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Benson Family History
Benson Genealogy & Family TreeBenson is an English name from Oxfordshire, England, where the earliest known ancestor—Peter de Bensinton—was recorded in 1208. It means “son of Ben” and comes from the Latin word benedictus which means “blessed.” The family motto is Si Deus quis contra? Which means “If God be with us, who can be against us?”
Other spellings include “Benison,” “Bensone,” “Bennison,” “Bennsone,” “Bennisoun,” and “Bennisone.” Notable people with the surname include American voice artist Jodie Benson (The Little Mermaid, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3), American baseball player Kris Benson (Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks), American Motown singer Obie Benson (The Four Tops), and American actress Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars, Spring Breakers, 13 Going on 30). The first Benson to come to America was Henery Benson in Virginia in 1620.
Benson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ella Earl Benson -- --, 1885 December 24, 1967 Arkansas
- Sarah M. Benson -- --, 1846 December 0, 1920 Illinois
- Henry Benson -- --, 1859 December 0, 1930 Illinois
- Rhoda Ann Benson -- --, 1844 July 1, 1927 Illinois
- George E. Benson -- --, 1893 June 28, 1969 Texas
Benson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lewis Benson -- --, 1800 December 0, 1870 New York
- John Johnstone Benson -- --, 1891 February 19, 1957 Victoria
- Elva Florance Benson -- --, 1917 April 17, 1970 Victoria
- Laura C Benson -- --, 1892 March 13, 1971 Minnesota
- Manoah Benson -- --, 1726 October 29, 1810 Massachusetts Bay Colony
