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Introduction ...

So far, we found very little information about Benham. The little that we've found leads us believe that the community is historic.<1>

We've added Benham to our Gazetteer with the hope that we can develop more information. If you can help us with Benham, please Contact Us.

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Benham (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Benham. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Parishes/Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring parishes/counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home parish. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next parish to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the parish to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring parishes/counties instead of the parish in which they lived:  their home parish contained property and probate records; the parish to the west contained birth and death records; the parish to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring parishes/counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Although our information shows that the community of Benham is historic, it would have been located within present day East Carroll Parish.

To see how the shape of Louisiana's parishes have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following parishes adjoin and form the boundaries of East Carroll Parish: Chicot (AR), Madison, Richland, West Carroll, Issaquena (MS) & Warren (MS).

Below are the parishes/counties that are near Benham. For each of these parishes/counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Benham:

  • East Carroll Parish     (The home parish of Benham)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benham, with the one closest to Benham listed first.
    • Lake Providence
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Transylvania
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Transylvania have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Transylvania
      • Transylvania is located in East Carroll Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Transylvania <2>
    • Sondheimer
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sondheimer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sondheimer
      • Sondheimer is located in East Carroll Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sondheimer <2>
  • Madison Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benham, with the one closest to Benham listed first.
    • Omega
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Omega. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omega
      • Omega is located in Madison Parish
    • Ashly
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ashly. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashly
      • Ashly is located in Madison Parish
  • West Carroll Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benham, with the one closest to Benham listed first.
    • Kilbourne
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Oak Grove
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in West Carroll Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,518 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Grove <2>
    • Forest
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest
      • Forest is located in West Carroll Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest <2>
    • Pioneer
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer
      • Pioneer is located in West Carroll Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 150 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pioneer <2>
    • Fiske
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiske
      • Fiske is located in West Carroll Parish
    • Darnell
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darnell
      • Darnell is located in West Carroll Parish
    • Epps
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Epps have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Epps
      • Epps is located in West Carroll Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 809 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Epps <2>
  • Ashley County (AR)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benham, with the one closest to Benham listed first.
    • Parkdale
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkdale
      • Parkdale is located in Ashley County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 250 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parkdale <2>
    • Wilmot
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmot have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmot
      • Wilmot is located in Ashley County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 483 people
  • Chicot County (AR)
    • Eudora
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eudora
      • Eudora is located in Chicot County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,869 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eudora <2>
  • Hinds County (MS)
    • Delta City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delta City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta City
      • Delta City is located in Hinds County (MS)
  • Humphreys County (MS)
    • Louise
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Louise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louise
      • Louise is located in Humphreys County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 166 people
  • Issaquena County (MS)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benham, with the one closest to Benham listed first.
    • Mayersville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayersville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayersville
      • Mayersville is located in Issaquena County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 517 people
    • Tallula
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tallula. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallula
      • Tallula is located in Issaquena County (MS)
    • Chotard
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chotard
      • Chotard is located in Issaquena County (MS)
    • Valley Park
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Park
      • Valley Park is located in Issaquena County (MS)
  • Sharkey County (MS)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benham, with the one closest to Benham listed first.
    • Cary
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cary have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cary
      • Cary is located in Sharkey County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 264 people
    • Issaquena
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Issaquena
      • Issaquena is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Lorenzen
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lorenzen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lorenzen
      • Lorenzen is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Rolling Fork
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Blanton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanton
      • Blanton is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Onward
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Onward. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onward
      • Onward is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Riverside Junction
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Riverside Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside Junction
      • Riverside Junction is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Mont Helena
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mont Helena. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mont Helena
      • Mont Helena is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Smedes
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Smedes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smedes
      • Smedes is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Anguilla
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Nitta Yuma
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nitta Yuma
      • Nitta Yuma is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Panther Burn
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panther Burn
      • Panther Burn is located in Sharkey County (MS)
  • Warren County (MS)
    • Haynes Bluff
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Haynes Bluff. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haynes Bluff
      • Haynes Bluff is located in Warren County (MS)
  • Washington County (MS)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benham, with the one closest to Benham listed first.
    • Hampton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hampton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
      • Hampton is located in Washington County (MS)
    • Byrne City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Byrne City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byrne City
      • Byrne City is located in Washington County (MS)
    • James
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for James. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for James
      • James is located in Washington County (MS)
    • Overby
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Overby. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overby
      • Overby is located in Washington County (MS)
    • Forrest City ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forrest City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forrest City
      • Forrest City is located in Washington County (MS)
    • Avon
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avon
      • Avon is located in Washington County (MS)
    • Hollandale
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollandale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollandale
      • Hollandale is located in Washington County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,242 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hollandale <2>
    • Willet
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Willet. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willet
      • Willet is located in Washington County (MS)
    • Murphy
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Murphy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy
      • Murphy is located in Washington County (MS)
    • Arcola
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arcola have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
      • Arcola is located in Washington County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 315 people
  • Yazoo County (MS)
    • Kearney
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kearney. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kearney
      • Kearney is located in Yazoo County (MS)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Benham, see our Parish-by-Parish Page for Benham.

