
Martha Kirstine Benson
The family sailed to America in 1853 on the ship Forest Monarch. Her name is listed as "Martine Benson" on the ship manifest.
The original spelling of their surname is "Bendtsen," and some sources their surname is spelled "Bentzen."
Martha's death date is confirmed by the inscription on her gravestone.
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1837 January 19
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Occurred On 1837 January 19
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Joined John E. Forsgren Company
1853 May 21 – September 29 (Age 16)
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Ended On 1853 September 29
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Married William Milton Bell
1859 April 10 (Age 22)
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1878 October 1 (Age 41)
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Occurred On 1878 October 1
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