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Re: Benefiel

titianfire61 — 2011-11-06 20:39:07Z

I would love to have the contact information for Evelyn's daughter. My great grandmother corresponded with Evelyn in 1980 for her book. I have 2 letters from Evelyn but nothing on what my great grandmother sent to her.

I also would be interested in obtaining a copy of the book as Evelyn mentioned in the second letter that she matched up our family to some census records and another Benefiel family.

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

lgvalenti — 2011-10-01 03:02:28Z

The book is online at archives.org.

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

1_bb449 — 2011-09-30 07:06:05Z

Jim
Do you know how I could get a copy of this book?
Brice Benefiel

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

Brenda_Abbott07 — 2011-07-05 23:19:00Z

I am currently researching my Benefield side of the family. I have hit a brick wall. I have been unable to find any information for the parents of

Ransom Benefield
DOB Unknown
Death abt 1817 Orange Co., Indiana

Wife was possibly a Younger

Children of Ransom:
Robert Born 1876 Died abt 1846 Wife Elizabeth Blair (my line)
James Born 1786
Aley Evans (Benefield)1790
William Born 1795

I got all I could from Evelyn's book, but there was not much more on it. Can anyone help me who may have leads or filled in info as well on this? This book is a great resource, but anything further info would be great also. Thank you.
Brenda Abbott

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

TroboyK1 — 2011-06-26 17:01:12Z

The following information on John S. Benefiel is transcribed from the Evelyn Stout book (copy #267, publ 1983). Contact me if you want additional information on this family (I have the book).

Information on John S. Benefiel
from The Benefiel Families of Indiana and their Descendants
by Evelyn Benefiel Stout, published in 1983
(transcribed from copy #267 by Kim Troboy)

Dr. John S. Benefiel’s ancestors:

John and Rebecca (FitzJames) Benefiel [pg 83)

John Benefiel (1760-1835) resided in NJ or PA (or MD?) and died 20/26 Dec 1835 at Sullivan co, IN, of Lung Fever. He was buried in Johnson cemetery, 2.5 miles east of Carlisle, IN. He was a Revolutionary Soldier and served from Cumberland co, PA. He was a delegate from Knox co to the first [Indiana] State Constitutional Convention and signed the Indiana Constitution in 1816. He moved to Indian after 11 Oct 1814 and was living in Daviess co, IN, on 26 June 1821. After the Revolutionary War, they located at Hamilton co, OH, and lived in old Fort at Cincinnati where he helped survey the city.

John married Rebecca FitzJames in 1782 or 1783. She was born 23 Mar 1762 in Scotland and died 3 Apr 1840 in Sullivan co, IN. She came to America with her parents while young. Her family were Jacobites from Scotland who moved to America about 1778.

Children of John and Rebecca:
- Mary Benefiel (1783-1860)
- Robert Benefiel (1788-1837)
- John Benefiel (1791- [or could this be William 1791 – see Family T]
- Jesse J. Benefiel (1800 - )
- Hiram Benefiel (1802 – 1858)
- Israel Benefiel (1806 – 1873)

Robert and Mary (Massey White) Benefiel (pg 87)

Robert Benefiel (1788 – 1837) was born in Kentucky and died 14 Sep 1837 in Busseron township, Knox co, IN. He settled in Knox co, IN after 1829.

Robert married Mary or “Betsy” Massey White. She was born around 1790 in Hamilton co, OH, and died 30 Aug. 1842 in Busseron township, Knox, co. She was the daughter of Thomas White. [Children numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, and 10 names will be omitted since no names are available for them. The other names may not be numbered correctly. EBS]

Children of Robert and Mary:
- 2. John S. Benefiel (1812 - )
- 6. Mary McCleave Benefiel (1820 – 1913)
- 7. Israel Benefiel (1821 - )
- 8. Jacob W. Benefiel ( 1823 - )
- 11. Robert Andrew Jackson Benefiel ( 1829)

John S. Benefiel and Eliza J. (Kackley) Benefiel (pg 89)

Dr. John S. Benefiel, b 1812, the son of Robert and Mary (White) Benefiel. Graduated in 1843 from the Cleveland Medical School. Was 37 in 1850 in Knox Co., IN, 61st District. Was 42 (or 47?) in 1860 in Sullivan Co., IN, Haddon township. In 1861 moved to Mattoon, Coles Co., IL. J.S. moved to MO in 1867 and changed names.

