Benjamin Franklin Kelton

b. 23 October 1819, d. 29 February 1860
  • Benjamin Franklin Kelton was born on 23 October 1819 in Georgia.
  • He married Rachel Morris Lindley, daughter of Samuel Washington Lindley and Elizabeth Whitley, circa 1845.
  • Benjamin Franklin Kelton and Rachel Morris Lindley appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Walker County, Texas, living next door to Rachel's brother William.. Other members of the household included Laura Kelton, Sarah Elizabeth Kelton and Martha Ann Kelton.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1850 census.
  • On Monday, 11 August 1851, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Yoaked & brought home an Ox from Mr Lindley,s and one from Kelton,s, unbroke, two that I bought last year of Mr S Linley and Wm Lindley."
  • His wife Rachel Morris Lindley became a widow at his death.
  • Benjamin Franklin Kelton died on 29 February 1860 at age 40.
  • Last Edited: 12 Aug 2009

Family: Rachel Morris Lindley b. 7 July 1827, d. 1 November 1916