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Daniel BENSON Jr. was born about 1805 in Fabius, Onondaga Co, NY.¹⁰ He owned received land from Silas Benson in 1826 in Fabius, Onondaga Co, NY.^10,53 He owned sold farm to W.L. Marsh in 1827 in Fabius, Onondaga Co, NY.^10,54 Parents: Daniel BENSON and Electa HASKINS.

Spouse: . Daniel BENSON Jr. and Almira were married before 1827.¹⁰

Darius BENSON was born in 1811 in Fabius, Onondaga Co, NY.¹⁰ He lived in Lincoln TWP, Morrow Co, OH before 1840.³² Parents: Daniel BENSON and Electa HASKINS.

Spouse: . Darius BENSON and Eliza A. WARNER were married.¹⁰

David BENSON was born on 23 Dec 1756 in Mendon, Worcester Co, MA.^9,16 He died on 8 Mar 1847 in Sturbridge, Worcester Co, MA.^9,16 Parents: Moses BENSON and Eunice HOLBROOK.

Spouse: Zillah MARSH. David BENSON and Zillah MARSH were married in Sturbridge, Worcester Co, MA.¹⁶ Children were: David BENSON, Lewis BENSON.

David BENSON was born in 1790.¹⁶ He died in 1868.¹⁶ Parents: David BENSON and Zillah MARSH.

Spouse: Lucinda ADAMS. David BENSON and Lucinda ADAMS were married.¹⁶ Children were: Cyrus BENSON, David Emerson BENSON, Elliot BENSON.

David Emerson BENSON died in 187.¹⁶ He was born in 1820.¹⁶ He lived in Jordan TWP, Green Co, WI about 1854.¹⁶ Parents: David BENSON and Lucinda ADAMS.

Didymus BENSON was born about 1785 in Easton, Washington Co, NY.^18,30 He died before 1871.³⁰ Parents: Jacob BENSON and Mary MEECH.

Spouse: . Didymus BENSON and Elizabeth FISH were married.¹⁸

Donald BENSON was born on 9 Sep 1894 in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.⁵⁵ He died.⁶ Parents: James Riley BENSON and Daisy May COHOON.

Children were: BENSON.

Dorothy Louise BENSON was born on 6 Sep 1906 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁵⁶ She lived in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO in 1960.⁵⁶ She died on 21 Sep 1985 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO.⁵⁶ Parents: Heman Martin BENSON and Anna Katherine VOIGTS.

Spouse: . Ralph Percival OWENS and Dorothy Louise BENSON were married on 10 Apr 1928 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁵⁷ Witnesses: Mrs Earl Brower & Ivan C. Owen. Children were: Roger OWENS, Gerald OWENS.

Edward BENSON was born about 1770 in Dutchess Co, NY.^18,30 Parents: Jacob BENSON and Mary MEECH.

Electa BENSON was born on 29 Mar 1841 in Lincoln TWP, Morrow Co, OH.^24,58 She died on 6 May 1926 in Reedsburg, Sauk Co, WI.^24,58 It is assumed that she died in Reedsburg. She was buried on 9 May 1926 in Reedsburg, Sauk Co, WI.^24,59 Greenwood Cemetery, Country Rd K, North of Reedsburg, Sauk, WI.) , Block 3 (Front Central Area). Parents: Almeron BENSON and Lucinda STANTON.

Spouse: Henry WHEELER. Henry WHEELER and Electa BENSON were married on 12 Oct 1862 in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.^24,60 By Charles Cushman, Justice of Peace. Grace Croft's book has the date as 10/3/1861. Children were: William WHEELER, Orton G. WHEELER, Elias WHEELER, Emaline WHEELER.

Spouse: Charles Murray KESTER. Charles Murray KESTER and Electa BENSON were married between 1889 and 1897 in Sauk Co, WI.²⁴ Were Electa & Charles Kester married 8-25-1893 ?

Elias W BENSON⁶ was born in 1834 in Lincoln TWP, Morrow Co, OH.¹¹ He lived in Westfield TWP, Morrow Co, OH in 1860.¹¹ 1860 census. He lived in WI in 1864.¹¹ Lived in WI when his son, Benjamin was born. He lived in Storm Lake TWP, Buena Vista Co, IA in 1870.¹¹ 1870 census. He lived in Washington TWP, Buena Vista Co, IA in 1880.¹¹ 1880 census lists him as a stockdealer. He died before 1911.¹¹ He served in the military in Civil War (1861-1865).¹¹ Elias was in Company A, 49th Regt.,Wisconsin Infantry. On 4/7/1915, his widow, Sarah, of Iowa, filed for a war pension. He was in Millionaire stock business. Parents: Almeron BENSON and Lucinda STANTON.

