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     Rebecca West Sefton was born on 16 February 1819 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.¹ She married Auguste Rene Chouteau, son of Auguste Aristede Chouteau and Constance Sanguinet, on 2 November 1836 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹ Rebecca West Sefton died on 6 October 1902 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 83.¹

     Joseph Crawford Barlow was born on 10 March 1803 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Virginia C. Chouteau, daughter of Auguste Aristede Chouteau and Constance Sanguinet, on 8 March 1836 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹ His death date has not been found. He died in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.¹

     Theodore Benoist was born on 2 April 1861 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,5,6 He was the son of Louis Auguste Benoist and Sara E. Wilson.⁴ Theodore Benoist married Mary Emily Hunt on 12 January 1887 in Normandy, St. Louis County, Missouri.^2,7,8 Theodore Benoist died on 3 November 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 64.^9,5,6 He was buried on 5 November 1925 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^9,10,11
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Carondelet, St. Louis County, Missouri, in the household of his mother Sara E. Wilson and step-father James Murrin.¹² Theodore Benoist appeared on the 1880 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, in the household of his sister and brother-in-law Charles A. Faris and Marie Clemence Benoist.¹³ Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, at Ward 28, enumerated 14 June 1900. Their children Miriam, Charles Louis, Jean Hunt, Anna Wright, Theodore and Wilson Anthony were listed as living with them.¹⁴ Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 15 April 1910. Their children Charles Louis, Miriam, Jean Hunt, Anna Wright, Theodore, Wilson Anthony and Francois Barat were listed as living with them.¹⁵ Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt appeared on the 1920 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 5 January 1920. Their children Miriam and Theodore were listed as living with them.⁷

     Miriam Benoist was born on 3 August 1890 in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,3 She was the daughter of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.² Miriam Benoist married Patrick N.L Bellinger on 16 April 1921.^1,4 Miriam Benoist died in November 1986 in West Virginia at age 96. Her last residence was Fairlea, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.³
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of her parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁵ Miriam Benoist appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of her parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁶

Served with American Red Cross in France 1918-1919.^1,7 Miriam Benoist appeared on the 1920 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of her parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.² Miriam Benoist and Patrick N.L Bellinger appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Rome, an unknown place , at Consular Service enumerated 1930 along with three children.⁸ Miriam Benoist and Patrick N.L Bellinger appeared on the 1940 Federal census of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia enumerated 4 April 1940 along with four children.⁹

     Charles Louis Benoist was born on 14 August 1889 in St. Louis, Missouri.^3,4,5 He was the son of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁶ Charles Louis Benoist married Mary E. Haydel on 10 June 1911.² Charles Louis Benoist died on 24 April 1918 at age 28.^4,5 He was buried on 29 April 1918 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^4,7,8
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of his parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.³ Charles Louis Benoist appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of his parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁹

     Theodore Benoist Jr. was born on 8 December 1897 in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,3 He was the son of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.^2,4 Theodore Benoist Jr. died on 19 May 1954 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 56.³
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of his parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁵ Theodore Benoist Jr. appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of his parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁶

Second and First Lieutenant of Field Artillery attached to the 129th Field Artillery 35th division in France April 1918-February 1919. Wounded in Argonne campaign.^7,1 Theodore Benoist Jr. appeared on the 1920 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of his parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.² Theodore Benoist Jr. appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas enumerated 8 April 1930.⁸ He appeared on the 1940 Federal census of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas enumerated 23 April 1940.⁹

     Wilson Anthony Benoist was born on 12 October 1898 in St. Louis, Missouri.^3,4 He was the son of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.² Wilson Anthony Benoist married Marie Elizabeth Baker on 9 November 1921.¹ Wilson Anthony Benoist died on 12 November 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 51.^5,3,4 He was buried on 14 November 1949 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^5,6,7
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of his parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁸ Wilson Anthony Benoist appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of his parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁹ Wilson Anthony Benoist appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at United States Naval Academy, enumerated 1920.¹⁰

Graduated US. Naval Academy.^11,1 He and Marie Elizabeth Baker appeared on the 1930 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 4 April 1930.¹² Wilson Anthony Benoist and Marie Elizabeth Baker appeared on the 1940 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 8 April 1940.¹³

