Benson married LOGAN, Judy Ruth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Benson A. Benton Sr., born in Berry Brook, NY on December 22, 1917 and passed away peacefully on May 14, 2017. He is a retired United Methodist minister, World War II veteran, and a member of the Masonic Fraternity.
He was predeceased by his wife, Florence J. Benton, brothers Robert H. Benton Sr., Paul Benton (Leah), and Bill Benton (Kitty). He is survived by his three children: Benson A. Benton, Jr. (Judy), Hugh M. Benton II (Rebecca), and Helen Smith (David). He is also survived by six granddaughters and 5 great-grandchildren.
There will be a Memorial service at St. James United Methodist Church on June 24th at 10 AM followed by a Masonic service. Interment will be at Acacia Cemetary at 12:30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Masonicare, 22 Masonic Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492 or St. James United Methodist Church, 4661 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, NY. 14305-3309.

Benson married JACK, Florence on 5 Apr 1947 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/18/1946

BENTON-JACK - Archibald W.
Jack of Buffalo announces the engagement
ef hie daughter, Florence,
to Benson Benton, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh M, Benton, of Harrison
Avenue, Lockport. The wedding will
be solemnised In April.

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 4/9/1947

A beautiful gown of French lace was chosen by Miss Florence
Jack, daughter of Archibald W. Jack of 47 Cleveland Drive.
Buflalo. for her marriage to Benton A. Benton, ton of Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh M. Benton, 52 Harmon Ave.. Lockport. which was
solemnized Saturday at 4:30 in First Presbyterian Church.
The town was fashioned with a
tight bodice and full skirt extend-
ing to a full train. The leg-o'-mut-
ton sleeves formed points over the
hands. On a bow at the keyholle
neckline, thebride wore a pin previ-
ously worn by her mothr on her
wedding gown and her cap head-
dress was made from lace from the
gown worn by her grandmother, the
late Mrs. Daniel R. Sillesky, on her
golden wedding anniversary. Her
finger-tip veil was of tulle. She
carried white roses.
BRIDE'S ATTENDANTS
Mrs. Peter G. Kurch of Leetsdale,
Pa., was matron of honor, wearing
a pale blue faille gown with sweet-
heart neckline and full skirt. The
Misses Janet Jack of Buffalo and
Charlotte Cole of Rochester,m brides-
maids, wore pale pink tissue taffeta,
fashioned similarly to Mrs. Kurch's
gown. Carrol Ann Kurch, flower
girl, wore white dotted swiss with
an off-shoulder ruffle, right bodice
and full skirt, tied at the waist with
a pink ribbon. Mrs. Kurch carried
pink roses and grape hyacinths tied
with pink ribbon and the brides-
maids carried pink roses and carna-
tions, tied with blue. The flower
girl's bouquet was of bachelor but-
tons and daisies, centered with roses.
Mrs. Robert C. Bishop, organist,
played the wedding music and Miss
Sally Benton sang "Always" an d
"Whither Thou Goest." Miss Ben-
ton's gown of blue had a satin
bodice with sweetheart neckline and
a marquisette skirt. The bride-
groom's mother wore a gray crepe
afternoon dress.
Dr. Stephen Palmer, minister, per-
formed the ceremony and the bride
was given in marriage byher father,
Robert Benton was best man and
ushers were William Benton of
Washington. Archibald W. Jack Jr.,
Buffalo and Donald Butterworth,
Houghton. Robert Benton Jr., was
ring bearer.
LILIES DECORATE CHURCH
Palms and Easter lillies decorated
the church for the ceremony and a
reception to 60 guests which fol-
lowed. Fourteen were seated at the
bridal table, centered with the
bride's cake.
Mr. and Mrs. Benton lkeft for an
eastern wedding trip, the bride
wearing a light blue wool suit with
black accessories and a corsage of
red roses. They will make their
home at 52 Harrison Ave.
Out-of-town wedding guests at-
tended from Buffalo, Jamestown
and Washington.
The bridgeroom was a technical
sergeant in the Signal Corps and
served in Europe and Japan. The
bride served as a corporal in the
Marine Corps, Women's Reserve,
Aviation Branch.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/26/1966

