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Residences & events: 1870 Shelbyville, Shelby Co, IL. Benjamin and Ellen were newlyweds and had a female, Higen Bottom, 18, from KY living with them but no relationship was noted. 1880 Benjamin was a wood dealer at census time. |
| Her obituary says they were married 1 year prior. |
| He died of influenza. |
| There was a $10 grave fee for his interrment. |