Elizabeth Catherine Benson

1840 - 1909  (69 years)

• Name	Elizabeth Catherine Benson  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Born	8 Feb 1840	, Ross, Ohio, United States   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11]
  Gender	Female
  Relocation	1856	, Ross, Ohio, United States   [12]
  	From Union Township, Marion, Iowa
  	After Elizabeth's death, William Benson and children Solomon, Elizabeth, and William returned to Ohio. William's daughter Nancy and her husband Elijah Hurd had thier own household and remained in IA. William's daughter Margaret and her husband Joseph Free had thier own household and remained in IA. William's daughter Sarah and her husband George Miller do not appear in the 1856 Marion, IA census (as do Nancy and Elijah Hurd and Margaret and Joseph Free). For this reason one might wonder if they returned to OH with William. However, they had one son already, and the 1860 Marion, IA census indicates they had another son born in IA in 1856. Therefore I beleive they likely remained in IA and did not return to OH with William. The move likely occurred between March (William purchased property from Alfred Rees in Dec 1855 the deed for which was not recorded until Mar 1856) and Oct 1856 (William's daughter Elizabeth and William Hyer were married 2 Nov 1856 in Ohio). Role: Family Participant
  Relocation	Abt Aug 1857	, Marion, Iowa, United States   [12]
  	from Ross County, Ohio
  	Likely making this move were William Benson and his sons Solomon and William, and his daughter Elizabeth and her new family (husband William Hyer and daughter Frances). They likely left shortly after the Aug 2nd birth of Elizabeth's daughter Frances. Role: Family Participant
  Land Sale	23 Dec 1870	Polk Township, Marion, Iowa, United States   [13, 14]
  	5 acres out of the SE¼ of the SE¼ of S32, T77, R20
  	Title to the 5 acre parcel was conveyed by the heirs of William Benson to John M. Reins using two seperate instruments. The first instrument, dated 12/23/1870, mentions $60 consideration and included the following heirs: Solomon and Catherine Benson Mary [Benson] Leuty and William Leuty Juda [Benson] Walker and John Walker Leah [Benson] Patterson and John Patterson Nancy [Benson] Herd and Elijah Herd Elizabeth [Benson] Hyer and William E. Hyer The second instrument, dated 2/22/1871, mentions $50 consideration and lists the following heirs as grantors: Margaret [Benson] Free and Joseph Free, Marion County, IA Elijah and Nancy Benson, Cass County, MO Sarah A. [Benson] Evans and Charles Evans, MO Rose Ann [Hester, Benson] Miller and George Miller, Makaska County, IA Also signing the second instrument were: William Z. Benson [son of Alfred and Rose Ann Benson] Mary J. Robinson [daughter of Alfred and Rose Ann Benson]
  Relocation	1902	Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States   [11]
  	From the farm (home for 45 years) in Union Township
  Residence	21 Feb 1904	Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States   [15]
  Medical	Apr 1909	Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States   [11]
  	Prior to death, her long, long sickness was one of "great physical torture".
