Catherine Bennehan (bef. 1847)

Catherine Bennehan [uncertain] aka Umstead [uncertain]

Born before 1847 in Orange, North Carolina, United States

[uncertain]

Daughter of Dandridge Umstead and Patsey Bennehan

Sister of Polly Bennehan and Antoynet Bennehan

[spouse(s) unknown]

[children unknown]

Died [date unknown] [location unknown]

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Biography

Catherine Bennehan is a part of US Black heritage.

Catherine, child of Dandridge and Patsey, lived at Stagville Plantation in Orange Co, NC. She was a slave owned by Thomas D. Bennehan.

In 1847 Catherine was listed in the will of Thomas D. Bennehan. She was to go to his niece, Margaret Cameron.^[1]

For more information please see Stagville Plantation page.

Slave Owners

Sources

↑ North Carolina Probate Records, 1735-1970: "North Carolina Probate Records, 1735-1970"
Catalog: Cross index to wills, 1756-1962; wills, 1752-1952 Vols. E-F 1822-1851
Image path: North Carolina Probate Records, 1735-1970 > Orange > Wills, 1838-1851, Vol. F > image 461 of 525
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