Benjamin Franklin Proctor (abt. 1760 - 1850)

Born about 1760 in Rowan County, North Carolina

Ancestors

Husband of Susannah (Shirley) Proctor — married 8 Mar 1787 in Madison County, Kentucky

Descendants

Died 4 Jul 1850 at about age 90 in Benton County, Missouri, United States

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Biography

Private Benjamin Proctor served with Virginia Militia during the American Revolution.

Benjamin Proctor is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A091699.

Benjamin Proctor is one of twins.

Birth

Rev. Benjamin F. Proctor was born c. 1760 in Rowan County, North Carolina, British Colonial America to Capt. Nicholas Proctor Jr. (c. 1724-1793) and Nancy Smith (bef. 1733-1809), known as Nannie.

Marriage

He married Susannah Shirley (c. 1760-1859) on 8 March 1787 in Estill's Station, Madison, Kentucky. 1787 --- Kentucky Marriage Index 1786-1844

Name: Benjamin Proctor Gender: Male Marriage Date: March 8, 1787 Marriage County: Madison Marriage State: Kentucky Spouse: Susanna Shirley Volume: VI.

1787 --- KENTUCKY MARRIAGE RECORD

Name: Benjamin Proctor

Spouse: Susannah Shirley

Father: Michael Shirley

Married Date: March 8, 1787

County: Madison

State: Kentucky

Researcher: Richard Parker

Source Information: REGISTER OF THE KENTUCKY STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. pages: 157-160.

Chidren

1. Nicholas P. Proctor was born c. 1787 in Elliston, Madison, Kentucky, United States. He married Eliza Bradshaw. Nicholas died in November 1867 in Burnet County, Texas, United States.
2. Elizabeth Proctor was born c. 1788 in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. She married David Stockstill (c. 1790-c. 1827) c. 1808 in Madison County, Kentucky. Elizabeth died on 13 May 1859 in Benton County, Missouri, United States.
3. Joseph Proctor was born in 1793 in Kentucky, United States.
4. Nancy Jane Proctor was born on 26 April 1794 in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. She married Simpkin Harryman. Nancy died on 17 August 1874.
5. John Proctor was born on 26 April 1797 in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. He married Lydia Westbrook (c. 1802-c. 1850). John died before 1860.
6. Francis Benjamin Proctor was born in 1799. He married Sina A. Perkins (c. 1809-1869) on 6 May 1827 in Cole County, Missouri. Francis died in November 1874 in Howard County, Missouri, United States.
7. Jabez C. Proctor was born c. 1804 in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. He married 1) Elizabeth Collett and 2) Nancy O'Dell. Jabez died on 1 November 1874 in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States.
8. Lusany Proctor was born in 1805. She married Thomas Moon.
9. Katherine Proctor was born in 1807.
10. Mary Proctor was born in 1811. She married Wiley Jones.
11. Susanna Proctor was born in 1813. She married Joseph Proctor.

Residence

1808 the family moved to Missouri.

Religion

Benjamin was said to be a Methodist minister, as were some of his brothers.

Military Service

He served in the Revolutionary War even though he could have been exempt from service due to injuries in both arms that he had received when he was young. He volunteered when he was 18 at Fort Boonesborough. George Rodgers Clark had asked that two men from each station (Stations were small farms organized around the forts.) act as scouts and spies in the efforts against the Indians. Benjamin accepted this job for the duration of the Revolutionary War and excelled at it.

Pension

There is a War of 1812 Pension Application for him, having served with the United States Navy. In 1833 Benjamin applied for a pension for his War service. He subsequently received $80. every year until his death.

County Divide

1786 --- II Petion No. 27 to divide the County of Lincoln into three counties, Lincoln, Mercer and Madison. - 1786 - Granted --- Many of the signers of this petition were at Boonesboro - 331 persons signed this petition. Joseph Proctor - Nicholas Proctor - Reuben Proctor - Benjamin Proctor ----- REGISTER OF THE KENTUCKY STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, pages: 157-150.