  Obituary	Apr 1909	Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States   [11]
  The Knoxville Journal
  Elizabeth Cathrine, wife of Wm. E. Hyer, died at her home in West Knoxville, Friday morning, April 2, 1909, aged 69 years, 1 month and 24 days. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Benson. She was born in Ross County, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1840, and was youngest in a family of 13 children, [of which] 5 were sons and 8 were [daughters. A]ll of that large family [had passed] away except one - Mrs. [Charles Evan]s, of Pleasantville. [In] 1854 deceased came to Marion county with her parents. Shortly after their arrival here the wife and mother passed away and the father and children move to Ohio. There on Nov. 2, 1856, she was united in marriage to Wm. E. Hyer, and one year later in the fall on 1857, the newly-wedded couple came to Marion county which has since been their home. After a residence of forty-five years on the farm in Union township Mr. and Mrs. Hyer came to Knoxville in 1902. To the union of Wm. E. Hyer and Elizabeth C. Benson 9 children were born, 4 sons and 5 daughters, all of whom survive as also does the husband and father, the latter now aged 71 years. The names of the children and their present places of residence is given in the following: Mrs. Mary Speed, Polo, Canada; Rufus Hyer, Lang, Canada, Nannie Whitmore, Coin, Iowa; W.A. Hyer, Estherville, Iowa; J.S. Hyer, Dolliver, Iowa; Judia Harkins, Pleasantville, Iowa; Frances Dowden, Dolliver, Iowa; Elijah Hyer, Huntley, Montana and Gertrude Miner, Pleasantville, Iowa. All of the children except one daughter, Mrs. Mary Speed, of Polo, Canada, and the youngest son, Elijah, of Huntley, Mont., were present at the funeral. Besides the children, deceased leaves 32 grand-children and 5 great-grand-children. Deceased united with the Congregational church in this city in 1905, of which she has been a devout member. She was a devoted mother, an affectionate wife and a kind and obliging neighbor, always willing and ready to sacrifice her own interests and even comforts for the welfare of the family and neighbors. During her long, long sickness which was one of great physical torture, she found much comfort in the biblical passage: "I Know that my Redeemer Liveth". She longingly looked forward to the bright day of unclouded vision when she might behold her Redeemer face to face. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church on Monday, April 5, at 11 a.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. D.W. Swender. Interment at Graceland cemetery. The floral tributes were elaborate and beautiful and among the finest that have ever been seen in Knoxville.
  Died	2 Apr 1909	Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States   [9, 10, 11, 16]
  Obituary	7 Apr 1909	Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States   [10]
  The Knoxville Express
  Elizabeth C. Benson was born in Ross county, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1840, and died in Knoxville, Iowa, Friday, April 2, 1909, at 7 a.m., aged 69 years, 1 month and 24 days. She was the youngest child of a family of 13 children, of whom 5 were sons and 8 were daughters, all of whom have passed away except Mrs. Chas. Evans, of Pleasantville, who survives her. In the fall of 1853 she removed with her parents to Marion county, Iowa. Shortly after their arrival here her mother was removed by death, thus leaving her at the age of 13 years to care for her father's family. Two years later she with her father removed to Ohio. Nov. 2, 1856, she was united in marriage to W. E. Hyer of Ross county, Ohio. To this union 9 children were born, 4 sons and 5 daughters, all of whom survive her: Mary Speed, of Polo, Canada; Rufus Hyer, of Lang, Canada; Nannie Whitmore, Coin, Iowa; W.A. Hyer, Estherville, Iowa; J.A. Hyer, Dolliver, Iowa; Judia Askins (sic), Pleasantville, Iowa; Francis Dowden, Dolliver, Iowa; Elijah Hyer, Huntley, Mont.; and Gertrude Miner, of Pleasantville, Iowa. All the children were present at the funeral but a daughter, Mary, and the youngest son, Elijah. One year after her marriage, in the fall of 1857, they removed to Marion county, Iowa, where they resided on their farm in Union township until the fall of 1902, when they retired from farm life and moved to Knoxville, where they have resided until her death. She united with the Congregational church in 1905, of which she has been a devout member, a most devoted, loving mother, an affectionate wife, a kind and obliging neighbor, always sacrificing her own welfare for the comfort of her family and neighbors; one whom to know was to love. She has been a constant sufferer for a number of years with a malignant disease which she endured with fortitude and Christian grace. She often wished for the end, but was most perfectly resigned to the will of God. She lived in the sweet sunshine of life, and always had a kind word to say about everybody. She often quoted the scripture, "For I know that my redeemer liveth," and expressed perfect confidence in God. During her last illness she was patient and contented, for her hope was anchored in God, who has said, "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God." She looked for that beautiful day of unclouded vision when in a higher realm of ecstatic delight and spiritual realities she could see as she was seen and know as she was known and behold her redeemer face to face. Her end was peaceful. Funeral service were held at the Congregational church be the pastor, D. W. Swender, Monday, April 5, at 11 a.m.; interment in Graceland. The floral offering was profuse and beautiful. CARD OF THANKS In this connection the husband and children desire to express their heart-felt thanks to the neighbors and friends for their sympathy and many acts of kindness in the hour of sorrow.
