Benjamin
Desha
Born in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Lucius Junius Brutus Desha
and Julia (Moore) Desha
Husband of
Mary Miller (Cromwell) Desha
— married
28 Jul 1857 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States
[children unknown]
Died
at age 48
in Harrison, Kentucky, United States [uncertain]
[uncertain]Profile last modified
| Created 5 Feb 2024
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Biography
Benjamin was born in 1837. In the 1850 census Ben (age 13) was in Harrison, Kentucky, United States.[1]
Benjamin (age 20) married Mary M. Cromwell (age 19) on 2 July 1857 in Kentucky, United States.[2][3]
Ben's son James M Desha was born on 1 May 1858 in Harrison, Kentucky, United States.[4][5][6]
Benjamin was in a military record in 1861 in Kentucky, United States.[7][8][9][10][11]
Ben's child Desha was buried on 19 March 1870 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States.[12]
In the 1870 census Benjamin (age 33) was the head of household in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States.[13]
Ben's child Desha was buried on 25 May 1872 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States.[14]
In the 1880 census Ben (age 43), Farmer, was the married head of household in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States.[15]
Benjamin died on 8 November 1885 and was buried in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States.[16]
Benjamin was mentioned in the obituary of his wife Mary M Desha on 8 January 1909 in Lexington, Kentucky.[17]
Ben's child Desha was buried on 1 May 1919 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States.[18]
Major's daughter Bessie C Desha died in 1939 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States.[19]
Ben's son Robin J Desha died on 29 January 1953 in Dayton, Campbell, Kentucky, United States.[20]
Mayor's daughter Julia Moore Desha died on 28 March 1956 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States.[21]
Ben's son Robin Joseph Desha was born.[22]
Ben's daughter Julia Moore Desha was born.[23]
He passed away in 1885.
Sources
- ↑
1850 Census:
"United States Census, 1850"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 28; Digital film/folder number: 004192493_003_M9C8-SZT; FHL microfilm: 442971; Image number: 108; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01099-1
FamilySearch Record: M657-V5X (accessed 5 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6QVV-CX
Ben Desha (13) in Harrison, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Lucius Desha M 38 Kentucky Eliza Desha F 32 Kentucky Joe Desha M 17 Kentucky Ben Desha M 13 Kentucky Julia Desha F 11 Kentucky Ada Desha F 7 Kentucky Ann Desha F 5 Kentucky Lucius Desha M 3 Kentucky Cave Desha M 1 Kentucky - ↑
Marriage:
"Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004260366; FHL microfilm: 216896; Record number: 24; Packet letter: G
FamilySearch Record: FW1W-SXG (accessed 5 February 2024)
Benjamin Desha (20) marriage to Mary M. Cromwell (19) on 2 Jul 1857 in Kentucky, United States. - ↑
Marriage:
"Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004260728; FHL microfilm: 1690281; Record number: 106; Packet letter: D
FamilySearch Record: FWTV-3T5 (accessed 5 February 2024)
Benjamin Desha (20) marriage to Mary W. Cromwell (19) on 2 Jul 1857 in Kentucky, United States. - ↑
Birth of son James M Desha:
"Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004003314; FHL microfilm: 216826; Record number: 9243725
FamilySearch Record: FWVR-R8P (accessed 5 February 2024)
James M Desha born to Ben Desha on 1 May 1858 in Harrison, Kentucky, United States. - ↑
Birth of son James M Desha:
"Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004003314; FHL microfilm: 216826; Record number: 9244025
FamilySearch Record: FWVR-CJ6 (accessed 5 February 2024)
James M Desha born to Ben Desha on 1 May 1858 in Harrison, Kentucky, United States. - ↑
Birth of son James M Desha:
"Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004003314; FHL microfilm: 216826; Record number: 1639; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: FWVC-9FW (accessed 5 February 2024)
James M Desha born to Ben Desha on 1 May 1858 in Harrison, Kentucky, United States. - ↑
Military:
"United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Kentucky.; Affiliate Publication Number: M377; Affiliate Film Number: 4; FHL microfilm: 881383; Record number: 921; Packet letter: E
FamilySearch Record: F9F3-G6F (accessed 5 February 2024)
Name: Benjamin Desha; Military Service Date: from 1861 to 1865; Military Service Place: Kentucky, United States; Military Company: F&S; Miitary Beginning Rank: Captain; Miitary Final Rank: Major; Miitary Side: Confederate; Miitary Unit: 9th Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Infantry; Misc Note: _. - ↑
Military:
"Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865"
citing military unit Ninth Mounted Infantry, C-D, NARA microfilm publication M319 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1961), roll 129
FamilySearch Record: XFZ1-DWK (accessed 5 February 2024)
http://www.fold3.com/document.php?doc=121287575&xid=215&p=ma
Name: Benjamin Desha; Military Service Date: 1861; Military Service Place: Kentucky; Event Type: Military Service; Image File Name: 1635.jp2; Multi Record Type: Military; Publishable Roll Number: 129; Record Group Number: 109. - ↑
Military:
"Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865"
citing military unit Ninth Mounted Infantry, C-D, NARA microfilm publication M319 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1961), roll 129
FamilySearch Record: XFZ1-DW2 (accessed 5 February 2024)
http://www.fold3.com/document.php?doc=121287585&xid=215&p=ma
Name: Benjamin Desha; Military Service Date: 1861; Military Service Place: Kentucky; Event Type: Military Service; Image File Name: 1637.jp2; Multi Record Type: Military; Publishable Roll Number: 129; Record Group Number: 109. - ↑
Military:
"Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865"
citing military unit Ninth Mounted Infantry, C-D, NARA microfilm publication M319 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1961), roll 129
FamilySearch Record: XFZ1-DWG (accessed 5 February 2024)
