Benjamin Stephenson-- Part 3: Very Important in Early Illinois History

From Find-A-Grave.

July 8, 1769 to October 10, 1822

Buried at Lusk Cemetery in Edwardsville, Illinois.

U.S. Congressman.  Lived in Virginia and Kentucky before moving to Randolph County in Illinois Territory in 1809.  Later appointed Randolph County's first sheriff by Territorial Governor Ninian Edwards.  The two men became good friends for the rest of their lives.

Moved to Edwardsville in Madison County and operated a general store and other businesses.

--Brock-Perry