 1897 by A.S. Benedict. [See this newsletter Vol. 1:3 & 4.] In her account, she described how she and Cyrus were first settlers on Alum Creek. They left New York on 4 September 1809 and arrived in Delaware County 15 November. They traveled nearly one thousand miles over the Allegheny Mountains, no nearer route then open. Three children traveled with them. Cyrus’s parents and siblings followed. Hannah wrote a very detailed description of everyday life, Indians, neighbors, about the purchase of land, the raising of their cabin, and their efforts to start the Alum Creek Monthly meeting in their new home. Cyrus was a good hunter but seemed to have many health problems and he needed much help with crops. In 1810 he was "taken sick and recovery was doubtful". At one point he had a lame back, another time had a painful "frog felon" on his heel, and was in general poor health. One night when she was alone with the children and had to keep a fire going to ward away wolves, she sheared the dog of its long hair of many colors and spent the night knitting a pair of mittens which were "very beautiful".¹⁴

Cyrus died in 1828¹⁵at age 44. Eleven children had been born to them.¹⁶ My ancestor was their son Daniel who married 24 April 1892 Content Shaw,¹⁷ a practicing doctor who came from a long line of Quakers.¹⁸

References:

1. Society of Friends, Peru Monthly Meeting, Clinton Co., N.Y., FHL film no. 0017364, item 2, p. 1.

2. Society of Friends, Easton Monthly Meeting, Washington Co., N.Y., FHL film no. 0017409, Marriage Register, p. 9.

3. 1790 Federal Census of New York, Washington Co., Queensbury Twp., M637, Roll 6, p. 209.

4. 1850 Federal Census of Ohio, Morrow Co., Peru Twp., M432, Roll 716, p. 119/60.

5. Benedict, A.S., History of Peru Township, Morrow County, Ohio (1897, Sentinel Printing House, Gilead, Ohio) n.p. (on FHL film no. 0496473).

6. Note 1, item 2, p. 18.

7. Starbuck, Alexander, The History of Nantucket (Rutland, Vermont: Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1969), p. 754.

8. Ibid.

9. Note 1, Item 1, p. 1.

10. Payne, Mary E., "Quaker Marriage Records", Ancestry

Magazine (May/June 1995), p. 12+. See also Treese, Lorett, "Quaker Weddings", Early American Life (June 1990), p. 12+.

11. Ibid., p. 1 of handwritten originals.

12. Ibid., Introduction.

13. Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. Vol. IV (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., reprint 1994), p. 1147.

14. Note 5, p. 26-32.

15. Note 12, p. 1145.

16. Ibid.

17. Content Shaw and Daniel Benedict marriage record, 24 April 1892, Marion Co., Ohio 10:136, at Ohio State Historical Society.

18. Shaw, Ivyl W., The Descent and Descendants of John L. Shaw (1809-1890) of Morrow County, Ohio (St. Paul, Minn.: n.d.)

Editorial: Achieving Balance

One of the most difficult tasks this editor, and the editor of any family newsletter faces, involves balance. In order to retain readers and interest new ones, we need to collect a wide variety of material, all the time attempting to maintain quality and accuracy. This isn't easy to do, especially with a family as wide-spread as the Benedicts.

We reach back to the New England roots of the descendants of Thomas Benedict and also to the Pennsylvania roots of the German branches in this issue. We are able to do this, thanks to the contributions of Sharon Lee - "Hannah (Barker) and Cyrus Benedict’s Quaker Marriage" and Wayne Campbell - "Benedict's of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the 1860 Census". Other contributions from Carl and Sue Benedict, Connie Conant, and Roberta Pierson, though smaller articles, help the issue to achieve balance. Your varied letters and their answers contain interesting side-lights. Please keep them coming.

Some readers are probably convinced that the editor has ancestors in Morrow County, Ohio, and therefore has favored the history of the Morrow County Benedicts. Neither is true. Yes, we do have quite a few readers whose ancestors from Morrow County, Ohio include Aaron, or Hannah (Barker) and Cyrus Benedict. And their contributions of photographs, articles, and background material has been well-done and available at press time...

Benedicts in Kalamazoo, Michigan Gazette, 1847 - 1858

Extracted by the editor from Name Index to Kalamazoo Gazette A - Kendall 1847-1858, Reel No. 1, Copy 1 at Willard Library, Battle Creek, Michigan.

Benedick, E J ------ Kalamazoo Twp Letter at Post Office-------- 3/2/55 p 03 Col 1

Benedick, Ira ------ Kalamazoo Twp Letter at PO ---------------- 4/6/55 p 03 Col 3

Benedict, Butiroffer - Kalamazoo Twp Letter at P.O. -------------- 10/06/48 p 03 Col 3

Benedict, C---------- Place not given news item ------------------- 12/07/49 p 02 Col 6

----------------------- Subject: Bell & Clock Association ---- Grand Prairie Real estate

-----------------------------------------------------------11/10/54 to 2/02/55 p 02 Col 8

--------------------- Subject: shoe & boot shops

Benedict, C----------- Place not given advertisement ------- 4/21/48 to 7/28/48 p 03 Col 2

---------------------- Subject: shoe & boot shops

Benedict, Daniel J ---- Kalamazoo Twp Letter at P.O. ------ from 2/18/53 p 03 Col 2

Benedict, Geo. ------- Kalamazoo P.O. Letter at P.O. ------ 2/17/54 p 02 Col 8

Benedict, Jacob M. -- Kalamazoo Twp. Letter at P.O. ------ 6/08/55 p 02 Col 7

-----------------------Kalamazoo Twp. Letter at P.O. ------ 8/10/55 p 02 Col 7

Benedict, Miss ------- Place not given news item ------------ 12/19/56 p 03 Col 1

-----------------------Subject: Euredephians Society

Benedict, Miss Lydia - Kalamazoo Twp. Letter at P.O. ----- 10/7/53 p 02 Col 6

Benedict, Nebraska

Did you know that the town of Benedict, Nebraska was named for E.C. Benedict, who was president of the Kansas City and Omaha Railroad? Benedict was founded in 1887.

