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Re: Bennington

sude — 2009-11-08 05:10:19Z

Hi Janna,

Thank you for your reply, I have been given the following on my family,
John and Elizabeth (nee Willcock) birth dates unknown - my GGGGGGrandparents
John (b.1773, Norfolk, UK) and Ann Cutts (b.1788, East Wickham, Kent, UK) - My GGGGGrandparents
John (b.abt 1812 South Africa and Ann (nee Baldry, b.5 Jul 1818, Bexley, Kent) Bennington - my GGGGrandparents immigrated from the UK to New Zealand 16 Dec 1850 they were aboard one of the first four ships to bring settlers to Canterbury, with them were their 5 children,
John 12 (b.4 Feb 1838, Bexley, Kent)
Ann 10 (b.1839, Melling Kent)
James 8 (b.1841, Kent)
Maryann 5 (b.1845, Kent)
William 2 (b.1848, Kent) - My GGGradfather
They went on to have 4 more children after settling,
Eliza, (b.5 July 1852 Lyttelton, Canterbury, NZ)
George, (b.26 June 1855, Lyttelton, Canterbury, NZ)
Phillip George, (b.22 Dec 1857, Lyttelton, Canterbury, NZ)
Esther, (b.20 Aug 1859, Lyttelton, Canterbury, NZ)

William married Lillias Sinclair Coutts (born 1854, poss. Shetland, daughter of Thomas and Barbara Coutts) on 18 Feb 1875, Rangiora, Canterbury, NZ. They had 13 children,
William Sinclair (b.1876, Rangiora, Canterbury, NZ)
Lillias Ann Bennington (b.Aug 1877, Rangiora, Canterbury)
Christina Ann Maria (b.1879, Rangiora, Canterbury)
John Thomas (b.1880, Rangiora, Canterbury)
Isabella Sinclair (b.1882, Rangiora, Canterbury)
Edith Maude (b.1884, Rangiora, Canterbury)
Andrew Sinclair (b.1886, Rangiora, Canterbury)
Phillip Joseph (b.1889, Rangiora, Canterbury)
Wilhelmina (b.1890, Rangiora, Canterbury)
Samuel James (b.13 Dec 1891, Rangiora, Canterbury)
Clarence Edward (b.1892, Rangiora, Canterbury)
Ernest George Baldrie (b.1894, Rangiora, Canterbury)
Harold Alexander Douglas (b.1896, Rangiora, Canterbury) - My GGrandfather, married Elizabeth Annie Pitcher married 1922, they had 4 children,
Shirley Mavis
Maurice Leslie - My Grandfather
Rosalie
Avon

All the best,

Sharon

Re: Bennington

charlottewiszniewski — 2009-11-08 03:12:47Z

Thanks janna that sounds great. Just email me and i'll tell you how im related and share what i know : )

Re: Bennington

jannalarson_1 — 2009-11-07 14:57:16Z

I can usually identify all Benningtons who are named in postings on this board, but I did not succeed with yours. I have over 12,000 Benningtons in my database. Would love to add yours and will share anything I can gather. Sincerely, Janna Larson

Re: Bennington

charlottewiszniewski — 2009-11-01 07:34:33Z

Hi Sharon,
I hope i hope i hope i HOPE you reciece this message. It has been along time since you posted your message. My great grandmother was Shirley Mavis Bennington, making Harold Alexander Douglas Bennington my great great grandfather. I have info i would like to share. It was great finely finding relies that are close to my line.
Please email when you are free i would love to get in contact,
Regards,
Charlotte
( charleyols-wisz@hotmail.com )

Re: Samuel Bennington/Lawrence County OH

jannalarson_1 — 2009-04-11 15:27:21Z

I would be delighted to share information on Samuel Bennington of Lawrence Co., OH. I have quite a bit of information on him. I'd like to know more about Lorani, too. Please write to me directly at janna.larson@cox.net.

Sincerely,
Janna Larson

Re: Samuel Bennington/Lawrence County OH

whitelandm — 2009-04-05 20:07:00Z

I am also trying to find out more about Samuel Bennington and Nancy Gaines. His daughter Lorani (misspelled many ways...it was Lorance in the 1860 census) moved to Pleasanton Kansas in 1869 reportedly with her parents according to her obituary.They settled about 3 miles south of town at the old Milton James farm. She was married in 1871 at the home of Ezekiel Rice and was in his household in the 1870 census.

rebecca bennington

jhnhls — 2009-03-20 22:15:09Z

am trying to trace rebecca bennington who was at hereford college 1974- 1977-am old friend would love to hear from her again

Re: BENNINGTONS

budhram — 2007-08-05 02:35:22Z

Hello John

Thomas was my Great Great Great Great Grandfather.

