This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACI/1553 Message Board Post: Merrill Benton and family were one of the first settlers in Denton Co. Tx., he settled there about 1873/74 2 miles from Justin Tx. and lived there until his death ca. 1917. I am very surprised that I can find no mention of the Benton name anywhere in the county.. Any Info will be appreciated...