Benjamin Franklin Bridges1

#763, (6 February 1844 - 17 January 1912)
RelationshipUncle of Nelle Belle Bridges
Father*Silas B Bridges1 (c 1818 - 1869)
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Tuley1 (1823 - c 1851)

Family

Elizabeth A. Cooper b. 1841, d. a 1912
Children 1.Hattie Bridges (1869 - 1869)
 2.Eda B. Bridges (1870 - )
 3.Gertie E. Bridges (1872 - 1949)
 4.Franklin Carroll Bridges (1876 - )
BENJAMIN [Franklin] BRIDGES, a native of the county, was born February 7, 1844. He lived with his parents until his mother's death, which occurred when he was six or seven years old. He then went to live with his grandparents in Hamilton County, Ohio, with whom he remained in that, and in Clermont County, for about six years. He returned to this county with then, but lived with his father on the farm until in July, 1861, when he enlisted as a private in Company E, Twenty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which regiment he served one year and eight months. He lost a limb at the battle of Hatchie River, and was discharged. After recovering from the wound, he attended school and prepared himself for teaching, which occupation he followed for four terms. In 1867, he was elected Auditor of Spencer County, and served one term of four years. He was a candidate for re-election, but was defeated. Four years later, he was again elected to the office, and held it until 1879, since which time he has been engaged in managing hi farm where he lives. March 24, 1868, his marriage with Elizabeth Cooper was solemnized. Four children have been born to then, only two of whom are now living. They are Gertie E. and Frank Carroll. Mrs. Bridges is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bridges is a son of Silas and Eliza J. (Tuley) Bridges, natives of Ohio and this county respectively. The father came to this county with his parents about 1840. He followed the business of farming all his life, and died in January, 1869. He was twice married.2 
Birth*6 February 1844He was born on 6 February 1844 at Washington Co., OhioG.1,3 
28 August 1850He appeared on the census of 28 August 1850 in the household of Silas B Bridges and Elizabeth Jane Tuley at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG, age 5; (nei. Silas Brown, fam 222.)4 
circa 1852He removed to Hamilton Co., OhioG, circa 1852 Hamilton County, and then to Clermont County, OH, to live with his grandparents after the death of his mother Elizabeth Tuley Bridges [possibly with his siblings Hannah, Rachel and Wyatt?].5 
circa 1858He removed to Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG, circa 1858 Spencer County, accompanied by his grandparents.6 
20 August 1860He appeared on the census of 20 August 1860 in the household of Silas B Bridges and Harriet E Hesson at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG,as Franklin, age 16; (neis. Alfred and America Hesson, fam. 1212; John and Sarah Hesson fam. 1214.)7 
July 1861He began military service in July 1861 Company E, 25th Indiana Volunteer Infantry (lost a limb and was discharged.)6,8 
February 1863He ended military service in February 1863; lost a limb in the battle of Hatchie River.6,8 
26 September 1863Pension card for Benjamin Franklin Bridges dated 26 September 1863, an unknown person named as dependant.9 
Marriage*22 March 1868He married Elizabeth A. Cooper on 22 March 1868 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.10 
3 June 1870He and Elizabeth A. Cooper appeared on the census of 3 June 1870 at Ohio Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.11 
9 June 1880He and Elizabeth A. Cooper appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Ohio Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.12 
10 February 1886He left a will on 10 February 1886 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.13
9 June 1900He and Elizabeth A. Cooper appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Ohio Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.14 
21 April 1910He and Elizabeth A. Cooper appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Rockport, Spencer Co., IndianaG.15 
Death*17 January 1912He died on 17 January 1912 at Rockport, Ohio Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG, at age 67.1,8 
Burial*circa 20 January 1912He was buried circa 20 January 1912 at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Rockport, Spencer Co., IndianaG.16 
Probate1 February 1912His estate was probated on 1 February 1912 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.13 
2 February 1912Pension card for Benjamin Franklin Bridges dated 2 February 1912, widow Elizabeth A. Cooper named as dependant.9 

