Person:Epaphroditus Benton (1)

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Epaphroditus Benton
b.Est 1655 England
d.Bef 1744 poss. Brunswick County, Virginia
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  • F.  Benton (add)
  1. Francis BentonBef 1653 -
  2. Epaphroditus BentonEst 1655 - Bef 1744
  3. John BentonBef 1683 - Bef 1750
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  • H.  Epaphroditus BentonEst 1655 - Bef 1744
  • W.  Elizabeth (add)
m. Bef 1716
  1. Lazarus Benton, of Rye Cove, Washington Co., VABef 1716 - Aft 1777
  2. Elizabeth BentonBef 1716 -
  3. Lemuell BentonBef 1716 -
  4. Job BentonBef 1716 -
  5. Sarah BentonBef 1716 -
  6. Epaphroditus BentonBef 1716 -
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Name Epaphroditus Benton
Gender Male
Birth? Est 1655 England
Marriage Bef 1716 to Elizabeth (add)
Death? Bef 1744 poss. Brunswick County, Virginia
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Records of Epaphroditus Benton

  • Source "Cavaliers and Pioneers Volume 2 " pages 239, 280, 295 and 314:
In the book, "Abstracts of Virginia, Virginia Land Patents and Grants" by Nell Marion Nugent, patent Book #7, page 239, Epaphroditus Benton transported 10 people from England to Virginia and received 50 acres of land for his services, per person transported, for a total of 500 acres. He arrived in Virginia on April 24, 1682. One passenger was an Elizabeth Millard and possibly her daughter. (Note: Epaphroditus Benson must have been at least in his mid-twenties to transport several people to Virginia, placing his estimated birthdate at "abt. 1655", unless other records are found. In addition, Epahproditus' brother, Francis Benton received a patent in Nansemond County, Virginia in 1673, making Francis' probable birthdate at least before 1653, close to Epaphroditus' estimated birthdate).
  • Found on the 1711 and 1715 Chowan County, North Carolina records
  • 1726 Chowan County, North Carolina - In 1726, Epaphroditus Benton sells 200 acres of land in Chowan Co. NC, Testators were William and John Freeman.
  • 1728 Virginia or NC - "We hurry'd away the Surveyors, who cou'd run no more than 6 Miles because of the Uneven Grounds near Roanoke-River. We did not follow with the Baggage til 10, being staid to christen 6 Children, & to discourse a very civil Old Fellow, who brought us 2 fat Shoats for a present. The Name of our Benefactor was Epaphroditus Bainton, who is young enough at 60 Years of Age, to keep a Concubine, & to Walk 25 miles in a day.
  • May 1744 Brunswick County, Virginia - Our Lord the King vs. Epaphroditus Benton Upon Pronouncement of the Grand Jury for living in Adultery This day comes the attorney of our Lord the King and saith for reason appearing to him, he will not further prosecute against the said Benton upon the presentation aforesaid. Therefore it is considered that the said Benton go thereof hence without delay.
  • August 1744 Brunswick County, Virginia - “Upon the attachment obtained by Francis Elledge from John Wall, Gent., a member of the court against the estate of Epaphroditus Benton (who is said to be privately removed out of this county or absconds so that the ordinary proofs cannot be found upon him for five pounds one shilling and four pence current money – Discontinued being agreed by the parties.”Order Book 2 p. 13, Brunswick Co, VA
  • June 1, 1753 Chowan Co. NC Holland, Benton, Bennett, Freeman James Holland of Upper Parish, Nansemond County sells land on easternmost side of Chowan river ‘formerly granted to Epaphroditus Benton by patent dated 1 Mar 1719’. To John Watson. Next to this entry is a transfer deed from Henry Hill, James Bennett and John Robins “Chief men of the Chowan Indians” to Jacob Hinton selling land on Bennett’s Creek. John and Richard Freemen are witnesses. Dated May 27, 1754.

Sources: Rootsweb.com post, Genforum.com post

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