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Edward William Benton 1782–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 April 1782

Birth Location: Prince Georges Co, MD

Death Date: 30 Jul 1868

Death Location: Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Benton

Mother: Susanna Benton

Spouse(s): Matilda Benton, Matilda Phillips, Hannah Duvall

Children(s): Catharine Maugans, Susannah Benton, Ely Benton, Matilda Tobin, Mary Benton, Benjamin Benton, Nancy Benton, Erasmus Benton, Anna Benton, Catherine Benton

In 1782, Edward William Benton entered the world in Prince Georges Co, MD, born to Benjamin Smith Benton And Susanna Benton. Edward William Benton married Hannah Duvall, Matilda Phillips, Matilda Benton, and had children including Anna Benton, Benjamin Thomas Benton, Catharine Maugans, Catherine E Benton, Ely Phillips Benton, Erasmus Benton, Mary Jane Benton, Matilda Anne Tobin, Nancy M Benton, Nancy Mcilvain, Nathan Benton, Susannah Benton. Edward William Benton passed away in 1868 in Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1782, Edward William Benton entered the world in Prince Georges Co, MD, born to Benjamin Smith Benton And Susanna Benton.
  • Edward William Benton married Hannah Duvall, Matilda Phillips, Matilda Benton, and had children including Anna Benton, Benjamin Thomas Benton, Catharine Maugans, Catherine E Benton, Ely Phillips Benton, Erasmus Benton, Mary Jane Benton, Matilda Anne Tobin, Nancy M Benton, Nancy Mcilvain, Nathan Benton, Susannah Benton.
  • Edward William Benton passed away in 1868 in Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Benton
1759–1833
Birth Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA
BB
Susanna Benton
1755–1787
Birth Location: Maryland
SB

Spouses(s)

Matilda Benton
1800–1868
Birth Location: Maryland, United States of America
MB
Matilda Phillips
1800–1868
Birth Location: Maryland, United States of America
MP
Hannah Duvall
1784–1812
Birth Location: Maryland
HD

Children(s)

Catharine Maugans
1829–1902
Birth Location: –
CM
Susannah Benton
1812–
Birth Location: –
SB
Ely Benton
1821–1870
Birth Location: Maryland, United States of America
EB
Matilda Tobin
1810–1868
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
MT
Mary Benton
1836–1865
Birth Location: Scioto, Delaware, Ohio
MB
Benjamin Benton
1824–1906
Birth Location: Belmont Co., Ohio
BB
Nancy Benton
1842–1925
Birth Location: Ohio
NB
Erasmus Benton
1839–1917
Birth Location: Ohio
EB
Anna Benton
1833–1910
Birth Location: Knox County, Ohio
AB
Catherine Benton
1832–1902
Birth Location: Delaware County, Ohio
CB

Edward Benton's Ancestors

Self
Edward Benton
1782–1868
Birth Place: Prince Georges Co, MD
Parents
Benjamin Smith Benton
1759–1833
Frederick, Maryland, USA
Susanna Benton
1755–1787
Maryland
Grandparents
Joseph (Walker) BENTON
1725–1807
Montgomery County, Maryland
Mary (Elizabeth) Smith
1727–1786
Frederick, Maryland
Edward Willett
1740–1815
Bealington, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Simmons
1756–1800
Landover, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benton
–1727
Ann WALKER
1705–1752
James Smith
1700–1754
Mary Parker
1704–1754
William Willett
1715–1772
Mary Griffith
1721–1792
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Sr.
1668–1730
Rebecca Isacke
1680–1767

