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Jonathan Elliott “John or Nathan E.” Benjamin

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Birth	:	19 Aug 1848
Death	:	19 May 1900
Burial	:	Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Newport News City, USA
Coordinate	:	37.0938988, -76.4982986
Plot	:	Section 11, Lot 14, Block 9
Description	:	B. Licking Co., Ohio, 3rd child of Sylvanus Rufus Benjamin (1819/21-1892) and Sarah Ann Palmer (1822-1911). Married Louisa Maria Boydston (b. 2-20-1850) in Muscatine, IA, 24 Oct 1869. Their children were: Delbert "Bert" (1870-1969, FAG memorial # 28425235), May (1874-1951, m. Will Killduff), Anna Bell "Belle" (1877-?), Leona "Ona" (1884-?)), and Elsie Myrtle (1887-?). John E. Benjamin The Newton Record, Thursday, May 24, 1900 Page 1, Column 2 "John Benjamin is dead!" were the words which carried sorrow into hundreds of hearts, and caused, as it were, a shadow of gloom to rest over the entire community, as the startling message was repeated... Read More	B. Licking Co., Ohio, 3rd child of Sylvanus Rufus Benjamin (1819/21-1892) and Sarah Ann Palmer (1822-1911). Married Louisa Maria Boydston (b. 2-20-1850) in Muscatine, IA, 24 Oct 1869. Their children were: Delbert "Bert" (1870-1969, FAG memorial # 28425235), May (1874-1951, m. Will Killduff), Anna Bell "Belle" (1877-?), Leona "Ona" (1884-?)), and Elsie Myrtle (1887-?). John E. Benjamin The Newton Record, Thursday, May 24, 1900 Page 1, Column 2 "John Benjamin is dead!" were the words which carried sorrow into hundreds of hearts, and caused, as it were, a shadow of gloom to rest over the entire community, as the startling message was repeated by quivering lips, on our streets last Saturday morning. He had been in town but a few days before, the very picture of sturdy, healthy manhood, with no premonition whatever that before the close of another week his life work would be ended. A few days before his death, he was attacked with neuralgia of the stomach and heart, but seemed to be recovering. On Friday afternoon his physician made a call at his home, and pronounced his symptoms much better, and thought he would soon be well again. About two o'clock in the night, he put his arm around the neck of his wife who was sleeping beside him, and said lovingly, "God bless you," seeming to pass off into a sweet sleep. They were his last words; as he did not reply to her, and noticing something strange in his breathing, she tried to arouse him, but in vain; with a slight fluttering of his heart it ceased its beating forever in this world. John E. Benjamin was born in Licking County, Ohio, August 19, 1848. With his parents he came to Iowa in 1866, settling on a farm about four miles northeast of Newton, in the same neighborhood which has been his home during all the years since. On the 24th of August 1869, he was married to Miss Louisa M. Boydston, at Muscatine, Iowa, by Judge Benson. Five children were born to them, all living to comfort their mother in the sorrow, which has come to her and to them; they are May, now Mrs. Will Killduff, Bert, Belle, Ona and Elsie. Of his father's family only two remain, Mrs. R. K. Lambert and Mrs. F. A. McMurray, both of this city. Very few men had more friends than John Benjamin, and no man was ever more deserving of them. He was of an affectionate, cheerful disposition, idolizing his wife and children, and with always a pleasant greeting for everybody with whom he came in contact. He was an active member of the I. O. O. F. and of Rebekahs, and had held prominent positions in both organizations. The funeral services were held in the Congregational Church on Monday afternoon, a large concourse of friends and neighbors being present. Rev. B. C. Baumgardner preached a comforting discourse, and appropriate music was furnished by the Wabash Quartette of young men. The floral offerings were magnificent, coming as a tribute of love from his friends. The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended the services in a body, and at the close, headed by the Knights Templar Band, escorted the remains to our beautiful cemetery for interment. Iowa State Democrat, Thursday, May 24, 1900 Page 8, Column 5 John Elliott Benjamin died at his home northeast of town Saturday, May 19, 1900.

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Family Members:

Parent

Sylvanus Rufus “Rufus” Benjamin

(1819 - 1892)

Sarah Ann Palmer Benjamin

(1822 - 1911)

Spouse

Louisa Maria Boydston Benjamin

(1850 - 1929)

Siblings

Cynthia Adeline Benjamin Lambert

(1841 - 1925)

Frances Drucilla Benjamin Clutter

(1843 - 1899)

Hannah Malissa Benjamin McMurray

(1854 - 1932)

Children

Delbert Rufus “Bert” Benjamin

(1870 - 1969)

Mae Benjamin Killduff

(1874 - 1951)

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