Peter Benham (1797 - 1883)

Born 18 Aug 1797 in Hamilton County, Ohio

Ancestors

Husband of Catherine Beck — married 25 Dec 1817 in Montgomery, Ohio

Husband of Catherine (Nave) Benham — married about 1860 in Greene, Ohio

Descendants

Died 19 Dec 1883 at age 86 in Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States

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Biography

Peter Benham was born in Hamilton County, Ohio on 18 Aug 1797 to Richard and Lydia Benham. At the age of 21 he married Catherine Beck on Christmas day 1817.^[1][2]

Peter and Catherine had at least 8 children:^[3][4]

1. Benjamin Benham, b. Dec 1818, Ohio; d. 27 may 1899, Beaver Creek, Greene, OH;^[5]; m. 1 Feb 1844, Mary Gillespie.^[6]
2. Eliza Benham, b. 26 Dec 1810, Ohio; d. 16 Aug 1903, Beaver Creek, Greene, OH; m. 28 Jul1838, Isaac Bumgardne.r^[7]
3. Sarah Benham, b. 2 Jan 1822, Ohio; d. 23 Jul 1896, Elkhart Co., IN; m. 31 Mar 1842, Leonard Coy.^[6][8]
4. Jospeh Benham, b. 24 Dec 1824, Ohio; d. 17 Nov 1890, Plymouth, Marshall, OH; m. 30 Sep 1852, Sarah M. Gates.^[9]
5. Mary Jane Benham, b. Dec 1827, Ohio; d. 1901, Greene Co., OH; m. 10 Oct 1847, Joseph Johns.^[1]
6. Lydia A. Benham, b. 24 Apr 1836, Greene Co., OH; d. 18 Aug 1927, Beaver Creek, Greene, OH;^[10] m. 1851, George Huston.
7. Peter O. Benham, b. 8 Nov 1838, Greene Co., OH; d. 3 Aug 1917, Dayton, Montgomery, OH; m. 18 Feb 1864, Elizabeth Stemble^[11][12]
8. Samuel Benham, b. 1 Oct 1840; Ohio; d. 16 Jun 1911, Dayton, Montgomery, OH^[10][13]; m. 22 Aug 1864, Rufina Glotfetter.^[12]

1820 United States Federal Census^[14]
Senlevil, Montgomery, Ohio
Peter Benahm
Males und. 10: 1 [1811-1820]
Males 16-25: 1
Females 16-25: 1
NOTE: Catharine's brother John Beck was recorded two rows above them.

1830 United States Federal Census^[15]
Sugar Creek, Greene, Ohio
Peter Benham
Males und. 5: 2 [1826-1830]
Males 10-14: 1 [1816-1820]
Males 30-39: 1 [1791-1800]
Females und. 5: 1 [1826-1830]
Females 5-9: 2 [1821-1825]
Females 20-29: 1 [1801-1810]

Peter and Catharine have not yet been located in the 1840 Census. In 1850, they were recorded living in Mad River, Montgomery, Ohio with their three youngest children.^[3] By 1860, they were living in Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio; only son Samuel remained at home, but there was a 10-year-old Catharine Rock living with the family.^[4] Her relationship is not stated.

Peter's wife, Catharine Beck died on 21 Dec 1864,^[16] and on 13 Jan1867, Peter married, as his second wife, Catherine Nave, the daughter of John Nave.^[12] Catherine was 30 years younger than him. In 1870, they were living in Beaver Creek.^[17] There do not appear to have been any children from this union. They were still living in Beaver Creek in 1880.^[18]

Peter died on 19 Dec 1883 in Beavercreek, Greene, Ohio at the age of 86, leaving a will that named each of his eight surviving children and his "kind and loving wife Catharine."

Will of Peter Benham^[19]

In the name of God whom I revere as the giver of all my mercies and whom I love as my Savior. I, Peter Benham of the County of Greene and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and Testament. I will and devise first that after my death my personal property such as shall not be hereinafter named shall be sold and my debts paid. 2nd I will & bequeath to my kind and loving wife Catharine one cow and all the properly she brought to my house when we were married together with what she may have purchased with her money or made since. 3rd I will and bequeath also to my kind and loving wife Catharine the following described Real Estate, one tract of land described in Deed of Conveyance by Peter Prugh & wife August 5th 1851 to me containing twenty acres more of less (rec. in Book B. 12 page 457) of Green less rec. Also one tract of land conveyed by Deed by George Huston & wife to me March 12th 1856 containing three acres (recorded in Book 34 page 3960 Green Co. Rec.) Also one tract of land conveyed to me by Harmon Recks & wife August 15th 1858 containing 1/4 one fourth of one acre (rec in Book [illegible] 37 page 80) Green Co. Rec. The three several tracts of land as described in the Deeds before mentioned making [illegible] twenty three & one fourth acres (23 1/4) together with all the appurtenances belonging there to have and to hold for her benefit during the time of her life. 4th I will and devise that my executor shall after paying my debts equally divide the money that shall remain from the proceeds of sale of my personal property together with such money as I shall died possessed of and pay to my children hereafter named equally.