He married Eliza J. Kackley from (b 1813, @VA). She was 38 in 1860, 48 in 1870 @Mattoon, Coles Co. IL. The family did not move to MO with J.S. The 1900 census said that Eliza was 86.

Children:
- John Byron Benefiel (b 1847)
- Valney Marcellus Benefiel (b 1850). Was 3 months old in 1850 on the census; was 10 in 1860 (One source said Valney and Lucius were twins, but the ages were given different in a different census.)
- Lucius K. Benefiel (B 1852)
- Matron "Mattie" benefiel (1854)
- Jennie J. Benefiel (B 1859, 9 months old in 1860 census. Married William Bradbury and resided in Dodge City, KS
- Gertrude Benefiel

(Still from Stout book)
The following story was taken from the stories in History of Coles County, IL, p 541, and from Coles County, IL, History 1906, p 519.

“Dr. John S. Benefiel was a native of Ohio, and his wife, Eliza (Kackley) Benefiel of Kentucky (both census said from VA). In about 1843 Dr. Benefiel graduated from a Cleveland medical college and commenced the practice of medicine in Davis County. He was in Davis County about five years; then removed to Green co, IN, where he also remained five years. The next five years were at Sullivan co, IN; then in 1861 he moved his family to Mattoon, IL.

“Dr. Benefiel was a man of more than ordinary ability and succeeded in building up a large and lucrative practice; but he became involved in professional difficulty in 1867 and fled the country, abandoning his family. He was discovered at Craig, MO, about 1878, and made at least partial restitution to his family.

“He had moved to Hope co., MO, where he had made his permanent residence. His family consisted of five children, all of whom, with one exception, are now living. Their record is as follows: J. B., the subject of this sketch; Lucius K., a stock-dealer residing in Kansas; Mattie, the wife of J. S. Baker, who is the oldest conductor of the E. & T.H. RR; Jennie J., now Mrs. William Bradbury, a resident of Dodge City.”

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

WillyB71 — 2011-06-12 17:09:37Z

I am from there and knew most of them. You can email me.

William Benefiel

BENEFIEL Dudley J Jr

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-06-06 23:46:02Z

BENEFIEL Dudley J Jr - Vietnam Wall section 23W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,082 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

sarahnb — 2010-12-18 02:22:31Z

I am trying to find out if my husband and I are even related to the Benefiels in this book. My husband doesn't really know his Dad so he doesn't know much about the Benefiel side. Does it talk about any Benefiels in Coffeyville, KS on page 423? My husband is from there. If so, I want to get that book if we are related. Can you give me a little info on the Benefiels in Coffeyville? Thank you SO MUCH!!
Sarah

Re: Benefiel

bethlord123 — 2010-10-17 04:36:34Z

Please,
What is the name of Evelyn's daughter in Oklahoma. My maiden name is Benefiel and I would love to get a copy of this book again. My grandparents had one when I was a kid and I haven't seen it since they passed. Contact info for her would be great. Thank you.

Re: Benefiel

jcrezen — 2010-07-22 06:42:04Z

Regarding Louise Benefiel. That is my mother. My mother has extensive research and books and I am continueing that. Our family lines go way back with the Benefiels to ireland and beyond. It was interesting finding you guys mentioning my mother. My Great Aunt"Dean" Benefiel just died who was a daughter of Rachel Bullock Benefiel. She gave my Mother all the extensive research. Well glad you all are doing research too. I do have a few loop holes. I am trying to find my paperwork on Jacob W. Benefiel's Father. Jacob was born 1823. I believe his father is Jesse Benefiel, but lost the document for the birthdate and death date. I believe it is 1800. Thanks.