His Son was Henry whose Son was Edward whose Son Walter was my Great Grandfather.

Walter left Runhall, Norfolk for Ireland in 1914 and married a local Girl in 1916, their descendants have been in Northern Ireland ever since.

I have got as far back as Thomas but have a couple of possible leads that may take me back further though i need to fill in some gaps such as Thomas' birthplace in Norfolk before i can link them.

What info do you have as you may have some of the details i need, i will in return share what i have with you.

Hoping to hear from you.

Regards

Jon

Re: John L Bennington

agemm3 — 2007-06-21 01:29:51Z

Thanks
Appreciate the help.
I am lving in the am to visit my 85 yr old cousin and this will be good to communicate to her. I have since found out that John L Bennington's father may have indeed been John L Bennington as well and quite possibly a Dr. now to get to his father. That will take me some time. Any more help you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for you help.
Aleta

Re: John L Bennington

chatterchit — 2007-06-20 04:16:54Z

According to ancestry.com, there’s a John T Bennington and Sarah C Young who were married in Indiana 16 Jan 1879 (no county listed.) [Don’t take the middle initial as “gospel,” I’ve seen typos before.]

There’s a John and Sarah Benington in the 1880 Census whose ages fit:

Name: John Benington
Home in 1880: Benton, Monroe, Indiana
Age: 21
Estimated birth year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Sarah
Father's birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Using this John’s age and his father’s birthplace, there’s a man who is a near match in the 1860 Census:

Name: John L Beningtond
Age in 1860: 1
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1860: Union, Shelby, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Manilla
Household Members: Name Age
J C Beningtond 44
Sarah Beningtond 37
Charles R Beningtond 17
Emily F Beningtond 13
Sirena J Beningtond 10
Margaret E Beningtond 7
Mary L Beningtond 4
John L Beningtond 1
Barbara Wright 69

Of course, all this is just a few “educated guesses,” but it may provide clues in your search. Good luck!

Elizabeth Bennington/ James Crail

marabal — 2007-06-13 20:42:23Z

Looking for information on James Crail born about 1760 who married Elizabeth Bennington in 1780 in Fleming County, Kentucky I think. Elizabeth was born about 1765 or 1769 in Harford, Maryland. They had five children that I know of, Sarah, William, Isabel, and Elizabeth. James died before 1790. Elizabeth remarried in 1795 to Issac Fulton and had five children with him. I think most of the family moved to Illinois in about 1836. I need information for James Crail, parents names, sibling names, where they were from etc. I think they were from Kentucky and Virginia before Kentucky became a state. I'm stuck now and haven't been able to find any Crails that match the info that I have. If anyone could help me I would really appreciate it. I am happy to share any information that I have.

John L Bennington

agemm3 — 2007-05-24 19:38:56Z

I am looking for the parents of a John L Bennington who was born WFT est 1832-1860 and dies WFT Est.1884-1947 He was Married to Sarah Cathering Young born 4 sept 1860 in/ or near unionville monroe co in and died WFT Est 1903-1955 Daughter of David A Young and Elizabeth Mcclung.
Any info on John L Bennington w/be greatly appreciated.
Children of sarah jCatherine Young and John L Bennington are: Edward Bennington born WFT Est. 1878 and died WFT Est. 1883-1982
Elsie A Bennington born 7 mar 1881 and died 12 feb 1902 in bloomington in.

Re: Benningtons in Langtoft, Lincolnshire, England

smudger28 — 2007-01-02 14:12:42Z

Hi Richard

I have most of the Langtoft parish registers on fiche if you still need that elusive birth?

He actually married Gertrude mt 1st cousin x 4 removed.

I can check next week when I get back to work!

Paul

Rebecca Bennington

WENCHAP — 2006-10-28 11:34:08Z

Does anyone know of any connection between the Bennington's and Africa? I am searching for a Rebecca Bennington born in Africa between 1812-14. At some point she returned to England and married George MONK. They made their home in Welling and Bexley, Kent.

Many thanks.
Regards
Joan Shiels
Email: BAZZJO@aol.com

re: Bennington's of Cambridge & Norfolk, England

WENCHAP — 2006-10-28 11:34:08Z

Can anyone help me with my brickwall please? My earliest known Bennington's were John Bennington & Elizabeth Wilcock who married in 1772 at Wisbech St. Peters, Cambridge, England. They raised their children in the village of Emneth, Norfolk. Is anyone connected to this branch, or can anyone tell me where John Bennington was born?