Spouse: Sarah A.. Elias W BENSON and Sarah A. were married.¹¹ Children were: Lucinda C BENSON, Benjamin E. BENSON.

Elias Willard BENSON was born on 30 May 1797 in Easton, Washington Co, NY.¹⁰ One note listed his birth as March or May, 1797. He lived in Fabius, Onondaga Co, NY between 1798 and 1856.¹⁰ He lived in Westfield TWP, Morrow Co, OH between 1856 and 1860.¹⁰ owned 80 acres of land at the time of the 1860 census. He died on 29 Nov 1874 in Medina, Lenawee Co, MI.¹⁰ He served in the military in War of 1812.^10,61 Elias was a drummer boy. Later on, he was a Private in Captain Plinney Draper's Co of N.Y. State Militia, 98th Regt., commanded by Lt. Col. Christopher Clark, and served from 10/27/1814 to 11/21/1814 at Smith's Mills. The company was organized in Pompey, Onondaga Co.. He also fought in the Civil War. Parents: Daniel BENSON and Electa HASKINS.

Spouse: Lydia SPRAGUE. Elias Willard BENSON and Lydia SPRAGUE were married on 14 Mar 1820 in Fabius, Onondaga Co, NY.¹⁰

Spouse: Sarah A.. Elias Willard BENSON and Sarah A. were married after 1863.¹⁰

Elihu BENSON⁶² was born about 1756 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^29,63 He lived in Easton, Washington Co, NY in 1777.⁶⁴ Resided for a brief period. He served in the military after 1777 in Revolutionary War (1775-1783).⁴⁴ He died about Oct 1804 in Danby, Rutland Co, VT.⁶⁵ Ancestor of Richard Harold Benson (1938). Parents: Job BENSON and Mary RICHARDSON.

Spouse: Huldah BROWN. Elihu BENSON and Huldah BROWN were married about 1780 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^29,63 Children were: Allen BENSON.

Elizabeth Henrietta BENSON was born on 13 Feb 1861 in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.^11,66 also listed as Jennie E. Benson. When Bertha's mother, Elizabeth Benson Funk, died, then Bertha was probably raised by her aunt Emma Benson Fox & started using the name "Bertha Fox". I do not know if Bertha was legally adopted or not. Parents: James L. BENSON and Louisa Ann MARTIN.

Spouse: . William FUNK and Elizabeth Henrietta BENSON were married on 9 May 1881 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁶⁷ Witnesses: Albert L & Emma I Fox. Children were: Arthur FUNK, Bertha FUNK, Fred FUNK.

Ellen Viola BENSON was born on 27 Jul 1855 in Lincoln TWP, Morrow Co, OH.^11,66 Family Bible records that Ellen was born in Ironton, WI, but other records say in Morrow Co, OH. James & Louisa were married in 1854 in Morrow Co. Ellen's middle name might be "B". Parents: James L. BENSON and Louisa Ann MARTIN.

Spouse: . Martin L. TOWNER and Ellen Viola BENSON were married on 12 Oct 1877 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.^11,68 Witness: Statement by Martin Toner. Children were: Frank TOWNER, Mark TOWNER.

Elliot BENSON was born in 1824.¹⁶ He lived in Sylvester, Green Co, WI in 1850.¹⁶ listed in 1850 Census. Parents: David BENSON and Lucinda ADAMS.

Ellsworth L. BENSON was born on 29 Nov 1909 in Marion TWP, Olmsted Co, MN.⁶⁹ In 1960 he was a Weed Inspector in Marion TWP, Olmsted Co, MN.⁷⁰ He died on 31 Jul 1970 in Marion TWP, Olmsted Co, MN.⁷¹ died from complications with diabetes. He was buried on 3 Aug 1970 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁶⁹ Buried by Rev. Oscar Monson of Christ United Methodist Church. Oakwood Cemetery, Sec 1 Lot 63. He was also known as Buck Benson.⁷² Ellsworth and Helen had no children. Parents: Heman Martin BENSON and Anna Katherine VOIGTS.

Spouse: Helen Louise SMITH. Ellsworth L. BENSON and Helen Louise SMITH were married on 8 Aug 1948 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁷³ WITNESS: Dorothy Owens & Ralph Owens. Helen was listed as "Helen Boler -- Divorced more than 6 months."

Emma Idelah BENSON was born on 26 Nov 1857 in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.^11,66 She lived in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN in 1880.¹¹ 1880 census. She died in 1942 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁶ assumed place of death. She was buried in 1942 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁵⁸ Oakwood Cemetery, Sec 5 Lot 127. When Bertha's mother, Elizabeth Benson Funk, died, then Bertha was probably raised by her aunt Emma Benson Fox & started using the name "Bertha Fox". I do not know if Bertha was legally adopted or not. Parents: James L. BENSON and Louisa Ann MARTIN.