Cemeteries Near Benham ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Benham.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Benham covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Benham, with the one closest to Benham listed first.

  • Mt. Sinai Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Old St. Paul Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old St. Paul Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old St. Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Tyrone Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyrone Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyrone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jerusalem Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerusalem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerusalem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Heavenly Rest Memorial Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heavenly Rest Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heavenly Rest Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Providence Memorial Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Providence Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Gailliard Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gailliard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gailliard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • King Solomon Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Solomon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Solomon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Old Sweet Canaan Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Sweet Canaan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Sweet Canaan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Panola Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Panola Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Panola Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Way Way Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Way Way Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Way Way Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Lone Star Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Star Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (67 more) ...
    • Benjamin Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Benjamin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Benjamin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Weathers Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weathers Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weathers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Cold Tar Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cold Tar Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cold Tar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.

Benham itself is historic and was described in the Rand McNally Atlas as having a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Benham, with the one closest to Benham listed first.

  • Mayersville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayersville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayersville
    • Mayersville is located in Issaquena County (MS)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 517 people
  • Robertdale ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robertdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robertdale
    • Robertdale is located in East Carroll Parish
  • Brunett ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brunett have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brunett
    • Brunett is located in East Carroll Parish
  • Lake Providence
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Tallula
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tallula. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallula
    • Tallula is located in Issaquena County (MS)
  • Pilcher Point
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilcher Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilcher Point
    • Pilcher Point is located in East Carroll Parish
  • Shelburn
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelburn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelburn
    • Shelburn is located in East Carroll Parish
  • Sterling ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sterling
    • Sterling is located in Chicot County (AR)
  • Cary
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cary have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cary
    • Cary is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 264 people
  • Egremont
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egremont have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egremont
    • Egremont is located in Sharkey County (MS)
  • Glen Allan
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Allan have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Allan
    • Glen Allan is located in Washington County (MS)
  • Lorenzen
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lorenzen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lorenzen
    • Lorenzen is located in Sharkey County (MS)
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    • Grace
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grace
      • Grace is located in Issaquena County (MS)
    • Hampton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hampton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
      • Hampton is located in Washington County (MS)
    • Onward
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Onward. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onward
      • Onward is located in Sharkey County (MS)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Benham. See our List of 1890's Communities around Benham.

Newspapers Published in Benham ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 14 newspapers that have been published in the area around Benham.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Benham, there are papers which were published within 25 miles [40.2 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Benham.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Benham:

The official website for State of Louisiana: https://www.louisiana.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Benham, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Benham) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Benham. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8682, Longitude: -91.1043       In this case, the coordinates for Benham have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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