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Daniel Benson

Birth	:	1 Nov 1839
Death	:	2 Feb 1899
Burial	:	Mount Hope Cemetery, Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4752998, -98.7117004
Inscription	:	GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Description	:	aged 59 years 3 mo 1 day Daniel Benson, deceased, was for many years one of the most prominent and prosperous farmers in Nebraska. He was one of the early settlers of the state, and his fine farm in Greeley county is evidence of his untiring perseverance, industry and good management. He was one of the best known men in this section of the state, and commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Mr. Benson was born in Oneida county, New York, on October 31, 1849. He was the second in a family of... Read More	aged 59 years 3 mo 1 day Daniel Benson, deceased, was for many years one of the most prominent and prosperous farmers in Nebraska. He was one of the early settlers of the state, and his fine farm in Greeley county is evidence of his untiring perseverance, industry and good management. He was one of the best known men in this section of the state, and commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Mr. Benson was born in Oneida county, New York, on October 31, 1849. He was the second in a family of six children born to Daniel G. and in Illinois in 1861, where he received the usual, educational advantages. The civil war was raging at this time, however, and in 1862 he enlisted in Company G, Ninety-sixth. Illinois Infantry, and served until the close of the war, receiving his discharge at Rockford in 1865. He was in many minor engagements, some of them being mere skirmishes. However, during the battle of Chickamauga, he was wounded and taken prisoner. Later on, he was able to take part in the battle of Lookout Mountain. After the war was over, he returned to the Illinois home, and on December 26, the same year, was married to Miss Mary Louisa Shatswell, a native of that state. In 1869, Mr. Benson; with his wife and two little daughters, came to Platte county, Nebraska, where he pre-empted a quarter section near Genoa. The family resided here for about four years, and in 1873, moved to Greeley county, where he homesteaded another quarter section, which remained his home until the time of his death, February 2, 1899. He was survived by his wife and seven children: Minerva (Mrs. J. A. Jeffres), Kate (Mrs. Geo. Jeffres), Ida M. (Mrs. H. S. Conway), Roy E. and Leslie J., who are twins; William W., and Cornelius. Mr. Benson was a man of broad mind, and had a host of friends who mourned his death. He was treasurer of his school district for several years, and was a man of progressive, active public spirit. After Mr. Benson's death, Mrs. Benson left the farm, and moved to North Loup, where she purchased a good home, in which she is still living, surrounded by a loving family and devoted friends. She herself comes from a patriotic family, as her father and three brothers served all through the civil war in the Fifteenth Illinois Infantry. Two of the brothers and her father spent about nine months in the infamous Andersonville prison. Her family history can easily be traced back to 1633, when John and Johanna Shatswell came from England, and settled in Massachusetts. The land upon which they settled first when coming to this country, has never been out of the possession of the family, one of their number being the present owner. Mrs. Benson has in her possession a copy of the original coat of arms of the Shatswell family of England. Mrs. Benson can tell many anecdotes of the early settlement of this region, and boasts that her homestead was the scene of the first wedding in Greeley county, in 1874, the contracting parties being Aaron Bradt and Clara Harlow. Another story sometimes told refers to a terrific storm during the seventies, when little Ida, one of the children, was blown away. Six hours later the child was found unconscious, but, luckily, she suffered no serious or permanent injury. [Compendium Of History, Reminiscence And Biography of Nebraska, 1912, p. 1024 From the "HISTORY OF TIIE.NTH REGIMENT, ILL. V. I." published in 1887, page 828. Corporal Daniel Benson.—Age 22; born in New York; farmer; en-listed from the township of Warren ; promoted to Corporal Nov. 30, 1864; at Chickamauga, Ga., was severely wounded in the hips, and left on the field, falling into the hands of the enemy; remained a prisoner for nine days, and was then paroled and sent within the Union lines at Chat-tanooga, Tenn.; his injuries proved very serious, and it was several months before he was ale to rejoin the command; m. o. with Regiment. Is farming at Scotia, Greeley County, Neb. Contributor: jeff blair (46876631) • [email protected]

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Daniel Benson's memorial is located at: Mount Hope Cemetery, Scotia, Greeley County, USA.
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Latitude: 41.4752998
Longitude: -98.7117004

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Louisa Shatswell Blodgett

(1849 - 1911)

Children

Minerva Belle “Minnie” Benson Jeffres

(1866 - 1919)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Hope Cemetery
Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4752998, -98.7117004

2. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4892006, -98.7960968

3. Fish Creek Cemetery
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7. Dannevirke Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3227997, -98.6986008

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6175003, -98.6352997

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Coordinate: 41.4902992, -98.9244003

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Coordinate: 41.6114010, -98.8282950

13. Swedish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5525017, -98.5147018

14. Summit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3875008, -98.4953003

15. O'Connor Cemetery
O'Connor, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5101128, -98.4654999

16. East O'Connor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5106000, -98.4638000

17. Mount Carmel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2797012, -98.7328033

18. Fairdale Sunrise Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3580000, -98.4887000

19. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

20. Ord Cemetery
Ord, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6142006, -98.9403000

21. North Logan Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3657990, -98.4492035

22. Vinton Cemetery
Ord, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5467000, -98.9970000

23. Elba Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2764015, -98.5643997

24. Fairdale Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2891998, -98.5152969