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James Benham

Male 1784 - 1869  (85 years)

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  1. 1.  James BenhamJames Benham was born on 9 Aug 1784 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 25 Aug 1869 in Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1869 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Officer in the Revolutionary War
    • Religion: Universalist
    • Census: 1840, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1850, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as James Benham, farmer, head of household
    • Census: 1860, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as James Benham, in the household of Joseph Bone
    • History / Bio: 1882; The History of Warren County, Ohio (Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882), p713

    Notes:

    History / Bio:

    Union Township
    James Benham was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania August 9, 1784, and died in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio at the age of eighty-five years and sixteen days. His father, Peter Benham, removed with his family to the present site of Newport, Ky., in the winter of 1793-94, where he stopped on a tract of land belonging to Capt. Robert Benham. The next year, Peter Benham returned to Pennsylvania on business and died there, leaving in Kentucky his widow and five children, James, John, Peter, and two daughters, afterward Mrs. Thompson Lamb and Mrs. Nathan Smith. The widow removed to lands near Turtle Creek, purchased with the proceeds of Peter's estate. She died in 1805, when her eldest son, James, was just twenty-one years old. At his mother's request, he promised her not to marry until his young sisters were grown up, and to keep them together. True to his promise, he remained single until 1818, when he married Miss Mary Robinson; in 1821, he married Miss Mary Russell, and in 1827 he married Mrs. Lydia Irwin. By his first two marriages he had no children; by his third wife, his children were James I., Mrs. Rebecca Snook, Mrs. Martha Stokes and Mrs. Lizzie Bone. James Benham was twice elected Justice of the Peace, but he never sought office. His long life was passed as a quiet farmer; in politics he was a Whig, and afterward a Republican; in religion he was for the last forty or fifty years of his life a Universalist. Gen. Durbin Ward, who was the intimate friend of James Benham wrote soon after his death: "The writer who knew him as the highest type of humanity--an honest man--and who loved him for nearly thirty years, mourns the loss of the wisest man he ever knew, and whose daily life he would be glad to be good and great enough to follow as an example."

    James married Mary Robertson on 26 Feb 1818 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Mary died between 1818 and 1821. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    James married Mary Russell on 29 Dec 1824 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born in 1795; died on 31 Aug 1825 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Sep 1825 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    James married Lydia Moore on 20 Dec 1827 in Butler County, Ohio, United States. Lydia was born about 13 Sep 1798; died on 12 Oct 1847 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1847 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. James Irwin Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Oct 1830 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 Oct 1885 in Easom, Texas, United States; was buried on 22 Nov 1885 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
    2. 3. Rebecca Ann Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1832 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died in 1905 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1905 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
    3. 4. Martha Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1835 in Ohio, United States; died on 14 May 1902 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in May 1902 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
    4. 5. Elizabeth Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1839 in Ohio, United States; died on 5 Aug 1878; was buried on 7 Aug 1878 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Irwin BenhamJames Irwin Benham Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 19 Oct 1830 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 Oct 1885 in Easom, Texas, United States; was buried on 22 Nov 1885 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Census: 1850, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as James Benham, farmer, in the household of James Benham
    • Census: 1860, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as James Benham, farmer, head of household
    • Census: 1870, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as James Benham, farmer, head of household
    • History / Bio: 1882; The History of Warren County, Ohio (Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882) p1050

    Notes:


    FUNERAL INVITATION...
    James I. Benham,
    Born at Lebanon, O Oct 18, 1830
    Dead of Malarial Fever, at
    Easom, Tex. Oct. 9, 1885

    Martha J. Benham,
    Born at Lebanon, O, August 4, 1835
    Died of Malarial Fever, at
    Easom, Tex. Nov. 1, 1885

    Funeral Services will be held at the West Baptist church, Lebanon, O., Sunday, November 22, 1885, at 2 P.M., conducted by Revs. T. A. Brandar and J. P. Scott. Friends are invited.

