Benjamin H. "Lame Ben" Kirkland was born March 27, 1800 in Edgefield Co. SC, and died August 16, 1878 in Henry County Alabama. He married Sarah Kirkalnd February 19, 1826 in Henry County Alabama. She was born January 19, 1808, and died June 13, 1892 in Henry County Alabama. They are buried in the Kirkland/Brackin Cemetery in Henry County near Concord Church.