Spouse: Albert L. FOX. Albert L. FOX and Emma Idelah BENSON were married on 31 Jan 1878 in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.^6,11 Children were: Herbert C. FOX.

Eunice BENSON was born on 2 May 1775 in Douglas, Worcester Co, MA.⁹ She died on 10 Apr 1843 in Townshend, Windham Co, VT.⁹ She was buried about 13 Apr 1843 in Townshend, Windham Co, VT.⁹ Parents: Moses BENSON and Eunice HOLBROOK.

Spouse: Shepherd SCOTT. Shepherd SCOTT and Eunice BENSON were married about 1805.⁹

Florence Victoria BENSON was born on 2 Apr 1862 in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.^11,66 Also listed as Elizabeth Victoria Benson. Grave stone indicates 1863. She lived in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI in 1880.¹¹ From 1880 census. She died in 1943.⁷⁴ She was buried in 1943 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁵⁸ Oakwood Cemetery, Sec 5 Lot 127.
Marker indicates birth: 1863 & name: "Florence Victoria Sweeney". Parents: James L. BENSON and Louisa Ann MARTIN.

Spouse: . William HELM and Florence Victoria BENSON were married about 1879 in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.^6,11 She was married at the time of the 1880 Census. Children were: Mina HELM, James HELM, Bell HELM, Loa HELM, Emma HELM, Willie HELM.

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Francis BENSON²⁷ was born after 1575 in Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England.²⁸ He owned Family cottage in 1615 in Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England.²⁷ Francis also received 12 pence besides the cottage that he has been living in, as long as he doesn't fight with his brother, Humphrey. Parents: Thomas BENSON and Maude WARNER.

Hannah BENSON was born about 1672 in Hull, Plymouth Co, MA.⁴² Parents: John BENSON Jr. and Elizabeth MARSH.

Spouse: . John HUNT and Hannah BENSON were married on 6 Apr 1705 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.⁴²

Hannah BENSON was born about 1705 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.^1,9 She died on 6 May 1776 in Easton, Washington Co, NY.⁹ Parents: Isaac BENSON and Mary BUMPUS.

Spouse: Edward MEECH. Edward MEECH and Hannah BENSON were married about 1741 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^75,76 Children were: Mary MEECH.

Spouse: Michell INMAN. Michell INMAN and Hannah BENSON were married before 1735.^75,76

Hannah BENSON²⁹ was born about 1754 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^29,64 Samuel & Hannah Buxton were Quakers and held a school in their home with about 15 students. The students were orobably their own plus Allen Benson, son of Elihu & Hulda Benson, and others. Parents: Job BENSON and Mary RICHARDSON.

Spouse: Samuel BUXTON. Samuel BUXTON and Hannah BENSON were married on 11 Feb 1776 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co, MA.²⁹ Children were: Joseph BUXTON, Judith BUXTON.

Hannah BENSON was born in 1810 in Fabius, Onondaga Co, NY.¹⁰ She lived in Lincoln TWP, Morrow Co, OH before 1840.³² She lived in Westfield TWP, Morrow Co, OH in 1850.¹⁰ Hannah was widowed and living with her daughter, Almira Davenport Benton. Parents: Daniel BENSON and Electa HASKINS.

Spouse: Job DAVENPORT. Job DAVENPORT and Hannah BENSON were married before 1840.¹⁰ Hannah was widowed before 1850, as shown by the 1850 Westfield TWP census. Children were: Almira DAVENPORT.

Harriet W. BENSON was born on 28 Oct 1872 in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.^11,66 other record list birth as 1873. She was also known as Hattie. Parents: James L. BENSON and Louisa Ann MARTIN.

Spouse: . William Frank (T.?) TAYLOR and Harriet W. BENSON were married on 24 Sep 1892 in Reedsburg, Sauk Co, WI.^6,77 Witnesses: Peter Schroeder and Albert Meyer. Married by Justice of the Peace. Children were: Rudolph TAYLOR, Leora TAYLOR, Vera TAYLOR, Ernest TAYLOR.