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Joan Shiels

Bennington/Patton

real16191 — 2006-06-20 18:23:24Z

Seeking info. on Parthenia Patton d. 1873 m. to Nathaniel Patton d. 1879 Bell Plain, IL. They had 5 children: Lydia, Henry, Thomas, Nathaniel. Probably lived IL most of lives. R. Hollenback

Rev. S D Bennington performed marriage, 21 Dec 1871

William_Brooks_Hull — 2006-06-09 22:09:42Z

I have an old Bible that has a family record showing:

John C. Wagoner [sic] born 29 Jul 1810
Sarah Fink born 1 Jan 1818
John C. Wagner m. Sarah Fink, 22 Dec 1842

Sallie E. Wagner born 30 Oct 1848
Henry B. Schell born 20 Jul 1848
Sallie E. Wagner m. Henry B. Schell, 21 Dec 1871

This Bible, published 1871, was "Presented to Mrs. Sallie E. Schell on the Evening of her Marriage, Dec. 21st 1871 by her Father John C. Wagner"
"Written by Rev. S D Bennington Officiating Minister"

I cannot find the parties in the census or anywhere else, but believe the minister may have been Samuel D. Bennington of York County, Pennsylvania.

I will be glad to copy the pages and send to interested researchers.

Bill Hull
Canton, New York

Re: Lee Bennington of Ohio marr Barbara Anderson aft 1915

2006-05-13 13:53:03Z

I have over 12,000 Benningtons in my database and will be glad to check for your ancestor. There are lots of Lee Benningtons in the database and dozens of Barbara's who married in. Do you have any other details you can share with me to help identify the family?

Lee Bennington of Ohio marr Barbara Anderson aft 1915

2006-05-10 12:10:04Z

Need help please
Looking for information on Lee Bennington married Barbara Ellen Anderson sometime after 1915 possibally in Highland co Ohio. Any leads are welcome.
Thank you Wanda

Re: Sarah Bennington Jones

2006-05-10 02:08:31Z

My information comes from a publication called WILLIAM BENNINGTON OF FLEMING COUNTY, KY. It says that Sarah Bennington was born about 1756, probably in Harford County, MD. Her mother is unknown, but her father was William Bennington. She was a sister to my ancestor, Constance Bennington. She married Stephen Jones April 29, 1780 in Harford Co., MD. She and Stephen had the following children: William, Thomas, Samuel, Stephen, Aquilla, Benjamin, Isaac and James. Sarah died June 21, 1833, Fleming County, KY, during a cholera epidemic. Her father, William, was the son of Henry and Sarah Harris Bennington. Henry's father was supposed to be Moses Bennington.

Re: Steve Bennington, Grayson Cty, VA, Abt. 1872

2006-02-06 03:03:49Z

I have family information on the Benningtons if you would like to contact me.

Re: Samuel Bennington/Lawrence County OH

2005-12-31 03:45:24Z

I descend from Isaac's sister Sarah Ann Bennington. I do not have any more info about Samuel, but also am looking. I do, however, have a photograph and some info on Sarah if you are interested.
Please email me at:
mtnjewel@hotmail.com

Thanks,
jess

Samuel Bennington/Lawrence County OH

2005-11-02 20:33:37Z

I am looking for information on Samuel Bennington. He starts appearing in Lawrence county OH censuses in 1840, and disappears after 1860. He was born in Pennsylvania. He married twice; first to Margaret Moore 11/26/1840, then to Nancy Gaines 8/5/1849. Both marriages took place in Lawrence county. From census accounts, I estimate he was born between 1807 and 1810. Some of his children were Sarah, Susan, Isaac (my great-great grandfather), Samuel, and William. I am hoping to find where he came from in PA and when he died. Thank you.

Re: Ed Bennington

2004-05-01 12:58:16Z

My husband is Donald Guthrie Jr. His father is Don Guthrie and his mom is Nancy Bennington. Nancy's father (my husbands grandfather) was Elbert Bennington. Elbert had been married twice and had a total of five children: Elbert Jr., Nancy, Steve, Bonnie and Dan. How is your grandma doing? Most of us live in the Cincinnati area. Does your grandma live in Ohio?

