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.
Born
1837 January 19
Date Details
Occurred On 1837 January 19
Traveled in John E. Forsgren Company (1853)
1853 May 21 – September 29 (Age 16) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1853 May 21
Joined Company
Ended On 1853 September 29
Company Arrived
Married William Milton Bell
1859 April 10 (Age 22)
Died
1878 October 1 (Age 41)
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Martha Kirstine Ipsdatter Benson (1837 - 1878) Profile