Eldred Burkhard (Genealogy BB, Prodigy)

Letters to the Editor

From: Margaret E. Benedict MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., Indialantic FL 32903-3553 (Vol. II, p. 126, #2b)

"On page 53 of 3:4 (Spring 1996), on "Early Benedict Shoemakers", I surmised that the Roswell and Charles Benedict referred to could be the sons of James Benedict (born 1797, #124 on page 124 of the Genealogy of the Benedict in America, Vol. 1). I do not have time at the moment to look up letters from my grandfather’s brothers who refer to their Uncle Charles in New York.

"On page 60 of your 3:4 issue, the 1850 Census of Fairfield County, Connecticut, there is a listing for James Benedict family, which is the one for #124 James mentioned above. Once must treat with suspicion ages gathered by a census taker, first, because the family member at home supplying answers may be just guessing, and second, because women supplying answers in the presence of others may hold back on their real ages.

"In 1975 I copied off that same census list from the microfilm roll showing the age of Charles as 19, instead of 7 as shown in your list, which would be more appropriate for James’ son born Sept. 1830.

"I also assumed that the Mary S. Benedict listed in that household as age 40 could be James #124’s younger sister, born 1805, and granted the spinster leave to deduct 5 years from her age. They were children of #39 Nathan Benedict, page 76, Vol. I, B in A. James’ wife was Susan Marvin.

"Noting that so many young men were listed as boatmen who never continued in that line, I wondered if farmers’ sons approaching either marriage or schooling expenses took available jobs as boatmen to accumulate money to buy their own farms or attend college. It was not likely that helping on their fathers’ farms would be that financially provident..."

From: John E. Benedict (Jeb) 4919 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington DC 20016, benedict@U.S.NET
[Jeb is a regular contributor to BFHN. He authored "John Benedict (1714-1778) Correction to Volume I" that appeared in Vol. III, No. 3 (Winter 1995).]

"We have a pewter piece bearing that same stamp [as in the note from Francis Crook, Vol. 4, no. 2]. It’s a modern piece (probably 1930s, possibly 20s) and of little value, and I’d expect Francis Crook’s item is probably silver plate of similar age. I have a book showing and identifying pre-1900 American silversmiths marks, but I know this mark isn’t in it although I recall an entry for a New York state silversmith by the name, and whose business was not carried forward.

"The article on the Waterbury Button Company reminds me of the Benedict & Burnham Company, which produced the first "dollar"-type pocket watch about 1870. I’ve seen one at the Smithsonian and two at the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) museum at Columbia, Pennsylvania. I have a couple of books that include short histories on the company and the watch (a revolutionary design - and handsome, to boot), and the Benedict chap who manufactured it in, yes, Waterbury. The watch effort was a big success, and the company was reorganized to hugely mass-produce a revised successor model, as the Waterbury Watch Company, which is better known today as Timex Corporation. Price guides suggest a good specimen of the now-rare Benedict & Burnham watch is worth $2000 to $5000 - that when most similar period watches are worth $50 - $100. That has potential for a little story for a future issue. (My grandfather had a jewelry business in Ohio. He had hoped my late father would follow him in the business but he pursued physics instead, meeting my mother as a Ph.d. student at MIT in the early 50s. But, in his twilight years, Dad returned to his roots with a hobby of old watches, especially pocket watches.

"As for the 1850 Illinois census, I see "Kerby" Benedict, age 39, born Litchfield, with [wife] Charlotte (born Fairfield) and [daughter] Worthena (3) and [mother-in-law] Polly Curtis (61). That’s the Kirby Benedict, frontier federal judge, in Aurora Hunt’s book, and my 3-great-grandfather’s brother. Apart from the book (still available from a west coast specialty publisher), I have several records on him from Connecticut, Ohio, and even Revolutionary War pension correspondence from National Archives file.

"Mr. [Wayne] Campbell deserves a round of applause for the superb index."

From: Chris & Mignon Benedict, 78 Larkspur St., American Canyon CA 94589-4213

"We also have several pieces of Benedict silver. The only thing we have been able to find out about it, is that it probably was a western states company, was in operation from about 1896 through 1924/5.

"We have a pedestal candy dish with the same design around it that you described in the newsletter. We also have a pedestal fruit bowl, a water pitcher, two different cream and sugar sets, and a beautiful set of, what we have been told, eight orange spoons. All but one of our pieces has a number on the bottom below the logo. All of our pieces have been accrued in Michigan."

"Benedict, Levi, married 12 February 1809, by Simon Smith to Miss Sarah Losey. Cazenovia Pilot 8 March 1809.

- - - From Meyer, Mary Keysor FNGS (ed.), Abstracts from Madison County Newspapers in the Cazenovia, N.Y. Public Library (Pipe Creek Publications, Finksburg, Maryland: 1991), p. 21.

Benedicts of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the 1860 Census
Transcribed by Wayne Campbell, 1234 Lynda Lane, Warminster PA 18974-1949

All were born in Pennsylvania

Est. dob = estimated date of birth by the compiler from the age given in the census record