Re: Ed Bennington

2004-05-01 03:14:14Z

Thanks, but I have all the info about that family. If you don't mind me asking, what is your husband's father's name? He would be my grandma's 1st cousin and she might have known him growing up. She had to move away from that side of her family when she was young and lost track of all her cousins. I'm sure she would love to know how her relatives are doing.

Re: Ed Bennington

2004-05-01 01:46:07Z

Thanks for your response. I have since received the information I was looking for. My husband's grandfather was Elbert Bennington, Edward's son. I would be glad to share any information you might need.

Re: Ed Bennington

2004-04-25 13:51:57Z

That is probably my gg grandfather, Charles Edward Bennington (he went by his middle name), b. 1882 d.1968. He married Nancy Jane Bennington (not an error in last name, they were 2nd cousins). she was born 1880 and died 1929.
Charles Edward lived in Adams co, Ohio all his life. Nancy was born in Brown co, then moved to Adams co.
I know they had 8 children. My g grandmother was Laura Lee Bennington. Other children were: twins Pearl (who I think is still living) and Earl, Ollie, Bessie, Elbert, Jessie, and Ethel. Sound familier?

Re: Benningtons of Harford County, MD

2004-08-21 21:52:10Z

Have you had any luck searching this? I descend fro Elijah Barrett and Mary Smith of Harford County, MD.

Have not been doing much with genealogy for the past few years, but have some information on Elijah and Mary.

Steve Barrett
BarrShaw@aol.com

Re: Bennington's in OR

2004-08-20 22:57:54Z

I read your posting today (August 20, 2004) on the ancestry.com website. I am an Oregon adoptee. I have some information that may or may not be of interest to you. You mention in your posting that there may be an adoption in your family. I was born in Medford, Oregon. I would be interested in potentially finding out more details. Because the date of your posting was in 2001, I am not sure you are still looking on this website.
Thanks
Elizabeth "Liz" Kellow

Re: Benningtons in New Zealand

2003-10-25 08:35:04Z

It's good to hear from others looking for Bennington's from Lincolnshire. Our gggrdfather was an only child, but his father did have a brother William and he would have had cousins with that name. IT would depend on which part of Lincolnshire your William came from. Our family were from Great Grimsby.

Looking for Bennington's?

jrmahan — 2005-03-07 20:07:46Z

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Re: Benningtons in Langtoft, Lincolnshire, England

HelenOram — 2005-11-17 12:38:01Z

Re: Benningtons in Langtoft, Lincolnshire, England

HelenOram — 2005-11-17 12:38:01Z

Hi Richard,
County Durham is more my area of interest. You can rule out the Bishop Auckland registration, because that John Thomas is still around in 1901 in the north, and his father was not a mason (1881 census).

One other thing worth tying, once you have worked through my earlier list of suggestions, is to contact the local record office directly, to see if they have a John son of William registered around the right time. Very occasionally records disappeared in the transfer of data between the local office and the GRO, so may not appear in the GRO index.

Failing a birth certificate, try searching local parish registers (assuming they were C of E) for a baptism.

Regards,

Obit - Arvin Bennington

DLaFromboise — 2005-04-10 11:14:29Z

THE AKRON BEACON JOURNAL

Pub. Tuesday Dec. 23, 2003
Page B - 6
Summit County, Ohio

Obituary :

Alvin Wesley Bennington, age 81, of Edison, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2003, at his residence.

He was born April 24, 1922, in Selbyville, W.V., son of the late James W. and Maud Icy ( Jones ) Bennington.

He was a retired Army-Air Force, and worked for Marion Power Shovel.

He is survived by his wife, Betty L. ( Dodge ) Bennington ; sons, Keith Roger Bennington of Manassas, Va., and Brian Barron Bennington of Richwood ; daughter, Sandra Hollingsworth of Cardington ; six grandchildren ; 11 great-grandchildren ; sister, Donna DeBourg of New Concord ; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by son, Frederick Bennington , one brother and two sisters.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 26, 2003 at Woodland Cemetery in Xenia, Ohio. There will be no visitation.

Neeld Funeral Home, 1276 N. Detroit St., Xenia, Ohio in charge of arrangements.

******************

I am not related, just a courtesy posting.

