Andrew Benson was born in Bath County, Virginia, in 1781; came to this township in 1806; was married to Sarah Rennick, also a Virginian, born 1796, daughter of Robert and Mary Rennick, March 26, 1812. They had six children; four lived to be grown, and two yet survive - R.H. and J.M. Benson. Andrew died November 28, 1826 and his wife February 28, 1848.
