Person:James Benson (27)

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James D. Benson
b.27 Jan 1842 Bruceton Mills, VA
d.31 Jan 1915 Terra Alta, WV
Parents and Siblings
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  1. George Benson
  2. James D. Benson1842 - 1915
  3. Lee Ann Benson1847 -
  4. Madison M. Benson1849 - 1923
  5. Joshua Benson1854 -
  6. Sally Ann Benson1856 - 1938
  7. Sarah A. Benson1857 -
  8. Amelia Benson1859 -
  9. Abraham Lincoln Benson1862 - 1933
  10. Franklin J. Benson1864 - 1936
  11. John F. Benson1866 - 1921
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  James D. Benson1842 - 1915
  • W.  Sarah Wolfe1845 - 1914
m. 4 Sep 1864
  1. Allie Ellen Benson1865 - 1924
  2. Ida May Benson1867 - 1870
  3. Ludwig McClelland Benson1869 - 1944
  4. Lula Lee Benson1871 -
  5. Notley Omar Benson1873 - 1935
  6. Newottanie Grace Benson1875 -
  7. Mary Ann Benson1877 - 1939
  8. Thornton O. Benson1879 - 1940
  9. Hattie Lettie Benson1882 - 1958
  10. William Frank Benson1884 - 1940
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Facts and Events
Name James D. Benson
Gender Male
Birth[1] 27 Jan 1842 Bruceton Mills, VA
Marriage 4 Sep 1864 Fayette County, PAto Sarah Wolfe
Medical? Dark hair, dark complexion, and blue eyes (As listed on his pension application)
Occupation? Jeweler
Death? 31 Jan 1915 Terra Alta, WV
Burial[1] Terra Alta, WV
Physical Description? 5 ft. 8 in.

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James D. Benson enlisted into Company H of the 3rd West Virginia Infantry, later known as the 6th West Virginia Cavalry. He, like many in his family, was an excellent marksman, and was serving as a "designated sharpshooter" on 6/13/1862. He served in this capacity in the Battle of Second Bull Run and Cedar Mountain. On May 3, 1863, he deserted and was later court-martialed and sentenced to "six months hard labor with a six-pound ball attached by a five-foot chain to his left leg, and to forfeit all pay and allowances during this time." He was sentenced on 6/2/1863 and transported to Athenum Prison in Wheeling, and later transferred to Fort Delaware. In December of that year, he had finished out his sentence and rejoined his regiment. On 8/16/1864, he was honorably discharged.

Three weeks later, he married Sarah Wolfe in Fayette County, PA, and settled back in Preston County 2 1/2 years later. In 1890, he was living near Terra Alta, WV. He is one of the veterans whose picture appears in the composite photo of Preston County Civil War Veterans. (Dorothy Bonafield Snyder)

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dorothy Bonafield Snyder.
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