Heman Martin BENSON^13,78 was born on 13 Sep 1856 in Rock Springs (Abelman), Sauk Co, WI.^11,56,66 Probably born in a log cabin. He was educated through 8th grade about 1870 in Rock Springs (Abelman), Sauk Co, WI.⁵⁶ Heman may have become the new teacher in the school. He was living about 1883 in Dodge City, Ford Co, KS.⁵⁶ He homesteaded in Kansas and reportedly met Wyatt Earp, et al. He was living about 1885 in Hartsel, Park Co, CO.⁵⁶ "Heman lived on a cattle ranch at the southern end of South Park, about 30 miles south of Hartsel, CO. Gerald Owens and his parents visited the abandoned ranch site in the early 1950's. Joe Rogers owned the ranch. All that was left of it was a chared ranch home and a blacksmith shop with a huge anvil in it." The ranch was north of Salida, CO. Tintype photographs show Heman at Manitou Springs, CO. Ir is also reported that he spent a short time in the state of Washington before he return east. His brother, Levi Benson, met him in Kasson, Minnesota about 1893 on his way back to Wisconsin. In 1895 he was a farmer in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.⁷⁹ He was living about 1901 in Marion TWP, Olmsted Co, MN.⁵⁶ About 1901 Heman and Anna's house burned down. They moved to rural Rochester to start over and raise their family. He died on 11 Nov 1948 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁸⁰ He was buried on 13 Nov 1948 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN. Oakwood Cemetery, Sec 5 Lot 126. He has Photo ID of B525H01A.³⁸ Heman had hernia surgery at age 90. He would always go out to "work off" his pain by chopping wood etc. After surgery, and while in the hospital, he would keep getting out of bed. Parents: James L. BENSON and Louisa Ann MARTIN.

Spouse: Anna Katherine VOIGTS. Heman Martin BENSON and Anna Katherine VOIGTS were married on 11 Nov 1895 in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.⁷⁹ Listed as "religious ceremony" with witnesses: Lucinda Benson (grandmother) and E.T. Smith who was the ordained minister of Ironton, WI. Children were: Martin Henry BENSON, Ivan James BENSON, Inez Mae BENSON, Dorothy Louise BENSON, Ellsworth L. BENSON.

Humphrey BENSON²⁷ was born after 1575 in Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England.²⁸ He was baptized between 1613 and 1631 in Bensington, Oxfordshire, England.⁸¹ Baptism of his 4 children, Sidley, Thomas, Martha, and Theophilus. A John Benson, who may have been related, had 5 children baptized here from 1602-1611. He owned Homestead, orchard, & 2 acres in 1615 in Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England.²⁷ Thomas Benson prepared this will on 23 January 1612. Humphrey paid each of his five siblings forty shillings which was part of the payment of the family house. He was buried on 12 Jan 1644 in Bensington, Oxfordshire, England.⁸¹ Parents: Thomas BENSON and Maude WARNER.

Inez Mae BENSON was born on 1 Mar 1903 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁶ She lived in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN between 1903 and 1931.⁷⁰ She lived in Buffalo, Erie Co, NY between 1931 and 1946.⁷⁰ She lived 33 14th Ave N.E. in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN between 1946 and 1980.⁷⁰ Between 1950 and 1965 she was a sales clerk in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁷⁰ She died on 26 Jun 1980 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁶ Found in her apartment. She was buried on 2 Jul 1980 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁶ Funeral at Calvary Baptist Church, Rochester, Buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Sec 1 Lot 63. She has Photo ID of B525I01A.³⁸ She has Photo ID of B525I01B.³⁸ She has Photo ID of B660W01B.³⁸ She has Photo ID of B660_A05.³⁸ Marriage certificate of Earl and Inez. Inez and Martin Benson would tell a story of Jesse James hiding in Horse Thief Cave in Rochester, MN. Parents: Heman Martin BENSON and Anna Katherine VOIGTS.

Spouse: William Earl BROWER. William Earl BROWER and Inez Mae BENSON were married on 28 Oct 1925 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.^82,83 United Brethren Church by Rev. John T. Oliphant. WITNESS: Heman Benson & William Purvas. Inez wore a tan crepe dress with fur and metalic trim and slippers. O Promise Me was sung. The wedding luncheon was held at the parents home. A wedding trip to Independence, IA The couple will make their home in Rochester after 12-1-1925. Children were: Marilyn Ann BROWER RN, William Martin BROWER, Delores Jean BROWER.