Bible Records - Marriages

elizabethveserat — 2005-12-22 02:36:03Z

1850 Bible

Marriages

Jeremiah Benington was mared to Prisilla Staley June the 18 the 1829

zil Pah Beninton was mared to Cyres Ricket March the 27 the 1855

Sarah Benington was mared to Jacob Ulman Febury 12 the 1859

Angeline Beninton was mared to John Crofand Jenury the 12 the 1865

Joseph Benington was mared Febeuary the 15th
David Bennigton was mired to Sarah ? ueetzs December the 21 1871

October 18 1877 <more that is not legable>

Joseph Benington was maried to Artarmissa Kintner Febuary teh 15th 1866

Nancy Beninton was maried to Levi Stackhouse July the 7 the 1866

March 3 the 1870 Mary Benenington was marad to Samuel heston

September the 21 1871 isabell Matilda Benington was married to John Conrad

Bible records - Births

elizabethveserat — 2005-12-22 02:36:03Z

Jeremiah Benington was Born May the 18 the 1808

Prissilla Staley was Born november the 4 the 1814

Zil Pah Beninton was Born march 7 the 1832

Sariah Benington was Born march 23 the 1835

Joseh Benington was Born September teh 10 the 1837

Nancy Benington was Bornch aPrile the 5 the 1840

angeline Benington was Born october the 20 the 1842

StePhen Benington was Born June 14 the 1845

david Benington was Born febury the 2 the 1848

Poly Benington was Born october the 20 the 1850

isebeel Meelitdaey Beninton Was bor APrile 26 the 1853

Susin Jane <June?> Benington Was Born June 26 the 1855

June 4 teh 1858 Benygemin franklin Benington was Born

Hattie Albertie Conrad was born September the 7 1875

Re: Benningtons in Langtoft, Lincolnshire, England

richardmutter — 2005-10-11 10:12:49Z

Helen - yes, I think it is the family you show from 1881. I have looked at the original census image, and the letter transcribed as a "J" could easily be a "T".

But this does not satisfy me if I can't find his birth. Maybe I'm too fussy, but I'm very wary of going down wrong paths in my family research as a result of insufficient care in checking all the facts.

Do you have any other information or advice for me? Are you an expert in Bennington genealogy?

Thanks for your interest!

Benningtons in Langtoft, Lincolnshire, England

richardmutter — 2005-10-06 13:09:44Z

I am researching my wife's family history. Her great grandfather was John Thomas Bennington, born in 1871, apparently in Langtoft, Lincolnshire.

The trouble is, there were two John Thomas Benningtons born that year in that village, cousins I think. One was the son of John and Elizabeth Bennington, who died 3 weeks later (I have the birth and death certificates). The one I am interested in did not die, he married Gertrude Emma Smith on 30 November 1895 in Duddington, Northamptonshire, England.

On the marriage certificate, his father is given as William Bennington, a mason.

So, what's the problem? It is that there is only one birth of a John Thomas Bennington in the GRO index for this area. There is one for Bishop Auckland, but that is in Durham, a long way from Langtoft, where the family lived all their lives. Has anyone else come across this problem? Can anyone help me to find the correct birth of the correct John Thomas Bennington, so I can verify his parents.

Thanks in advance

help please Alice Veronica Bennington b.New Jersey

debbied30 — 2005-01-13 07:06:26Z

Please help me find my grandmothers this is what we do know
Alice Veronic Bennington
b. Feb 20 abt 1908 New Jersey
d. about 1989 New York

Grandma had contracted Polio as a small toddler and was placed in a home of some sorts for crippled children run by nurses, not sure if this home was in New Jersey or New York,

She married Charles White in the 1920s and is found living in Brooklyn New York with her husband and little son Charles Raymond White in 1930 census .

Grandma and Grandpa later had 2 more children
Robert Francis White
SaraJane Alice "Sally" White

Please if anyone can help us find Grandma's family would be forever grateful
Grandma was married a 2nd time to Al Coultas (no children together)

Thanks
Deb VandenBos

Re: Job Bennington- Rockbridge Co., VA circa 1802

lindaa86 — 2006-04-15 23:03:10Z

I have info on your Job Bennington--he is second generation--i have a valuable book by Wm. Hall on the descendants of Job Bennington--either e-mail me if you still need the info-or call me at 540 863-0006 and we can converse--the book is 100 pages in length--Linda--i live in covington, va.

