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     Edward was born circa 1829 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Andrew N. Bonnewell and Harriett Maddox. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Dublin Dist, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Edward Bonewell, age 21 in HH#1008 headed by Andrew Bonewell, a 47 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1832 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Andrew N. Bonnewell and Harriett Maddox. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Dublin Dist, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as John Bonewell, age 18 in HH#1008 headed by Andrew Bonewell, a 47 year old farmer..¹

     William was born on 23 July 1834 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2 He was the son of Andrew N. Bonnewell and Harriett Maddox. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Dublin Dist, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as William Bonewell, age 16 in HH#1008 headed by Andrew Bonewell, a 47 year old farmer..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1836 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew N. Bonnewell and Harriett Maddox. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Dublin Dist, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Sarah Bonewell, age 14 in HH#1008 headed by Andrew Bonewell, a 47 year old farmer..¹

     Littleton was born on 5 January 1840 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2 He was the son of Andrew N. Bonnewell and Harriett Maddox. Littleton was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Dublin Dist, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Littleton Bonewell, age 10 in HH#1008 headed by Andrew Bonewell, a 47 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1841 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Andrew N. Bonnewell and Harriett Maddox. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Dublin Dist, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as George Bonewell, age 9 in HH#1008 headed by Andrew Bonewell, a 47 year old farmer..¹

     Nancy was born on 9 March 1781 at Worcester Co, MD. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1790..¹ She married John Bonnewell on 21 February 1807 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Bonaivill and Nancy Hancock. No other information was given. He would have been around 35 years of age and later census records indicate his bride was 26 years old..² She married William Paradise on 16 April 1816 at Worcester Co, MD. He would have been circa 23 years of age in 1816, when he married John Bonnawell's widow, and she circa 35. Nancy and William Paradise had five children, for, when their son Parker Paradise died unmarried in 1854, his heirs were given as: Nancy Paradise, his mother; John Paradise, a brother; Nancy Claywell, a sister; Milby Paradise, a deceased brother; Elizabeth Redden" a deceased sister; James Bonnawell, a half-brother; Benjamin Bonnawell, a half-brother; and Eliza Jones, wife of Isaac Jones, a half-sister (Wor. Accounts 1853-1857, p.422)..² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Nancy Paradise, age 60 in HH#1489 headed by William Paradise, a 60 year old farmer..¹ Nancy was named as an heir in 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Nancy Paradise, the mother of Parker Paradise..³ Nancy was named as an heir on 27 September 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that William Paradise's widow, Nancy, was given 130 acres of Lot 1 for her dower. She also got "the west side of the house, below and above, two rooms, one corn crib, and the granary on the northwest of the dwelling house, the privilege of the meat house and well and one half of the garden and a shed for stables on the south side of the pound"..⁴ Nancy died on 9 January 1870 at age 88. Her body was interred at Isaac Jones Family Cem, Stockton, Wor Co, MD. Robert F. Jones reported some years ago that her tombstone showed her as Nancy Paredis, wife of William, born 9 Mar 1781, died 9 Jan 1870. This stone is no longer standing..

