On Wednesday, March 2, Mary, wife of Col. Benj. W. Benson, in the 27th year of her age.

The friends are invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her father, at Melburn (sic), Essex County, NJ, on Friday, March 4, at 1 P.M.

Source: NY Times, Thursday, Mar 3, 1864

Related Genealogy Resources:

• New York Genealogy Queries - CousinConnect.com

• New York City Directory, 1890

• New York Census, 1790-1890

• New York Marriage Notices, 1800-55

• New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957

• New York Wills, 1626-1836

• New York Civil War Records (1861-65)

• New York Cemeteries - Interment.net

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