http://www.fold3.com/document.php?doc=121287603&xid=215&p=ma
Name: Benjamin Desha; Military Service Date: 1861; Military Service Place: Kentucky; Event Type: Military Service; Image File Name: 1641.jp2; Multi Record Type: Military; Publishable Roll Number: 129; Record Group Number: 109. - ↑
Military:
"Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865"
citing military unit Ninth Mounted Infantry, C-D, NARA microfilm publication M319 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1961), roll 129
FamilySearch Record: XFZ1-DWP (accessed 5 February 2024)
http://www.fold3.com/document.php?doc=121287620&xid=215&p=ma
Name: Benjamin Desha; Military Service Date: 1861; Military Service Place: Kentucky; Event Type: Military Service; Image File Name: 1644.jp2; Multi Record Type: Military; Publishable Roll Number: 129; Record Group Number: 109. - ↑
Burial of child Desha:
"Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007578165; FHL microfilm: 2027401; Record number: 83; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: FWYP-XJ7 (accessed 5 February 2024)
Ben Desha's child Desha burial on 19 Mar 1870 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States. - ↑
1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 42; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 31; Digital film/folder number: 004269319_002_M9CN-MWX; FHL microfilm: 000545967; Image number: 200; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01518-5
FamilySearch Record: MXWW-BC3 (accessed 5 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D1JS-CG4
Benjamin Disha (33) head of household in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Benjamin Disha M 33 Kentucky Mary M Disha F 32 Kentucky James C Disha M 12 Kentucky Marcus Disha M 9 Kentucky Lueius Disha M 4 Kentucky Bessia Disha F 2 Kentucky Joseph Disha M 0 Kentucky Albert Cromwell M 25 Kentucky Francis Cromwell F 30 Kentucky Cad Cromwell F 14 Kentucky - ↑
Burial of child Desha:
"Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007578165; FHL microfilm: 2027401; Record number: 167; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: FWYP-FMB (accessed 5 February 2024)
Ben Desha's child Desha burial on 25 May 1872 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States. - ↑
1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00065; Digital film/folder number: 005160679; FHL microfilm: 1254418; Image number: 282; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: D
FamilySearch Record: MCCP-4LB (accessed 5 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB7-2GL
Ben Desha (43), married, Farmer, head of household in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky, United States.Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Ben Desha M White 43 Married Head Farmer Kentucky Mary Desha F White 40 Married Wife Keeps House Kentucky Mark Desha M White 19 Married Son Works On Farm Kentucky Bessie Desha F White 12 Single Daughter At Home Kentucky Joseph Desha M White 11 Single Son At Home Kentucky Henry Desha M White 6 Single Son Kentucky Julia Desha F White 5 Single Daughter Kentucky Maggie Desha F White 4 Single Daughter Kentucky Robin Desha M White 2 Single Son Kentucky Roda Bennet F Black 55 Widowed Other Domestic Ser Kentucky Lizzy Bennet F Black 13 Single Other Domestic Ser Kentucky - ↑
Burial:
"Find A Grave Index"
citing record ID 8041167, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
FamilySearch Record: QVVQ-W1R1 (accessed 5 February 2024)
Find A Grave: Memorial #8041167
Benjamin Desha burial (died on 8 Nov 1885) in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States of America. Born on 16 Jan 1837. - ↑
Obituary of wife Mary M Desha:
"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 103802848; Image number: 22
FamilySearch Record: Q59Z-ZNHS (accessed 5 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS2N-GSPK-L
Name: Captain Benjamin Desha; Occupation: Captain; Source Newspaper: Lexington Leader; System Of Record: SLS. - ↑
Burial of child Desha:
"Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007578165; FHL microfilm: 2027401; Record number: 3017; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: FWY5-SZP (accessed 5 February 2024)
Ben Desha's child Desha burial on 1 May 1919 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States. - ↑
Death of daughter Bessie C Desha:
"Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004180958; FHL microfilm: 1913358; Image number: 1825; Packet letter: E; Indexing batch: I08512-2
FamilySearch Record: NSHS-689 (accessed 5 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9YK-8SDD-Z
Major Ben Desha in death record for daughter Bessie C Desha 1939 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States. - ↑
Death of son Robin J Desha:
"Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004198729; FHL microfilm: 2380182; Image number: 2069; Packet letter: H; Indexing batch: I08808-8
FamilySearch Record: NS6W-1XS (accessed 5 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9GC-29FQ
Ben Desha in death record for son Robin J Desha 29 Jan 1953 in Dayton, Campbell, Kentucky, United States. - ↑
Death of daughter Julia Moore Desha:
"Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007552618; FHL microfilm: 001669908; Image number: 2208
FamilySearch Record: QVJ5-GQZ4 (accessed 5 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99D2-P9JD-R
Mayor Ben Desha in death record for daughter Julia Moore Desha 28 Mar 1956 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, United States. - ↑
Birth of son Robin Joseph Desha:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6K4K-NCXS (accessed 5 February 2024)
Robin Joseph Desha born to Ben Desha. - ↑
Birth of daughter Julia Moore Desha:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KQL-D4R2 (accessed 5 February 2024)
Julia Moore Desha born to Ben Desha.
- Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8041167/benjamin-desha: accessed 05 February 2024), memorial page for Benjamin “Ben” Desha (16 Jan 1837–8 Nov 1885), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8041167, citing Battle Grove Cemetery, Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by R. L. C. (contributor 48905877).
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