Genealogy of the Bryan and Martin Families

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William Benton

Male 1789 -



  • Name William Benton 
    Birth 1789  Lisbon, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Notes 
    • William Benton emigrated at age 14 to the United States, arriving at Alexandria, Virginia., and eventually settled in Loudoun County, Virginia. During the War of 1812, William became acquainted with James Monroe, the future President. He later became a "counselor and friend" of Monroe's and managed Monroe's plantation, Oak Hill. He also supervised the building of Monroe's home at Oak Hill, during which time he resided in one of the homes on the Monroe estate. William and his wife, Sarah Hyde, named their first child James Monroe Benton in honor of the President. They ultimately had eight children. At age 99, William was breaking a colt. When the colt ran under a tree limb, William was knocked off, and he later died of pneumonia and complications from the accident.
    Person ID I22597  Private
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2008 

    Family Sarah Hyde,   b. cir 1800 
    Children 
     1. Eliza H. Benton,   b. cir 1825
    Family ID F8654  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Feb 2023