BENJAMIN HOOTON FAMILY (First family of Hootonville)   This charming photo from the collection of Bill Hooton offers us a glimpse of a what must have been a refreshing treat for a pioneer family. Pictured from left: Rebecca Hooton; William Carver Hooton; the two little boys' names are unknown; little girl-Louise Cochran (granddaughter of Rebecca & Benjamin); Benjamin Hooton (husband of Rebecca, & son of Wiliam); and an unknown friend of the family stands on the far right.
  Benjamin Hooton was 13 years old when his father, William was a soldier in the Civil War.  Benjamin told a family member that they were forced to hide in a cave to avoid Bushwhackers, and that his three year old sister died in his arms while they were hiding. Bill Hooton is the grandson of Benjamin and Rebecca. Email: Valerie Hooton

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