Edward Benton's Descendants

1.
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Edward (William) Benton (7 April 1782–30 Jul 1868) m. Matilda Benton (10 January 1800–27 August 1868) m. Matilda Phillips (10 January 1800–27 August 1868) m. Hannah Duvall (1784–1812)
  1. 1. Catharine Maugans 1829–1902
  2. 2. Susannah Benton 1812–
  3. 3. Ely (Phillips) Benton 1821–1870 m. Mary (Ann) Benton 1820–1897
    1. 1. Matilda Benton 1860–1934
    2. 2. Sarah (J) Benton 1863–
    3. 3. Alvin (Lloyd) Benton 1852–1912 m. Katherine (Travis "Kate") Mabrey 1859–1933
      1. 1. Leona (Theresa) Benton 1885–1948
        1. 1. Laura (Belle) Pash 1911–1980
      2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) Benton 1888–1960
      3. 3. Sylvia (May) Benton 1880–1932
      4. 4. Ora (Alvin) Benton 1882–1944
      5. 5. Iva (Elvina) Benton 1896–1965
        1. 1. Clyde (Porter) Mummey 1918–1972
        2. 2. Woodrow (Wilson) Mummey 1916–1947
      6. 6. Cora (Myrtle) Benton 1882–1953
      7. 7. Jennie Benton 1867–1947
      8. 8. Rose (Dell) Benton 1879–1880
      9. 9. Eater Benton 1897–
      10. 10. Lloyd (E) Benton 1900–1945 m. Thelma (Elizabeth) Ellis 1905–1957
        1. 1. Vernon (Elmer) Benton 1933–2015
        2. 2. Rita Benton 1944–2023 m. Marion (L) Coyer 1930–2019 m. Dennis (Monroe) Krouskop 1951–2008 m. Harold (Edward) Dowdy 1942–2007
        3. 3. Ellen (E) Benton 1928–1978 m. Ernest (Lee) McGee 1928–2002
        4. 4. Wilbur (E) Benton 1925–1983
        5. 5. Ralph (E) Benton 1930–1972 m. Barbara (Jo) Nelson 1941–2016 m. Opal 1932–2016
    4. 4. William (H) Benton 1840–
    5. 5. Edward (Thomas) Benton 1845–1918
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann "Betsey") Benton 1842–
    7. 7. Alvin (Lloyd) Benton 1852–1912 m. Rebecca Judd 1855– m. Katherine (Travis) Mabry 1857–1933
      1. 1. Eater Benton 1897–1900
      2. 2. Sylvia (May) Benton 1880–1932
      3. 3. Ora (A) Benton 1882–1944
      4. 4. Iva (E) Benton 1890–1965 m. PORTER (DAVID) Mummy 1889–1959
        1. 1. Clyde (Porter) Mummey 1918–1972 m. Opal (Pearl) Yelton 1918–1999
        2. 2. Nile Mummey 1913–1963
        3. 3. Deahl Mummy 1910–1944
        4. 4. BLANCHE Mummy 1914–1978
        5. 5. Woodrow (Wilson) Mummey 1916–1947
        6. 6. Russell Mummey 1921–1922
        7. 7. Woodrow (Wilson) Mummey 1916–1947
        8. 8. Woodrow (Wilson) Mummey 1916–2002
      5. 5. Cora (Myrtle) Benton 1883–1953
      6. 6. Rose (Dell) Benton 1879–1880
      7. 7. Jennie Benton 1867–1947
      8. 8. Bennie Benton 1888–1960 m. Marian (Edith) Pratt 1904–1947
        1. 1. Benjamin (Arthur) Benton 1936–1991
        2. 2. Juanita (Mary) Benton 1923–1972 m. Tom Hollis 1919–1990 m. Joseph (Richard) Griffith 1916–1990
        3. 3. Ltc (Arthur Louis) Benton 1927–2012
        4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Benton 1936–1991
        5. 5. Donald (Pratt) Benton 1925–1959 m. CHRISTIANE VIENOT 1929–2013
      9. 9. Leona (Theresa) Benton 1885–1948
    8. 8. Emily Benton 1859–
    9. 9. Jennie Benton 1867–
    10. 10. Eli (Augustus) Benton 1857–
    11. 11. Hiram Benton 1849–1857
    12. 12. Edward (Thomas) Benton 1845–1918
    13. 13. Ruth (Ann) Benton 1845–1909
    14. 14. Elizabeth (Ann "Betsey") Benton 1843–
    15. 15. William (H.) Benton 1840–
    16. 16. James (M) Benton 1854–
    17. 17. Matilda (Ann) Benton 1859–1934
  4. 4. Matilda (Anne) Tobin 1810–1868 m. Isaac Tobin 1803–1881
  5. 5. Mary (Jane) Benton 1836–1865
  6. 6. Benjamin (Thomas) Benton 1824–1906
  7. 7. Nancy (M.) Benton 1842–1925
  8. 8. Erasmus Benton 1839–1917
  9. 9. Anna Benton 1833–1910
  10. 10. Catherine (E.) Benton 1832–1902

Edward Benton's Timeline

7 Records

1782
7 April 1782
Birth of Edward William Benton in Maryland, United States of America
Maryland, United States of America
1782
7 Apr 1782
Birth of Edward William Benton in Prince Georges Co, MD
Prince Georges Co, MD
1782
7 April 1782
Birth of Edward William Benton in Prince Georges Co, MD
Prince Georges Co, MD
1806
7 May 1806
Age 24
Edward William Benton was married in Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County, Maryland
1820
27 Apr 1820
Age 38
Edward William Benton was married in Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
1868
30 July 1868
Age 86
Death of Edward William Benton in Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
1868
30 Jul 1868
Age 86
Death of Edward William Benton in Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 April 1782
    Event Place: Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 178
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1782
    Event Place: Prince Georges Co, MD
    Record Source:
    [1] Delaware County, Ohio, Burial Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 113 : 1914

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 April 1782
    Event Place: Prince Georges Co, MD
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 7 May 1806
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1820
    Event Place: Frederick, MD

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 July 1868
    Event Place: Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 178
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1868
    Event Place: Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Delaware County, Ohio, Burial Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 113 : 1914

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Delaware County, Ohio, Burial Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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