     William was born circa 1790 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Thomas Paradise. He married Nancy Hancock on 16 April 1816 at Worcester Co, MD. He would have been circa 23 years of age in 1816, when he married John Bonnawell's widow, and she circa 35. Nancy and William Paradise had five children, for, when their son Parker Paradise died unmarried in 1854, his heirs were given as: Nancy Paradise, his mother; John Paradise, a brother; Nancy Claywell, a sister; Milby Paradise, a deceased brother; Elizabeth Redden" a deceased sister; James Bonnawell, a half-brother; Benjamin Bonnawell, a half-brother; and Eliza Jones, wife of Isaac Jones, a half-sister (Wor. Accounts 1853-1857, p.422)..² William bought land on 21 February 1837 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that William Paradise bought 335 acres of Thornsbury and Addition to Thornsbury from Thomas R. P. Spence and wife Esther R. for $1,000..³ William bought land in 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. It was in this year that he bought additional acreage, including part of Bridge Water Supply..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as William Paradise the head of HH#1489, a 60 year old farmer. Listed with him were Nancy Paradise, age 60; Thomas Paradise, age 23; Ninna Brittingham, age 20; and George Hill, age 16..¹ William died on 20 August 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. His tombstone reading was reported some years ago by Robert F. Jones.. William estate was settled on 27 September 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that the court appointed M. N. Lindsey, Isaac Jones, S. S. McMaster, and James W. Bonniwell as commissioners to settle the real estate probate of William Paradise, deceased. They decided the land could not be divided to as advantage for the heirs and had it surveyed into three lots, which they sold separately. William Paradise's widow, Nancy, was given 130 acres of Lot 1 for her dower. She also got "the west side of the house, below and above, two rooms, one corn crib, and the granary on the northwest of the dwelling house, the privilege of the meat house and well and one half of the garden and a shed for stables on the south side of the pound". The land can be located from the survey. Point A, the beginning of the courses laid out, was on the west side of the road from Snow Hill to New Town (Pocomoke City). The land itself apparently did not lie along the road, but extended northwest of point A, up toward Pocomoke River. Lot 1 contained 231 acres; Lot 2, 94 acres; and Lot 3,87 acres. They were all adjoining and each lot had a dwelling house on it. Isaac Jones of Giles bought Lot 1 on 2 August 1856 (Worcester Co, MD Deeds EMD-7, p. 434).
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     James was born circa 1810 at Worcester Co, MD.² He was the son of John Bonnewell and Nancy Hancock. James bought land on 20 March 1830 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that James bought his first land, 24.5 acres from Daniel Mason for $49. The deed states the land was called Holly Swamp and one of the boundaries was "said Bonniwell's land formerly property of John Bonniwell". In 1832 and 1835, he bought the other two portions of his father's land from his brother and sister and then owned circa 70 acres in the Holly Swamp area. He must have been a highly successful farmer, as he became a large land owner. Some of the Worcester County tracts he purchased were resold, at least two to family members. The balance he left to his children and grandchildren..³ He married Sally Banks on 11 April 1833 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James W. Bonnewell and Sally Banks. No other information was given..⁴ He married Harriet Webb on 16 April 1839 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James Bonnawell and Harriet Webb. No other information was given..⁴ James bought land on 16 October 1840 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that James W. Bonewill bought 30 acres, part of two tracts called Bacon Quarter and Willits Discovery, from Isaac S. Johnson and wife Sarah of Baltimore City, for $700. The land was located on the County road from Cottingham's Ferry to Davis Cross Roads, on the east side of Pocomoke River and one and a half miles from said River. One of the boundaries was land of William Paradise..