LANCASTER, Ben; U.S.A.
Pvt. Co. C 13th Cav. Ben and the next three Lancasters were brothers, sons of
Col. David and Parmela Davisdon Lancaster of the Dunbar community. They
descended from Benjamin Lancaster who, with some brothers, came from England to
settle in North Carolina and Virginia in Colonial days. Several Lancasters
including Col. David, moved to Williamson and Hickrnan counties (Tenn.) and
from there Col. David came on to settle in what is now Decatur county. Reports
are that three sons including Ben. M., were strong Union sympathizers and that
three were just as loyal to the Confederacy. At least four of them, listed
here, were known to have been in the Civil War. No official record or family
notes make certain of the other two brothers. These Lancasters were prominent
and influential citizens. It is thought that Lancaster, Penn., was named for
some of this line who lived there for a time. History indicates also that these
Lancasters were of the House of Lancaster who fought the "War of Roses" back in
England with the House of York.
Benjamin Marion Lancaster, born September 21, 1836. Enlisted in the infantry
December 21, 1861, and served with Co. E, 51st Regt., TN Inf. Discharged June
13, 1862, with rank of private. Benjamin passed away June 28, 1901. He was the
son of Col. David and Parmelia (Davidson) Lancaster. Married to Martha T.
(Wells) Lancaster and had six children: Robert Lee, William Edwin, Kitty
Lancaster Kent, J. W., Emily and Cora. Submitted by Mrs. J. L. Lancaster
- Gordon H. Turner, Sr., The History of Scotts Hill,
Tennessee
(Carter Printing Company, Southaven,
Mississippi, 1977).