Wife of Joel Benton (1810-1882), married Jan 18, 1832 in Sandusky, OH

Mother of Anson M, Mary, Sarah J, Joel C, Isaiah H, Margarett, Angeline, Emiline, George W, Levi & John Q Benton

Contributed Four Sons To The Civil War

Anson M. Benton
- Co F, 4th Michigan Cavalry, Union Army
- 29 Jul 1862 - 17 Dec 1863
Joel C. Benton
- Co H, 147th Indiana Infantry, Union Army
- 6 Mar 1865 - 4 Aug 1865
George Washington Benton
- Co G, 46th Illinois Infantry, Union Army
- 8 Oct 1861 - 18 Dec 1862
- Disability Discharge
- Reenlisted as Vet 29 Feb 1864 - 20 Jan 1866
Levi Benton
- Co D, 46th Illinois Infantry Union Army
- 12 Nov 1863 - 3 Jul 1865

From "The Guthrian", Sept 19, 1889, page 6, col. 2
Died at Guthrie Center, Iowa, Sept. 17, 1889, at the residence of her son, Levi Benton, after an illness of a few hours, Mrs. Margaret Benton. On Monday morning the aged lady arose early, did her usual morning work, was taken ill, and died early Tuesday morning.
The deceased was born in Hagertown, Maryland, Sept, 15, 1807, removed to Ohio with her parents in her early life and settled in Sandusky County, near Fremont. She was married to Joel Benton, Jan 18, 1832. To them were born eleven children; three daughters, deceased, two sons and a daughter reside here, a daughter resides in Mo. and a son in Audubon County, the residence of others is unknown She came to Iowa from Ill, in 1879 has lived quietly with her son for some years here.
Her age and infirmities precluded her mingling in society and she lived a quiet, industrious life at home. Mother Benton was converted at the age of 16, then having association with the German Reformed Church. Later in life she united with the United Brethren church of which she continued a member. When taken sick on Monday she realized death was near and undauntedly trusting came to the passage of the river, bearing her severe suffering with christain submission and passed away in christain peace