Land Grants

1800 --- Benjamin Proctor - Acres: 100 - Date Of Survey: May 21, 1800 - County: Logan - Watercorse: Muddy River - Book: 2, page: 320 --- JILLSON'S KENTUCKY LAND GRANTS PART I

1805 --- Benjamin Proctor - Acres: 100 - Date Of Survey: June 18, 1805 - County: Logan - Watercorse: Little Whip-poor-will - Book: 10, page: 168 --- JILLSON'S KENTUCKY LAND GRANTS PART I.

1807 --- Benjamin Proctor - Acres: 24 - Date Of Survey: July 8, 1807 - County: Logan - Watercorse: Little Whip-poor-will - Book: 4, page: 402 -- JILLSON'S KENTUCKY LAND GRANTS PART I.

1820 --- Benjamin Proctor - Acres: 19 - Date Of Survey: October 28, 1820 - County: Logan - Watercorse: Little Whi-poor-will - Book: G, page: 461 --- JILLSON'S KENTUCKY LAND GRANTS PART I.

1820 --- Benjamin Proctor - Acres: 21 - Date Of Survey: November 2, 1820 - County: Logan - Watercorse: Little Whip-poor-will - Book: G, page: 463 --- JILLSON'S KENTUCKY LAND GRANTS PART I.

1821 Benjamin Proctor - Acres: 200 - Date Of Survey: March 22, 1821 - County: Logan - Watercorse: Muddy River - Book: H, page: page: 463 --- JILLSON'S THE KENTUCKY LAND GRANTS PART I.

U. S. Censuses

1810 --- U. S. Federal Census, Logan County, Kentucky -- Page: 192 - Microfilm Roll: 7 ----- Ben Proctor -- 2 males (under 10) -- 1 male 26 - 45 ) --- 3 female (under 10) -- 1 female (16-26) - 1 female (26-45) --- Ancestry.com. 1810 --- 1810 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. --- Original data: Third Census of the United States, 1810. --- Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington,

1820 --- U. S. Census, Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky -- Page: 41 - Microfilm Roll: 26 ----- Ben Proctor --- 3 males (under 10) -- 2 males (10-16) - 1 male (45+) --- 1 female (10-16) - 1 female (16-26) - 1 female (45+) --- United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. --- Original data: Fourth Census of the United States, 1820. (NARA microfilm publication M33, 142 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.

1830 --- U. S. Federal Census, Cole County, Missouri -- Page: 190 ----- Benjamin Proctor -- 1 male (20-30) -- 1 male (50-60) --- 2 females (15-20) -- 1 female (20-30) -- 1 female (50-60) --- 1830 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by Family Search. --- Original data: Fifth Census of the United States, 1830. (NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.

1840 --- U. S. Federal Census, Benton County, Missouri -- Page: 49 - Microfilm Roll: 220. ----- Benjamin F. Proctor -- 1 male (70-80 --- 1 female (60-70) --- United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by Family Search. --- Original data: Sixth Census of the United States, 1840. (NARA microfilm publication M704, 580 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Death and Burial

Benjamin died on 4 July 1850 in Benton County, Missouri, United States at the age of 92. He was buried in the Old Harryman Farm Graveyard, Benton County, Missouri. Find A Grave: Memorial #70485505

Sources

• 1787 Marriage of Benjamin and Susannah Shirley. Handwritten proclamation on 3 March 1787 to show intent.
• Kentucky compiled marriages.
• 1810 United States Census Reconstructed Records for Benjamin Proctor in Louisiana and Missouri Territory.
• War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index.
• 1830 United States Federal Census.1830: Tally only for Benjamin Proctor in Cole, Missouri. No further information.
• 1840 United States Federal Census. 1840: Tally only for Benjamin F. Proctor in Clark, Cole, Missouri with 7 total household members.
• U.S. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application.
• 1841 U.S. General Land Office Records. Issued 10 November were 40 acres in Cole County, Missouri.
• 6x great-grand-daughter