This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaryA_Brennan Surnames: Benson, Dowless,Cain,Peterson,Boswell,Coleman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.bladen/1505.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are several Benson's in that area. Do you have more info. I have a John E. Benson listed in the 1860 census as being 1 year old in the household of his father Francis age 24 and mother Marger age 18 with a James Benson age 48 and Mathew C Benson age 15 which is Francis' brother. Next household is Francis' mother and 6 brothers and sisters. 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.