Alexander Benson was born about 1787 in Virginia. He died c. 1850.
Alexander Benson married Jane McGlaughlin on 23 May 1809 in Bath, Virginia.
Children:
Huldah Benson (1822–1907).
William Alexander Benson (1829–1903).
Sarah Benson (1832–Deceased).
James P. Benson (1837–1929).
1850 United States Census, Marshall, Clark, Illinois: A. Benson is head of household, age 63, with wife Jane Benson age 60, and son James Benson age 12.
"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M85V-B8H : 20 December 2020), Jane Benson in household of A Benson, Marshall, Clark, Illinois, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
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