"Roderick MESSENGER, of Claverack, N. Y., who came during the same year, after taking his family to Bennington, was employed by the council of safety in defense of the settlers of the grants, and was stationed at a block house on his farm in Jericho, which was occupied as a military out post till, upon the approach of Burgoyne, the company stationed there retreated to meet the enemy at Hubbardton and Bennington. After the war Mr. MESSENGER reoccupied his farm, and was for a long time postmaster and news carrier for the pioneers. " Per Vermont Gazeteer for Chittenden County, Jericho.
Not in 1860 census with husband
Richmond, VT vital records hard to read first name; also spelled Benomi
Name listed on Richmond, Chittenden Co., VT, records hard to read; either Amy or Anna.
Died in Grammercy Park Hotell
1880 Freedom, Sauk, WI census shows middle initial as "C."
Family bio
1880 Freedom, Sauk, WI census show middle initial as "R"