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Re: Roy Benway

madelyn41 — 2009-05-18 21:33:01Z

I'm sorry, these are different people. My Roy Benway married a Virginia, not sure of her last name. The had a daughter Velma. That doen't mean that they are not related though. Roy's parents were Eli W and Mary Jane (Colt) Benway. Eli started in Vermont, Ill, NY Kan, and varoius other places for a time. Ending up in Kansas. I don't know if Eli had siblings, untraceable still.

I will keep you in my Benway group and if I find anything I will let you know. Good to meet you and let's hope we can connect our families.
Candy

Re: Roy Benway

laurabenway — 2009-05-18 01:55:41Z

I am not sure if you are talking about the same Roy Benway. My granddad's middle name was Onno. He had worked on the railroad and in a bakery in Hillyard (Spokane, WA). My dad was Joe Arnold Benway. Roy's wife was Gertrude Ann at this point I can not think of her maiden. I do know that Granddad had relations in Ozark, MIssouri.

Re: vermont benways

cheryljord — 2009-03-22 07:01:07Z

Hi, if Mark's father is Charles Benway and his mother is Florence Shedrick we are definetly related. What would he like to know? You can e mail me at: mjcj@charter.net. My father was a Shedrick, from Clarencville and my mother was a Benway. We are related on both sides.
Cheryl

Re: vermont benways

benwaybarb0 — 2009-03-18 12:38:12Z

Hi my husband is Mark Benway from Clarenceville Quebec he is trying to find info on his family his Father is Charles benway his mother is florence shedrick benway. some live in Vermont, Belleville,prescott,quebec,Oshawa,adults are Shirley Flossy Betty,Mabel,Joanne,berta,mary, Mark,Steve,Albert,butch,Marty, If you are related or know someone who is please contact us..... Thank you

Re: Benway Benoit

myneekers — 2008-04-28 05:08:13Z

Donald,

Are your Benway/Benoit from Clarencevill (Qubec Provence) Canada?

Millie(myneekers@hotmail.com)

Benway

embenway — 2008-02-24 03:51:43Z

Im trying to find any information on a John Adrian Benway, married to a Cindy M. Mirackei. My mother (cindy) was in the foster sytem as a child, and its forbiden to ask about family history. But I wanted to know if anyone out there would know about either. John's Mother name(from what little I can learn) was Edna. I dont know if Edna is still alive, or her husbands name. The only information i can gather from whispered stories behind doors, was that Edna and(supposedly) her husband left Northern Europe right before WWII had began. B/C the US had been not accepting any more refugees, she and her husband went to Canada, and snuck through the border to the US from there. And eventually traveled to MA. I'm currently a student in college and going to a Uni. for Criminal Justice in TX and living w/ my sister and her husband. I simply want to know if there was anyone in my family whoever shared the same thirst for CJ as I do.

Benway in 1921 Glens Falls High School, NY Football Team photo

Not_A_Relative — 2007-01-28 20:44:00Z

(first name unknown) Benway in Glens Falls High School, Glens Falls, New York Football Team 1921

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Re: Roy Benway

Shelba77 — 2006-12-20 06:12:28Z

Hi. What a quick reply. Fran and I live near Whitney, TX, north of Waco.
Fran Nugent Johnson was born and reared near the old Nugent home and returns there often.
From a mention 2 days ago of Indian ancestry Fran said she was part Mohawk and asked if I could find anything about that. For a genealogy nut, that was all it took to trigger my research.
Quickly found the family in 1910, 1920, and 1930 censuses and traced her great-uncle Roy to WA and CA. I note the CA death records list his mother's maiden name was White.
In our first conversation since I found the census, I quickly realized Fran is a fountain of infomation.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Were Ida and Roy's parents Eli and Mary Jane?
skddavis1932@valornet.com
Shelba Davis

