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Martha Jane Benton 1833–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1833

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: South Carolina, USA

Father: Simeon Benton

Mother: Sarah Courtney

Spouse(s): William Steele

Children(s): W Steele

The story of Martha Jane Benton began in 1833 in South Carolina, USA. In 1850, Martha Jane Benton resided in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, USA. Martha Jane Benton married William John Steele, and had children including W Jane Steele. Martha Jane Benton passed away in 1870 in South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Jane Benton began in 1833 in South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Martha Jane Benton resided in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, USA.
  • Martha Jane Benton married William John Steele, and had children including W Jane Steele.
  • Martha Jane Benton passed away in 1870 in South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simeon Benton
1808–1879
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
SB
Sarah Courtney
1815–1900
Birth Location: James Crossroads, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
SC

Spouses(s)

William Steele
1825–1852
Birth Location: Darlington County, South Carolina, USA
WS

Children(s)

W Steele
1853–1900
Birth Location: Clarendon County, South Carolina, USA
WS

Martha Benton's Ancestors

Self
Martha Benton
1833–1870
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Simeon Timmons Benton
1808–1879
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Sarah Courtney
1815–1900
James Crossroads, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Moses Benton
1762–1816
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Susannah Timmons
1775–1816
, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
John Courtney
1778–1867
Virginia, USA
Rachel James
1780–1846
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benton
1740–1800
Mary Simmons
1753–1779
John James
1757–1825
Elizabeth James
1767–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Frances Viilaponteaux
1720–1800
Robert Wilson
1737–1813
Elizabeth McILVAIN
1747–1824

Martha Benton's Descendants

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Martha (Jane) Benton (1833–1870) m. William (John) Steele (1825–1852)
  1. 1. W (Jane) Steele 1853–1900 m. William (Lawrence) Barrineau 1836–1909
    1. 1. Susan (Emma) Barrineau 1874–1908 m. James ("Jim" R) Baker 1869–1944
      1. 1. Janie (Marie (Baker)) Lee 1896–1968 m. Lory (O) Lee 1904–1987
        1. 1. Lory (O) Lee 1925–1967 m. Caroline Smith 1932–2003
        2. 2. Mirlean Lee 1924–
        3. 3. Myrlene Lee 1923–1986
      2. 2. Jarnia (G) Baker 1898–
      3. 3. Sue Baker 1906–1978
      4. 4. William (Joseph) Baker 1903–1942
        1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Baker 1940–2016
      5. 5. Jamie (Geneva) Baker 1899–1966
        1. 1. Alma (Ruth) Morris 1931–2011
      6. 6. Infant (Son) Baker 1902–1902
      7. 7. Janey Baker 1896–1968
    2. 2. Lillie (Barrineau) McKenzie 1878–1949
      1. 1. Charlton (Durant) McKenzie 1905–1954
        1. 1. Ida (Geraldine "Jeri") McKenzie 1928–2013
    3. 3. Thomas (W.) Barrineau 1875–1920
      1. 1. Merriel (Dean) Barrineau 1907–1995
      2. 2. Nellie (Clyde) Barrineau 1910–1986
    4. 4. John (A.) Barrineau 1876–1912
    5. 5. Henry (Lawrence) Barrineau 1877–1944
      1. 1. Anease Barrineau 1927–1998
        1. 1. Barbra (Myrtlene) McElveen 1951–2014
    6. 6. Infant (Girl) Barrineau 1880–1880
    7. 7. William (James) Barrineau 1882–1937
    8. 8. John (Adger) Barrineau 1876–1912
      1. 1. Dewey Barina 1901–1958
        1. 1. Curtis (Vance) Barrineau 1927–1992
      2. 2. Albert (B) Barrineau 1906–1975
        1. 1. Ira (Leonais TSgt) Barrineau 1932–1967
      3. 3. Eloise Barrineau 1911–1993
    9. 9. John (A) Barrineau 1876–1912
    10. 10. Victoria Barrineau 1878–1916
      1. 1. Larthen (Alexander) Smith 1911–1968
        1. 1. John (W.) Smith 1934–2015

Martha Benton's Timeline

3 Records

1833
1833
Birth of Martha Jane Benton in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 17
Martha Jane Benton resided here in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
Death of Martha Jane Benton in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina; Roll: 859; Page: 408a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
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