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Benjamin Robert “Benny” Fleet

Birth	:	1846 Virginia, USA
Death	:	Mar 1864 Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Fleet Cemetery, King and Queen County, USA
Description	:	Younger brother of Alexander Frederick "Fred" Fleet (1843-1911) buried at Bruington cemetery. === Info below from Jim Longest: Benny was only 17 when he was killed by union forces in March of 1864. He was scouting on horseback for the local defense force when he ran into Union soldiers (Part of the infamous "Dalgren Raid") He turned and galloped away. He was shot in the back and fell off the horse into the woods. His father, Dr. Benjamin Fleet, became alarmed when his horse came home in the early, rainy morning without him. As soon as... Read More	Younger brother of Alexander Frederick "Fred" Fleet (1843-1911) buried at Bruington cemetery. === Info below from Jim Longest: Benny was only 17 when he was killed by union forces in March of 1864. He was scouting on horseback for the local defense force when he ran into Union soldiers (Part of the infamous "Dalgren Raid") He turned and galloped away. He was shot in the back and fell off the horse into the woods. His father, Dr. Benjamin Fleet, became alarmed when his horse came home in the early, rainy morning without him. As soon as possible, Dr. Fleet organized a search (using Benny's own favorite hunting dog) to find him. After about an hour or so, they found him. He had bled to death during the night/morning after he was shot. The family home, "Green Mount" stayed in the family through Benny's younger brother, James William Fleet and his decedents until the 1980's. ++++++++++ In Wiley Sword's 'Confederate Invincibility' he quotes Benny's father, Dr. Benjamin Fleet, who wrote in the family bible: 'Benjamin R. Fleet was murdered by the Yankees on Wednesday, 2d March 1864 in King William County.....where he met the advance guard of the enemy dressed in Confederate uniforms, and was killed by them. Aged 17 years, 5 months, and 1 day." Contributor: Travis Holt (48272081)

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Where is Benjamin Robert “Benny” Fleet's memorial?
Benjamin Robert “Benny” Fleet's memorial is located at: Fleet Cemetery, King and Queen County, USA.
When did Benjamin Robert “Benny” Fleet death?
Benjamin Robert “Benny” Fleet death on Mar 1864 in Virginia, USA

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Benjamin Robert Fleet Sr.

(1818 - 1865)

Maria Louisa Wacker Fleet

(1822 - 1900)

Siblings

Maria Louisa “Lou” Fleet

(1849 - 1917)

David Wacker “D.W.” Fleet

(1851 - 1937)

James William Fleet

(1856 - 1927)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fleet Cemetery
King and Queen County, USA

2. Henley Cemetery at Hillsboro
King and Queen County, USA

3. Union Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
Ino, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7813988, -76.9435654

4. Broach Family Cemetery
Biscoe, King and Queen County, USA

5. Shackelfords Chapel Cemetery
Plain View, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6799980, -76.7531740

6. Wedderburn Cemetery
Plain View, King and Queen County, USA

7. Mizpah United Methodist Church Cemetery
Walkerton, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8951650, -77.1037700

8. New Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
Walkerton, King and Queen County, USA

9. Walker Family Cemetery
Walkerton, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9117290, -77.1216420

10. Young Family Burying Ground
Walkerton, King and Queen County, USA

11. Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery
Bruington, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9318390, -77.1611750

12. Bruington Baptist Church Cemetery
Bruington, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7934900, -76.9084000

13. Campbell Family Cemetery
Bruington, King and Queen County, USA

14. Donahue Farm Plot
Bruington, King and Queen County, USA

15. Smyrna Christian Church Cemetery
Bruington, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7813988, -76.9435654

16. Crow Family Cemetery
King and Queen County, USA

17. Lower King and Queen Baptist Church Cemetery
Dragonville, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6799980, -76.7531740

18. Collins Family Cemetery
Newtown, King and Queen County, USA

19. First Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery
Newtown, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8951650, -77.1037700

20. Lee Boulware Cemetery
Newtown, King and Queen County, USA

21. Mitchell Cemetery
Newtown, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9117290, -77.1216420

22. North Bank Plantation
Newtown, King and Queen County, USA

23. Park Church Burial Ground
Newtown, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9318390, -77.1611750

24. Coleman Family Cemetery
Powcan, King and Queen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7934900, -76.9084000