Re: Roy Benway

cpower4129 — 2006-12-20 05:11:20Z

Hi Shelba:
I think that Fran is a cousin of mine. Does she live in OK? If I am thinking of the right person her mother was Lura Griffen Nugent. I have been unable to find anything on the Benway line but have found a little on the Felton/Glover (Buena Vista Felton Nugent) line. Am at a standstill there too now though. I would love to share what I have with you guys. I only go back to John Alex on the Nugent side and have nothing on the Benway other than Eli and Mary Jane.
I would love to add Fran's family in my file though. I have no info listed under Claud Jr's family.
If you want what I have so far I will send it to you unless you have it already. No sence sending things you have already.
Candy

Re: Roy Benway

Shelba77 — 2006-12-20 04:57:37Z

Am assisting my friend and neibhbor Fran Nugent Johnson, another descendant of Ida May Benway and Claude E. Nugent, with her Benway and Nugent ancestry. Would love to correspond with you. Perhaps by combining the bits and pieces each of you have or know will help further the research.
Shelba Davis

Edward Benway 1830-1890

srevely — 2006-11-03 21:47:47Z

I'm looking for a family connection for Edward Benway born in Canada in 1830.. do not know where .. immigrated at some point prior to 1850 in the Whitehall/Kingsbury/Hudson Falls NY area. Married Pruella Archer - had two children Charles and Harriet. Divorced from Pruella - remarried one Sara Wheeler.. between 1870 and 1880 moved to Belivdere, Illinois where he is buried. Died there in 1890. Do not know why he and Sara left upstate NY for Illinois. Also have no information on the wearabouts of daughter Harriet after 1860, when she moved with her mother and stepfather to Ashtabula, Ohio. If anyone can help connect my Edward back to Canada and family there or know of the whereabouts of Harriet Benway from 1860 in Ohio onwards, please contact me. Thanks.

Benway History

marcelbenoit1 — 2006-10-21 10:36:46Z

Yes the name is usually Benoit but got changed to Benway in the US. Illinois had the largest immigration of the this name in the 1850-70 period after the New England states. Also this family name can be found in Vermont as early as 1828. The Benoits are from about 5 or 6 immigrants who came from France in the 1660's. Its quite a story to discover.

Eli Benway

marcelbenoit1 — 2006-10-21 10:36:46Z

I have no way of knowing, Eli could be a nickname, not his baptisem. ALso I cannot help much if he is outside of Quebec where I reside. His wife's name of Colt would seem to be English speaking hence Protestant. These church records are very uncertain as frequently missing.
Suggest you might want to try posting your request on Genforum in the "Benoit forum"

BENWAY, Thomas & Mary

chicopeegr — 2006-09-23 18:19:11Z

Looking for info on Thomas and
Mary Benway in
Oxford,Worcester, MA in 1850.

Thomas born abt 1787 in Canada
Mary born abt 1815 also in Canada

Re: Charles Lewis Benway

Amy Klima — 2006-08-01 15:18:45Z

I have some info on this family if you are still interested

Re: Charles Lewis Benway

Amy Klima — 2006-07-28 03:54:00Z

If this is the correct Benway which I think it is because he is married Matilda LaMott, which is my great, great, great grandfather's sister this is what I have learned. According to the 1880 and 1870 Census, I do believe Charles' father was Christopher and Elisabeth Benway. Christopher was born in Canada and Elizabeth was born in Vermont. In 1880, Charles and Matilda lived with his family in Goodhue County, MN. In 1860, Christopher and Elizabeth lived in Cumberland, Rhode Island. They had four children when the census was given Philomen, Elizabeth, Charles (4) and Eliza. Joseph and Margaret Benway lived with them which I assume is his parents. They were 69 and 65 years old. I was wondering if you could share with me when Charles and Matilda were married and any other info. I do have a picture of Christopher Benway, Charles and Matilda's son. I think it is a form of a death card.

Re: Raymond or Elsie Benway

@@McGuirePooch2702@cs.com — 2006-05-18 02:49:12Z

I believe you are the son of Fred Benway from Rochester, ny. My grandmother was Hazel Benway and had 2 brothers Raymond and John. I was in Rochester last summer and relatives informed me that Fred had passed away recently. Sorry to hear that. My mother taught Eve how to drive a car. I dont know too much about the Benway family but maybe I can help you. I do remember my great grandmother and her name was Grace.

