Byron Benson

1832–1888 (age 56)

Biography

Byron Benson bridged antebellum and postwar eras with a steady heart, making his home near Woodlawn a place of welcome for friends, neighbors, and travelers alike.

He leaves behind memories of warm conversation, ready help, and the kind of integrity that kept a community whole.

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