⁵ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as James Boniwell the head of HH#1492, a 40 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Boniwells: Harriett, age 34; Sally, age 11; William, age 8; Isaac G., age 6; James, age 4; Martha, age 3; and Benjamin, age 1..² James sold land on 6 August 1853 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that James W. Bonnewill and Harriett his wife sold to Ann E. Hancock, 25 acres called Peters Folly and 100 acres Pilchards Nelect. James Bonnewill had bought this land on 6 November 1845 from John and Nathaniel Redden and their wives (Wor. Deeds EDM-1, p. 212). It was land that had belonged to Capt. Robert Hancock and was located across Lamberson Road from other James W. Bonnewill land..⁶ James was named as an heir in 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Bonnawell, a half-brother of Parker Paradise..⁷ James bought land on 28 December 1859 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that he bought 12½ adjoining acres from Levin Horsey and wife Polly, for $100 (Wor. Deeds WET-2, p. 1). On 24 October 1856, he bought 146 acres for $1200 from Peter C. Corbin and wife Rosey (Wor. Deeds JAP#l, p. 96). This land was on the northeast side of the road from Cross Roads to Cottinghams Ferry. It appears he moved on this land and called it "my old home farm" in his will. On 3 June 1854, James W. Bonnewill bought 27½ acres, part of Bridgewater Supply, from Jacob Riley and wife Charlotte, for $75 (Wor. EDM#6, p. 43). On 21 December 1857, he bought 240 acres from Major T. Hall and wife Julia, for $300 (Wor. Deeds WET#l, p. 93). The deed places this land on Pocomoke River at Bears Landing, up Carey Creek to Charley Tarr's line, thence to the county road and with the county road to Major W. Jones' land.. James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as James W. Bromwell the head of HH#2998, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Bromwells: Harriet, age 45; Isaac, age 15; Martha, age 13; George, age 7; and Harriet, age 5..⁸ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Snow Hill P.O., Wor Co, MD. He was shown as James Bonnawell the head of HH#252, a 61 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,800 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Bonnawells: Harriett, age 50 and keeping house; Jerome, age 26 and working on farm; Washington, age 18; and Harriett, age 16. Also listed was Harriett Landing, age 6..⁹ He made a will on 18 February 1882 at Worcester Co, MD. He left the farm "whereon I now reside, being on the northwest side of the county road leading from Pocomoke City to Snow Hill", to his wife Harriet Bonnewell for her lifetime and then it was to go to his grandchildren, James E. Bonnewell and Harriet F. Landing "now the wife of Edward Ardis". He also left personal property to his wife.
James W. Bonnewill left daughter Ann Elba, the wife of George Hancock, $1.00 and $250 to her children. He gave son Isaac Jerome Bonnewill $500, to be held for him by son William C. Bonnewell until "said Isaac Jerome returns home from his present confinement restored to his right mind". He left $1.00 to son William C. Bonnewill. He gave daughter Martha A. Hancock $l.00 and her children $1,000. He left sons Benjamin E. Bonnewill and George Bonnewill "lands known as my old home farm lying on the southeast side of the county road leading from Pocomoke City to Snow Hill". He gave daughters Harriet W. Ardis and Sally Landing the farm known as the Corbin farm, reserving an outlet for both down the lane near George Hancock's residence. He left Ulysses Goswelling $50 and appointed son William C. Bonnewill his guardian. He named friend Benjamin J. Aydelotte and son Benjamin E. Bonnewill his executors. It is evident from his will and from an old map of 1877, that the land James W. Bonnewill owned was located on both sides of the road from Pocomoke City to Snow Hill, at the point this road intersects with present Lamberson Road, as it extends southeast to Davis Cross Roads (present Goodwill).     .¹⁰ James died in March 1882.¹⁰ James's will was probated on 4 April 1882 at Worcester Co, MD.¹⁰