     Francois Barat Benoist was born on 4 December 1900 in St. Louis, Missouri.^3,4 He was the son of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁵ Francois Barat Benoist married Annie Laurie Bloodworth.⁶ Francois Barat Benoist died on 5 February 1967 at age 66.^2,4,7 He was buried on 7 February 1967 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^2,8,9
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of his parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.¹⁰ Francois Barat Benoist and Annie Laurie Bloodworth appeared on the 1930 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri enumerated 15 April 1930 along with one daughter.⁶ Francois Barat Benoist and Annie Laurie Bloodworth appeared on the 1940 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri enumerated 2 April 1940.¹¹

He was educated at St. Louis University, Georgetown University, and Stoneyhurst College, England. Engaged in property interests. Lived at 4632 Pershing Ave. St. Louis, MO in 1925.^1,3

     Mary E.'s birth date is unknown. She married Charles Louis Benoist, son of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt, on 10 June 1911.¹ Mary E. Haydel died before 14 July 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri.² She was buried on 14 July 1932 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 17, lot 21.²

     Patrick N.L Bellinger was born in 1885 in Cheraw, South Carolina.^2,3,4 He married as his second wife Miriam Benoist, daughter of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt, on 16 April 1921.^1,3 Patrick N.L Bellinger died on 29 May 1962 in Clifton Forge, Virginia.^2,4
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal census of an unknown place , at USS South Carolina, enumerated 20 May 1910.⁵ He appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Washington, District of Columbia, enumerated 3 January 1920 along with his first wife Elsie.³ He and Miriam Benoist appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Rome, an unknown place , at Consular Service enumerated 1930 along with three children.⁶ Patrick N.L Bellinger and Miriam Benoist appeared on the 1940 Federal census of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia enumerated 4 April 1940 along with four children.⁷

     Jean Hunt Benoist was born on 29 August 1891 in St. Louis, Missouri.³ He was the son of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.² Jean Hunt Benoist married Katherine Robinson on 27 August 1921 in Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island.^1,4 Jean Hunt Benoist died on 23 March 1961 at age 69.^5,3 He was buried on 25 March 1961 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^5,6,7
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of his parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁸ Jean Hunt Benoist appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of his parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁹ He enlisted in the US Navy in 1917 and was promoted to ensign in 1919.¹⁰

     Anna Wright Benoist was born on 12 May 1893 in St. Louis, Missouri.^2,4 She was the daughter of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.³ Anna Wright Benoist and Lieutenant James Noah Slee III were engaged in July 1917.⁵ Anna Wright Benoist married Lieutenant James Noah Slee III on 25 August 1917.² Anna Wright Benoist died on 1 January 1981 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 87.^4,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of her parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁷ Anna Wright Benoist appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of her parents Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.⁸ Anna Wright Benoist and Lieutenant James Noah Slee III appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, enumerated 17 January 1920 along with one son.⁹ Anna Wright Benoist and Lieutenant James Noah Slee III appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York enumerated 7 April 1930 along with two children.. He was a stockbroker.¹⁰ Anna Wright Benoist and Lieutenant James Noah Slee III appeared on the 1940 Federal census of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York enumerated 5 April 1940.¹¹

     Katherine Robinson was born circa 1891. She was the daughter of Commodore Marshall Robinson. She married Jean Hunt Benoist, son of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt, on 27 August 1921 in Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island.^1,2 Her death date has not been found.

     Lieutenant James Noah Slee III was born circa 1890 in New York. He and Anna Wright Benoist were engaged in July 1917.² Lieutenant James Noah Slee III married Anna Wright Benoist, daughter of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt, on 25 August 1917.¹ Lieutenant James Noah Slee III died on 7 May 1974.³
     He and Anna Wright Benoist appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, enumerated 17 January 1920 along with one son.⁴ Lieutenant James Noah Slee III and Anna Wright Benoist appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York enumerated 7 April 1930 along with two children.. He was a stockbroker.⁵ Lieutenant James Noah Slee III and Anna Wright Benoist appeared on the 1940 Federal census of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York enumerated 5 April 1940.⁶

