I have been reviewing Mrs. Archie Carey Toal's book about the Virginia
CARYs, and I have encountered an anomaly in some of the sections which deal
with descendants of Robert Philipson CARY, son of Thomas CARY of
Chesterfield Co., VA. Section 151 (p. 80) is Mary Elizabeth CARY, daughter
of John A. CARY (son of Hardin CARY, son of R. P.) She married Newman
Grenade (Coronade) BENSON in 1867 and had, among others, daughter Addaline
Rae (b. 2 Apr 1873) and son James Franklin (b. 8 Sep 1880). Mrs. Toal
writes that Addaline Rae married Dr. George McGEE and had a son Robert
Marvin who became a doctor and married Margaret HUDSON. Mrs. Toal also
writes that James Franklin changed his name to Robert Marvin, became a
doctor and married Margarette HUDSON. It seems to me that both of these
cannot be correct! Do any of you know the real deal here? If it was James
Franklin BENSON who changed his name, did he change his name to Robert
Marvin BENSON, or did he change his name to Robert MARVIN? Thanks for any
help.
Susan Molye <molye(a)erols.com>