Eli James Benway

cpower4129 — 2006-03-12 01:40:26Z

James married Maria Richman and lived in Iowa. He was a blacksmith. Brothers Wallace and Harry. Parents Eli W and Charlotte Monty Benway.
Any others out there with any clue on this family?

Re: benway/benoit washington state

2005-12-27 01:43:47Z

are you related to this family? I have an interesting story for you if you are interested. Contact me through direct email if you like.
Candy

vermont benways

2005-11-14 01:42:46Z

Hi Renee
If your Benways came from Clarenceville, Quebec and married into the Shedrick family we are talking about the same family. Please e mail me at: mjcj@charter.net
Cheryl

Benway from Clarenceville, Quebec

2005-11-14 01:39:42Z

Hi Renee
If your Benways lived in Clarenceville, Quebec, we are most likely decended from the same family.
Please e mail me at: mjcj@charter.net
Cheryl

Re: vermont benways

2005-11-13 05:20:50Z

Hi there!
I didn't think I would find this kind of thread! I am researching my mothers' side of the family. They are Benways from Quebec.
My mothers' dad was apparently from Vermont somewhere and moved to Canada ( I don't have any details, hence the search)
and married my Nana, from the Shedrick (or Shadrick) family name, probably in the early 1930's.
The family lived in a little town/village named Clarenceville (I beleive not in existance anymore) near the towns of Lacolle, St.Jean and possibly Noyen Qc.
Could this be of the same group as those discussed in this thread?
I am anxiously awaiting replies.. :) God Bless

Re: James Benway Married Sarah Allard need info if possible

2005-08-26 15:21:32Z

James Benway married Sarah Beach, not Sarah Allard

Re: Benway History

2005-08-04 04:01:42Z

Could you post some dates on Charles Benoit (Benway)?

Re: Francis Benway

2005-08-04 03:54:02Z

Was he born around 1838? I have a Francis benoit (Benway) born in the USA whose father is Joseph Benoit (Benway) the second. Joseph married Jane Davis around 1836 or so but can't find the marriage record. Jane Davis was born in the USA and was a Freewill baptist. Joseph was born in Lower Canada. They moved to canada around 1840 to 42.
Don

James Benway Married Sarah Allard need info if possible

2005-07-31 14:46:59Z

My name is Ron Crom and I know that James Benway married Sarah Allard and they had a daughter, Eleanor Mary Benway born august 26,1871 and died july 10,1953.
She married Cassius Chance Crum born oct 1871
died August 11 1938.

William Crum was Cassius' father. He was born july 14, 1832 died july 4,1884. He was married to Sarah Beach born 1844 died 1930

I am researching the Crom, crum, etc. side. Any info would be appreciated especially beyond William, thank you.

Re: Benway

2004-12-19 21:48:53Z

The Henry I have found was b. abt. 1877 in New York, found in the census records he did live in McHenry, Ill. with 4 children and wife Ida, b. abt. 1882. From there he was hard to find. I know he did live in Clarkston, Mi area at sometime also.
I have heard rumors that there is Indian in the family but unclear as to what side Benway or the other family I'm reasearching. I have no info other than that.

Re: family

2004-12-19 04:58:16Z

Would you be related to Willis Burton Benway born 1865 Ohio or to Wallace and Flora Benway born NY.? Wallace was a blacksmith not sure of Willis occupation. All lived at some time in NY, Vt, Ka, and OK.
Thanks,
Candy

Re: Benway

2004-12-19 04:27:41Z

Do you have any more info on your Henry? I found a Henry C born NY living in Vt, Ill, then again NY. Brothers Eli James and Wallace. They were Blacksmiths. Not much other info on him a little on his brother Eli and his parents. Was he part Mohawk Indian?
with all the names running in the different families they have to be connected somehow.
Candy

re: alfred benway

2004-11-07 19:00:26Z

tammy, my grandfather was Charles Benway from Boston, Mass. And my great grandfather was from Compton, Canada. he had many children I will look to see if there was an Francis C. Benway. Thanks for the response.

