This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JaniceBrown22 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.ohio/7357/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is anyone working on Chichester Benson (Abt 1765-1826)said to be born in Wales? Chichester was in Shelby Co. as early as 1806-07, md to Mary (?). They had children: 1) Elizabeth Benson, b. about 1785, NC, md. Elias Wood; 2) Judith Benson, b.NC about 1787; d. Apr 3, 1882, Ohio Co. She was md 1st to Joseph Mitchell in Shelby Co., and then to his brother, Robert Mitchell;he died Ohio Co.aft 1850) 3) George Benson 4) Zachariah Benson 5) Sarah "Sally" Benson, md. George Snelling, Shelby Co.KY 6) Rosey Benson, md. 25 Aug 1813, John Mitchell, Shelby Co 7) Ann Benson md Geo W Tucker, Feb 7 1927, Shelby Co. 8) Susannah Benson md Joseph Hanna, Jun 20 1821, Shelby Co Joseph and Judith Mitchell had children: 1) John, who md. Sarah Ann Smith, Shelby Co. 1831 2) Mary "Polly" Mitchell, md William Miller, 1828, Ohio Co. 3) Thompson Mitchell, b 1813, md Ann Miller, 1836, Ohio Co. 4) Jonathan Mitchell, b. bef 1816 md Sep 1840, Jenetta Ann Smith in Ohio Co. Judith and Robert Mitchell had children: 1) Julia Ann Mitchell, md Walker Bert White, Feb 17 1820 Ohio Co., bur McCord Cemetery 1901 2) Joseph Martin Mitchell, b. 1822; d. Nov 237 1904; md. Susannah Caroline Acton, 24 Oct. 1843 Would like to exchange information on both Benson and Mitchell families, and particularly on Chichester Benson, possibly resided in Surry Co. NC before birth of Judith in 1787 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.