married to John Simkins knox co illinois
father and mother might have been
Richard Bird Benson and Rebecca (Mowry?)
from Greenbrier Co va
In 1850 census greenbrier shows a Rebecca with a Catherine Mowry.
Later a Rebecca Mowry marries Richard Bird Benson
has a daughter Dec 1854 named Sally on 1860 Census
Rumor in family is that Sally was Cherokee Indian
She lists herself Indian on 1930 Census living in Claremore Ok.
Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated
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