Henry Richard Benton

Henry Richard was born on July 4th, 1838 in Colleton County, SC.¹   Henry Richard's father was John Benton and his mother was Miss DeWitt. He had three brothers and two sisters, named Benjamin Gaines, Mack Doran, Berry Garris, Jane and Mary. He had five half-brothers and five half-sisters, named Joseph C., William Sylvester, Edward H., Child, James Oliver, Martha, Arthie, Vinnie, Remmy and Susan Ann.  He died at the age of 77 on September 9th, 1915 in VA.¹