Descendents of George Eli Benefiel

christinajones69 — 2010-07-03 21:26:59Z

I have just uploaded several 100+ photos of my family I have several named and unknown photos and several handwritten family bible notes passed down in my family for generations along with several copies of original documents I am still in the process of uploading everything I have several more photos to add. Feel free to go to my profile and look at the Jones Family tree There are the photos in media gallery Not necessarily tied to anyone just the tree in a whole. If you have any questions or comments or no who any of the unknown in the photos please share I can get the information of the unknown but its hard to get my uncle to go through them with me over the phone lol. hope you enjoy and please leave me comments. thanks.
Respectfuly
Christina Michelle Benefiel Jones- Grandaughter of Paul E benefiel son of William H.H.Benefiel

Re: Benefiel

christinajones69 — 2010-07-03 21:16:07Z

The book is by Evelyn B. Stout it is not sold in stores they only made 800 copies but About 3 months ago I called one of evelyns daughters still living in cherokee oklahoma and she said they do still have copies and they are 50 dollars a piece.

Re: Benefiel

christinajones69 — 2010-07-03 21:13:35Z

My family The descendents of George Eli Benefiel there are many rumors of andrew lee benefiel as being his father do you have anything on andrew well I have the complete family tree and most of the branches. my profile is public if you would like to check it out and please feel free to email me with any questions or any info you may have that i do not i also just uploaded several pictures 100+ of what is called Family A of this family but i have all lines for george eli benefiels children. there are many named photos and copies of orginal documents and along with several handwritten family bible notes passed down through the generations.

Re: Benefiel

christinajones69 — 2010-05-21 01:55:36Z

The book is The descendents of Benefiels of Indiana by evelyn b stout I am in contact with her daughter and you can not buy the book in stores but if you get in touch with the stouts in cherokee oklahoma they will be able to send you one but they want 50.00 for the book. I am the 6th great grandaughter of George Eli Benefiel and they do believe his dad is andrew lee benefiel but nobody has been able to prove this to be true and anyone that does please by all means share the proof. it will solve the question that has been asked for years. and note while this is a great book on many lines of the benefiel name some of her information has been proven to be wrong but I couldnt tell you exactly what regardless its a great book for every benefiel and i plan to get mine soon.

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

christinajones69 — 2010-05-16 05:31:03Z

I am also a Benefiel. My Grandfather was Paul Everett Benefiel and his parents were William H.H.Benefiel and Agnes Benefiel. I am very interested in learning about my family history and would absolutely die for a copy of this book if you can let me know how that would be great. I am wondering if the family goes anyfurther than george Eli I mean i know it does but i cant find any record of anything past that point besides i found parents for george eli in the dates match but the name was different it was Roger banfield in cork ireland and i came up with parents for him as well but no date and nothing further im wondering if it could be the same george eli benefiel. any information is greatly appreciated email is Jones8606@gmail.com. Thanks

THE NAME: B E N E F I E L

Benefiel183 — 2010-04-26 04:01:37Z

I have spent seven years studying and researching the name Bene'-
Fiel. The name means the following: "Bene' is a statement or a reference to a person- "Son of, (Sons)and "Fiel" is even simpler, but the most important Word in OUR BIBLE('s). Fiel is simply the old and new term for "Faith".

One of my references was the Missionary of The Catholic Church- Mr. Fiel. He told me, "I am proud and honored to have this name that our ancestors fought for and preserved; and you are also proud. "Son of Faith" is a direct reference to our Christian "Father Abraham", who made a Blood Covenant with GOD". A number of My Jewish Friends helped me with this project. by The Hon. B.J. Benefiel; Benefiel@austin.rr.com.