Isaac BENSON was born about 1669 in Hull, Plymouth Co, MA.^1,84,85 He owned Bought 20 Acres from brother John Benson, Jr on 7 Nov 1698 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.^86,87 Near Middleborough TWP. He lived in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA before 1707.⁸⁴ He lived in Plympton, Plymouth Co, MA between 1707 and 1716.⁸⁴ He owned Sold 20 Acres to William Ellis in 1707 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.⁸⁶ He owned Bought 66 Acres from John Hunt, brother-in-law in 1707 in Plympton, Plymouth Co, MA.⁸⁶ 66 acres plus 24 acres of swamp. He owned Sold part of 66 acres to brother Benjamin Benson. in 1716 in Plympton, Plymouth Co, MA.^86,88 He lived in Glocester, Providence Co, RI in 1723.⁸⁴ Isaac Benson lived next to his son, Job Benson in Burrillville. He owned Bought 89 acres (?). on 25 Feb 1731 in Mendon, Worcester Co, MA.⁸⁹ This seems to be recorded 2/25/1731 or 1732 in Worcester Co, MA Deeds Book 2:430. He owned Sold 89 acre farm to son John Benson. on 27 Nov 1731 in Mendon, Worcester Co, MA.^89,90 Both Isaac Benson and John Benson lived in Smithfield, RI. John paid 50 Pounds for the farm. Isaac was listed as a Yoeman and John was a Husbandman. The acreage was on Colony Line. "The land was in the southwest corner of what is now Millville, with part of the land in Uxbridge and bounded by North Smithfield on the south." He owned Bought 40 acres from Thomas Beadle on 3 Apr 1738 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.⁸⁹ Isaac paid 100 Pounds for the 40 acres. Isaac is listed as living in Glocester, RI, which is the northern most part of Rhode Island. This "was called Providence until 1731, when the town of Glocester was organized. About 1806 the town of Glocester was divided, the southern part keeping the name of Glocester and the northern part being named Burrillville." He owned Gave 40 acres to son John Benson on 12 Apr 1739 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^89,91 The Land Deed Book is listed as Glocester, Chepatchet, RI. Location of the legal books is questionable with the changing of the names of the cities and counties. He died after 1746 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.¹ He was a Husbandman, Yoeman.⁸⁴ He has Photo ID of B525_A01.³⁸ Homestead map in MA. Parents: John BENSON Jr. and Elizabeth MARSH.

Spouse: Mary BUMPUS. Isaac BENSON and Mary BUMPUS were married on 17 Mar 1699 in Sandwich, Plymouth Co, MA.¹ Vital records of Rochester, MA lists the date as March 12, 1698/9 (MARR Vol 2, #34). Children were: John BENSON, Lydia BENSON, Job BENSON, Ruth BENSON, Hannah BENSON, Rachel BENSON, Simon BENSON.

Isaac BENSON was born on 26 Nov 1739 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^92,93 This is probably where John and Judith lived. Parents: John BENSON and Judith.

Spouse: . Isaac BENSON and Martha CASS were married.⁹²

Spouse: . Isaac BENSON and Deborah CASS were married.⁹²

Jacob BENSON was born about 1671 in Hull, Plymouth Co, MA.⁴² Parents: John BENSON Jr. and Elizabeth MARSH.

Spouse: Experience BRIENT. Jacob BENSON and Experience BRIENT were married on 13 Dec 1711 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.^42,94 Children were: Jacob BENSON.

Jacob BENSON was born about 1710.^75,95 Parents: Jacob BENSON and Experience BRIENT.

Spouse: . Jacob BENSON and Judah TINKHAM were married.^75,95

Jacob BENSON was born about 1730 in Mendon, Worcester Co, MA.^3,92 Probable location of birth. Parents: John BENSON and Judith.

Jacob BENSON was born in 1743 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.¹ He served in the military in 1759 in French & Indian War (1745-1763).^30,96 Wounded in the French & Indian War. He padded his age to show that he was 18. He lived in Dutchess Co, NY about 1763.⁹⁷ Jacob and Mary moved to the Nine Partners Grant (later called Dutchess County). They probably did not own the land, but leased it. He lived in Easton, Washington Co, NY about 1773.^97,98 Jacob & Mary Benson were the first settlers to this area, followed by Thomas Beadle; Joseph Potter; Elihu, Edmund, & Jedediah Robinson. He served in the military after 1777 in Revolutionary War (1775-1783).^44,97,99,100 4/19/1775 Jacob responded to the Lexington Alarm and marched 12 miles performing 3 days duty. He enlisted again on 5/5/1775 and served 8 months in the army "at the siege of Boston". At least 2 brothers, Barak and John, enlisted at Dorchester, near Boston. Family tradition says that he served under General John Stark at Bunker Hill in 1775 where he had his big toe shot off.(He was later known as "barefoot Benson") After his ammunition was gone, he broke his musket while clubbing the British. He lived in Easton, Washington Co, NY between 1790 and 1800.³⁰ He owned bought 660 acres from John Thompson on 26 Dec 1800 in Cincinnatus, Cortland Co, NY.^101,102 "the whole of Lot 10 in Cincinnatus, 660 acres except 20 acres in the sowthwest corner surveyed for James Olds". Recorded 10 July 1802. "Mrs. Florence Smith, past historian of Cincinnatus, recorded that this claim of 660 acres was sold to Jacob Benson for a two-year-old heifer and that Jacob went back to Easton after signing the deed over to his son Bildad." He owned sold 91 acres to Daniel Benson on 19 Dec 1820 in Fabius, Onondaga Co, NY.^49,103 The 91 acres on Lot 9 was sold for $1,500. He died after 1825 in Easton, Washington Co, NY.^1,49 It is believed that Jacob was buried in an unmarked grave on the property of one of his family. He lived in Cincinnatus, Cortland Co, NY 1800-.^30,96 Cortland County was originally part of Onondaga County. This house at 3100 Pitcher Rd.was close to his son, Bildad, and later owned by Warren Perkins family. He has Photo ID of B525_A02.^38,45 Homestead map of NY. Parents: Job BENSON and Mary RICHARDSON.

