Robert Benham
Robert and Elizabeth first came to the Valley with their daughter, Matilda in 1854. Their son, John LeMottee Benham, and his family also crossed the plains in 1854 and were likely in the same company. At some point, Robert and Elizabeth returned to Europe, perhaps to visit family because in 1862, they are seen crossing the ocean and plains again on a return trip to the Salt Lake Valley. On this trip, they crossed the plains with the Horton Haight Company. More research is needed to identify the company the family traveled with in 1854.
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1799 February 15
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Occurred On 1799 February 15
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Married Esther Elizabeth Barrow
1820 March 20 (Age 21)
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1854 (Age 54)
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Occurred Circa 1854
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Circa 1854
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Joined Horton D. Haight Company
1862 August 10 – October 19 (Age 63)
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Ended On 1862 October 19
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Died
1865 (Age 66)
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Occurred Circa 1865
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