Posted on: Johnston Co. NC Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Johnston/2071 Surname: Benson, Denning, Royal ------------------------- In response to message pertaining to Alfred Monroe (Mim)Benson (founder Benson) and 3 Benson brothers founding the town of Benson, I'll tell you the way I heard it from Jacob Royal, grandson of Alfred Monroe Benson. My husband is great grandson of Alfred M. Benson and Mary Catherine Denning Benson, Uncle Jake told me that originally three brothers came from England. This may be where the "brothers part" came in. The classic tale - X number of brothers came over etc. Story usually verbally handed down and needs proving. A. M. Benson was founder. Carolyn Jones