Susan Benson was born in Butler county, Ohio., in 1823, and lived there until she was 15 years of age, when she moved with her parents to this county. At the age of 21 she married. Macom Colman, and they had 4 children,—James Thomas, John Macom, George and Catharine. After the death of Mr. Colman Mrs. C. married Thomas Benson and they had 2 children, Lydia Margaret and Linosa Lee. Mrs. Benson is a member of the Baptist Church and politically is a Democrat. She owns 61 acres of land and follows farming.

History of Pike County, Illinois By Chapman, Chas. C., & Co, Chas. C. Chapman & Co.. 1880