Spouse: Mary MEECH. Jacob BENSON and Mary MEECH were married about 1763 in Rhode Island.¹ Mary Meech was Jacob Benson's cousin. Children were: Daniel BENSON, Judith BENSON, Lusina BENSON, Edward BENSON, Bildad BENSON, Jacob BENSON Jr., Margaret BENSON, John BENSON, Didymus BENSON, Alexander Hamilton BENSON.

Spouse: . Jacob BENSON and Jane MORRELL were married.¹⁰⁴

Jacob BENSON Jr. was born on 9 Aug 1772 in Dutchess Co, NY.^18,30 He died on 5 Mar 1796 in Easton, Washington Co, NY.¹⁸ He was buried on 10 Mar 1796 in Easton, Washington Co, NY.¹⁸ Easton Cemetery. Parents: Jacob BENSON and Mary MEECH.

James L. BENSON¹⁰⁵ was born on 4 Mar 1833 in Lincoln TWP, Morrow Co, OH.^11,66 He served in the military about 1863 in Civil War (1861-1865).⁵⁶ Served with the Wisconsin Volunteers. He died on 27 Oct 1907 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.¹⁰⁶ Died of stomach cancer. He was buried on 30 Oct 1907 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.⁵⁸ Oakwood Cemetery, Sec 5 Lot 127. He owned had 120 acres. in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.¹¹ Listed in 1860, 1870, and 1880 census. He constable & 2 term director of school district in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.^11,107 The 1880 Census listed James (47) & Louisa (42) living with Victoria Helms (18), Riley (12), Levi E (10), and Harriet (7). Parents: Almeron BENSON and Lucinda STANTON.

Spouse: Louisa Ann MARTIN. James L. BENSON and Louisa Ann MARTIN were married on 21 Sep 1854 in Cardington, Morrow Co, OH.^11,66 WITNESS: Stephen Connard and David Russell. Unknown note of marriage as "2-3-1885" Children were: Ellen Viola BENSON, Heman Martin BENSON, Emma Idelah BENSON, Warren Joseph BENSON, Elizabeth Henrietta BENSON, Florence Victoria BENSON, Lettie Jane BENSON, James Riley BENSON, Levi E. BENSON, Harriet W. BENSON.

James Riley BENSON was born on 3 Sep 1867 in Ironton, Sauk Co, WI.^11,66 other records list birth as 1868. Parents: James L. BENSON and Louisa Ann MARTIN.

Spouse: . James Riley BENSON and Daisy May COHOON were married on 26 Jul 1891 in Logansville, Sauk Co, WI.¹⁰⁸ Witness: Hattie Benson & John Esra Gregory (Justice of Peace ?) Children were: Eva Belle BENSON, Donald BENSON, Gertrude BENSON, Marian BENSON, Alice BENSON, Ralph BENSON, Luala BENSON, Phyllis BENSON, Arnold BENSON.

Jane Davis BENSON was born in 1829 in Thompson, Windham Co, CT.²⁹ She died on 9 Sep 1834. Parents: Thomas BENSON and Jemima PRINCE.

Joanna BENSON was born in 1680 in Hull, Plymouth Co, MA.⁴³ She died on 26 Mar 1735 in Weymouth, Plymouth Co, MA.⁴³ Parents: Joseph BENSON and Sarah.

Job BENSON was born on 7 Mar 1703 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.^75,76 One note gave birth date as 5/7/1703. Parents: Isaac BENSON and Mary BUMPUS.

