| Name |
Esther Stanford [1, 2] |
- Esther Sandford was the wife of John Benson. She wrote her will 31 October 1834. Her estate was probated and recorded in Worcester County, MD. Esther was the mother-in-law of Amelia (Milley) White who had married her son, Elijah Benson. Milley was the daughter of Stephen White 1825 and Mary G. .
Esther Sandford’s will states …To Hetty B. Richardson, James G. Benson, Edward Benson, William Benson, the children of Elijah Benson, all the rights of Cypress Swamp that was given Elijah Benson and myself by my late husband John Benson.
…To son- in- law Samuel Benson….
.,..To Thomas Layfield Benson and his brother Robert Benson. To David R. Benson.
…To Archibald White's children, money in hands of Levi Merrill of Levin.
…To Edward White, Betsy Matthews and niece Betsy Benson. To half-sister Betsy Dryden.
…Witness; Samuel Boston, Isaac Layfield, John Boston. (MH: 29)
The executor was written as Levin Merrill of Levin as there were several Levins in the county at that time.
The children of Archibald White were the heirs of Esther Sanford who married John Benson.
[Esther Sanford was the sister of Thomas Sanford 1794 and Elizabeth Sanford 1796.
(Nottingham:329, 366, 375, 382,426, 438)
Thomas Sandford made a will in 1794 in Accomack County VA and mentioned his mother, Ann, brother John, sisters Elizabeth, Ann and Esther Benson.]
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| Birth |
Abt 1760 |
Worcester Co, Maryland  [1] |
| Gender |
Female |
| Will - Named in Husbands will |
7 Sep 1800 |
Worcester Co, Maryland [3] |
- In his will Isaac Layfield gave to son Thomas, plantation called Hog Quarter (described) near Cypress Swamp, which bounds John Whittington, John D. Marshall heirs, 300 acres of Cypress Swamp (a minor). To grandson Isaac Layfield, plantation where James Merrill lives, Milliers Lott, bounds widow Betty Henderson, 200 acres of Cypress Swamp. To wife Esther, 1/3rds & Extr. To daughters Elizabeth Sneed, Nancy Layfield & Catty Barrett & dec'd daughter Mary Patterson. Witt: Littleton Dennis, Zadock Wheeler & Esau Boston. Bonds include Joseph Henderson & Anderson Patterson.
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| Will - Named in Husbands will |
9 Sep 1818 |
Worcester Co, Maryland [4] |
- In his will John Benson gave to son William, land, a plantation in Sussex Co, Del. where Shadrack Burton lives, tract Collaways Folly. To son Elijah, 100 acre tract Cypress Swamp, bought of Isaac Layfield. To son Gideon, plantation bought of Isaac Layfield. To son Samuel, lands & marsh purchased of the heirs of Thomas Layfield dec'd, manor of Capt. Isaac Layfield dec'd, tract Hog Quarter; & Extr. To wife Esther. To daughters Rachel Layfield and Betsy Long. Witt: Samuel Boston, William Richardson & Polly Boston.
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| Marr Name |
Esther Benston [5] |
| Marr Name |
Esther Layfield [3] |
| Reference Identifier |
Worcester |
| Record ID |
114302 |
| Will |
13 Oct 1834 |
Worcester Co, Maryland [1] |
- In her will Esther Benson gave to Hetty B. Richardson, James G. Benson, Edward Benson, William Benson, children of Elijah Benson, all right of Cypress Swamp that was given Elijah Benson and myself by my late husband John Benson. To son-in-law Samuel Benson, Extr. To Thomas Layfield Benson and his brother Robert Benson. To David R. Benson. To Archibald White's children, money in hands of Levin Merrill of Levin. To Edward White, Betsey Matthews & niece Betsey Benson. To half-sister Betsey Dryden. Witt: Samuel Boston, Isaac Layfield and John Boston.
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| Death |
Bef 31 Oct 1834 |
Worcester Co, Maryland [1] |
- It was on this date that her will was proved.
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Origins  |
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| Person ID |
I114302 |
MilesFiles23 |
| Last Modified |
19 Apr 2025 |
| Family 2 |
John Benston, b. Abt 1765, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Bef 13 Oct 1818, Worcester Co, Maryland (Age < 53 years)
Other Partners:
╚═(--?--) (--?--), b. Abt 1770, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown m. Abt 1782
╚═Sophia Cropper, b. Abt 1780, Worcester Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown m. 5 Jul 1800 |
| Marriage |
20 Nov 1802 |
Worcester Co, Maryland [5] |
- They were shown as John Benson and Esther Layfield.
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| Family ID |
F38341 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
13 Mar 2023 |
Abt 1760 - Bef 1834 (< 74 years)
