Williss Benson

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Williss Benson

Willis Benson was born 27th December 1777 in Carolina County, Virginia, and died 22 February 1865 in Greenville County, South Carolina

Date & Place: 1860 in Greenville County, South Carolina United States

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Williss Benson Dec 27, 1777 - Feb 22, 1865

Williss Benson was born on December 27, 1777, and died at age 87 years old on February 22, 1865. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Williss Benson.

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