BENSON, Thomas (1708-72), of Nap in Northam, nr. Bideford, and Barnstaple, Devon.

bap. 13 Feb. 1708, 2nd s. of John Benson of Nap by his w. Grace Melhuish. m. 1737, his cos. Frances, da. of Roger Melhuish by his 2nd w. Eleanor Barber, 2s. 2da. suc. fa. to property at Appledore, a number of merchantmen and £1,000 Aug. 1739;PCC 169 Henchman. suc. e. bro. Peter Benson 1743.