BENTON, Samuel

Confederate

Born: October 18 1820, Williamson Cty TN

Died: July 28 1864, Griffin GA

Pre-War Profession: Teacher, lawyer, politician

War Service: 1861 Capt. in 9th Mississippi, Col. of 37th (later 34th) Mississippi, Shiloh, 1864 commanded 24th and 27th Mississippi, commanded 34th Mississippi in Atlanta campaign, Atlanta (w).

Post War: Died of wounds during the Atlanta campaign 1864.