Benton, Amos N. - 1826-1909

BENTON, ODONNELL, SMALL

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 5/27/2017 at 18:14:37

Amos N. Benton, an old resident of Colfax and a soldier of the Civil War, died at his home in this city at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon, September 17, 1909, after an illness extending over 5 months. He was born in Guilford, Connecticut, April 3, 1826, married Miss Frances E. Small, September 4, 1851. He enlisted in the 27th Connecticut Infantry, Volunteers, August 1st, 1862. He was color bearer in Company C and carried the flag at the battle of Fredricksburg. Mr. Benton removed his family to Colfax, Iowa in March 1868, where they have since resided. Of the five children born to them, two sons, Fred and Thomas, and his daughter, Mrs. Charles O'Donnell, survive with his aged wife who has been his faithful and loving companion for nearly sixty years. Funeral services were held from the home on Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the G.A.R. and W.R.C., Rev. Miles, of the Presbyterian church, reading the Episcopal burial service by request. The interment was at Oak Hill.
The family wishes to thank their friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy in their sad hour.
Source: The Colfax Clipper; September 23, 1909, page 1, col. 2