SEVENTH GENERATION

789. Benjamin Hunter Dupuy was born on 11 May 1845 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. ⁽¹¹⁴⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in Macon, Powhatan County, Virginia.⁽⁸⁰⁹⁾ He appeared on the census on 1 Jun 1900 in Marion, Crittendon County, Kentucky. ⁽⁸¹⁰⁾ He appeared on the census on 27 Apr 1910 in Lake City, Columbia County, Florida.⁽⁸¹¹⁾ He appeared on the census on 16 Jan 1920 in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida. ⁽⁸¹²⁾ He died on 19 Mar 1926 in Jackson County, Florida.⁽⁸¹³⁾ He was buried in Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Lake County, Florida.


Dr. Dupuy was the author of "Bartholomew Dupuy and his Descendants", published in 1908, an valuable source for Dupuy research.


Autobiography of the Rev. Benjamin Hunter Dupuy, from "Bartholomew Dupuy and his Descendants", written by B. H. Dupuy in 1908, p. 207-209:


Rev. Benjamin Hunter Dupuy; Volunteer, May, 1863, in the First Richmond Howitzers, Cabell's Battalion of Artillery, Longstreet's Corps, C. S. A. ;Mustered in at Culpeper Court House, Va., June, 1863; Engaged in the battles of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 3, 1863, of Spottsylvania Court House, May, Dupuy and of Cole Harbor, Va., June, 1864; Retreated with his company to Appomattox Court House, