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William (Robert) Benham 1805–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Oct 1805

Birth Location: Clermont, Ohio, USA

Death Date: Feb 1868

Death Location: Sheffield, Franklin, Iowa, USA

Father: Robert Benham

Mother: Nancy Price

Spouse(s): Sarah Prickett

Children(s): Julia Benham, Nancy Benham, Melvina BPH, Cornelius Benham, Lydia Benham, Elizabeth Benham, William Benham, Sarah Benham, Mary Benham, Matilda EOL, Robert Benham, Mary Benham, Andrew Benham

The story of William (Robert) Benham began in 1805 in Clermont, Ohio, USA. In 1830, William (Robert) Benham resided in Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA. In 1840, William (Robert) Benham resided in Perry, Brown, Ohio, United States. William (Robert) Benham married Sarah Josiah Prickett, and had children including Andrew Jackson William Benham, Cornelius Washburn William Benham, Elizabeth Jane William Benham, Julia Ann William Benham, Lydia Ann William Benham, Mary E William Benham, Mary Emeline William Benham, Matilda William Benham Eol, Melvina William Benham Bph, Nancy Susannah William Benham, Robert William Benham, Sarah Jane William Benham, William J William Benham. William (Robert) Benham passed away in 1868 in Sheffield, Franklin, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William (Robert) Benham began in 1805 in Clermont, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1830, William (Robert) Benham resided in Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1840, William (Robert) Benham resided in Perry, Brown, Ohio, United States.
  • William (Robert) Benham married Sarah Josiah Prickett, and had children including Andrew Jackson William Benham, Cornelius Washburn William Benham, Elizabeth Jane William Benham, Julia Ann William Benham, Lydia Ann William Benham, Mary E William Benham, Mary Emeline William Benham, Matilda William Benham Eol, Melvina William Benham Bph, Nancy Susannah William Benham, Robert William Benham, Sarah Jane William Benham, William J William Benham.
  • William (Robert) Benham passed away in 1868 in Sheffield, Franklin, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Benham
1782–
Birth Location: , Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
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Nancy Price
1782–1849
Birth Location: , Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Prickett
1806–1887
Birth Location: Stonelick Township, Clermont, Ohio, USA
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Children(s)

Julia Benham
1839–1907
Birth Location: Brower, Ohio, USA
JB
Nancy Benham
1844–
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
NB
Melvina BPH
1827–1911
Birth Location: , Brown, Ohio, USA
MB
Cornelius Benham
1829–1908
Birth Location: , Clermont, Ohio, USA
CB
Lydia Benham
1831–
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Benham
1832–1867
Birth Location: , Clermont, Ohio, USA
EB
William Benham
1835–1910
Birth Location: Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA
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Sarah Benham
1837–1923
Birth Location: Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA
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Mary Benham
1842–1915
Birth Location: Chapin, Clinton, Iowa, USA
MB
Matilda EOL
1847–1848
Birth Location: –
ME
Robert Benham
1851–
Birth Location: –
RB
Mary Benham
1842–
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
MB
Andrew Benham
1851–
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
AB

William Benham's Ancestors

Self
William Benham
1805–1868
Birth Place: Clermont, Ohio, USA
Parents
Robert H. Benham
1782–
, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy Price
1782–1849
, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Benham's Descendants