  Family Search ID	KCVR-1YH
  Family Search Link	https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KCVR-1YH
  Buried	Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States   [10, 11]
  	Address: Graceland Cemetery Knoxville, Iowa
  		Elizabeth (Benson) Hyer-William E Hyer Grave Marker.jpg Elizabeth (Benson) Hyer-+William E Hyer Grave Marker
  Person ID	I106	Dale's Tree
  Last Modified	1 Feb 2018

  
  

  Father	William Benson,   b. 14 May 1798, , Bourbon, Kentucky, United States ,   d. 5 Jun 1860, Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States  (Age 62 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Davis,   b. 2 May 1801, Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States ,   d. 1 Dec 1853, , Marion, Iowa, United States  (Age 52 years)
  Married	13 Aug 1818	, Ross, Ohio, United States   [17, 18]
  Family ID	F33	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	William Edward Hyer,   b. 27 Dec 1837, Greenfield, Highland, Ohio, United States ,   d. 25 Dec 1920, Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States  (Age 82 years)
  Married	3 Nov 1856	South Salem, Ross, Ohio, United States   [7, 16, 19]
  Children	+ 1. Margaret "Frances" Hyer,   b. 2 Aug 1857, , Ross, Ohio, United States ,   d. 17 Apr 1925, Spirit Lake, Dickinson, Iowa, United States  (Age 67 years) + 2. Mary Angeline Hyer,   b. 23 Mar 1859, , Marion, Iowa, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown + 3. Rufus Edward Hyer,   b. 27 Feb 1861, Pleasantville, Marion, Iowa, United States ,   d. 1934, , , , Canada  (Age 72 years) + 4. Nancy Elizabeth Hyer,   b. 7 Dec 1862, , Marion, Iowa, United States ,   d. 18 Oct 1936, , , Iowa, United States  (Age 73 years) + 5. William Andrew Hyer,   b. 13 Sep 1866, , Marion, Iowa, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown + 6. John Alvin Hyer,   b. 28 Jul 1869, , Marion, Iowa, United States ,   d. 30 May 1950  (Age 80 years) + 7. Judith Melvina Hyer,   b. 23 Sep 1871, , Marion, Iowa, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown + 8. Elijah Absilam Hyer,   b. 29 Oct 1873, , Marion, Iowa, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown + 9. Gertrude Gladys Hyer,   b. 2 Dec 1879, , Marion, Iowa, United States ,   d. 28 Jun 1973, , Marion, Iowa, United States  (Age 93 years)
  Last Modified	8 Dec 2013
  Family ID	F40	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  		Born - 8 Feb 1840 - , Ross, Ohio, United States Relocation - From Union Township, Marion, Iowa - 1856 - , Ross, Ohio, United States Married - 3 Nov 1856 - South Salem, Ross, Ohio, United States Relocation - from Ross County, Ohio - Abt Aug 1857 - , Marion, Iowa, United States Land Sale - 5 acres out of the SE¼ of the SE¼ of S32, T77, R20 - 23 Dec 1870 - Polk Township, Marion, Iowa, United States Relocation - From the farm (home for 45 years) in Union Township - 1902 - Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States Residence - 21 Feb 1904 - Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States Medical - Apr 1909 - Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States Obituary - The Knoxville Journal - Apr 1909 - Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States Died - 2 Apr 1909 - Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States Obituary - The Knoxville Express - 7 Apr 1909 - Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States Buried - Address: Graceland Cemetery Knoxville, Iowa - - Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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