     Benjamin was born in 1812 at Worcester Co, MD. He was the son of John Bonnewell and Nancy Hancock. Benjamin sold land on 21 July 1832 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Benjamin P. Bonnawell when he sold his part of his father's land to his brother, James W. Bonnawell, for $34, when he became of age. This was land adjoining George Bonnawell's land..² He married Mary Hall on 25 December 1833 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Benjamin Bonnawell and Mary Hall. No other information was given. After his marriage, disappeared from Worcester County records, other than being named as a half-brother when Parker Paradise died in 1854..³ Benjamin was named as an heir in 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Benjamin Bonnawell, a half-brother of Parker Paradise..⁴

     Eliza was born circa 1814 at Worcester Co, MD.² She was the daughter of John Bonnewell and Nancy Hancock. She married Isaac Jones on 22 December 1830 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Isaac Jones and Eliza Bonnawell. No other information was given..³ Eliza was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Eliza Jones, age 36 in HH#1241 headed by Isaac Jones, a 42 year old farmer..² Eliza was named as an heir in 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Eliza Jones, wife of Isaac Jones, a half-sister of Parker Paradise..⁴ Her body was interred at Isaac Jones Family Cem, Stockton, Wor Co, MD.

     Thomas was born circa 1765.

     Isaac was born in 1807 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Eliza Bonnewell on 22 December 1830 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Isaac Jones and Eliza Bonnawell. No other information was given..² Isaac sold land on 8 January 1835 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Isaac Jones and wife Eliza sold to her brother, James W. Bonnawell, her share of their father's land..³ Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Isaac Jones the head of HH#1241, a 42 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Joneses: Eliza, age 36; Jane, age 16; Benjamin, age 12; Elizabeth, age 10; Emaly, age 8; Mary E., age 6; Isaac M., age 4; and Julius P., age 2/12..⁴ Isaac died in 1862.^5,1 His body was interred at Isaac Jones Family Cem, Stockton, Wor Co, MD.¹

     Parker was born circa 1820 at Worcester Co, MD. He was the son of William Paradise and Nancy Hancock. Parker died in 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. It was in this year that Parker Paradise died unmarried and his heirs were given as Nancy Paradise, his mother: John Paradise, a brother; Nancy Claywell, a sister; Milby Paradise, a deceased brother; Elizabeth Redden, a dec'd sister; James Bonnawell, a half-brother; Benjamin Bonnawell, a half-borther; and Eliza Jones, wife of Isaac Jones, a half-sister..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1822 at Worcester Co, MD. She was the daughter of William Paradise and Nancy Hancock. She married Stephen Redden on 18 March 1843 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Stephen Redden and Elizabeth Paradise. No other information was given..² Elizabeth was named as an heir in 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Elizabeth Redden, a deceased sister of Parker Paradise..¹

     Stephen was born circa 1820. He married Elizabeth Paradise on 18 March 1843 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Stephen Redden and Elizabeth Paradise. No other information was given..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. She was the daughter of William Paradise and Nancy Hancock. She married Peter Claville on 6 May 1846 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Peter Claywell and Nancy Paradise. No other information was given..² Nancy was named as an heir in 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Nancy Claywell, a sister of Parker Paradise..¹

     Peter was born circa 1820. He married Nancy Paradise on 6 May 1846 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Peter Claywell and Nancy Paradise. No other information was given..¹

     John was born circa 1819 at Worcester Co, MD. He was the son of William Paradise and Nancy Hancock. He married Amelia Mason on 7 January 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Paradise and Amelia Mason. No other information was given..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as John Paradise the head of HH#1490, age 20. Listed with him were the following Paradises: Amelia, age 24; Lauretta, age 4; and Nancy, age 10..³ John was named as an heir in 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Paradise, a brother of Parker Paradise..¹

     Amelia was born circa 1825. She married John Paradise on 7 January 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Paradise and Amelia Mason. No other information was given..¹ Amelia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Amelia Paradise, age 24 in HH#1490 headed by John Paradise, age 20..²

     Lauretta was born circa 1846 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of John Paradise and Amelia Mason. Lauretta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Lauretta Paradise, age 4 in HH#1490 headed by John Paradise, age 20..¹

     Sally was born circa 1810. She married James Wise Bonnewell on 11 April 1833 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James W. Bonnewell and Sally Banks. No other information was given..¹

     Harriet was born circa 1816 at Worcester Co, MD.² She was the daughter of John F. Webb and Henrietta Hudson. She married James Wise Bonnewell on 16 April 1839 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James Bonnawell and Harriet Webb. No other information was given..³ Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Harriett Boniwell, age 34 in HH#1492 headed by James Boniwell, a 40 year old farmer..² Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Harriet Bromwell, age 45 in HH#2998 headed by James W. Bromwell, a 51 year old farmer..⁴ Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Snow Hill P.O., Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Harriett Bonnawell, age 50 and keeping house in HH#252 headed by James Bonnawell, a 61 year old farmer..⁵ Harriet was named in her husband's will on 18 February 1882 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as wife Harriet Bonnewell in the will of James W. Bonnewell..⁶

     Mary was born circa 1812. She married Benjamin Purnell Bonnewell on 25 December 1833 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Benjamin Bonnawell and Mary Hall. No other information was given. After his marriage, disappeared from Worcester County records, other than being named as a half-brother when Parker Paradise died in 1854..¹

     Sally was born in 1840 at Worcester Co, MD. She was the daughter of James Wise Bonnewell and Harriet Webb. Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Sally Boniwell, age 11 in HH#1492 headed by James Boniwell, a 40 year old farmer..¹ She married James H. Landing on 23 June 1857 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James H. Landing and Sarah E. Bonnewell. No other information was given..² Sally was named in her father's will on 18 February 1882 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as a daughter Sally Landing in the will of James W. Bonnewell. She and daughter Harriet W. Ardis were given the farm known as the Corbin farm, reserving an outlet for both down the lane near George Hancock's residence..³ Sally died in 1916. Her body was interred at Goodwill M.E. Curch Cem, Goodwill, Worcester Co, MD.

