Benton R. Wilson and Sarah J. Marquis

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Husband Benton R. Wilson ¹

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           Born: 29 Jul 1834 - Wilmington Twp, Lawrence Co, PA 1
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         Father: Thomas Wilson (1789-1860) 2
         Mother: Rachel Crawford (1799-      ) 1

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       Marriage: 4 Dec 1855 3

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Wife Sarah J. Marquis ³

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         Father: James Marquis (1802-1869) 4
         Mother: Mary Hezlep (Abt 1804-1871) 5

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Children

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1 F Anna M. Wilson ³

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           Born: 29 Oct 1856 3
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2 M James M. Wilson ³

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           Born: 23 Mar 1858 3
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3 F Rachel E. Wilson ³

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           Born: 4 Feb 1860 3
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4 M Charles B. Wilson ³

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           Born: 19 Oct 1862 3
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5 F Sarah E. Wilson ³

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           Born: 10 Jan 1865 3
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6 F Jessie C. Wilson ³

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           Born: 12 Sep 1867 3
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General Notes: Husband - Benton R. Wilson

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He was reared a farmer, and enjoyed limited advantages for education.
In December, 1875, he left the old homestead, and moved into a large and palatial residence, which he had erected on a beautiful knoll, only a few rods from the old building. The contrast between the two structures was most striking. The new home was a model of convenience and beauty, and an excellent specimen of the architecture of the centennial age. With the exception of the doors and window-sash-which were of pine-the wood for the structure was all grown on the homestead farm. The inside wood-work was of ash, black walnut and chestnut, handsomely finished in native colors.
In 1872, he erected near the site of his own residence, a very neat and comfortable house for his mother, and tenderly cared for her in her declining years.
He was a man of conservative views, yet of great decision of character. He held his religious connection with the Neshannock Presbyterian Church, and was a deacon in the same.

1 Editor, History of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: L. H. Everts & Co., 1877), Pg 175.

2 Editor, History of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: L. H. Everts & Co., 1877), Pg 174.

3 Editor, History of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: L. H. Everts & Co., 1877), Pg 176.

4 Editor, History of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: L. H. Everts & Co., 1877), Pg 176, 182.

5 Editor, History of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: L. H. Everts & Co., 1877), Pg 182.