Quaker Cousins - Benjamin F. Marsh - 1856 - 1918

Benjamin F. Marsh was another one of great-grandfather Nathan Elias Albertson's first cousins. But he was the only one I have found who had his picture in a history book, Past and Present of Randolph County, Indiana, published in 1914.

Benjamin was born in Hancock County Indiana 15 Oct 1853. He was the youngest child of 6 born to William and Martha (Chappell) Marsh In 1861, when Benjamin was 8 years old, his father died. It was 7 years later in 1868 when his mother died. Benjamin had worked to gain an education and by age 16 was teaching school. He continued to study at various institutions and continued to teach. During this time he also studied law and in 1881 was admitted to the Randolph County bar and began practicing law in the town of Winchester. He had a few different partners in his law practice over the years.

On 4 Oct 1883 Benjamin married Carrie E. Kizer. The local history described her as "a lady of education and refinement and long a favorite with the best social circles of Winchester."

He was a Republican in politics and was elected prosecuting attorney of Randolph County in 1890 and served for 2 years. Benjamin was a Mason and also belonged to the Knights of Pythias. He was a member of the Friends church and it was noted that for many years he was Sunday school superintendent.

The 1914 history concluded his section with this statement: "Mr. Marsh is a congenial and companionable gentleman and liked by all classes." Benjamin died in Muncie, Delaware County Indiana 30 Dec 1918 and was buried at Fountain Park Cemetery in Winchester. His wife Carrie remained a widow until her death 23 Jan 1945 and she was also buried at Fountain Park Cemetery.

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