Re: Peter Benway, Norton, MI

2005-02-23 17:07:45Z

Thank you for your reply. I am not looking to "eliminate" Nina Benway's. I know who my Nina Benway was and who her parents and adopted parents were. What I am looking for is anyone who can shed additional light on Peter & Iwanona Benway, Nina's adoptive parents, and Nina's siblings and why Nina returned to her birth name after having been adopted by the Benways. Also, Peter Benway was from Canada so it is quite possible the original spelling was Benoit.

Thanks,
Rebecca

Re: DAN BENWAY GOUVERNEUR N.Y.

2005-02-20 01:36:10Z

I have a Daniel Benway from Gouverneur in my genealogy. His mother Mary Denecia was married to a William Benway. Any connection? If so, I can take you back, just not forward.

Re: Peter Benway, Norton, MI

2005-02-20 01:32:25Z

My great grandmother was Nina Benway, but her maiden name was Blatchley. She married Howard Benway in Talulla, Ill.

This probably doesn't help, but it eliminates one Nina Benway from your search list. I'm researching the Benways and Ratliffs from Illinois.

Re: vermont benways

2004-10-21 02:22:25Z

Hi Mere,
Thanks for your response. You are right that the roots for the Benways were in Quebec. Am haveing a difficult time tracking them there even with a reseacher. I do know that Moses Benway and Orilla Babin were listed on their marriage record as being from Noyen, Quebec. That is about as far as I can track them. Thanks again for your input.
Cheryl

Re: vermont benways

2004-10-20 15:22:38Z

Hi Cheryl,
Well I know that they all are from the Burlington area, most are still in Burlington, but some have moved out a little to neighboring towns. I am pretty sure that they are French Canadian, their relatives originating in Quebec. My father's birth mother is said to be of French descent. I'm not sure if she was the benway or the birth father. Either way, I'm pretty confident that the Benway family has roots in Quebec.
Good luck with everything.

Mere

Eli Willard Benway

cpower4129 — 2004-09-27 18:13:00Z

Still looking for information on Eli. Have found a little more: He was married to Charlotte Monty in 1868 time line having 3 sons Eli James ended up in Iowa, Wallace and Henry C. all in New York, moved to VT where Charlotte died. Eli went into the service at this time. Then married Mary Jane Colt of VT. They had 8 children most born in ILL last two in Kansas where Mary and Eli both died. Children are: Warren O, Ella I, Lillie,Arthur Luther,Johnathan,Alace,Roy W. and Ida Mae. Possibility there is another marriage to a Caroline with children Aurlia,Frank and Mary before Mary Colt.
Anything ring a bell with anyone? As many others state there was Native American in the line. Would have to been Eli's mother. Census shows Mohawk but as a child was told something different just can't remember what it was because it wasn't one of the better know names of tribes known.

Re: vermont benways

cpower4129 — 2004-09-05 22:32:31Z

Have you had any luck finding your Benway's? I am looking for Eli Willard Benway from VT also. I was told the name was changed from Benoit so you may try that name also in your search. If you run across his name please let me know. I will do the same for you.
Candy

Re: vermont benways

kiwimummy — 2004-10-21 07:46:12Z

Hi,

I'm wondering if your Benway's are related to mine. I see that in the 1860 census index for Grand Isle, the Moses Benway family included a son, Nelson, age 8 months.

My ancestor, Jacob Benway, born c. 1842 in Quebec, was the son of Narcisse Benoit aka Nelson Benway, and Jacob also had a son named Nelson. He settled in Massachusetts in the mid 1860s.

Did you have the 1860 census index?

Moses Benway, age 40
Orrilla Benway, 26
Sarah A Benway, 6
George Benway, 2
Frances Geroe, 79
Nelson Benway, 8.12

That Frances Geroe is probably Moses's mother?