     William was born in 1842 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of James Wise Bonnewell and Harriet Webb. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as William Boniwell, age 8 in HH#1492 headed by James Boniwell, a 40 year old farmer..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as William Bonnewell the head of HH#2843, an 18 year old farmer. Listed with him was Benjamin Bonnewell, age 13..² He married Amelia P. 'Milly' Hancock on 3 December 1861 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William C. Bonnewill and Amelia P. Handcock. No other information was given..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as William Bonnewell the head of HH#249, a 27 year old farmer with personal property valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Bonnewells: Milly, age 25 and keeping house; Hattie, age 6; William, age 5; and Jane, age 2..⁴ William bought land on 13 January 1874 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that William C. Bonnewell bought from his father the 240 acre farm he had purchased in 1857 from Major T. Hall and wife. This land was some distance from Lamberson Road and can be located in the northeastern part of the 1877 map of Newtown District..⁵ William was named in his father's will on 18 February 1882 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as a son William C. Bonnewell in the will of James W. Bonnewell, who gave him $1.00..⁶ William died in 1929.⁷ His body was interred at Salem Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke, Wor Co, MD.⁷

     Isaac was born circa 1844 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of James Wise Bonnewell and Harriet Webb. Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Isaac G. Boniwell, age 6 in HH#1492 headed by James Boniwell, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Isaac Bromwell, age 15 in HH#2998 headed by James W. Bromwell, a 51 year old farmer..² Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Snow Hill P.O., Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Jerome Bonnawell, age 26 and working on farm in HH#252 headed by James Bonnawell, a 61 year old farmer..³ Isaac was named in his father's will on 18 February 1882 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as a son Isaac Jerome Bonnewell in the will of James W. Bonnewell, who gave him $500, to be held for him by son William C. Bonnewell until "said Isaac Jerome returns home from his present confinement restored to his right mind"..⁴ Isaac died in October 1882.⁵ Isaac's estate was administered on 24 October 1882 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that William C. Bonnewill was named to settle the estate of Isaac Jerome Bonnewill..⁵

     James was born circa 1846 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of James Wise Bonnewell and Harriet Webb. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as James Boniwell, age 4 in HH#1492 headed by James Boniwell, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Martha was born in 1843 at Worcester Co, MD. She was the daughter of James Wise Bonnewell and Harriet Webb. Martha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Martha Boniwell, age 3 in HH#1492 headed by James Boniwell, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Martha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Martha Bromwell, age 13 in HH#2998 headed by James W. Bromwell, a 51 year old farmer..² She married Wilmer L. Hancock on 2 August 1865 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Wilmer L. Hancock, age 24 and Martha A. Bonnewell, age 19. No other information was given..³ Martha was named in her father's will on 18 February 1882 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as a daughter Martha A. Hancock in the will of James W. Bonnewell and given $1.00 and her children $1,000..⁴ Martha died in 1922. Her body was interred at Goodwill M.E. Curch Cem, Goodwill, Worcester Co, MD.

     Benjamin was born on 10 April 1849 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of James Wise Bonnewell and Harriet Webb. Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Benjamin Boniwell, age 1 in HH#1492 headed by James Boniwell, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Benjamin was listed with his brother in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Benjamin Bonnewell, age 13 in HH#2843 headed by William Bonnewell, an 18 year old farmer..² He married Mary E. (-----) circa 1872. Benjamin was named in his father's will on 18 February 1882 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as a son Benjamin E. Bonnewell in the will of James W. Bonnewell. He and his brother George were given "lands known as my old home farm lying on the southeast side of the county road leading from Pocomoke City to Snow Hill"..³ His body was interred at in the First Baptist Church Cemetery First Bapt Ch Cem, Pocomoke, Wor Co, MD.⁴ Benjamin died on 17 August 1923 at age 74.⁴