BENNINGTONS in east TX early 1900s

SueGaumer — 2006-02-07 21:46:26Z

Does anyone have any of these people in their line?
Thanks!
Some of the Bowens and Benningtons moved to CA. abt. 1940

James E. Bowen -- age 30 in 1910 Lamar Co., TX census
Mary Ellis --- wife

John Bennington --- Mary's 2nd husband - found in Hopkins Co., TX

Children:
Vergene Bowen
J.T. Bowen
Hunter Eugene Bowen
Opal Bowen
Jimmie Bowen (could be Julie)

Step Brothers / Sisters
David Bennington
Fred Bennington
Maude Bennington
Eunice Bennington
Leeman Bennington
Nina Maude(?) Bennington

Half Brothers / Sisters
Ramey
Gerry
Royce

Is anyone researching Bennington`s from MARYLAND?

bsuesisk — 2003-11-23 07:12:13Z

Is anyone researching Bennington`s from Maryland?
I have a JOHN BENNINGTON b.abt 1775 in Maryland
he shows up on the Census [below].
Supposedly his wife is Mary [?].
Would very much like to find out who he connects with,
and how the people on the 1850 and 1860 Census connect
to him. Thanks, Sue
suesisk@yahoo.com

Bennington, John Eagle, Brown, OH 1820
Roll: M33_86 Page: 347 Image: 191
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/oh/brown/census/1820/0347....

Bennington, John Jackson, Brown, OH 1830
Roll: M19_127 Page: 485 Image: 965

Bennington, John Jackson, Brown, OH 1840
Roll: M704_379 Page: 231 Image: 46
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/oh/brown/census/1840/0231a...

1850 Census Meigs twp.,Adams Co.,OH pg.38
515/515
John Bennington 74 M Farming 500 MD
Rebecca 49 F PA
Margaret 33 F OH
Thomas 15 M OH

1860 Census Meigs twp., Adams Co.,OH
733-717
Bennington, Rebecca 56 F Pennsylvania Housekeeper
Margaret 44 F Ohio
Flavins 26 M Ohio Farmer
Cox, Caroline 18 F Ohio

Re: Is anyone researching Bennington`s from MARYLAND?

louross1 — 2004-07-25 13:59:58Z

I have William Bennington married Ruth Leming,married 19 Feb 1826 Brown County,Ohio.William's parents were John Bennington Sr and Mary Ann?
You can e-mail me if you want
louross_1@juno.com

Re: Benningtons in New Zealand

PatrickGraeme_Condon — 2006-05-06 00:46:03Z

There was a bennington family in christchurch nz in the 1850s My g/grand father married a Mary Anne bennington in 1869 aprox. the bennington family tree is held at the NZGS First Families Collection Webpage.

Thomas Bennington

LBacon3243 — 2006-04-08 22:59:03Z

Can anyone tell me where Thomas Bennington is buried ?
He was born about 1770 and died about July 1830 in Virginia.

Simon Bennington

rbennington_1 — 2003-12-27 04:02:47Z

I'm a bit stuck. I've been able to gather data to 1841 on Simon Bennington. The census says his father was born in PA so not really sure where to go from there. Any ideas?

Please email me at rbenning@columbus.rr.com

John F. Bennington IA, Kan, Ill

T_Harvilla — 2004-03-29 23:00:45Z

Researching John F. Bennington, married Amanda (Amenda) M. Carlson in 1883. They appear on the 1910 and 1920 census in Dallas City, Hancock Co., Ill. Census states John was born in Iowa, 1st child Nellie born in Kansas abt. 1888. Amanda Carlson would be a sister to my husband's grandfather and they immigrated from Sweden. John born abt. 1858 and Amanda born abt. 1865. Welcome any information and willing to share. Twila Harville

Re: John F. Bennington IA, Kan, Ill

T_Harvilla — 2004-03-29 23:00:45Z

Please contact me at harville@hilconet.com. I have been gone and am excited about sharing information on John Bennington family. Thanks, Twila

Bennington

SMILICICH — 2004-01-07 21:38:39Z

My Grandmother married Ivan Bennington when she was in her 80's. She was married to my grandfather Horace Gibbs first. Ivan was her first childhood sweetheart. Annie GANT (my great aunty ?)also married a Bennington. poss from Rangiora, CHCH NZ. sound like any of your Benningtons?

Re: Bennington

SMILICICH — 2004-01-07 21:38:39Z

Sharon, Sorry I did not get back to you, I have been away and then found a virus on my computer and thencouldnt work out which mail I had returned. Unfortunately I don't know too much more on the Benningtons side only that an Ivan Bennington married my grandmother, Gladys Gibbs, nee Borland when they were in ther 70's. They were originally childhood sweethearts but both went on to marry someone else and came together again late in life. I beleive that both Ivan and my nana came from Rangiora originally, but I have not followed through on this side of the family. I will keep you on file and if I find anything more on my Ivan in the future, I will give you a call. Thanks for your help.
Sue