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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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. …

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. …