Richard Benefiel

sharonpalmer778 — 2010-03-19 00:10:21Z

Am seeking information about Richard Earl Benefiel son of Richard Sr. and Wanda Baugh, brother of David and Sharon..last known to be around Cherokee, NC
thank you
Sharon

Re: Benefiel family in Nebraska

Guambaby — 2010-03-17 16:47:43Z

Don't know if you found it already or not, but Myrtle married Archie Nichol and lived in Chelan Co., WA. She is buried there in Leavenworth Cem. Her parents were Allison David Sinnard & Helen Bell Jenson Sinnard. They are buried in Highland Cemetery, Wellington, Larimer Co., CO (see Find A Grave) as is James Franklin McCandless.

Re: Jacob BENEFIEL & Mary Evaline BAILEY IN->IL (1800s)

btbailey73 — 2010-03-01 11:07:53Z

Update...

Back from my research trip and came up empty. Still looking for probate or death records for both the individuals listed above. Even just a county of death would be a big help. Thanks.

Jacob BENEFIEL & Mary Evaline BAILEY IN->IL (1800s)

btbailey73 — 2010-02-22 15:37:04Z

Hey Board!

I'm heading to Illinois for a research trip this week, and was trying to nail down some dates and places I've discovered from member trees and the Stout book. Does anyone know WHERE Jacob W. and Mary E. died? I'm assuming Lawrence Co., Ill. for Jacob W. and Marion Co. for Mary E (last census)... although cemetery surveys of both counties don't show either.

Thanks in advance for any help

Ben Bailey
Berkley, Michigan

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

erandolp1 — 2010-01-12 22:55:50Z

I am looking for any information regarding the father of John S. Benefiel, he was born in 1813 in Ohio and was a doctor in Indiana. He married Eliza Jane Keckely/Kackley and their child is Lucius King Benefiel. Looking for as much information as you can provide. I have been trying to verify my information.
Thanks,
Liz Randolph

BENEFIEL Margaret 1914-1991

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-03 20:54:07Z

BENEFIEL Margaret 1914-1991

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,650 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BENEFIEL Lillie 1883-1963

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-03 20:53:53Z

BENEFIEL Lillie 1883-1963

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,650 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BENEFIEL Lawrence 1879-1954

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-03 20:53:44Z

BENEFIEL Lawrence 1879-1954

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,650 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

sharonpalmer778 — 2009-08-12 14:03:25Z

On page of 113 of the book, William Benefiel b July 19, 1763 came to Ind from Ky about 1820; d Feb 19, 1844, married Elizabeth Norton Mar 12, 1787, s b May 7, 1769 d Jan 29, 1838 dau of John Norton, they had 10 known ch.
There is more info.

my e-mail
Sharon Benefiel Palmer
rrjpalmer@hotmail.com

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

TheQuickFamily09 — 2009-08-12 06:39:30Z

Hello,

My name is Jason Quick. I have been able to follow my family name on my Father's side all the way back to it origins & original spelling. The problem is I am trying to do the same with my Mother's side. Her Father's name was Freddie Lee Benefiel. My trail stops at William Benefiel who married Elizabeth Norton on March 12, 1787. I always thought it would be harder to trace my Father's name than my Grandfather's. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much in advance.

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

flbaker3 — 2009-07-15 19:11:00Z

Hi Sharon,

If you are the ancestory member of the Sharon Lee Benefiel tree and have posted the name "Charleton Stevens Budge" please contact me at flbaker3@yahoo.com. Charleton was my g-great grandfather and I would be interested in exchanging information.

Thanks,

Fred

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

sharonpalmer778 — 2009-04-26 23:12:02Z

Yes, I am. I am desc. from Robert & Louisana Stewart Benefiel, their son John Wm & Rebecca Summers Benefiel, their son John Wesley & Miranda Moore Benefiel, their son Charles & Mary "Agnes" Cunningham Benefiel, they being my great grandparents. Please contact me at rrjpalmer@hotmail.com
Thank you
Sharon

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

WillyB71 — 2009-04-26 23:00:26Z

I spoke with Mrs. Stout's (descendent of Peter from Group D) daughter about 7-8 years ago, well after her mother's passing. I found the number by searching the internet for all the Stouts in Cherokee, OK. It's a very small town. There weren't many. I think I reached her on the 3rd call.