Name Age est.dob Enumerated with Roll Page Line Township

Sarah 19 1841 Samuel Musser family, 1124 106 32 Conestoga, servant

Delilah 21 1839 Adam Bortzfield family, 1124 107 11 Conestoga, servant

Christian 30 1830 1124 110 26 Conestoga

Susan 29 1831 1124 110 27 Conestoga

Anna 7 1853 1124 110 28 Conestoga

Elmira 5 1855 1124 110 29 Conestoga

Cyrus 3 1857 1124 110 30 Conestoga

Sarah 1 1859 1124 110 31 Conestoga

Michael 38 1822 1124 121 18 Conestoga

Fanny 36 1824 1124 121 19 Conestoga

Anna 16 1844 1124 121 20 Conestoga

Catherine 13 1847 1124 121 21 Conestoga

Emma 11 1849 1124 121 22 Conestoga

John 10 1850 1124 121 23 Conestoga

Amanda 8 1852 1124 121 24 Conestoga

Mary (sp?) 1 1859 1124 121 25 Conestoga

Amos 29 1831 1124 125 2 Conestoga

Mary 28 1832 1124 125 3 Conestoga

Benjamin 8 1852 1124 125 4 Conestoga

Maris (sp)? 6 1854 1124 125 5 Conestoga

Amanda 7/12 1859 1124 125 6 Conestoga

Reuben 43 1817 1124 127 28 Conestoga

Susan 45 1815 1124 127 29 Conestoga

Amos 19 1841 1124 127 30 Conestoga

Anna 17 1843 1124 127 31 Conestoga

Elizabeth 15 1845 1124 127 32 Conestoga

Henry 12 1848 1124 127 33 Conestoga

Susanna 10 1850 1124 127 34 Conestoga

Martha 7 1853 1124 127 35 Conestoga

Sarah 5 1855 1124 127 36 Conestoga

Jacob 1 1859 1124 127 37 Conestoga

Amos 19 1841 Harnish family 1124 131 20 Conestoga

Elizabeth 16 1844 Harnish family 1124 131 21 Conestoga

John 12 1848 Leaman family 1124 131 22 Conestoga

Sarah 70 1790 Jacob & Ann Pfhantz (sp)? 1124 138 39 Conestoga, Foutz(SP?) family

George F. 29 1831 1122 226 2 West Earl

Ann Elizabeth 29 1831 1122 226 3 West Earl

Leonora C. 10 1850 1122 226 4 West Earl

Alice C. 6 1854 1122 226 5 West Earl

Francis A. 5 1855 1122 226 6 West Earl

George W. 1 1859 1122 226 7 West Earl

John 48 1812 Benjamin Mooney family 1124 405 25 Manor

George 46 1814 1124 456 23 Manor

Susan 49 1811 1124 456 24 Manor

John 18 1842 1124 456 25 Manor

Fanny 16 1844 1124 456 26 Manor

Benjamin 41 1819 1125 557 35 Pequea

Ann 38 1822 1125 557 36 Pequea

George W. 18 1842 1125 557 37 Pequea

Eli 17 1843 1125 557 38 Pequea

Addison 16 1844 1125 557 39 Pequea

Ann 12 1848 1125 557 40 Pequea

Amos 14 1846 1125 558 1 Pequea

John 12 1848 1125 558 2 Pequea

Benjamin 11 1849 1125 558 3 Pequea

Reuben 9 1851 1125 558 4 Pequea

Jacob 5 1855 1125 558 5 Pequea

Frances C. 4 1856 1125 558 6 Pequea

Emma 4/12 1860 1125 558 7 Pequea

Ann 17 1843 John Martin family, 1125 584 14 Pequea, servant

Addison 14 1846 Christian Harnish Family 1121 832 2 W. Lampeter

Elias 16 1844 Michael Krieder family 1125 833 14 Strasburg

Henry F. 54 1806 1126 861 33 Lancaster city

Elizabeth M 52 1808 1126 861 34 Lancaster city

Adger H. (sp?) 19 1841 1126 861 35 Lancaster city

Emla S. (sp?) 17 1843 1126 861 36 Lancaster city

Henry C. 14 1846 1126 861 37 Lancaster city

Albert 11 1849 1126 861 38 Lancaster city

George 18? Christian Long family 1123 872 Rapho

Benjamin 20 1840 Edmund Riley family 1126 960 20 Lancaster city

Samuel 46 1814 1126 960 21 Lancaster city

Rebecca 42 1818 1126 960 22 Lancaster city

Emma 22 1838 1126 960 23 Lancaster city

M. L. (female) 18 1842 1126 960 24 Lancaster city

Phil (sp?) male 15 1845 1126 960 25 Lancaster city

Pamilla 9 1851 1126 960 26 Lancaster city

Clara 4 1856 1126 960 27 Lancaster city

J. (Male) 36 1824 1126 961 8 Lancaster city

Maria 49 1811 1126 961 9 Lancaster city

William 23 1837 1126 961 10 Lancaster city

John 20 1840 1126 961 11 Lancaster city

Maria 18 1842 1126 961 12 Lancaster city

Jacob 15 1845 1126 961 13 Lancaster city

Alice 12 1848 1126 961 14 Lancaster city

Phillip 89 1771 1126 961 15 Lancaster city (End of this record)

The New England Connextion

Periodical Review by Mary Alice Benedict Grindol

Smit, Nancy H., Coordinator and Editor, The New England Connextion, P.O. Box 621, Goshen NY 10924. Published quarterly (January, April, July, and October). ISSN-1085-4819. Membership: Open to all those interested in New England Genealogy. Dues for 1996 $8 for 4 issues - $10 Canada. e-mail address: nhsip@ny.frontiercomm.net

The issue of this quarterly received and reviewed is dated July 1996, Vol. 4, No. 3. This issue has 38 pages + surname index in a newsletter format, printed on standard size paper and stapled.

The newsletter consists of data submitted by member/participants which includes the following:

Name:
Address:
List of Earliest Immigrant Ancestors, Dates and Places:
Other Family Names You are Interested In:
Your Main Area of Interest:
Would you be able to do research for others regarding this area?
Any fee?
Family Genealogies You Own or Have Access to:
Local Histories You Own or Have Access to:
Queries on New England Ancestors:

This issue has only one Benedict entry listed in the index. One of the new participants, Weeden Rockwell Nichols, 2906 Hillcrest, Hays KS 67601, has answered that Benedict is one of his other families of interest.

