BENJAMIN'S DEATH

Benjamin's death record has not been found, but he is listed in the 1870 Census for Deerfield in the deceased section. His wife Mary and his three kids - Abraham, Hattie & Benjamin - are also recorded as living in Deerfield, Illinois in 1870.

DEATH RECORDED in 1870 CENSUS

Name: Benj M Mordacui
Gender: Male
Race: Indian (Native American)
Marital Status: Married
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1811
Birth Place: Arkansas, USA
Age: 59
Death Date: Apr 1870
Cause of Death: Consumption
Census Year: 1870
Census Place: Deerfield, Lake, Illinois

Here is a closer look at the entry:

Here is the census record for the rest of the family. It's interesting that Mary is listed as Louisa Mordecai here, but clearly she is Mary as is evidenced by her children Abraham, Hattie & Benjamin. Under "'race" they are all listed as "I" for Indian.