     Marie Elizabeth Baker was born on 9 November 1898 in Missouri.^1,2,3 She married Wilson Anthony Benoist, son of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt, on 9 November 1921.¹ Marie Elizabeth Baker died in August 1978 in St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 79. Her last residence was in Chesterfield.² She was buried on 25 August 1978 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^4,5,6
     She and Wilson Anthony Benoist appeared on the 1930 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 4 April 1930.³ Marie Elizabeth Baker and Wilson Anthony Benoist appeared on the 1940 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 8 April 1940.⁷

     Marie Elizabeth Benoist is the daughter of Wilson Anthony Benoist and Marie Elizabeth Baker.³

     Annie Laurie Bloodworth was born on 6 June 1898 in Georgia.^2,3 She married Francois Barat Benoist, son of Theodore Benoist and Mary Emily Hunt.³ Annie Laurie Bloodworth died on 2 January 1975 at age 76.^2,4,5 She was buried on 4 January 1975 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^4,6,7
     She and Francois Barat Benoist appeared on the 1930 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri enumerated 15 April 1930 along with one daughter.³ Annie Laurie Bloodworth and Francois Barat Benoist appeared on the 1940 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri enumerated 2 April 1940.⁸

     Henry Augustus Benoist was born in 1851 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.^4,5 He was the son of Louis Auguste Benoist and Sara E. Wilson.³ Henry Augustus Benoist married Mary Ellen Carton, daughter of John Carton and Mary Ellen O'Neil. Henry Augustus Benoist died in 1923.²
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, in the household of his parents Louis Auguste Benoist and Sara E. Wilson.⁶ Henry Augustus Benoist appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Carondelet, St. Louis County, Missouri, in the household of his mother Sara E. Wilson and step-father James Murrin.⁷

     Eugene Hunt Benoist was born on 1 April 1852 in Missouri.^5,6,7 He was the son of Louis Auguste Benoist and Sara E. Wilson.⁴ Eugene Hunt Benoist married Elmira Lee before 1879.³ Eugene Hunt Benoist died on 25 May 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 86.^8,5,7 He was buried on 28 May 1938 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^8,9,10
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, in the household of his parents Louis Auguste Benoist and Sara E. Wilson.¹¹ Eugene Hunt Benoist appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Carondelet, St. Louis County, Missouri, in the household of his mother Sara E. Wilson and step-father James Murrin.¹² Eugene Hunt Benoist and Elmira Lee appeared on the 1880 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 8 November 1880. Their children Marie Viola and Eugene Lee were listed as living with them.¹³ Eugene Hunt Benoist and Elmira Lee appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 23 June 1900. Their children Marie Viola, William Francis, Eugene Theodore, Marie and Lucille were listed as living with them.³ Eugene Hunt Benoist and Elmira Lee appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 15 April 1910. Their children Eugene Theodore, Marie and Lucille were listed as living with them.¹⁴ Eugene Hunt Benoist and Elmira Lee appeared on the 1920 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 13 January 1920. Their children Lucille and Marie were listed as living with them. Their son-in-law Francis Bryon and one grandchild were also in the household.¹⁵

     Mary Ellen Carton was born say 1851 (estimated the same as her husband.) She was the daughter of John Carton and Mary Ellen O'Neil.² Mary Ellen Carton married Henry Augustus Benoist, son of Louis Auguste Benoist and Sara E. Wilson. Her death date has not been found.
     Mary was also known as Ella.

     Charles A. Faris was born on 29 April 1841 in Missouri. He was the son of Wilson Farris and Athenaise Charleville.^3,4,5 He married Marie Clemence Benoist, daughter of Louis Auguste Benoist and Sara E. Wilson, before 1880.^1,3,2 Charles A. Faris died on 21 May 1904 at age 63.^3,5 He was buried on 24 May 1904 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^3,6,7
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 29 June 1870 in the household of retired merchant Roger McAllister. His mother, Mary Faris was also in the household. He was a steamboat clerk..⁸ He and Marie Clemence Benoist appeared on the 1880 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 9 November 1880. Marie's brothers Louis Auguste Benoist, Theodore Benoist, Howard A. Benoist and Leo de Smet Benoist were also in the household. His occupation was listed as real estate broker.² Charles A. Faris and Marie Clemence Benoist appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, at Ward 28, enumerated June 1900. Their son Charlesville was listed as living with them.⁴