    History / Bio:

    Union Township
    James I. Benham, farmer; P. O. Lebanon; was born on the place where he lives Oct. 19, 1830; is a son of James and Lydia (Moore) Banham. His father was born in Washington Co., Penn., August 9, 1784, and was a son of Peter Benham, who settled in Newport, Ky., in the winter of 1793 and 1794, where he resided one year, when he returned to Pennsylvania, where he died in 1799. His widow, with her children, came to Warren Co., Ohio, the following year, and settled on land now owned by A. J. Keever, in this township. Robert Benham, the Indian fighter, and the man who figured so prominently in the early history of Ohio, was a brother to Peter above mentioned, Grandmother Benham lived with her children where she settled, till her death, which occurred in 1805. the children were: Robert, James, Peter, John, Ann and Martha, all deceased but Martha, who resides in Orange Co., Texas. James Benham was three times married: first, in 1818, to Mary Robinson, who died soon after; secondly to Mary Russell, Dec. 9, 1827; lastly to Lydia Irvin Moore, by whom he had six children, three living, viz.: James I., Rebecca and Martha; the deceased died in infancy. Mr. Benham, Sr., was a continuous resident of the county, and a prosperous farmer. He served six years as Justice of the Peace, and in all ways was a successful man; he died Aug. 13, 1869; his last wife departed this life Oct. 12, 1847. Our subject was married, Feb. 2, 1853, to Martha J., daughter of Stephen Probasco, of a pioneer family of this county. Four children have been born to them, three living, viz.; Peter P., James E. and Kate; Frank deceased. Mr. Benham owns 124 acres of land in the home farm and 56 acres in Turtle Creek Township. The home place is well improved, and shows the thrift and enterprise of its owner. Since 1852, he has been in Texas lands, having bought at that time 1000 acres of timbered land, and he is now engaged in working the timber into lumber. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lebanon, Council, Chapter and Commandery.

    James married Martha Jane Probasco on 2 Feb 1853 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Martha was born on 4 Aug 1835 in Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 1 Nov 1885 in Easom, Texas, United States; was buried on 22 Nov 1885 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Peter Probasco Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1854 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Nov 1931 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 1 Dec 1931 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
    2. 7. James Ellsworth Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1861; died after 1882 in Warren County, Ohio, United States.
    3. 8. Katie M. Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1875 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 29 Oct 1911; was buried in Oct 1911 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
    4. 9. Stephen Frank Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Nov 1858; died on 28 Jul 1860; was buried in Jul 1860 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

  2. 3.  Rebecca Ann BenhamRebecca Ann Benham Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1832 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died in 1905 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1905 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Rachel Benham, in the household of James Benham
    • Census: 1860, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Rebecca Snook, in the household of E. K. Snook
    • Census: 1870, Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Rebecca Snook, in the household of Ephraim Snook

    Rebecca married Ephraim Kibby Snook in 1853. Ephraim was born on 17 Oct 1831 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Lydia Ellen Snook  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1854 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Dec 1934 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
    2. 11. Flora B. Snook  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1857 in Ohio, United States; and died.
    3. 12. Horace M. Snook  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1858 and 1859 in Ohio, United States; and died.
    4. 13. Alfred Vorhes Snook  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1861 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Feb 1946 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
    5. 14. Anna Snook  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1866 in Ohio, United States; and died.

  3. 4.  Martha BenhamMartha Benham Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 20 Feb 1835 in Ohio, United States; died on 14 May 1902 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in May 1902 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Martha Benham, in the household of James Benham
    • Census: 1870, Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Martha Stokes, in the household of Walter Stokes

    Martha married Walter Scott Stokes on 17 Jan 1855. Walter was born on 14 Jan 1835 in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 4 Feb 1904 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 7 Feb 1904 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Elizabeth BenhamElizabeth Benham Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 17 Mar 1839 in Ohio, United States; died on 5 Aug 1878; was buried on 7 Aug 1878 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lizzie Benham
    • Census: 1850, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth Benham, in the household of James Benham
    • Census: 1860, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth Bone, in the household of Joseph Bone

    Family/Spouse: Joseph M. Bone. Joseph was born about 1837 in Ohio, United States; died after 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Peter Probasco BenhamPeter Probasco Benham Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.James1) was born on 30 Nov 1854 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Nov 1931 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 1 Dec 1931 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Peter Benham, in the household of James Benham
    • Census: 1870, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Peter Benham, works on farm, in the household of James Benham

