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Guy Ross Benight

Birth	:	28 Jan 1805 Oswego County, New York, USA
Death	:	24 Sep 1864 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4742012, -92.3582993
Description	:	Guy Ross Benight is the son of Joseph A. Benight (1770-bef 27 Jun 1842) and Margaret "Peggy" Rawson (abt 1774-bef 1827). Guy's middle name may have been Rawson instead of Ross. Guy operated a sawmill in west Waterloo and suffered an accident in connection with the mill and the injuries later caused his death. From the "History of Black Hawk Co., Iowa, 1904": "This family was one of the earliest to settle in Black Hawk County, when they came to the little hamlet of Waterloo, where now stands rows of stately structures,... Read More	Guy Ross Benight is the son of Joseph A. Benight (1770-bef 27 Jun 1842) and Margaret "Peggy" Rawson (abt 1774-bef 1827). Guy's middle name may have been Rawson instead of Ross. Guy operated a sawmill in west Waterloo and suffered an accident in connection with the mill and the injuries later caused his death. From the "History of Black Hawk Co., Iowa, 1904": "This family was one of the earliest to settle in Black Hawk County, when they came to the little hamlet of Waterloo, where now stands rows of stately structures, three insignificant huts represented the settlement. Mr. Benight located on a tract of rich land on the banks of the Cedar River, two miles south of Waterloo, selecting a spot that would be safe in case of an overflow of the stream, an occurrence not unusual at that time. It was a good location for his mill, as he was a millwright and farmer combined. In those early days small game was abundant in this locality, prairie chickens were plentiful, while prairie wolves were frequently seen, and at night often heard unpleasantly near. Mr. Benight owned large interests in the Waterloo mills and became a man of substance as well of local prominence. His eight children were, as follows: Elvira J. (should be Alvira), wife of Henry P. Moore, who is deceased; Julia A., wife of Henry Wood who lives in Adams County, Iowa; Samuel M., who lives in Oregon; Hancy, who married Carlos Case, a railway postal clerk and lives in Des Moines; Margaret L., who is a widow of the late Johnson B. Hewitt; Martha A., who married Henry P. Moore; Ellen, who is the wife of Harvey Smith, of North Dakota; and Charles W., a veteran of the Civil War, who lives in Adams County, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Benight were early founders of the Methodist Church in this section, and Mr. Benight the first class leader in Waterloo. He died in 1864, aged 58 years, and was survived by his widow until 1880, when she passed away at the age of 73 years. They were most estimable people, and highly respected."

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Guy Ross Benight's memorial is located at: Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA.
When did Guy Ross Benight death?
Guy Ross Benight death on 24 Sep 1864 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4742012
Longitude: -92.3582993

Family Members:

Spouse

Harriet May Benight

(1807 - 1880)

Children

Alvira Josaphine Benight Moore

(1828 - 1854)

Margaret L. Benight Hewitt

(1837 - 1928)

Ellen L. Benight Smith

(1843 - 1916)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Waterloo Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4742012, -92.3582993

2. Elmwood Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4916992, -92.3578033

3. Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4716988, -92.3833008

4. Calvary Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4991989, -92.3660965

5. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4594002, -92.3968964

6. Fairview Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5107994, -92.3503036

7. Pet Haven Cemetery
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4933187, -92.4118539

8. Orange Township Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4241982, -92.3657990

9. Sons of Jacob Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4839900, -92.2838040

10. Hillcrest Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4839270, -92.2826670

11. Muslim Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4838990, -92.2826380

12. Black Hawk County Cemetery
Evansdale, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430200, -92.2931700

13. Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Columbarium
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5153600, -92.4307200

14. Faithful Friends Pet Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5508220, -92.3409370

15. Garden Of Memories
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5515310, -92.3378240

16. Washburn Cemetery
Washburn, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4139200, -92.2711700

17. Fairview Cemetery
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5261002, -92.4602966

18. Mount Zion Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5299988, -92.2589035

19. Greenwood Cemetery
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5404260, -92.4557550

20. Poyner Cemetery
Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4435900, -92.2298800

21. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Raymond, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4684150, -92.2136660

22. Hudson Cemetery
Hudson, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3999000, -92.4657200

23. Hillside Cemetery
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5625000, -92.4452972

24. Mount Vernon Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5847015, -92.3806000