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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