She said her brother was the executor of her parent's estate and did have many books left, although there were some concerns that some of the people who sent money for the books had complained about not getting them. I had planned to drive there on a scheduled trip in the area, just to pick up one, but never did.

I have the number around here somewhere. If you are still interested, I will dig it up.

William Benefiel (James Riley Benefiel's Great Great Grandson)

Re: John W. Rebecca Summers Benefiel

redbruce — 2009-04-26 18:11:49Z

I am trying to work through my relationships to John William Benefiel & Rebecca Summers and seem to be having some difficulty.
My name is Bruce Harrison in Aurora Colorado and know that David Henry Alspaugh and Ella Gertrude were my grand parents, and believe that Isaac Newton Benefiel & Elsy (spelling seems to be all over the place) Wilder Shaw are my great grand parents, and possibly John William Benefiel (or John Benefiel or William Benefiel) & Rebecca Summers are my great great grand parents.

I draw your attention to my difficulty with the names of John, John William, or William Benefiel, for according to my reading to my attachments and to this web site http://www.cemeteries-madison-co-in.com/prewett_cemetery.htm . According to my reading it seem that there was a John Benefiel and a William Benefiel.

Question, was William Benefiel the father of John Benefiel, for according to Samuel Harden a woman named Cynthia A Kidwell was William’s wife? The gravestone for Mary Jane Benefiel and Catharine were the daughters of John Benefiel and Rebecca Benefiel.

I have visited what I believe to be the grave of John William Benefiel in Zoar Cemetery, in Exline, Appanoose County, Iowa. The web site http://lowagravestones.org/gs_pfview.php?id=201053 is a picture of the gravestone. According to picture he was born on October 1793 and died September 25,1868.

Any and all help will be appreciated in obtaining an accurate picture of people and events.

Thank you very much

Re: Benefiel family in Nebraska

kaivee — 2009-04-25 05:22:37Z

Hi Fred,

I just joined Ancestry.com and have been putting my family tree together. I've learned I am the great, great granddaughter of John McCandless and Nancy Benefiel. My grandmother was Alice McCandless Royston, the daughter of Grover and Nellie McCandless. I grew up in Central Montana (Moore) to be exact, and my parents still live on the ranch there. I loved my grandmother so much and would love to learn more about her family. I've actually found a great deal of information from your tree, so thanks in advance! Would love to keep in touch and learn more. Look forward to hearing from you.

Lisa Vanek Ricafrente

Re: John W. Rebecca Summers Benefiel

kirkbenefiel — 2009-01-17 00:04:30Z

hi I would like to know if John Wesley Benefiel had any brothers. Or if his dad had any brothers.My dad Jack Benefiel is un clear as to who his grand parents were or their names. Jack's dad was Ross or Raymond and dads mom was Eilleen (kell) Benefiel. Ross was born in the early 1900's.Ross divorced Eilleen after dad was 15, about 1950 and married Jacquelen Preger. According to dad Ross had a brother Wilbur and sister Ethel. Niether Wilbur or Ethel had children.

Isaac Newton Benefiel married Elise Wilder Shaw ____

janemartin1941 — 2008-04-25 15:51:53Z

Looking for the live dec. of this line..
Plus there are a lot of blanks to fill in...