    Peter married Loretta McIntire on 18 May 1881 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Loretta was born on 23 Dec 1853 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 23 Aug 1940 in Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 26 Aug 1940 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Lizzie Marie Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1882 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Mar 1938 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 21 Mar 1938 in Warren County, Ohio, United States.
    2. 16. James Boyd Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1883 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; and died.
    3. 17. George Frank Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1885 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 26 May 1951 in Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 29 May 1951 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
    4. 18. Harold Mcintire Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1888 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 29 Aug 1960 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

  2. 7.  James Ellsworth BenhamJames Ellsworth Benham Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.James1) was born about 1861; died after 1882 in Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as James E. Benham, in the household of James Benham

    Notes:

    Birth:
    prob. Warren Co., Ohio

    Family/Spouse: Etta Minerva French. Etta was born on 19 Nov 1859 in Wakeman, Huron County, Ohio, United States; died on 29 Nov 1940 in Berlin Township, Erie County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Robert Ellsworth Benham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1889 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Jan 1890 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 20 Jan 1890 in Warren County, Ohio, United States.

  3. 8.  Katie M. BenhamKatie M. Benham Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.James1) was born on 16 Mar 1875 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 29 Oct 1911; was buried in Oct 1911 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

  4. 9.  Stephen Frank BenhamStephen Frank Benham Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.James1) was born on 2 Nov 1858; died on 28 Jul 1860; was buried in Jul 1860 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    prob. Warren Co., Ohio


  5. 10.  Lydia Ellen SnookLydia Ellen Snook Descendancy chart to this point (3.Rebecca2, 1.James1) was born on 8 Jan 1854 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 21 Dec 1934 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ella Snook
    • Census: 1860, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Lydia Snook, in the household of E. K. Snook
    • Census: 1870, Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Lydia Ellen Snook, in the household of Ephraim Snook

    Lydia married Albert Keever on 8 Oct 1872 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Albert was born on 29 Dec 1849 in Ohio, United States; died on 17 Feb 1910 in Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 11.  Flora B. SnookFlora B. Snook Descendancy chart to this point (3.Rebecca2, 1.James1) was born about 1857 in Ohio, United States; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Flora B. Snook, in the household of E. K. Snook


  7. 12.  Horace M. SnookHorace M. Snook Descendancy chart to this point (3.Rebecca2, 1.James1) was born between 1858 and 1859 in Ohio, United States; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Horace Snook, in the household of E. K. Snook
    • Census: 1870, Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as horace M. Snook, in the household of Ephraim Snook


  8. 13.  Alfred Vorhes SnookAlfred Vorhes Snook Descendancy chart to this point (3.Rebecca2, 1.James1) was born on 7 Apr 1861 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Feb 1946 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Alfred V. Snook, in the household of Ephraim Snook


  9. 14.  Anna SnookAnna Snook Descendancy chart to this point (3.Rebecca2, 1.James1) was born about 1866 in Ohio, United States; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Anna Snook, in the household of Ephraim Snook



Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Lizzie Marie BenhamLizzie Marie Benham Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born on 29 Apr 1882 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Mar 1938 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 21 Mar 1938 in Warren County, Ohio, United States.

  2. 16.  James Boyd BenhamJames Boyd Benham Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born on 21 Jul 1883 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; and died.

  3. 17.  George Frank BenhamGeorge Frank Benham Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born on 26 May 1885 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 26 May 1951 in Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 29 May 1951 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    George married Verna Smith on 9 Sep 1915 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Verna was born on 14 Jul 1894 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Jul 1962 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1962 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 18.  Harold Mcintire BenhamHarold Mcintire Benham Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born on 7 Mar 1888 in Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 29 Aug 1960 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

  5. 19.  Robert Ellsworth BenhamRobert Ellsworth Benham Descendancy chart to this point (7.James3, 2.James2, 1.James1) was born on 27 Sep 1889 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Jan 1890 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 20 Jan 1890 in Warren County, Ohio, United States.


  

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