Benjamin married Dicey Naish in 1838 and was divorced by her in 1840 whereupon he remarried a young woman named Rebecca Lawley in Coosa Co., AL.
Marriage of Rebecca A Lawly [sp?] to Benjamin Essman 04 Mar 1840 Coosa County, Alabama
Head of Family: Benj Essman. Free white persons-- Males 30 & under 40: 1. Females 5 & under 10: 1. Females 20 & under 30: 1. Total Persons 3. Engaged in Manufacture and Trade: 1.