Descendants of Isaac Newton Benefiel

1 Isaac N. Benefiel 1832 -
. +Elsie W. Shaw 1837 -
.. 2 Charles H. Benefiel 1879 - 1961
..... +Minnie Walters 1882 - 1957
...... 3 Vertie M. Benefiel 1900 -
...... 3 Lawrence N. Benefiel 1903 -
...... 3 Virgil E. Benefiel 1904 - 1950
......... +Lula B. __
...... 3 Clarence J. Benefiel 1905 - 1978
......... +Juanita Abercrombie 1908 - 1931
.......... 4 Clarice J. Benefiel 1931 - 2000
............. +Daniel G. Row 1926 - 1997
...... 3 Lee R. Benefiel 1907 -
...... 3 Lester C. Benefiel 1910 -
...... 3 Minnie M. Benefiel 1914 -
...... 3 Wilma L. Benefiel 1919 -
...... 3 Harold W. Benefiel
......... +Betty Pritchard

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

fielnod — 2008-04-20 11:36:45Z

Hello,
I have a copy of this book but would like some more copies. I know that there were a lot more printed. Evelyn passed away and I spoke to her husband about 10 years ago and he said he had many boxes of them left. He is not at the former address and may have also passed on.
Does anyone know where there are other copies available ?

Jim Benefiel

Re: These are my Descendents Hiriam/Homer/Philip/Danny

terinash1 — 2008-04-04 18:11:16Z

I am researching the Homer Benefiel line for a friend.
He was also her Greatgrandfather. I would appreciate anything. I saw you have pictures. Do you have parents,
birthplace, and date? Thanks for any help you may provide.

Sincerely,
Teri A. Nash

Re: Joseph Thomas(Tom) Demsey Benefield

silsie329 — 2007-08-27 20:11:48Z

Just wanted to let you know that I am back on line. I finally got my trailer moved and will start back into my geneology. I am bound and determined to find out positively who Amanda Benefield's parents are. I am hoping that our families connect. One of my cousins said she remembers her mother talking about a Demsey Benefield. She said the family all hid when they heard someone coming, not knowing it was their grandfather. This was during the civil war. I guess they were afraid of raiders.
Crystal

Re: Sarah Benefiel

NATUREGIRL4 — 2007-02-09 16:36:31Z

IS THIS SARA JANE BENEFIEL? I BELEIVE SHE HAD A DAUGHTER PEARL WHO IS MY GR.GRANDMA.PEARL MARRIED HENRY ELLER...JERI

Re: Benefiel family in Nebraska

FAMcCandless — 2007-02-05 06:02:04Z

Craig,
Your post is 7 years old. If you still need information on this branch of the family tree, or have additional information, please contact me. John F.P. McCandless is my GGF. He married Nancy Benefiel. Their first son, James Franklin McCandless (b.1883, d.1918), is missing from your list. He married Myrtle Iva Sinnard. I'm seeking information on Iva.

Thanks,

Fred McCandless
fred.mccandless@comcast.net
Seattle

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

sharonpalmer778 — 2006-12-31 01:03:10Z

Hi Jennifer:

I am still checking for you. There are alot of Arthur Benefiel's in her book and without a maiden name for Anna, the index is useless there. Could you give me some dates as a range to go by, there was no Royce listed. You can contact me directly as: rrjpalmer@hotmail.com

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

sharonpalmer778 — 2006-12-31 00:56:04Z

Hi Anne...`
I think this is what you want:

On page 368-369 THE BENEFIEL FAMILIES OF INDIANA AND THEIR DESCENDANTS by Evelyn Benefiel Stout 1983 of Cherokee, Okla, Book #245 of 800 copies owned by Sharon Benefiel Palmer; the following is mentioned about Samuel and Elizabeth Stewart.

_______
GENERATION TWO

"There is very little on this Samuel and his desc. He is possibly a brother to Robert 1750--or maybe another son to him---or he may belong to the Southern Branch,. According to the HISTORY OF VERMILION COUNTY, Samuel died in Ky and in 1826 his widow came with her son William H. to Vermilion Co. Ind. It does not say that William was the only son; it does not say that there were no other children who came with her. So, I am adding Samuel 1816 below--but placing him in another chapter. Since we do not know who the father of Samuel is, I will start this chapter with Generation Two.