The first couple pages are the results of the above questionnaire by new participants. Then there is a section called "Additional Information", apparently submitted by previously known participants. There is a section for changes of addresses for participants, Queries, Answers to Queries, "Contributed Information", an Ancestor chart (Ahnentafel style), lists of Family Genealogies and Local Histories owned by participants, and a list of Revolutionary War Veterans from members. Reference within all of these sections is by member number and then at the end there is a list of addresses of those whose information or queries appear in this issue.

There is a list of "Source Codes" that relate to citations within the various sections of the newsletter, a list of new participants and their numbers, the Statement of Purpose of the newsletter and a surname index to this issue.

The Statement of Purpose reads: The New England Connexion has been established to encourage and assist in the research of New England genealogy; to coordinate such research by acting as a clearinghouse, through the means of a periodical newsletter, making available information on New England research and providing the opportunity for publishing queries and responses to queries; to collect and preserve, through publication, the results of such research so that others can benefit from work already accomplished; to make those publications available to others for study.

Lofty ideals. This little newsletter certainly does provide a platform for queries and sharing. The idea of sharing information from books you own is nice, too. But there is little original research written here. "Research" seems to involve reading what is already published.

The format of the newsletter is readable but packed. Use of bold for names is uneven. The logo is the only graphic.

Serious New England researchers may want to add this periodical to their bookshelf. But don’t give up your membership in the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Now there’s a group that meets all of those lofty ideals!

Benedict Manuscript Collections ...

Following are Benedict materials indexed in the National Union Catalog to Manuscript Collections (NUCMC) which can be find at most large university libraries. In the index, first comes the name of the person or family named in the collection or the person who compiled it. Second comes the years that person lived, if known. Then the first reference number indicates the year that the materials were cataloged followed by the catalog number that describes the collection and names the repository.

We have looked up for you and included here, the place where material can be accessed. Most universities or historical libraries will allow the public to use items, though permission may be needed for copying large blocks of information. Simply state your purpose and there will likely be no problem. Call the repository for hours and policies before your visit.

Benedict, Arthur Lincoln, 1866-1950, 75-166 - papers. Physician and archaeologist in Buffalo, New York. Inventory of papers at the repository - Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, Buffalo.

Benedict, Albert Case, 1830-1880, 75-30 - papers. Miner, Territorial auditor, guide, postmaster of Calabassas, Arizona. At Arizona Historical Society, Tucson.

Benedict, C.P. 78-849. In Shoemaker telegram collection 1881 at the Maryland Historical Society Library, Baltimore. Includes a telegram sent to Shoemaker from Benedict.

Benedict, George Granville, b. 1826 79-1908, 79-1910. Correspondent of Redfield Proctor (1852-1954) at the Proctor Free Library (Vermont). Proctor was a lawyer, businessman, U.S. Secretary of War, Governor of and U.S. Senator from Vermont. Inventory at the Repository.

Benedict, George W., 77-158. Correspondent of Ezra Cornell, papers at Cornell University Libraries, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives (Ithica, New York). Guide at the repository.

Benedict, Gilbert, 1830-1920, 79-310. Helena, Montana area farmer - correspondence, miscellaneous. At Montana Historical Society Collection, Montana.

Benedict family, Genealogy 75-1605, 76-1626 In Elisha Scott Loomis collection, Western Reserve Historical Society, Burt, Bradley, Benedict papers.

Benedict, Homer E., 84-1080. He was a superintendent of the Monroe County, New York Penitentiary (now closed). Records are at the University of Rochester Library (NY). Finding aide at the repository.

Benedict, Lucy V. aka Williams, Lucy V. (Benedict), 80-1724. In Charles David Williams papers at Bently Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Includes biographical writings by Lucy and family.

Benedict family 83-1367 (1700-1919). In Davenport family papers at the Long Island Historical Society Collections (Brooklyn NY). Benedicts were related to Davenports by marriage.

Benedict, Samuel Goodrich, n.d., 91-562 - a Muncie cabinet maker, accounts 1833-1837. John Alsop Gilbert account books. Finding aid at repository. Account books 1833-1851. At Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis.

Benedict & Burnham Brass & Copper Co. and Benedict & Burnham Manufacturing Company. 92-2095. In papers of Anaconda American Brass Company, American Brass Company records, 1823 - 1972, University of Connecticut Library (Storrs) - chartered in Waterbury, Connecticut 1899 with consolidation of Benedict & Burnham and other companies.

Milledgeville, Lincoln County, Kentucky Benedicts 1860

Transcribed by Roberta Pierson, copied while searching for another family. This comprises all the Benedicts in that county.

Microfilm number M653-382, 1860 Federal Census, Kentucky, Lincoln County, Milledgeville, page 112:

Dw Fam Names Age Sex Occupation Value RE Pers.Property Birthplace

742 742 Westley Benedict 51 M Farmer 900 2500 Kentucky

Clemantine 51 F Kentucky

Mary C. 18 F Kentucky

Jordan A. 21 M Kentucky

Geo. A. 12 M Kentucky

Wm. Gadis 24 M Kentucky

Mary E. 18 F Kentucky

Preston Benedict 47 M 350 Kentucky

743 743 J.S. Benedict 36 M Laborer 256 Kentucky

Mary E. 38 F Kentucky

Elizabeth 19 F Kentucky

Nancy J. 17 F Kentucky

Martha Ann 12 F Kentucky

Malinda 8 F Kentucky

Wm. Ruby 6 M Kentucky

John N. 4 M Kentucky

Geo. Scott 1 M Kentucky (End of this transcription)

1865 Cortland County, New York Census Surprises and Delights

Occasionally a researcher finds census takers who have gone above and beyond what was actually required of them. Such was the case in Freetown, Cortland County, New York in the 1865 NY State Census when Hiram B. Hoxie inserted the maiden name for each wife. (Unfortunately, none of them were named Benedict.)

