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Benton Family History
Benton Genealogy & Family TreeBenton is an English name from Northumberland, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English beonet which means "bent grass." The earliest known ancestor--Willms Benntine--was recorded in 1548.
Other spellings include "Bentoun and Bentown." Notable people with the surname include American director Robert Benton (Kramer vs. Kramer, Superman, Bonnie and Clyde), American football player Jim Benton (Cleveland Rams, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams), and fictional character Dr. Peter Benton (ER). The first Benton to come to America was Robert Benton in Virginia in 1635.
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Benton Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Nathaniel Benton -- --, 1786 December 0, 1830 North Carolina
- John Benton -- --, 1755 May 2, 1834
- Elizabeth Benton -- --, 1696 August 16, 1720 Virginia
- Alice Maudie Benton -- --, 1903 November 8, 1978 Texas
- John Henry Benton -- --, 1910 November 6, 1943 Alabama
Benton Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Henry W Benton -- --, 1940 November 19, 1987 Alabama
- John Henry Benton -- --, 1910 November 6, 1943 Alabama
- Edward Benton -- --, 1568 November 0, 1603 Essex
- James Titus I Benton -- --, 1727 April 0, 1778 North Carolina
- Francis Benton -- --, 1631 December 0, 1711 Virginia
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