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Benjamin Heston

Birth	:	1828 Indiana, USA
Death	:	29 Sep 1863 Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Pocatello, Bannock County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8460800, -112.4163600
Description	:	s/o Zebulon and Elizabeth PVT CO C 8TH INDIANA CAV CIVIL WAR RE: 8th Indiana graves & Thomas W. Coffin My book on the Eighth Indiana has been published in a four volume series entitled, Above Us or Around Us. Volume I: The Story of the Bloody Eighth tells the history of both the three-month and three-year Eighth Indiana Infantry regiments from April 1861 to August 1865. Readers will learn how they chose their motto "Above Us or Around Us," how they earned their nickname "The Bloody Eighth," and what occurred during each battle. They will also learn about the soldiers' family ties,... Read More	s/o Zebulon and Elizabeth PVT CO C 8TH INDIANA CAV CIVIL WAR RE: 8th Indiana graves & Thomas W. Coffin My book on the Eighth Indiana has been published in a four volume series entitled, Above Us or Around Us. Volume I: The Story of the Bloody Eighth tells the history of both the three-month and three-year Eighth Indiana Infantry regiments from April 1861 to August 1865. Readers will learn how they chose their motto "Above Us or Around Us," how they earned their nickname "The Bloody Eighth," and what occurred during each battle. They will also learn about the soldiers' family ties, claims to fame, and tragic endings. This volume includes poems about the Battle of Cedar Creek and poems written by James Whitcomb Riley, whose father, uncle, and favorite teacher served in this regiment, and includes regimental correspondence. Volume II: The Men of the Bloody Eighth A-K and Volume III: The Men of the Bloody Eighth L-Z continue the story of the Eighth Indiana Infantry through the biographies of the soldiers and contrabands who served in this regiment. Readers will learn about the regiment's Medal of Honor recipient, the soldier who made and sold the first ice cream cone in the world, James Whitcomb Riley's teacher and relatives of James Whitcomb Riley and Carrie Nation, the soldier who held ten patents for his inventions, and the soldier related to Presidents William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison. Two soldiers in this volume named the town of Windfall, Indiana. One soldier and his brother built the first threshing machine in Indiana. Several soldiers experienced close encounters with death or PTSD, which led to suicide. Some became murder victims or committed murder. These biographies will leave a lasting impression on readers as they learn more about the men of the Bloody Eighth. Volume IV: The Story and the Men of the Bloody Eighth in the News includes the newspaper articles that provide reports during the war and about brigade reunions after the war. The articles also help readers learn about tragedies, special events, and the deaths of the soldiers in this regiment. Readers can also follow a Tennessee murder trial. The men of the "Bloody Eighth" lived up to their motto "Above Us or Around Us" and are men to be remembered for years to come. This series is now available on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Mrs.+Jennifer+Thompson&search-alias=books&field-author=Mrs.+Jennifer+Thompson&sort=relevancerank

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Where is Benjamin Heston's memorial?
Benjamin Heston's memorial is located at: Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Pocatello, Bannock County, USA.
When did Benjamin Heston death?
Benjamin Heston death on 29 Sep 1863 in Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin Heston's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8460800
Longitude: -112.4163600

Family Members:

Parent

Zebulon Heston

(1802 - 1872)

Elizabeth B. Stackhouse Heston

(1803 - 1879)

Spouse

Mary J. Hesten

(unknow - 1857)

Siblings

Anna Heston Mitchell

(1829 - 1906)

Eliza Jane Heston Steed

(1833 - 1904)

(unknow - unknow)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Pocatello, Bannock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8460800, -112.4163600

2. Mountain View Cemetery
Pocatello, Bannock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8558589, -112.4311120

3. Wilson Family Cemetery
Inkom, Bannock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8734000, -112.2448000

4. Inkom Cemetery
Inkom, Bannock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8058014, -112.2266998

5. Cedars Cemetery
Fort Hall, Bingham County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9664800, -112.5528900

6. Cedar Cemetery
Bannock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9675000, -112.5525000

7. Bannock Creek Cemetery
Power County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8806000, -112.6316986

8. Family Life Center Cemetery
Bannock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8926100, -112.6411500

9. Kutch Family Cemetery
Fort Hall, Bingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0240000, -112.3845000

10. Good Shepherd Cemetery
Fort Hall, Bingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0260500, -112.4269000

11. Sand Hill Cemetery
Fort Hall, Bingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0499600, -112.4653200

12. Ross Fork Cemeteries
Fort Hall, Bingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0475006, -112.2746964

13. Chief Pocatello Burial Site
American Falls, Power County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9177150, -112.7375790

14. Harkness Cemetery
McCammon, Bannock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6554300, -112.1960100

15. Norton Cemetery
McCammon, Bannock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6380000, -112.1972000

16. Gibson Cemetery
Fort Hall, Bingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1267014, -112.3818970

17. Springfield-Sterling Cemetery
Springfield, Bingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0807991, -112.6712036

18. Robin Cemetery
Robin, Bannock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5671997, -112.2568970

19. Pauline Cemetery
Power County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5609000, -112.5605500

20. Aberdeen Cemetery
Aberdeen, Bingham County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9423700, -112.8218800

21. Arimo Cemetery
Arimo, Bannock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5574837, -112.1699677

22. State Hospital South Cemetery
Blackfoot, Bingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1820490, -112.3277300

23. Falls View Cemetery
American Falls, Power County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7717018, -112.8719025

24. Idaho State Veterans Cemetery
Blackfoot, Bingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1825390, -112.3177910