Benson, Wade Hampton
Passed: 1923-02-23
Age: 82
Source: Mountaineer
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 1923-03-09
Information: Wade Hampton Benson was born in Pleasants County,W. Va., December 8, 1840, died February 23, 1923, age 82 years, 2 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Martha Brown on September 7, 1865. To them were born ten children, eight of whom survive. The children are: Mrs. Margaret Nelson, Mrs. Lola Golden, Mrs. Rosa Kerns, Mrs. Anna Golden, Mrs. Laura Rector, William C., Thomas L. and J. Ervin. Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Golden, on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. S. F. Coast, after which the body was laid to rest at Mount Pisgah Cemetery. (from the compilation of Betty Kessel McIntyre)