Spouse: . Job BENSON and Miriam RICHARDSON were married.⁷⁵

Job BENSON was born about 1722 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^1,109 He Freeman on 16 Apr 1755 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^110,111 Between 1755 and 1761 he was a Surveyor of highways in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.¹¹⁰ He Administrator of John Benson Estate on 11 Dec 1758 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^110,111 He owned sold 35 acres to Isaac Benson on 9 Apr 1759 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^110,112 Near northeast part of the Glocester-Uxbridge Highway. He owned sold 50 acres to Jacob Benson, brother on 9 Apr 1759 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^113,114 He owned sold 35 acres to Oliver Arnold on 4 Apr 1764 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^113,115 formerly called Jenckes Corner on highway to Smithfield. He served in the military between 1768 and 1770 in Rhode Island.¹¹³ RI military records show Job Benson as an Ensign in Gloucester in 1768/69/70. He Administrator of Jonathan Richardson Estate in 1771.¹¹³ Jonathan Richardson was Job Benson's father-in-law. He owned bought farm from Alice Richardson on 19 Oct 1774 in Chepachet, Providence Co, RI.^113,116 Alice Richardson was Job's sister-in-law. He lived in Easton, Washington Co, NY in Jul 1777.¹¹⁷ He served in the military after 1777 in Revolutionary War (1775-1783).^44,113 served as Private under Captain Peter Van Woert's Company, Col. Cornelius Veghten's Regt.of Albany County, NY, Saratoga District Militia. He lived in Glocester, Providence Co, RI in Oct 1778.¹¹⁸ Listed on tax rolls. He lived in Easton, Washington Co, NY on 18 Apr 1786.¹¹⁸ He owned sold 40 3/4 acres to Benedict Arnold on 8 Dec 1792 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^104,119 This Benedict Arnold was a cousin of the historical figure. Deed was recorded in Glocester on 5/6/1797. He died on 22 Jul 1801 in Easton, Washington Co, NY.^1,118 Parents: John BENSON and Judith.

Spouse: Mary RICHARDSON. Job BENSON and Mary RICHARDSON were married in 1742 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^1,109 Children were: Jacob BENSON, Mary BENSON, Bildad BENSON, John BENSON, Barak BENSON, Hannah BENSON, Elihu BENSON, Job BENSON Jr., Thomas BENSON.

Job BENSON Jr. was born on 9 May 1762 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^29,64 He lived in Easton, Washington Co, NY in 1777.⁶⁴ He Power of Attorney for father, Job Benson on 4 Aug 1792 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^104,120 recorded 8/29/1792. He has Photo ID of B525_A02.^38,45 Homestead map of NY. Parents: Job BENSON and Mary RICHARDSON.

Spouse: . Job BENSON Jr. and Ruth ROBINSON were married.²⁹

John BENSON^5,38,81 was born in 1582 in Caversham, Oxfordshire, England.^1,17 This may be the grandfather of John Benson (1608) and his name may be Thomas Benson. He died in Caversham, Oxfordshire, England.¹ Name was spelled "BINSON" on early papers. Is Thomas Benson (1550) related? Is John Benson (1608) related?

Spouse: Mary. John BENSON and Mary were married.

John BENSON¹⁷ was born about 1608 in Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England.^1,17,84 Shiplake is a small parish about 3 miles from Caversham, England. He immigrated on 11 Apr 1638 to Boston, Suffolk Co, MA.^5,121,122 Arrived on the ship "Confidence". The ship's list has them as John Binson, his wife Mary Binson, and son John and daughter Mary, children under 4 years. The ship was built in 1629, in Plymouth, Eng to transport dried and pickled fish from Maine to England. It was a ship of 200 tons. John Jobson, Master, from Southampton, England to Boston, MA. with 110 passengers. They brought timber, planks, and masts, as well as cedar and pine boards. He lived in Hingham, Plymouth Co, MA in 1638.^8,123 John received a land grant in the fall of 1638. He died on 13 Jan 1678 in Hull, Plymouth Co, MA.¹ John Benson (1608) is probably the grandson of Thomas Benson who died in Shiplake, England in 1614.

Spouse: Mary WILLIAMS. John BENSON and Mary WILLIAMS were married on 14 Oct 1633 in Caversham, Oxfordshire, England.^1,17 The marriage was recorded in the Caversham Parish Register, Oxfordshire, England. Children were: John BENSON Jr., Mary BENSON, Joseph BENSON, Martha BENSON, Abigail (?) BENSON.

John BENSON Jr. was born about 1635 in Caversham, Oxfordshire, England.^1,8,124 He immigrated on 11 Apr 1638 to Plymouth, Plymouth Co, MA.⁸ He lived in Hingham, Plymouth Co, MA in 1638.^8,124 He lived in Hull, Plymouth Co, MA in 1652.¹²⁴ He lived in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA in 1681.^8,125 Probably received a land grant in Rochester, MA. He died on 10 Mar 1711 in Plympton, Plymouth Co, MA.^1,8 Grace Croft reports that John probably died in Hull, Plymouth Co, MA. Parents: John BENSON and Mary WILLIAMS.