Citations

  1. [S1672] Indiana Death Certificates 1899-2011/2017, Indiana State Board of Health, Death Certificates, 1900–2011, 1912, Roll 12, img. 1672/2089. No. 20, Local No. 4. Benjamin Franklin Bridges, b. OH 6 Feb 1944, son of Silas Bridges and Eliza. Tuley (birthplaces unk.); husb. of Elizabeth Bridges, ret. farmer, d. Rockport, Spencer Co., 17 Jan 1912, age 67y 11m 11d, paralysis of heart; inf. Carrol Bridges, res. Rockport; bur. Sunset Hill Cemetery 19 Jan 1912, online Ancestry.com.
  2. [S181] History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties (Chicago: Goodspeed Bros., 1885), p 444.
  3. [S181] History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, p 444, giving 7 Feb 1844.
  4. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Silas (33), b. OH, farmer; Eliza J (27), b. IN.
  5. [S181] History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, p. 444-5: "BENJAMIN F. BRIDGES, a native of the county, was born February 7, 1844. He lived with his parents until his mother's death, which occurred when he was six or seven years old. He then went to live with his grandparents in Hamilton County, Ohio, with whom he remained in that, and in Clermont County, for about six years. He returned tothis county with them, but lived with his father on the farm until in July, 18til, when he enlisted as a private in Company E, Twenty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which regiment he served one year and eight months. He lost a limb at the battle of Hatchie River, and was discharged. After recovering from the wound, he attended school and prepared himself for teaching, which occupation he followed for four terms. In 1867, he was elected Auditor of Spencer County, and served one term of four years. He was a candidate for re-election, but was defeated. Four years later, he was again elected to the office, and held it until 1879, since which time he has been engaged in managing his farm where he lives. March 24, 1868, his marriage with Elizabeth Cooper was solemnized. Four children have been born to them, only two of whom are now living. They are Gertie E. and Frank Carroll. Mrs. Bridges is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bridges is a son of Silas and Eliza J. (Tuley) Bridges, natives of Ohio and this county respectively. The father came to this county with his parents about 1840. He followed the business of farming all his life, and died in January, 1869. He was twice married."
  6. [S181] History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, p. 444.
  7. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Silas (42), b. Ohio, farmer; Harriett (23), b. Indiana.
  8. [S304] U.S. Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; T288, 546 rolls, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, online Ancestry.com, Bridges, Benjamin F.; widow Elizabeth Bridges; service: E25 Ind. Inf.; invalid appl. no. 3?398, cert. no. 23198, 1863 Sept. 26; widow appli. no. 979656, cert. no. 738498, Ind., 1912 Feb. 2 [image online].
  9. [S304] U.S. Civil War Pension Index, 1861-1934, National Archives and Records Administration, online Ancestry.com, Benjamin F Bridges, dep. Elizabeth Bridges [added in 1912]; E 25 Ind. Inf; invalid filing 26 Sep 1863, appl. 39398, cert. 23198; wid. appl. 2 Feb 1912, Indiana, appl. no. 979656, cert. no. 738498. Img. 1746/4478.
  10. [S178] Spencer County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive, online Ancestry.com, Bk 5, OS p 501.
  11. [S18] 1870 U.S. Federal Census.
  12. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin F (36), farmer, b. IN, father b. OH, mother b. KY; Elizabeth A (39), b. NY.
  13. [S1435] Spencer County Will Records 1833-1933 (Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, microfilmed ca. 1985), Vol 4, 1911-1933, p. 14, img. 41/320. Last will of Benjamin F Bridges, 10 Feb 1886. Names wife Lizzie as heir and executor; if she should remarry, two-thirds of estate equally to children; if she should predecease Benjamin, all of the estate equally to the children. Witnesses Elbert M Swan and Clarence B Laird. Filed in Spencer Co. IN 24 Jan 1912, recorded 1 Feb 1912. Online Ancestry.com.
  14. [S5] 1900 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin (56), b. IN Feb 1844, father b. OH, mother b. KY, farmer; Elizabeth (59), b. NY Jan 1841, father b. NY, mother b. PA, 4 children, 2 living; marr. 32 yrs.
  15. [S8] 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Frank (66), b. and mother b. IN, father b. OH, own income, marr. 42 yrs; [blank] (69), wife, b. and father b. NY, mother b. PA, 4 children, 2 living, marr. 40 yrs.
  16. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, no photo. Narrative: Benjamin Frank Bridges, b. 6 Feb 1845, d. 17 Jan 1912, Civil War vet., Pvt., Co. E, 25th Ind. Inf., bur. Sunset Hill Cemetery, Rockport, Spencer Co. IN. Memorial 47599976, created by knighthawk40.