Born on Staten Island, N. Y., 10 April 1832, Andrew Ellicot Kennedy Benham was appointed a Midshipman in 1847. He took part in the Paraguay Expedition (1854-55) and served with both the South Atlantic and West Gulf Blockading Squadrons during the Civil War. He commanded the North Atlantic Station 1892-93, and retired the following year. Rear Admiral Benham died at Lake Mahopac, N. Y., 11 August 1905.

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Was surprised to find this ship with my paternal surname while surfing today.
Had just mentioned in the Chat this morning about the ugly experiences my
brother, Moultrie Benham (1926-1972), endured in his assignment as "houseservant, babysitter, cook" in the home of the naval commander. Life has many strange turns. A Benham cousin, Robert(1932-), was the first African American to be elected as Chief Justice, State of Georgia, Supreme Court and still serves in the court.

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My Benham lines connects via William Benham, CT to Elizabeth IRBY in Laurens SC to Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia.