John Benbow
John Benbow (1800-1874) was born 1 Apr. 1800 in Grendon Warren, Herefordshire, England. He was the son of Thomas Benbow and Ann Jones. He married Jane Homes on 16 Oct. 1826 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England; participated in plural marriage. He subsequently married Rosetta Wright before 29 Oct. 1852. He was baptized by Wilford Woodruff on 6 Mar. 1840 at Benbow Farm in Castle Frome, Herefordshire, England. He served with Wilford Woodruff in missionary and ecclesiastical work, and he cared for Wilford's son while Wilford and Phebe served a mission in 1845 and 1846. He died 12 May 1874 and was buried in Murray, Salt Lake Co., Utah Territory.
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John Benbow (KWVC-L37), “Family Tree,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org, accessed 14 Aug. 2023). John Benbow, Wilford Woodruff Papers (https://wilfordwoodruffpapers.org/subjects/john-benbow, accessed 14 Aug. 2023). John Benbow, The Joseph Smith Papers (https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/person/john-benbow, accessed 14 Aug. 2023). "Utah, FamilySearch, Early Church Information File, 1830-1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org, accessed 14 Aug. 2023); John Benbow, patriarchal blessing, 2 Feb. 1842, Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, p. 524; citing Family History Department, LDS Reference Unit, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Early church information file,” image 3550/15580; DGS 7100415. "England Marriages, 1538–1973," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org, accessed 14 Aug. 2023); Thomas Bonbow and Ann Jones, 25 Oct. 1781, Bromyard, Herefordshire, England, no. 184; citing Bromyard, Herefordshire, England, Church of England, “Parish registers for Bromyard, 1538-1965,” image 547/728; DGS 7566458. "Parish registers, parish chest and poor law records for St. Nicholas' Church, Worcester, 1563-1966," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org, accessed 11 Aug. 2023); John Benbow and Jane Homes, marriage, 16 Oct. 1826, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, p. 80; citing Worcester, Worcestershire, England, Church of England, image 289/701; DGS 8068396. "Winter Quarters sexton's records, 1846-1848 / Record book,” entry for Jane Bembo, image 13/51, LR 6359 24; Church History Catalog (https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/, accessed 11 Aug. 2023). "Winter Quarters Municipal High Council records, 1846-1848 / Minutes, 1846 October 23-1847 July 12,” entry for Agnes Taylor, images 142-145/187, LR 6359 21; Church History Library (https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/, accessed 31 May 2023). 1860 U.S. Census, Great Salt Lake Co., Utah Territory, p. 270, John Benbow; FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org, accessed 8 Sep. 2023). "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org, accessed 15 Aug. 2023); Isabella M. B. Erikson, 3 May 1914, South Cottonwood, Salt Lake Co., Utah, no. 629; citing Utah Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records & Statistics, “Utah death certificates, 1904-1951,” image 170/1679; DGS 2229568. “John Benbow” (1800-1874), memorial no. 131552; Find A Grave (https://findagrave.com, accessed 14 Aug. 2023).
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Excerpt:most splended prospect of all the surrounging country for 30 miles, & on some of the highest peaks are large intrenchments whare men retreated to in the time of the roman war, The buildings in the village of Malvern are splendid standing on the side of these Hills. It has long been a place of retreat for the Kings Queens princis Lords & Noblemen of London & other parts of England to visit in the summer season. We had a view ...Dates:April 22, 1840 -
Excerpt:When it Was Motioned by Er W Woodruff & secd by Elder Kington that James Hill, James Barns, Charles Price, & John Parry, be ordained to the office of a Priest, & John Benbow to the Office of a Teacher Carried unanimously. Elder Brigham Young & W. Woodruff then proceded to ordain the above pers ons to the offices assigned them. Priest Charles Price was then chosen Clerk of the Stanly Hill ...Dates:April 23, 1840 April 24, 1840 -
Excerpt:April 25, 1840 ~ Saturday 25th I spent the day & night at Moorends Cross & was quite Ill with a bad Cold April 26, 1840 ~ Sunday 26th Notwithstanding I was quite Ill I walked 5 miles to Ashfield & preached at Mr Baly's & in in the afternoon to Crowcutt & preached & Baptized 10 persons & confirmed them & Ordained Edward Philips a Priest. ^1 {family was taken [illegible ] some call ...Dates:April 25, 1840 April 26, 1840 April 27, 1840 April 28, 1840 April 29, 1840 -
Excerpt:April 30, 1840 ~ Thursday 30th I spent the day in writing at Froomes Hill 30 Friday ^Thursday^ I walked with Elder Young to Dymock & had an interview with Elders Richards & Kington & spent the night with them [FIGURES] I recieved two ^3^ Letters one from Mother Woodruff & one from G. A. Smith & one from A Cordon 12 mil May 1, 1840 ~ ...Dates:April 30, 1840 May 1, 1840 May 2, 1840 May 3, 1840 May 4, 1840 May 5, 1840 -
Excerpt:The Saints assembled in the afternoon and was addressed by Elder H. C. Kimball & followed by President Young I did not attend myself and hence did not take notes but they had an interesting time, they warned the Loyars Lawyers and Doctors of the iniquity, and Preached righteousness to the Saints. I spent the afternoon at home writing. And in the evening in company with Mrs Woodruff I rode out to Br John Benbow and spent the night had ...Dates:August 19, 1844 -
Excerpt:when the meeting was closed, after shaking hand with many friends, and taking many letters to convey to England, I returned to my family all our children were at home. Br & Sister Benbow was present August 26, 1844 ~ Monday 26th I went to the River in Company with Mrs Woodruff to be baptized, for some of our dead friends I was baptized for five of my friends under the hands of G. A. Smith, & ...Dates:August 26, 1844 August 27, 1844 -
Excerpt:soon broke up & after clearing our rooms of brick stones & glass we lay down & had a good nights rest 5 mil [FIGURE] I wrote a letter to Elders Kimball & Smith September 17, 1840 ~ Thursday 17th I spent most of the day in Dymock & in the evening I walked to Ledbury & spent the night at Br Pullins 5 miles September 18, 1840 ~ Friday 18th I walked toDates:September 17, 1840 September 18, 1840 September 19, 1840 September 20, 1840 September 21, 1840 -
Excerpt:October 10, 1844 ~ Thursday 10th [FIGURES] I wrote 4 Letters to Nauvoo one to Dwight Webster sent him $10 dollars to pay my Taxes ^And for sister Eunice^. I sent one Letter to Sister Brown & sent her $2 dollar to pay her for her labour in assisting us. I wrote one letter to Br & sister Benbow, & one to Br Dexter Stillman, all included in one directed to ...Dates:October 10, 1844 October 11, 1844 October 12, 1844 -
Excerpt:January 23, 1842 ~ Sunday 23rd Sunday I preached a[t] Joseph's the Seers from the Book of mormon & was much blessed in my mind January 24, 1842 ~ Monday 24th I spent the day visiting the sick January 25, 1842 ~ Tuesday 25 I spent the day in the Nauvoo store January 26, 1842 ~ Wednesday 26th I took a walk with Br Daniel Bullard through various parts of Nauvoo [FIGURE] I bought a house ...Dates:January 23, 1842 January 24, 1842 January 25, 1842 January 26, 1842 January 27, 1842 January 28, 1842 January 29, 1842 January 30, 1842 January 31, 1842 -
Excerpt:Hill Castle Frumme Herefedshire Church John Benbow teacher Jane Benbow Ann Bourn Mary Rowbery Charles Price priest John Cheese March 6 priest Joseph Pullin Margaret Pullin James Hill priest John Parry priest Jane Gaily ^John^ William Benbow {Confirmed} 8th Charlotte Clark Snday 8thDates:March 6, 1840 March 8, 1840