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Benton Family History
Benton Genealogy & Family TreeBenton is an English name from Northumberland, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English beonet which means "bent grass." The earliest known ancestor--Willms Benntine--was recorded in 1548.
Other spellings include "Bentoun and Bentown." Notable people with the surname include American director Robert Benton (Kramer vs. Kramer, Superman, Bonnie and Clyde), American football player Jim Benton (Cleveland Rams, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams), and fictional character Dr. Peter Benton (ER). The first Benton to come to America was Robert Benton in Virginia in 1635.
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Benton Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Plummer Benton -- --, 1828 March 14, 1867
- Sarah Caroline Benton -- --, 1807 January 0, 1892 North Carolina
- Thomas Hart Benton -- --, 1829 November 2, 1911 North Carolina
- Robert Carter Benton -- --, 1835 August 27, 1905 Virginia
- Elisha Benton -- --, 1822 March 7, 1914 Kentucky
Benton Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Charlie James Benton -- --, 1944 March 5, 1993 North Carolina
- Frederick Reuben Benton -- --, 1854 June 11, 1931
- John Randolph Benton -- --, 1829 March 17, 1852
- William J. Benton -- --, 1850 November 3, 1905
- Lloyd Robert Benton -- --, 1915 September 25, 1988 Texas
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