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Benson Family History
Benson Genealogy & Family TreeBenson is an English name from Oxfordshire, England, where the earliest known ancestor—Peter de Bensinton—was recorded in 1208. It means “son of Ben” and comes from the Latin word benedictus which means “blessed.” The family motto is Si Deus quis contra? Which means “If God be with us, who can be against us?”
Other spellings include “Benison,” “Bensone,” “Bennison,” “Bennsone,” “Bennisoun,” and “Bennisone.” Notable people with the surname include American voice artist Jodie Benson (The Little Mermaid, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3), American baseball player Kris Benson (Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks), American Motown singer Obie Benson (The Four Tops), and American actress Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars, Spring Breakers, 13 Going on 30). The first Benson to come to America was Henery Benson in Virginia in 1620.
Benson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lewis Barber Benson -- --, 1804 March 3, 1871 New York
- Elizabeth Caroline Benson -- --, 1761 April 16, 1847
- William Benson -- --, 1763 May 21, 1834
- Seth Stutson Benson -- --, 1761 December 9, 1812 New York
- Manoah Benson -- --, 1726 October 29, 1810 Massachusetts Bay Colony
Benson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thankful Benson -- --, 1740 June 11, 1839 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Joshua Benson -- --, 1704 October 9, 1781 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- John William Benson -- --, 1582 January 13, 1608
- Mary Benson -- --, 1675 June 20, 1761 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Sarah M. Benson -- --, 1846 December 0, 1920 Illinois