     John Frances Carton was born in 1854.^1,3 He was the son of John Carton and Mary Ellen O'Neil.⁴ John Frances Carton married Helen Amanda Benoist, daughter of Louis Auguste Benoist and Sara E. Wilson, on 19 September 1877 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. They were married at the home of her sister Marie Benoist Farris.^5,6,7 John Frances Carton died on 27 June 1905.¹ He was buried on 29 June 1905 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021. Compiler's notes: There are many other Cartons buried in this plot in Calvary Cemetery but I have not worked on figuring out their relationships.^1,8
     He and Helen Amanda Benoist appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 6 June 1900 along with three sons..⁵

     Howard A. Benoist was born on 6 March 1867 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. His death certificate says 7 Apr 1866.^4,5,6 He was the son of Louis Auguste Benoist and Sara E. Wilson. Howard A. Benoist married Agnes Foy on 11 November 1896 in St. Louis, Missouri.^2,7,8 Howard A. Benoist died on 26 April 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 83.^9,4,6 He was buried on 28 April 1950 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^9,10,11
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Carondelet, St. Louis County, Missouri, in the household of his mother Sara E. Wilson and step-father James Murrin.¹² Howard A. Benoist appeared on the 1880 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, in the household of his sister and brother-in-law Charles A. Faris and Marie Clemence Benoist.¹³ Howard A. Benoist and Agnes Foy appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 18 June 1900. Their children Louis and Elizabeth Christy were listed as living with them.¹⁴ Howard A. Benoist and Agnes Foy appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 26 April 1910. Their children Louis, Elizabeth Christy and Marie Agnes were listed as living with them.¹⁴ Howard A. Benoist and Agnes Foy appeared on the 1920 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 10 January 1920. Their children Louis, Elizabeth Christy and Marie Agnes were listed as living with them.¹⁵ Howard A. Benoist and Agnes Foy appeared on the 1930 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri enumerated 8 April 1930. Their children Elizabeth Christy, Marie Agnes, Sara and Howard were listed as living with them.¹⁶ Howard A. Benoist and Agnes Foy appeared on the 1940 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 5 April 1940. Their son Howard Benoist was listed as living with them.¹⁷

     Agnes Foy was born on 9 June 1872 in Paris, France. She was the daughter of Peter Lanan Foy and Elizabeth Christy.^2,3,4 She married Howard A. Benoist, son of Louis Auguste Benoist and Sara E. Wilson, on 11 November 1896 in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,5,6 Agnes Foy died on 15 September 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 85.^7,4,2 She was buried on 17 September 1957 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, Section 017, lot 0021.^7,8,9
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 4 June 1880 in the household of her parents Peter and Elizabeth Foy. He was from Ireland and she from Illinois. The family was enumerated a second time on Nov. 8, 1880, also in St. Louis..³ She and Howard A. Benoist appeared on the 1900 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 18 June 1900. Their children Louis and Elizabeth Christy were listed as living with them.¹⁰ Agnes Foy and Howard A. Benoist appeared on the 1910 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 26 April 1910. Their children Louis, Elizabeth Christy and Marie Agnes were listed as living with them.¹⁰ Agnes Foy and Howard A. Benoist appeared on the 1920 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 10 January 1920. Their children Louis, Elizabeth Christy and Marie Agnes were listed as living with them.¹¹ Agnes Foy and Howard A. Benoist appeared on the 1930 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri enumerated 8 April 1930. Their children Elizabeth Christy, Marie Agnes, Sara and Howard were listed as living with them.¹² Agnes Foy and Howard A. Benoist appeared on the 1940 Federal census of St. Louis, Missouri, enumerated 5 April 1940. Their son Howard Benoist was listed as living with them.¹³

     Elizabeth Julie Christy was born circa 1815.¹ She married Edward Aristide Chouteau, son of Auguste Aristede Chouteau and Constance Sanguinet, on 8 August 1849.¹ Her death date has not been found.