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Jonathan (John) Benton 1817–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1817

Birth Location: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: bef 1880

Death Location: New Hope Twsp., Wayne Co., North Carolina

Father: Joseph BENTON

Mother: Mary SMITH

Spouse(s): Betsey Benton

Children(s): Frank Benton, William Benton, Joseph BENTON, Richard Benton, Eliza Benton, Sarah Benton

Jonathan (John) Benton was born in 1817 in New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA, the child of Joseph Benton And Mary Polly Smith. In 1840, Jonathan (John) Benton resided in Newhope District, Wayne, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Jonathan (John) Benton resided in Neuse (North Side), Wayne, North Carolina, USA. Jonathan (John) Benton married Betsey Benton, and had children including Eliza Benton, Frank Benton, Joseph B Joe Benton, Richard Benton, Sarah Polly Benton, William M Benton. Jonathan (John) Benton passed away in 1880 in New Hope Twsp., Wayne Co., North Carolina.

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Biography

  • Jonathan (John) Benton was born in 1817 in New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA, the child of Joseph Benton And Mary Polly Smith.
  • In 1840, Jonathan (John) Benton resided in Newhope District, Wayne, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Jonathan (John) Benton resided in Neuse (North Side), Wayne, North Carolina, USA.
  • Jonathan (John) Benton married Betsey Benton, and had children including Eliza Benton, Frank Benton, Joseph B Joe Benton, Richard Benton, Sarah Polly Benton, William M Benton.
  • Jonathan (John) Benton passed away in 1880 in New Hope Twsp., Wayne Co., North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph BENTON
1784–1836
Birth Location: Wayne, North Carolina, USA
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Mary SMITH
1784–1826
Birth Location: Wayne County, North Carolina
MS

Spouses(s)

Betsey Benton
1822–1884
Birth Location: Wayne, North Carolina, USA
BB

Children(s)

Frank Benton
1850–1933
Birth Location: , Wayne, North Carolina, USA
FB
William Benton
1852–1925
Birth Location: Wayne Co., North Carolina
WB
Joseph BENTON
1843–1916
Birth Location: Wayne Co., North Carolina
JB
Richard Benton
1856–1870
Birth Location: Wayne County, North Carolina
RB
Eliza Benton
1847–1908
Birth Location: Wayne Co., North Carolina
EB
Sarah Benton
1842–1863
Birth Location: Wayne County, North Carolina
SB

Jonathan Benton's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Benton
1817–1880
Birth Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Joseph BENTON
1784–1836
Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Mary ("Polly") SMITH
1784–1826
Wayne County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Jonathan Benton
1755–1810
Dobbs Co. North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr
1721–1791
Charity "Benton"
1725–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis 3
1700–1769
Margaret Pipkin
1705–1760

Jonathan Benton's Descendants

1.
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Jonathan ((John)) Benton (1817–bef 1880) m. Betsey Benton (abt 1822–1884)
  1. 1. Frank Benton 1850–1933 m. Charity (Ann) Anderson 1851–1938
    1. 1. Fred Benton 1879–1932 m. Laura Benton 1893–1973
      1. 1. Harvey Benton 1922–2019 m. Cathryn Benton 1922–1988
      2. 2. Sybil Benton 1917–2006
      3. 3. Dempsey (Benton) Sr 1920–1996
      4. 4. Ernest Benton 1927–1979
    2. 2. James (Speight) Benton 1876–1957
    3. 3. John Benton 1877–1901
    4. 4. Doctor (R) Benton 1885–1967 m. Mattie (Ella) Taylor 1887–1921 m. Minnie (Howell) Benton 1894–1983
      1. 1. Helen (Elizabeth) Benton 1910–1981
      2. 2. Ethel Benton 1911–1982
      3. 3. John (Phillip) Benton 1915–1988
      4. 4. Lucille (Vivian) Benton 1917–1997
      5. 5. Lena Benton 1914–
      6. 6. Dorothy (L) Benton 1910–
      7. 7. Cleo (Artense) Benton 1923–2013
      8. 8. Mabel (Doris Benton) Preston 1920–2011
    5. 5. Thomas Benton 1884–1942
    6. 6. Sallie Benton 1886–1962
    7. 7. Annie (E) Benton 1894–1959
    8. 8. William (H) Benton 1874–1939
    9. 9. Jessie Benton 1881–1946
  2. 2. William (M) Benton 1852–1925
  3. 3. Joseph (B (Joe)) BENTON 1843–1916
  4. 4. Richard Benton 1856–1870
  5. 5. Eliza Benton 1847–1908
  6. 6. Sarah ((Polly)) Benton 1842–1863

Jonathan Benton's Timeline

8 Records

1817
1817
Birth of Jonathan (John) Benton in New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 23
Jonathan (John) Benton resided here in Newhope District, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Newhope District, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 33
Jonathan (John) Benton resided here in Neuse (North Side), Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Neuse (North Side), Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 43
Jonathan (John) Benton resided here in New Hope, Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
New Hope, Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
Jonathan (John) Benton resided here in New Hope, Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
New Hope, Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1875
4 Oct 1875
Age 58
Jonathan (John) Benton resided here in Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA
Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA
1880
bef 1880
Age 63
Death of Jonathan (John) Benton in New Hope Twsp., Wayne Co., North Carolina
New Hope Twsp., Wayne Co., North Carolina
1880
28 Sep 1880
Age 63
Jonathan (John) Benton - Probate in Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Johnston, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1165; Page: 183B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: M653_917; Page: 447; Family History Librar
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Neuse (North Side), Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 648; Page: 151a
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Newhope District, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Newhope District, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 374; Page: 207; Family History Library Film: 0018098

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Neuse (North Side), Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Neuse (North Side), Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 648; Page: 151a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: New Hope, Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: M653_917; Page: 447; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Hope, Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1165; Page: 183B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1875
    Event Place: Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Goldsboro Messenger; Publication Date: 4 Oct 1875; Publication Place: Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA; &terms=John_Benton

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bef 1880
    Event Place: New Hope Twsp., Wayne Co., North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Administrators Bonds, 1849-1940; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Johnston County)
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1880
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Administrators Bonds, 1849-1940; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Johnston County)
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