Spouse: Elizabeth MARSH. John BENSON Jr. and Elizabeth MARSH were married on 23 Mar 1662/63 in Hull, Plymouth Co, MA.^1,9 John Benson died intestate in 1711. A citation in the IGI gives a marriage in Middlesex, MA of a John Benson to Elizabeth KEMPER. Is this Elizabeth Marsh? Children were: John BENSON III, Joseph BENSON, Isaac BENSON, Jacob BENSON, Hannah BENSON, Benjamin BENSON, William BENSON.

John BENSON III was born about 1665 in Hull, Plymouth Co, MA.⁴² He died in 1725.⁴² Parents: John BENSON Jr. and Elizabeth MARSH.

Spouse: Elizabeth BRIGGS. John BENSON III and Elizabeth BRIGGS were married.⁴²

John BENSON was born in 1686 in Hull, Plymouth Co, MA.⁴³ Parents: Joseph BENSON and Sarah.

John BENSON was born about 1700 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.^1,75,76 Grace Croft gives birth date about 1700. He lived in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA between 1702 and 1707.¹²⁶ He lived in Plympton, Plymouth Co, MA between 1707 and 1716.¹²⁶ He lived in Smithfield, Providence Co, RI between 1716 and 1731.¹²⁶ He lived in Mendon, Worcester Co, MA between 1731 and 1739.¹²⁶ He owned Bought 89 acres from his father Isaac & Mary Benson on 27 Nov 1731 in Mendon, Worcester Co, MA.^90,126 Both Isaac Benson and John Benson lived in Smithfield, RI. John paid 50 Pounds for the farm. Isaac was listed as a Yoeman and John was a Husbandman. The acreage was on Colony Line. "The land was in the southwest corner of what is now Millville, with part of the land in Uxbridge and bounded by North Smithfield on the south." He owned Sold 89 Acres to Jonathan Southwick on 3 Apr 1739 in Mendon, Worcester Co, MA.^2,126 Sold for 700 Pounds and signed by John and Judith Benson. Signed by Judea Benson on 12/18/1739 and witnessed by Jacob Osburn and Mary Benson. He owned Received 40 Acres from father Isaac Benson on 12 Apr 1739 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^91,126 The Land Deed Book is listed as Glocester, Chepatchet, RI. Location of the legal books is questionable with the changing of the names of the cities and counties. He Appointments & Activities between 1739 and 1756 in Chepachet, Providence Co, RI.^126,127 The Glocester Town Council Records contain several entries regarding John Benson: admitted as a freeman on the first Tuesday in May 1739; appointed a surveyor of highways June 1746, 18 April 1750, 6 June 1752, June 1754; and on 25 August 1751 he was appointed to the Grand Jury. From 1736 to 1756 he was involved in the lengthy proceedings for the guardianship and estate of the three children of his widowed sister, Hannah Benson Inman. He owned Bought and Sold several properties. between 1741 and 1756 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^92,128 At different times, he bought land from Elijah Inman, Edward Inman, Abraham Inman, & Isreal Arnold and sold land to John Richardson and Simeon Brown. He died on 18 Oct 1758 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^1,92,93,129 John Benson died intestate (without a will) leaving "a considerable personal estate". His son Job Benson was appointed administrator of his estate. Primogeniture was the general rule in New England. Ensuing land conveyances, petitions, and evidences suggest the children of John and Judith Benson. His estate was valued at 2,265 pounds. Parents: Isaac BENSON and Mary BUMPUS.

Spouse: Judith. John BENSON and Judith were married about 1721 in Mendon, Worcester Co, MA.^1,2,3 Children were: Job BENSON, John BENSON, Jacob BENSON, Isaac BENSON, Joseph BENSON.

John BENSON was born about 1725 in Mendon, Worcester Co, MA.^3,92 Probable location of birth. He made a freeman. in 1750 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^92,130 He served in the military in 1777 in Rhode Island.^92,131 John Benson served in the Revolutionary War in Rhode Island, in Job Peirce's Co, Col. Theophillus Cotton's Regt., along with Isaac Benson. Parents: John BENSON and Judith.

Spouse: . John BENSON and Margit BURDEN were married on 19 Sep 1773 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI.^92,132,133 This might be the second marriage for John Benson. The census for Glocester for 1774 lists a John Benson with a family of 1 male over 16, and 3 females, 2 under 16, indicating he could have had an older family when he married in 1773.

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