1.
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William ((Robert)) Benham (3 Oct 1805–Feb 1868) m. Sarah ((Josiah)) Prickett (22 Feb 1806–Sep 1887)
  1. 1. Julia (Ann (William)) Benham 1839–1907 m. George (Henry (Joseph)) Davis 1840–1935
    1. 1. Mary (Emmaline (George)) Davis 1862–1961 m. William (Harvey (Milo)) Curtis 1862–1923
      1. 1. William (Edward (William)) Curtis 1893–1972 m. Anna ("Annie" (Swen)) Lien 1890–1979
        1. 1. Lyle (Charles (William)) Curtis 1916–1976
        2. 2. Dorothy (Marie (William)) Curtis 1918–1998
      2. 2. Ardeen ((William)) Curtis 1891–1964
      3. 3. Ella (A. (William)) Curtis 1896–1989
      4. 4. Ethel (D. (William)) Curtis 1890–1906
    2. 2. Julia (Alice (George)) Davis 1864–1951
    3. 3. James (Arthur (George)) Davis 1873–1955
    4. 4. George (F. (George)) Davis 1876–1952
    5. 5. Sarah (Ann (George)) Davis 1860–1931
    6. 6. Ida (Ellen (George)) Davis 1870–1914
    7. 7. Robert (E. Lee (George)) Davis 1867–1949
    8. 8. Frances (Lillian (George)) Davis 1872–1946 m. Lorrain (Frank) Cherrington 1868–1950
      1. 1. Winfred (Neal (Lorrain)) Cherrington 1914–1983
      2. 2. Glenn (Emery Lionel (Lorrain)) Cherrington 1899–1966
      3. 3. Maude (J. (Lorrain)) Cherrington 1901–2000
      4. 4. Alene (A. (Lorrain)) Cherrington 1903–1993
      5. 5. Vernon (Sylvester (Lorrain)) Cherrington 1898–1929
      6. 6. Lorrain (Castle (Lorrain)) Cherrington 1896–1984
      7. 7. Julia (Eloise (Lorrain)) Cherington 1909–1997
      8. 8. Lillian (Angilee (Lorrain)) Cherrington 1895–1994
      9. 9. Lilly (A. (Lorrain)) Cherington 1895–
    9. 9. Mary (E. (George)) Davis 1862–
    10. 10. Julia (Alice (George)) Davis 1864–
    11. 11. Robert (E. (George)) Davis 1868–
    12. 12. James (A. (George)) Davis 1873–
  2. 2. Nancy (Susannah (William)) Benham 1844–
  3. 3. Melvina ((William) Benham) BPH 1827–1911 m. James Laymon 1829–
    1. 1. James (H. (James)) Laymon 1855–1933
    2. 2. Samuel (J. (Daniel) Warner) BPH 1858–
  4. 4. Cornelius (Washburn (William)) Benham 1829–1908
  5. 5. Lydia (Ann (William)) Benham 1831–
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Jane (William)) Benham 1832–1867
  7. 7. William (J. (William)) Benham 1835–1910 m. Mary Bentham 1840–1863
    1. 1. Elbridge (Gerry (William)) Benham 1858–1929 m. Marcella (Jane) Benham 1843–1899
      1. 1. William (G. (Elbridge) Benham) EOL 1887–1890
      2. 2. Myrtle (Mary (Elbridge) Benham 1885–1973
  8. 8. Sarah (Jane (William)) Benham 1837–1923
  9. 9. Mary (Emeline (William)) Benham 1842–1915
  10. 10. Matilda ((William) Benham) EOL 1847–1848
  11. 11. Robert ((William)) Benham 1851–
  12. 12. Mary (E. (William)) Benham 1842–
  13. 13. Andrew (Jackson (William)) Benham 1851–
    1. 1. Ernest (A. (Andrew)) Benham 1875–

William Benham's Timeline

8 Records

1805
3 Oct 1805
Birth of William (Robert) Benham in Clermont, Ohio, USA
Clermont, Ohio, USA
1830
1830
Age 25
William (Robert) Benham resided here in Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA
Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA
1840
1840
Age 35
William (Robert) Benham resided here in Perry, Brown, Ohio, United States
Perry, Brown, Ohio, United States
1850
1850
Age 45
William (Robert) Benham resided here in Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA
Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA
1856
1856
Age 51
William (Robert) Benham resided here in Washington, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
Washington, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 55
William (Robert) Benham resided here in Ingham, Franklin, Iowa, USA
Ingham, Franklin, Iowa, USA
1868
9 Feb 1868
Age 63
Death of William (Robert) Benham in Sheffield, Franklin, Iowa, USA
Sheffield, Franklin, Iowa, USA
1868
Feb 1868
Age 63
Burial of William (Robert) Benham in Sheffield, Franklin, Iowa, USA
Sheffield, Franklin, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1805
    Event Place: Clermont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ingham, Franklin, Iowa; Roll: M653_321; Page: 28; Image: 32; Family History Library Film: 803321
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Brown, Ohio; Roll: M432_662; Page: 308A; Image: 74
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Perry, Brown, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 127; Page: 494; Family History Library Film: 0337938

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Perry, Brown, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Perry, Brown, Ohio; Roll: 379; Page: 336; Image: 686; Family History Library Film: 0020159

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Perry, Brown, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Brown, Ohio; Roll: M432_662; Page: 308A; Image: 74

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Washington, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ingham, Franklin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ingham, Franklin, Iowa; Roll: M653_321; Page: 28; Image: 32; Family History Library Film: 803321

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1868
    Event Place: Sheffield, Franklin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Feb 1868
    Event Place: Sheffield, Franklin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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