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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
- Edward Benton -- --, 1898 December 0, 1900 New York
- Allan Benton -- --, 1928 December 0, 1932 Victoria
- Ida May Benton -- --, 1893 April 21, 1973 Ohio
- Fred Benton -- --, 1897 March 27, 1987
- Adaline Voila Benton -- --, 1830 May 4, 1910 Indiana
Benton Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- LaDonna Mae Benton -- --, 1929 April 14, 1948 Arizona
- Brooks Winslow Benton -- --, 1878 January 29, 1936 North Carolina
- John Benton -- --, 1595 February 12, 1662
- Arthur Franklin Benton -- --, 1826 January 1, 1881 North Carolina
- Almira Fletcher Benton -- --, 1837 December 0, 1860 Vermont
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