Hope this helps,
Brenda
New Zealand

Re: washington benway

donnabenway — 2005-01-01 03:05:47Z

Hi Donna, Would like to know more about your Benway's from upstate ny as alot of mine seem to be from the same area after coming from Canada.

Re: Benways of Chicago? at least Illinois.

artwolters — 2005-01-06 23:59:13Z

John,
I have a Bertha Benway b. abt 1907 in Illinois, mothers name was Ida Kaetzer Benway. Please e-mail me direct @ awolters@remc7.k12.mi.us , I believe she is one of the persons I've been looking for wondering what happened to her etc. I have more info for you.

Eli Emily Benway

jreese53 — 2006-02-27 16:36:25Z

You are right about Eli being Hilary Benway
he was born Aug 1858 in Redford,NY married Emily Peck in Redford. died in 1931 in Whitehall ny both Hilary and Emily are both buried in ou lady of angel cemetary there. Hilary was the son of Frank Benoit and Esther
Chamberlain. but I cannot find either of their parents, nor can I fine Emily's parents any help would be great. I do have all of Hilary's family if you need any info.
contact me at jreese@capital.net. Thanks John

Re: washington benway

jlacy63 — 2006-02-03 23:23:53Z

Hi was wondering if you would like to share info my benways are from upstate ny and canada...also am conected to Loomis

Re: mary benway NY

jlacy63 — 2004-10-19 22:47:28Z

I have tried twice to email you with the email address listed it keeps saying not valid...anyways i have info on mary and edward if you want it email me at jlacy3@yahoo.com

re: alfred benway

jlacy63 — 2004-11-06 06:15:41Z

My Grandfather was Alfred Benway, His father was born in Canada, not sure where Name Francis C. Benway if anyone has any info please email me direct. Thanks

Re: DAN BENWAY GOUVERNEUR N.Y.

jlacy63 — 2005-04-27 03:24:16Z

Was just wondering if you could give me a little info on this benway line as i have some benways from that area?

Benways of Chicago? at least Illinois.

beecham — 2004-10-23 03:45:19Z

My great grandmother, who is still alive at 97, is from the Chicagoland area. Her birth name, according to her, is Bertha Benway. Her mother's name is Ida. Her mother first married a Benway and later married a Gus Boettcher and moved to west michigan. Can anyone help me with who her parents were? Thank you in advance.

Peter Benway, Norton, MI

MoolyZue1 — 2004-09-21 23:08:05Z

Peter Benway adopted my grandmother, Loraina Harper, sometime before 1880 and renamed her Nina. She is listed as his daughter on the 1880 Michigan census. I am looking for any information that would lead me to Loraina's birth family. She had siblings Wallace, Eugene, Olive, and Anna. Olive married a Mills and Anna married a Cline. I do not know what became of Wallace or Eugene or their parents. I do not know what became of the Benway's and why Loraina was using Loraina Harper when she married rather than Nina Benway. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone?

Re: vermont benways

cheryljord — 2004-10-17 16:13:57Z

Hi Mere,
Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I haven't been on the site for a while. It my posting their should have been a comma between Fredrick and Charles they were brothers. Still could be a connection there though. Any idea where your Benway came from?
Cheryl

Re: vermont benways

cheryljord — 2004-10-22 21:30:23Z

Brenda,
I stand corrected. The age of Frances Geroc on the 1860 census and Jerhu on the 1870 census don't add up. But who knows censuses have been known to be wrong.
Cheryl

Re: vermont benways

cheryljord — 2004-10-22 21:28:14Z

Brenda,
There were a lot of Benway/Benoit families in Quebec. It is possible that they were related. I don't know enough about this Benway family history to say for sure. I do know that on some of the church records that I found in Alburg they were listed under Benoit. As to who Frances Geroe was I have no idea. On the 1870 census for Alburg, Vt there is a Jerhu Benway listed age 80, I believe that this is Moses's mother. She also is listed as being from Canada. Could be the same person listed differently. Age would match.
Cheryl