SAMUEL BENEFIEL b 1780--died before 1826
m 21 Mar 1799 w Elizabeth Stewart 1784- 1856 m: Bourbon co. Ky.
SAMUEL *1780 or before' 1800 census lists Samuel Bennefield in Bourbon Co, Ky; d before `1826 in Ky.
ELIZABETH *before 1784. In 1826, as a widow she came with her son, William H., to Vermillion co. Ind. She died in 1856; age 72. In the census which I will quote in Family G, an Elizabeth is listed, age 67, #PA. William H did not have his mother listed with his in 1850, so this could be the same one.

ch. 1. WILLIAM H. BENEFIEL 1800/1801
2. SAMUEL ELLIOTT BENEFIEL 1816-1819 (see Family G)
sources: 11,12,13

GENERATION THREE
s of Samuel & Elizabeth (Stewart) Benefiel
WILLIAM H. BENEFIEL 1801-1885
m: w MARY HUNT
m: 22 May 1848 w MARGARET (SMITH) CRIVELING 1812-1886
m: Vermillion Co. Ind
WILLIAM * 1800/1801 Bourbon Co. Ky' d 22 July 1885; 49 in 1850, 59 in 1860, 69 in 1870; all in Vermillion Co, Perryville twp; 79 in 1880 census, Vermillion co. Ind Highland twp; 1840 census lists a William Benefiel in Vermillion Co,. Ind;' Pioneer of Vermillion co. In; came in 1825 & brought widowed mother with him. MARY & WILLIAM have 7 ch; three of them still living in 1888.
MARGARET 1811/12 @N.J.; d 24 Nov 1886; 38 in 1850; 46 in 1860; 54 in 1870;l66 in 1880; John Criviling listed with them in 1850 cen--prob a son by her first mge.
lst mge: names of first ch not available, so will omit letters a thru e

ch: f. JANE BENEFIEL 1840- (10 in 1850); (Sarah J. age
21 * IN listed with them min 1860 w/h John
Johnson *OH, 26, a canal boatman
g. JENSY JULIA BENEFIEL l844 (6 in 1850)
Second mge:
h. WILLIAM M. BENEFIEL 1850
SOURCES: 4, 5, 11, 13

GENERATION FOUR
son of Wm & Margaret (Smith) Benefiel
WILLIAM M. BENEFIEL 1850- wife: Anna C. ( ) 1854-
Wm * 2 Aug l850; 10 in 1860; 29 in 1870 (???); 19 in 1880 2/wife & dau; 50 in 1900, Vermillion C o, Highland twp, w/wife & 3 dau. ANNIE *Jan 1854 in Pa.; 25 in 1880; 46 in 1900; 1880 cen listed one child Jesse, 2/12 who almost has to be same as Ruth M.

ch: 1. RUTH M. (or Jesse?) * Mar 1880 @In;
2. MARY E. *Sept 1884 @In
3. EDNA BENEFIEL *Dec 1886 @In
SOURCES: 4, 5, 11, 13

SOURCES: 4. Census Record for this person as Head of
Household
5. Census Record for this person (see Head of
Household for location)
11. Indiana, HISTORY OF VERMILLION COUNTY:
Lewis Publ. Co., Chicago 1888, pg 465;
copy from Lloyd Benefeil of Lyons, Kansas
12. FAMILY TRAILS ACROSS AMERICA, Hammilton
Higday
13. Marriage Records, Salt Lake City, LDS
Library, CFI
____________

This concludes what was in her book as FAMILY F.

