On 18 December 1877, he married Miss Sue Orr of Louisville, Kentucky. Three children were born to this union. One of them died in infancy.
Benton Kramer, 82, died at his home, just east of Graham. Graveside services were officiated by Rev. G.W. Black, his old friend of 50 years. Benton Kramer grew to manhood at Canal Winchester, Ohio and entered the Union Army, serving during the years of the Civil War. After his discharge, he went to Kansas where he operated a wagon trail between the Kansas forts until 1872. In 1872, he came to Young County with his brother, Dave Kramer, and friend, Richard "Dick" Kirk. These three men were pioneer settlers of Graham. Benton Kramer built the first Graham Hotel and was its manager for a short time. After selling out he became interested in livestock and raising fine horses. Benton Kramer opened a livery stable which he controlled for 23 years. He moved to the farm for 12 years but returned back to town. Mr. Kramer was among the pioneer settlers to come to Young County and all bear witness that he was a man of sterling character. He would never desert a friend. His old-time friends, regret to learn of his death.
Survived by his wife; one son - Malcolm Kramer; one daughter - Mrs. A.G. Wright; five grandchildren; one brother - Dave Kramer; relatives in Ohio.
So many stories to be told of the life and exploits of Benton Kramer.
Contributed by Dorman Holub
Benton Kramer, 82, died at his home, just east of Graham. Graveside services were officiated by Rev. G.W. Black, his old friend of 50 years. Benton Kramer grew to manhood at Canal Winchester, Ohio and entered the Union Army, serving during the years of the Civil War. After his discharge, he went to Kansas where he operated a wagon trail between the Kansas forts until 1872. In 1872, he came to Young County with his brother, Dave Kramer, and friend, Richard "Dick" Kirk. These three men were pioneer settlers of Graham. Benton Kramer built the first Graham Hotel and was its manager for a short time. After selling out he became interested in livestock and raising fine horses. Benton Kramer opened a livery stable which he controlled for 23 years. He moved to the farm for 12 years but returned back to town. Mr. Kramer was among the pioneer settlers to come to Young County and all bear witness that he was a man of sterling character. He would never desert a friend. His old-time friends, regret to learn of his death.
Survived by his wife; one son - Malcolm Kramer; one daughter - Mrs. A.G. Wright; five grandchildren; one brother - Dave Kramer; relatives in Ohio.
So many stories to be told of the life and exploits of Benton Kramer.
Contributed by Dorman Holub
On 18 December 1877, he married Miss Sue Orr of Louisville, Kentucky. Three children were born to this union. One of them died in infancy.
Benton Kramer, 82, died at his home, just east of Graham. Graveside services were officiated by Rev. G.W. Black, his old friend of 50 years. Benton Kramer grew to manhood at Canal Winchester, Ohio and entered the Union Army, serving during the years of the Civil War. After his discharge, he went to Kansas where he operated a wagon trail between the Kansas forts until 1872. In 1872, he came to Young County with his brother, Dave Kramer, and friend, Richard "Dick" Kirk. These three men were pioneer settlers of Graham. Benton Kramer built the first Graham Hotel and was its manager for a short time. After selling out he became interested in livestock and raising fine horses. Benton Kramer opened a livery stable which he controlled for 23 years. He moved to the farm for 12 years but returned back to town. Mr. Kramer was among the pioneer settlers to come to Young County and all bear witness that he was a man of sterling character. He would never desert a friend. His old-time friends, regret to learn of his death.
Survived by his wife; one son - Malcolm Kramer; one daughter - Mrs. A.G. Wright; five grandchildren; one brother - Dave Kramer; relatives in Ohio.
So many stories to be told of the life and exploits of Benton Kramer.
Contributed by Dorman Holub
Benton Kramer, 82, died at his home, just east of Graham. Graveside services were officiated by Rev. G.W. Black, his old friend of 50 years. Benton Kramer grew to manhood at Canal Winchester, Ohio and entered the Union Army, serving during the years of the Civil War. After his discharge, he went to Kansas where he operated a wagon trail between the Kansas forts until 1872. In 1872, he came to Young County with his brother, Dave Kramer, and friend, Richard "Dick" Kirk. These three men were pioneer settlers of Graham. Benton Kramer built the first Graham Hotel and was its manager for a short time. After selling out he became interested in livestock and raising fine horses. Benton Kramer opened a livery stable which he controlled for 23 years. He moved to the farm for 12 years but returned back to town. Mr. Kramer was among the pioneer settlers to come to Young County and all bear witness that he was a man of sterling character. He would never desert a friend. His old-time friends, regret to learn of his death.
Survived by his wife; one son - Malcolm Kramer; one daughter - Mrs. A.G. Wright; five grandchildren; one brother - Dave Kramer; relatives in Ohio.
So many stories to be told of the life and exploits of Benton Kramer.
Contributed by Dorman Holub
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