These are the papers of Henry W. Benham, his family, and descendants, 1813 to 1954. The bulk of the materials document Benham's military career, especially during his Civil War service, 1861 to 1865. Materials from the Mexican War, his service in England, and during peacetime are also included, 1847 to 1879. Benham family materials include the personal papers of his wife, Elizabeth Andrews McNeil, and their family, 1850 to 1907. His son, Henry Hill Benham, graduated from West Point and was a major in the U.S. Army.
Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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