My son Benjamin Benham, 1 Share

My Daughter Eliza Bumgardner 1 share

my daughter Sarah Coy 1 share

my son Joseph Benham 1 share

my daughter Lydia Huston 1 share

my son Peter Benham 1 share

my son Samuel Benham 1 share

My daughter Mary J. Johns having received of me already more than I expect my other children will relieve in the above distribution I do not bequeath her anything in this division of my estate. 5th I will and devise that after the death of my kind and loving wife Catharine my real estate shall be sold and the proceeds therefrom be divided equally among my children that shall then be living with this exception. Should my daughter Mary J. Johns and her husband Joseph Johns be living- I will and devise that my executors shall hold in trust her share and pay to her annually the interest of the same until the death of her husband. After his death I will & devise that my daughter Mary J. Johns shall come in full possession of her share. Should my daughter May J. Johns die before her husband Joseph Johns, I will and devise that her share be divided equally to my children that shall be then living. 6th I will and direct that my executor hereinafter appointed have full power without an order from Court to sell and convey my real estate as fully as if I did the same myself. I do nominate and appoint John W. Haynes of the County of Greene and State of Ohio Executor of this my last will and testament. In testament whereof I do revoke all former wills by me made and herein to set my hand and seal this the 10th day of November A. D. 1876.

Peter (his mark) Benham {seal}

Signed and acknowledged by said Peter Benham to as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.

Martha A. Barney.

B. H. Barney.

Nammie J. Barney.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Ancestry.com. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. FHL film no.: 001030835. Original data: Marriage Records. Ohio Marriages. Various Ohio County Courthouses.
2. ↑ Broadstone, Michael A. (1918). History of Greene County, Ohio: Its People, Industries and Institutions, Vol. 2, Part 1. Greene County, OH: B.F. Bowen. p. 485-86.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: Peter Benham (53), Catharine Benham (49), Lydia Benham (14), Peter Benham (12), and Samuel Benham (10).
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} 1860 United States Federal Census. Year: 1860; Census Place: Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio; Roll: M653_968; Page: 70; Family History Library Film: 803968. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: Peter Benham (63), Catharine Benham (60), Samuel Benham (18), and Catharine Rock (10).
5. ↑ State of Ohio, Grenne County. Will Record, Vol. P-Q, 1893-1899. p. 474.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Ancestry.com. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. FHL film no.: 000534106. Original data: Marriage Records. Ohio Marriages. Various Ohio County Courthouses.
7. ↑ Ancestry.com. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. FHL film no.: 000534105. Original data: Marriage Records. Ohio Marriages. Various Ohio County Courthouses.
8. ↑ Robinson, George F. History of Greene County, Ohio: Embracing the Organization of the County, Its Division into Townships, Sketches of Local Interest Gleaned from the Pioneers form 1803 to 1840, together with a roster of the Soldiers of the Revolution and the War of 1812, Who Were Residing in the County, Also, A Roster of Ten Thousand of the Early Settlers from 1803 to 1840. Chicago, IL: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company (1902).
9. ↑ Ancestry.com. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. FHL film no.: 001030836. Original data: Marriage Records. Ohio Marriages. Various Ohio County Courthouses.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Original data: Ohio. Division of Vital Statistics. Death Certificates and Index, December 20, 1908-December 31, 1953. State Archives Series 3094. Ohio Historical Society, Ohio. / Ohio Department of Health. Index to Annual Deaths, 1958-2002. Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Columbus, OH, USA.
11. ↑ Fess, Simeon D., ed. (1937). Ohio A Four-Volume Reference Library on The History of A Great State. Supplemental Biographical Volume. Chicago & New York: The Lewis Publishing Co. p. 589.
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1 12.2} Ancestry.com. Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. FHL film no.: 000535125. Original data: Marriage Records. Ohio Marriages. Various Ohio County Courthouses.
13. ↑ Ancestry.com. Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations, 1804-1958 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Original data: Graves Registration Cards Collection, Ohio History Connection, Columbus, Ohio.
14. ↑ Fourth Census of the United States, 1820. (NARA microfilm publication M33, 142 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
15. ↑ Fifth Census of the United States, 1830. (NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
16. ↑ Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Find A Grave: Memorial #22406621.
17. ↑ 1870 United States Census. Year: 1870; Census Place: Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio; Page: 62A; FHL film: 552704.
18. ↑ Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
19. ↑ Ancestry.com. Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. p. 418. Original data: Will Record 1803-1959; Probate Place: Greene County, Ohio District and Probate Courts.

Also see:

• Scoudan, Fern Orr and Bowater, John (1989). Benham - A Pedigree. Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA: the Authors.
• Daughters of the American Revolution (1959). ROSTER III. Official Roster of the Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in the State of Ohio. p. 34.

Acknowledgments

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