However, in that same county and census (LDS film no. 0843866), page 41, John H. Randall, enumerator prepared a table of marriages that had occurred in the year ending 1 June 1865 in the Town of Cuyler. Among them was husband Dolan Benedict, age 24, previously single and wife Achsah Ral, age 20, single who were married 3 July [1864] in Cuyler Town by Methodist clergyman [unnamed]. This information could be a boon to genealogical researchers since marriage records were not kept in most areas in New York until 1880.

Also in Cortland County and in that census on page 50, Third District, Town of Honer, was listed under "Deaths of Officers and Enlisted Men, which have occurred while in service April 1861- 5th to 25th day June 1865" by enumerator William Wakely: Lester H. Benedict, 29 y/o, married, citizen. [no other information filled in, including death date.]

Also on the same film and county, in the village of Cortlandville, Henry A. Randall, enumerator in response to the following section called "Remarks on the Influence of the War on prices?" gave the following answers:

Q: What is the average monthly pay (including board) of farm laborers through the summer months?

A: 060.00.

Q: What by the year?

A: 028.00 [?!]

Q: What were the wages in 1860?

A: 019.00.

Q: Has the price of farming lands increased since 186[?].

A: Yes.

Q: State the relative increase.

A: 25%

Q: How has the war affected the amount of debt between individuals?

A: It has decreased.

Q: What effect has it had on credit?

A: improved it.

Q: Has it tended to promote prompt payments?

A: yes.

Q: How has it influenced pauperism?

A: increased.

Q: What other changes in the social condition of the people have you observed since 1860?

A: A humanizing effect is very manifest. Practical sympathies evidenced by the most liberal charities have been developed toward the soldier and his family and the colored race. An [?E__alzing] effect is quite as clear. Aristocracy is considerably broken, and military men from the so-called "lower classes" now lead society, having been elevated by real merit and valor in the great war.

More About Benedict Shoemakers

"In the [Spring 1996] issue... there was an article about early Benedict shoemakers ...

"In search of the ancestry of my husband’s Benedict ancestor Elizabeth J. Benedict b. 1824-1827 Ohio, who married Henry Brenton Borders in Pike Co., Indiana in 1848, I found [the following census records:]

"1840 Pike County, Indiana:

Phebe Benedict 1 m. 5-10, 1 m. 10-15, 1 f. 5-10, 1 f. 50-60. I believe she may have been Elizabeth’s mother.

"Phebe Benedict m. Henry Clark 7 Sep 1843 in Pike County, Indiana.

"In 1850 Phebe was living in Decatur Co., Indiana, page 117-B, 219. She appears to be a widow. On the same page, 221 is Rufus Clark age 37, b. NY, occupation, shoemaker.

"In 1860 Phebe lived in Clinton Co., Indiana and living next door to her is Rufus Clark the Shoemaker.

"Phebe Benedict could not read or write. Her age in 1840 was 50-60. In 1850, 57 b. VT. In 1860, 65, b. NY. I haven’t found her on the 1870 census.

"Finding a Rachel Benedict who m. John Abel/Abell/Able in Franklin Co. OH in 1833 and who lived in Indiana in 1840, in Pike Co. in 1850 and 1860 where my Benedict ancestor was, I decided to look at Benedicts in Franklin Co., OH. In 1850 there was a Nicholas Benedict who was a shoemaker.

"Could the father of our Elizabeth J. Benedict have been a shoemaker and have taught Rufus Clark the trade? Who was the father of our Elizabeth J. Benedict?

"Any help would be greatfully appreciated."

[On the accompanying ancestor chart, Sarah identifies Elizabeth’s middle name as Jane.]

Sarah L. Rowe, P.O. Box 1574, Yuma AZ 85366-1574

Editor’s reply:

The family of Nicholas Benedict, shoemaker which you identified in the 1850 Franklin Co. OH census is detailed on page 57 in Volume II of The Genealogy of the Benedicts in America. Unfortunately for you, there is no Elizabeth among his children and no Phebe among his three wives. Charlotte was his second wife and according to the genealogy her maiden name was Nichols. She may have married (1) ____ Roads and married (2) Nicholas Benedict.

You have probably already searched the indexes of Vol. I and Vol. II for "your" Boarders and Clarks. I did also, without luck. Elizabeth and Phebe are such common Benedict names, one would have to search each one...

Can anyone help Sarah Rowe find the parents of Elizabeth Jane Benedict born ca. 1827 OH, died 1873-1875? Please reply to her at the address above and send a copy to this editor. Please note that on page 19 this issue, C. Benedict was the proprietor of a shoe and boot shop in Kalamazoo, Michigan 1848-1855.

Queries

Abbreviations in this issue:

b. = born m./Mar. = married d. = died Co. = County ca = circa (about) info = information

two-letter zip code abbreviations are used for states. Note: Addresses may not be current.

BENEDICT/ COMFORT

Israel BENEDICT, b. 14 Oct 1827 Morrow Co., OH, d. 14 Feb 1909 in West Liberty, IA. Mar. Sarah COMFORT of Knox Co., OH, 23 Sep 1849. He was the son of John & Amy BENEDICT. Need information on ancestry. Would like to correspond with descendants.

---Linda Noel Slycord, 6405 N. Mokane Ct., Kansas City, MO 64151

BENEDICT/ NESTEL/ FOLTINOVITCH

Anna BENEDICT b. 9 Oct 1895 m. Sylvanus NESTEL b. 16 Feb 1892, lived in Queens NY. Parents Joseph & Mary (FLOTINOVICH) BENEDICT. Desire more information on their ancestry.

---Robert J. Benson 74-07 21 Ave, E. Elmhurst, NY 11370

BENEDICT/ HILL

Aaron Taylor BENEDICT b. 20 Oct 1817, Miami Co. IN. m. 31 Aug 1844 Cordelia HILL b. 20 Jun 1827, Miami Co. IN. Need death dates. Wills probated 1898, buried Fairplay Cemetery, a borderline cemetery between Saline Co. & Hot Spring Co. AR. No headstone markers but their grandson, Donald G. BENEDICT says they are buried next to their son Corydon Julius BENEDICT.

