Benjamin Reynolds was the second son of Wm. W. Reynolds, and was born in Westerly, R. I., and came to Petersburg in company with his parents and older brother Thomas. He was a tanner and farmer by occupation, and became well off. He held various town offices, and was regarded as an intelligent and influential man. He married Mary Wait. A family of seven children were reared by them, one of whom was Silas W., who was born in Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., N. Y. Silas W. taught school for some time. He married Deborah, daughter of Thomas Randall, December, 1835, by whom two children were born, viz.: S. E. and Addie. He was a Democrat in politics. He died in April, 1839.