If this is the family that you are looking for, SAMUEL ELLIOTT BENEFIEL b 1816 married Hannah Spingley; as FAMILY G pg 371-374, I will send this to you. As it twice as long as the above info, please contact me directly at: rrjpalmer@hotmail.com

I would also like to include your information on my records in the book. In Chapter G she listes her sources as: Mrs. Lawrence (Irene) Benefiel of Thornton, Colo; Richard and Brenda Benefiel of Pleasant Hill, Mo; Cleta (Moore) Benefiel Gerlock of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; Mrs. Glen
(Chelsae) Hendrickson of Aberdeen, S.D.; and Charles Max & Audrey Hollard of Colorado Spgs, Colorado

Hope this helps you and others.
Sharon

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

HATHAWAY1016 — 2006-12-27 17:42:05Z

Dear Sharon,
I would be interested to know if there is anything written about Samuel Benefiel and Elizabeth Stewart's decendants (or ancestors) they married 1799 in Kentucky. They were born in Penn. He possibly 1774 and she about 1784. Thank, I am a direct desendant of this line. Their son William H. and his first wife Mary Hunt were my G.g.g.grandparents.
Anne Hathaway

Re: Francis M. Benefiel

jerowley1 — 2006-12-24 13:34:16Z

All of my Benefiels are from the Shelbyville/Greensburg area. I will keep an eye out and check with other family to see if they know Arthur/Anna. You can contact me directly if you want at jerowley1@msn.com.

Re: Francis M. Benefiel

benefiel6 — 2006-12-24 02:11:49Z

HI me again thank you for your quick response! Royce's parents were Arthur and Anna Benefiel I did a little research last night and came up with a last known address for Arthur it was 46176 Shelbyville Indiana his DOB was Jun. 15 1888 and died Nov. 1970.. I really haven't came up with Anna's info just yet.. Royce died around 1981 or 82 he was married to one lady sorry don't know her name and they had two daughters by the names of Audrey and Theron.. then he divorced and Married Delores Mae Mead and they had my husband Ryan and his brother Royce Jr. There Mother Delores died in 1983.. and unfortunatly so did all of the family history.. Thanks Again for your help!!

Re: Francis M. Benefiel

jerowley1 — 2006-12-23 12:31:31Z

I do not remember a Royce Benefiel in my searches but will keep a look out. Who were his parents?

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

benefiel6 — 2006-12-23 05:39:40Z

Dear Sharon, My name is Jennifer Benefiel and I am married to Ryan S. Benefiel son of Royce L. Benefiel..Royce's Parents were Aurther (sorry I don't think i spelled that right)Benefiel and Anna Benefiel.. I know this family was from Indiana somewhere.. Royce died around 1982 and ryans mother also passed away about one year later when Ryan was only seven.. and because of this we really dont know much about his family.. He believes his dad had a few brothers one by the name of George.. Can you help by any chance?? I would be appreciatted Thanks!!

Re: Francis M. Benefiel

benefiel6 — 2006-12-23 05:00:33Z

Hello I don't know if I can be of any help but my dad was Royce L. Benefiel and he was at one point and time living in Indiana.. have you ever heard of this name?? I am also searching for a little family history.. Thanks for your time!!

In Search of Relatives of Royce L. Benefiel 1st.

benefiel6 — 2006-12-23 04:57:45Z

My father was Royce Benefiel from somewhere in Indiana if any info on this family please let me know.. it has been hard and so few details.. Thanks

Hanah / Hannah Benefiel m Samual Long

2006-10-07 09:35:18Z

Seeking information on Hanah or Hannah Benefiel b 1813 MD m Samuel Long b 1805 MD. Hanah, Samuel and family moved to Ross Co. Ohio ca 1840 and then to Decatur Co. Iowa after 1850 where Hanah died ca 1855 to 1860.

Sarah Benefiel

sammiechey — 2006-09-04 03:41:45Z

I am looking for information on Sarah Benefiel, I only know of 1 child that she had and that was a girl named Estelle or Estella. Estella was my great-grandmother. she married John Phares and had 3 girls, and i don't remember how many boys, the girls were Grace, Fern, and Rose. Rose was my grandmother. Any help would be great.

Re: The Benefiel Descendants of Indiana by Evelyn B Stout

2006-09-02 18:31:31Z

How are you related to the Benefiels?