---Nancy Shockey, 10616 N. 47th Lane, Glendale, AZ 85304

BENEDICT/ HOYT/ SEYMORE/ LOCKWOOD/ PHILLIPS

Seeking info on Daniel BENEDICT b. 1729, d. 1776 & his children. He m. 1st ___ HOYT, 2nd Mary SEYMORE (1742-1837). Children: Daniel, Thaddeus m. Ruth LOCKWOOD, Mary m. Ebenezer PHILLIPS, Esther m. Philetus PHILLIPS, Rachel, Anna m. ___ KEELER, Sarah, Jemima, Catherine, Abigail. Special interest in Esther (BENEDICT) PHILLIPS.

---Pam Sulzer, 635 Woodstone Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Daniel Benedict of Morrow County, Ohio

Contributed by Connie Conant, Librarian, Mt. Gilead Free Public Library, Mount Gilead, Ohio

From the Morrow County Sentinel 12 October 1882

"Read before Association of Pioneers of Peru township, by Sec., Sept. 23d, 1882.

"Recollections of Pioneer Life, by Daniel Benedict.

"I was born in Peru, Clinton county, New York, the 29th of March, 1807. In 1812 my parents, William and Alse Benedict concluded to try the far west, so with four or five other families, each with a covered wagon, started for Ohio. I think it was about Christmas or New Years when we reached the place where I now live. My father bought 200 acres of land at $2 per acre. It lay on both sides of Allum [sic] Creek and was then an unbroken forest, not a tree had been felled.

"I well remember the first work I did, which was to turn a grind stone for some carpenters who were building a sawmill for my father and David Osborn, in 1816. The mill was put up right where the one now stands, near my residence, and the grindstone, 28 inches in diameter is a door step in front of my house.

"The first school I attended was in 1816. For several years our school was taught by some one of the settlers, generally the one who had the best education, or the least work to do, and one or two months at a time was a school year. We could forget most we had learned long before the time came for another term of school, so that I entirely missed a chance for a good education, and I many times have deeply felt the loss sustained in that respect.

"In less than a year father attached a grist mill to the saw mill and while he run the mills I did what I could on the farm, plowing and doing heavier work as I grew older, until I was of age, when I rented the mills. As there was’nt [sic] water to keep them running the year round, I still continued to work on the farm between times. And whenever there was any mason work or carpentering to do I turned my hand to that. The first frame house in the northeast part of the township is the one I am now living in and was built by myself in 1830.

"I was frequently called upon by the neighbors to build (or help build) houses, barns and mills; often it took more than one day to raise a building, as we used heavier timber then, than now, wood and timber being plenty and saw mills being scarce.

"We didn’t think of putting up any kind of a frame building without heavy hewed sills, post and beams and plates of the same kind, often going 5 or 6 miles to a raising. One of the raisings that I well remember was a barn for Nathaniel Earl. At that raising they had corn bread and roasted coon and mush and milk for pie. I remember helping raise Selah Gregory’s barn. The timbers were mostly slippery elm, and the day for raising proved to be a rainy one, and we had a slippery time of it. We used no liquor and our heads were clear and hands steady. I was the oldest of my father’s family and have survived them all but one brother and two sisters. I have buried three wives and six children and am now at the age of 75 years, waiting my own summons to that better land where there are no Pioneer hardships to endure. My Savior has gone to prepare a place for me. The builder and maker of that eternal city is God himself, and in that fair clime there will be no parting, no sickness, no death, no sorrow."

[Daniel Benedict was a brother to Aaron Benedict who wrote the series about the Underground Railroad published in this newsletter from Spring 1995 through Summer 1996, and a nephew to Cyrus Benedict and Hannah (Barker) whose marriage is described in the lead article in this issue. Daniel’s wives were (1) Phebe Gidley, (2) Grace Michenor, and (3) Rachel Stanley. - Source: A.S. Benedict, History of Peru Township, Morrow County, Ohio (Sentinel Printing House, Mt. Gilead, Ohio, n.d.). Typescript on LDS Film no. 0496473, transcribed by Kurian Davis from the film.]

Early Berrien County Michigan Benedict Marriages (1831-1899)

Transcribed by the Editor from LDS microfilm at the Family History Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Film no. 945409, Liber C, Berrien County Michigan Marriage Records., page 541:

[S.] or Alfred Benedict, 37 years old of Berrien Springs and Lidia Harding 21 years old of the Township of Wesaw, married at Wesaw 12 September 1864 . Witnesses: Norman Toben [?Toland] and Jane Kinney. Married by Otis Stearns, Justice of the Peace. Recorded 12 December 1864.

Film no. 945410, Liber D, page 140:

John A. Babcock, 29 years old and Lydia Benedict, 22 years old, both of Wesaw, Berrien Co., married at Buchanan, Berrien Co., Michigan 1 August 1866 by J. Fowler, Minister. Witnesses: Norman [?Toland] and Nellie H. Hinman of Wesaw. Recorded 1 February 1867.

Film no. 945411, Liber F, page 30:

Charles J. Wiggin of New Buffalo, age 23 and Alice A. Benedick of Buchanan, age 17 married 17 November 1880 at Buchanan by Francis H. Berrick, Clergyman. Charles was born Warsaw, New York, occupation: railroad employee. Alice was born in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Witnesses: Susie A. Berrick, Buchanan and Julius Russell, Buchanan. Recorded 9 December 1880.

Film no. 945411, Liber F, page 62:

Wallis W. Welch of Benton Harbor, age 26 and Carrie L. Benedict of Benton Harbor, age 20 married 9 March 1881 at Sodus by W.L. King, Justice of the Peace. Wallis born Vermont, occupation: farmer. Carrie born Ohio. Witnesses: Edward Sharai of Sodus and Jennie Sharai of Sodus. Recorded 26 October 1881.

