Benjamin Cornell served as an Ensign under command of Captains John Vars, Wing Spooner and Colonel John Sayles. Was also armorer for Colonel Wm Richmond; POW. His service was less than six months so no pension. [1]
Benjamin married Martha Elizabeth Wilbur. [2]
Daughter Harriet m. John Rider Stanhope as per his DAR record.
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who had wife Martha Elizabeth Wilbur, a daughter Harriet m. John Rider Stanhope