Robert "Bob" Benge (c. 1762–1794), also known as Captain Benge (or "The Bench" to frontiersmen), was a Cherokee leader in the Upper Towns, in present-day far Southwest Virginia during the Cherokee–American wars (1783–1794).

Robert Benge, also called “Chief Benge,” was a notorious enemy of the settlers in Southwestern Virginia and surrounding areas. He remains an enigmatic figure today and conflicting accounts of his life continue to raise more questions than provide any answers.

Sep 9, 2024 · Bob Benge (c. 1762–1794), also known as "Captain Benge" (or "The Bench" to frontiersmen), was one of the most feared Cherokee leaders on the frontier during the Cherokee–American wars (1783-1794) in the area of present-day Tennessee. Robert Benge was born circa 1760 probably in the Cherokee village Toquo to John Benge and Wurteh, a Cherokee.

Mar 14, 2023 · Robert Benge was born circa 1760 probably in the Cherokee village Toquo to John Benge and Wurteh, a Cherokee. Robert grew up to be the most notorious Cherokee in history. He was so feared in the central Appalachian areas of present-day Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee, that the settlers admonished their children by saying, "if you don't watch ...

Robert Benge was born cira 1760, the son of John Benge and Wurteh, a Cherokee. Robert had a brother, Utana "the Tail" and Sequoyah was half-brother to them. Robert and his brother Utana led many raids on white settlers, killing, raiding and stealing horses.

Nov 23, 2010 · Robert grew up to be the most notorious Cherokee in history. He was so feared in the central Appalachian areas of present-day Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee, that the settlers admonished their children by saying, "if you don't watch out, Captain Benge will get you."

Bob Benge (C 1762-1794) was the son of a Cherokee woman and a Scots fur trader. He was tall, redhaired and his favorite weapon was an axe.

She was the daughter of Jonathan Crutchley, deceased, and Elizabeth Buckholts. Further checking revealed that Elizabeth Buckholts, an adult, was baptized on 2 August 1737. Additionally, Elizabeth Buckholts married Jonathan Cratchley on 2 August 1737 - the same day!!

Robert "Bob" Benge (c. 1762–1794), also known as Captain Benge (or "The Bench" to frontiersmen), was a Cherokee leader in the Upper Towns, in present-day far Southwest Virginia during the Cherokee–American wars (1783-1794).

According to the Roberts family, it was a half-breed named Benge. An overview of Cornelius and his wife, Mary, show they were rearing a family of 12 children, all of whom are born in Virginia. Court documents reveal his wife to be Mary (Benton) Roberts, …