Film no. 945411, Liber F, page 211:

George M. Benedict of Benton Harbor, age 20 and Mary Olive Young of Benton Harbor, age 17, married

1 November 1885 at Benton Harbor by W.H. Brester, Minister of the Gospel. George was born Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, occupation: cooper. Mary Olive was born Bainbridge, Berrien County, Michigan. Witnesses: Mr. & Mrs. Waterman Young of Benton Harbor and Mr. & Mrs. John Atkinson [place not given]. Recorded 5 November 1885.

Film no. 945411, Liber F, page 274:

Mills H. Handon of Niles, age 42 and Minnie M. Benedict of Niles, age 25, married 18 January 1887 at Niles by Ira R.A. Wrightman, Minister. Mills born Berrien Springs, Michigan, occupation: cashier. Minnie born Niles, Michigan. Witnesses: Worth Landon of Niles and Virginia Landon of Niles. Recorded 19 April 1887.

Film no. 945411, Liber G, page 3:

Leslie R. Benedict, age 57 of Berrien Springs and Mary Pery, age 44 of Berrien Springs, married 2 November 1887 at Berrien Springs by S.S. Adams, Minister of the Gospel. Leslie born New York, occupation: harness maker. His father S. Benedict, mother unknown. Mary's birthplace and parents unknown. Leslie had been married twice previous, first marriage for Mary. Witnesses: Mrs. S.S. Adams of Berrien Springs and Miss Effie Harmon of Berrien Springs. Date of license: 31 October 1887.

Film no. 945411, Liber G, page 136:

Richard Coudon, age 27 of Benton Harbor and Minnie A. Benedict, age 23 of Benton Harbor, married

21 September 1892 at Benton Harbor by William H. Rice, Pastor, Congregational Church. Richard born Grand Rapids, Michigan, occupation: machinist. Minnie born Ohio. His parents: John Coudon and Johanna Nagel. Her parents: Henry Benedict and Mary A. Furness. Neither previously married. Witnesses: Etta Williams of Benton Harbor and Ella Lane or St. Joseph. Date of license: 16 September 1892.

Film no. 945411, Liber G, page 206:

Edwin P. Benedict, age 26 of Chicago and Daisy Richards, age 20 of Buchanan, married 26 December 1894 at Buchanan by W.W. Wells, Presbyterian clergyman. Edwin born in Illinois. Occupation: advertising. Daisy born in Michigan, occupation: at home. His parents: Geo. G. Benedict and Mary Painter. Her parents: Joseph L. Richards and [?Nina] Smith. Neither previously married. Witnesses: G.G. Richards of Buchanan and Geo. G. Benedict of Chicago, Illinois.

Ridgefield, Connecticut Vital Records

From Connecticut Vital Records, Barbour Collection, Connecticut State Library, originally transcribed 1926, LDS microfilm no. 0002978 Transcribed from the film by the editor.

All are surnamed Benedict, Benedick. The Volume refers to the book in the Town of Ridgefield records in which the original record is found. The brackets: [ ] , inserted by the original compiler, Barbour, apparently indicate questions or additional information not in the original record. AE = at age, y = year(s)

b = born or both, m = married, d = died or daughter, s = son.

Given name(s) & event Vol Page
Aaron, s. Thomas & Jane, b. Apr. 15, 1755 LRI 250
Abiah, d. Timothy & Sarah, b. Dec. 20, 1736 LRI 222
Abiah, m. Samuel Keeler, Jr., Mar. 18, 1761 LRI 234
Abigail, d. John, Jr. & Esther, b. Feb. 3, 1780 1 43
Abigail, m. Matthew Smith, 2nd, Feb. 25, 1796 1 82
Abijah, m. Amelia Bulkley, Jan. 17, 1781 1 152
Abijah Bradley, s. Abijah & Amelia,b. Nov. 17, 1784 1 43
Abner, s. Peter & Agniss, b. Nov. 10, 1740 LRI 226
Agness, w. Daniel, d. Jan. 6, 1764 1 200
Agniss, d. Daniel & Mary, b. Aug 30, 1767 1 19
Alexander, [s. John (s. Benjamin) & Lucy], b. Dec. 22, 1739 LRI 235
Ambrose, his infant d. Apr. 9, 1819 1 221
Ambrose, his w. [ ], d. Sept. 19, 1834, AE 39 y. 1 231
Amelia, d. Abijah & Amelia, b. Apr. 21, 1789 1 43
Amos, s. Benjamin & Mary, b. Sept. 17, [1721/2] LRI 204
Anna, d. [Matthew & Ruth], b. Feb. 22, 1730 LRI 211
Anne, d. [Joseph & Ann], b. Dec. 17, 1713 LRI 200
Anne, w. Joseph, d. Dec. 9, 1716 LRI 213
Anne, d. James & Joanna, b. July 25, 1757 1 9
Anne, d. Matthew & Elizabeth, b. Feb. 28, 1768 1 15
Anodire, d. [Comfort & Sarah], b. Sept. 5, 1790 1 81
Asahel, 2nd, m. Mariah Benedict, Nov. 27, 1827, by Nathan Burton 1 167

Benjamin, [s. Benjamin & Mary], b. Oct. 1, 1707 LRI 200
Benjamin, s. [Benjamin] & Hannah, b. Aug. 25, 1737 LRI 221
Benjamin, s. Daniel & Agness, b. Aug. 22, 1754 LRI 245
Benjamin, [twin with Joseph], s. Jesse & Mehetable, b. Jan 17, 1770 1 1
Benjamin, Dea. d. July 3, 1773 1 201 Benjamin, 2nd, d. Nov. 1, 1819 1 221
Benj[amin], d. July 13, 1847, AE 77y. 1 239
Betsey, d. [Gamaliel & Hannah] b. Dec. 28, 1789 1 89
Betsey, d. Abijah & Amelia, b. Aug. 19, 1792 1 43
Betsey, d. [Josiah B. & Esther], b. Apr. 14, 1810 *(or "Eliza") 1 108
Betsey, m. Stephen Allen, Jr., Nov. 25, 1835, by Nathan Burton 1 181
Bradley, see Abijah Bradley Benedict 1 43
Brice, of Danbury, m. Elizabeth Sally Dan, of Ridgefield, Mar. 15, 1840, by Rev. T. Sparks 1 188

