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.
Born
1799 February 15
Date Details
Occurred On 1799 February 15
Married Esther Elizabeth Barrow
1820 March 20 (Age 21)
Traveled in Company Unknown (1854)
1854 (Age 54) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1854
Joined Company
Circa 1854
Company Arrived
Traveled in Horton D. Haight Company (1862)
1862 August 10 – October 19 (Age 63) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1862 August 10
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 October 19
Company Arrived
Died
1865 (Age 66)