BENTON - Hugh M.. of Bar
ker. NY. passed away March
26. 1966 in Newfane He is sur-
vived by his wife Mary P a u l
Benton; father of Robert H.
Bentcn of Barker, NY., Rev.
Benson A. Benton of Senborn.
N Y . Sarah W. Benton of Rosemont
Pennsylvania, R. P a u l
Benton of North Tonawanda,
John T Benton of Lockport, N.
Y Also father of the late Wil-
liam Benton of Springfield, III.
Also fourteen grandchildren. Be-
ginning this evening friends may
from 7-9 at the Hood Funer
al Home. Barker and Sunday
from 2-5 and 7-9 where services
will be held Monday at 2 p.m.
Interment in Hartland Central
Cemetery. Rev Mendel Danningburg
officiating.

ALSO

Same paper and date

A Barker resident. Hugh M.
Benton, died today (March 26,
1968) at the age of 83.
Born in Richland Center, Wis.
in 1883, he was the son of Robert
and Sarah Morrow Benton.
He has been a resident of
Barker for many years, and
was employed by Harrison Radiator
Division of General Mo
tors Corp. until his retirement.
He is survived by his widow,
Mary Paul Benton: one daughter,
Sarah W Benton of Rosemont.
Pa.: four sons, Robert H.
Benton of Barker, the Rev.
Benson A Benton of Sanborn,
R. Paul Benton of North Tona-,
wanda. and John T Benton of
Lockport. He was the father of
the late William Benton of
Springfield, Ill. He is also sur-
vived by 14 grandchildren.
Friends may call today from
7 to 9 p.m. t t the Hood Funeral
Home in Barker, and tomorrow
from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. Services
will be held Monday at 2 p.m.
with the Rev. Mendel Danningburg
officiating. Burial will be
in Hartland Central Cemetery

Hugh married PAUL, Mary E on 16 Jun 1913 in Evansville, Rock County, WI. Mary was born about 1887 in Berry Brook, Delaware County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal

An Open House celebra-
tion will be held from 1 until
4 p.m. tomorrow at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Benton, 8682 High St., Barker,
on the occasion of the
couple's 50th wedding anniversary.
Friends are invited
to attend.
It was a simple but impressive
ceremony which
united in marriage Miss
Mary E. Paul of Berry
Brook, N.Y. and Hugh Benton.
The ceremony was held
at the home of the bride's
sister.. Mrs. George Emory
in Evansville, Wis. The bride
and bridegroom had met at
the Evansville Seminary
which they both attended.
The late Rev. C. A. Stoll officiated.
Mrs. Emory, who now
lives in Binghamton, N. Y.,
is present to in Barker to
attend the celebration.
The couple have five living
children. They are Robert
Benton of Barker, an engineer
with the Harrison Radiator
Division of General
Motors Corp. at Lockport;
the Rev. Benson Benton,
pastor of the Sanborn Methodist
Church; Miss Sally
Benton who teaches science
in Philadelphia, Pa.; Paul
Benton of North Tonawanda,
Sylvania Corp. draftsman;
and John Benton of Lockport,
with IBM in Buffalo.
Another son. William, was
the victim of an automobile
accident four years ago.
They also have 14 grandchildren.
Mrs. Benton will greet her
guests in an orchid print
nylon Jersey dress complemented
with phalaenopsis
orchids.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/9/1964

SANBORN-Rev. and Mrs.
Benson-A Benton-of-Sanborn
Methodist Church have received
word of the death Sunday
night in Buffalo of Mrs. Benton's
father, Archibald Jack.
Funeral arrangements will be
announced later..

Robert + MORROW, R Sarah. R was born about 1856 in Australia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]