Catey, d. [Josiah B. & Esther] b. Sept. 14, 1809 1 108
Caty, d. Josiah B., d. Dec. 14, 1835, AE 25 1 232
Charles, s. [Josiah B. & Esther], b. Jan. 27, 1819 1 108
Clark, s. [Gamaliel & Hannah], b. June 8, 1791 1 89

Daniel, m. Agnis [ ], Feb. 13, 1739/40 LRI 231
Daniel, s. Daniel & Agness, b. Apr. 2, 1743 LRI 242
Daniel, s. Ambrose, d. Jan. 8, 1825, AE 20 1 225
Daniel, m. Polly Rockwell, Feb. 17, 1839, by Nathan Burton, P.T. 1 187
Darius, s. Thomas & Jane, b. Dec. 6, 1758 LRI 250
David, s. Matthew & Elizabeth, b. Feb. 14, 1772 1 15
Delight, d. John & Esther, b. Apr. 26, 1759 LRI 247
Delight, d. June 10, 1812, in her 54th y. School teacher to Peter Parley 1 217
Dorathy, [d. Benjamin & Mary], b. Nov. 11, 1710 LRI 200

Edward, m. Maria Hoyt, b. of Ridgefield, Dec. 22, 1830 by Rev. Samuel M. Phelps 1 175
Edwin, m. Katharine Osborn, b. of Ridgefield, Oct. 13, 1833 by Rev. Charles G. Selleck 1 179
Eli, s. Joseph, d. Apr. 11, 1795, AE 1 y. 1 208
Elijah,[s. John (s. Benjamin) & Lucy], b. Oct. 6, 1747 LRI 235
Elijah, s. Matthew & Elizabeth, b. Apr. 17, 1766 1 15
Elijah, s. Matthew & Elizabeth, d. Apr. 18, 1767 1 202
Elijah, 2nd, s. Matthew & Elizabeth, b. Apr. 8, 1770 1 15
Elijah, 2nd, s. Matthew & Elizabeth, d. Mar. 1, 177[ ] 1 202
Eliza, see Betsey Benedict 1 108
Eliza H., m. Milan H. Mead, b. of Ridgefield, this day [Dec. 10, 1851] by Rev. C. Clark 1 137
Elizabeth, [d. Benjamin & Mary], b. Jan. 17, 1705 LRI 200
Elizabeth, d. Lieut. Benjamin & Mary, m. William Drinkwater Dec. 18, 1728 LRI 228
Elizabeth, [d. Matthew & Ruth], b. Jan. 2, 1737/8 LRI 211
Elizabeth, d. Jesse & Elizabeth [or Mehitable], b. June 16, 1757 LRI 257
Elizabeth, d. Jesse & Mehitable, b. June 16, 1757 1 1
Elizabeth, d. Matthew & Elizabeth, b. Oct. 31, 1762 1 15
Elizabeth, w. Matthew, d. Nov. 8, 1762 1 200
Elizabeth, d. Daniel & Mary, b. Apr. 14, 1770 1 19
Elizabeth, m. Jasper Mead, Apr. 8, 1779 1 156
Elizabeth, m. Elijah Smith, Oct. [ ] LRI 252
Emily, of Ridgefield, m. Thomas Northrup, of Wilton, Oct. 19, 1824, by Samuel M. Phelps 1 165
Epenetus Platt, s.[Comfort & Sarah] b. Feg 10, 1796 1 81
Esther, d. John & Esther, b. Jan. 12, 1750/1 LRI 247
Esther, d. John & & Sarah, b. Feb. 25, 1757 LRI 247
Ester, d. John & Esther, d. Mar. 5, 1757 LRI 217
Esther, m. Job Smith, 2nd, Jan. 12, 1780 1 152
Esther, m. Job Smith, 2nd, Jan. 12, 1780 1 154
Esther, d. John, Jr. & Esther, b. Oct. 2, 1784 1 43
Esther, w. Dea. John, d. Feb. 10, 1814, in the 90th y. of her age 1 218
Esther, m. Job Smith, 2nd, Jan. 12, 1780 1 152
Esther, d. John, d. Nov. 13, 1834, AE 78 1 231
Ezra, s. Joseph & Mary, b. Aug. 19, 1730 LRI 211
Ezra, [s. Matthew & Ruth], b. Nov. 5, 1741 LRI 211
Ezra, s. Matthew & Ruth, d. Sept. 15, 1745 LRI 215
Ezra, s. Jesse & Mehitable, b. Apr. 8, 1764 1 1
Ezra, m. Susannah Hine, Sept. 28, 1783 1 154
Ezra, d. Dec. 30, 1840, AE 77 1 236 (To be continued)

Other Gravestones in Morrow County

In Volume III, No. 2, page 24 we published readings by Francis Cook of the Benedict gravestones in Alum Church graveyard, Morrow County, Ohio. Following are some additional stones in South Woodbury Cemetery in the same county, taken from Volume 4 of Morrow County, Ohio, Tombstone Inscriptions by the Morrow County Genealogical Society (1986). Address of the society is P.O. Box 401, Mt. Gilead OH 43338.

page 137, Row 1:

Benedict, May V. , 1870 - 1953

Benedict, Henry S. (GAR) 15 Ohio Infantry

Benedict, Elizabeth Watters, b. Oct 4, 1849 - d. Feb. 13, 1893

page 140, Row 9:

Benedict, Amos O., 1852 - 1900

Benedict, Etta M., 1862 - 1949

Benedict, Myrta M., 1900 - 1985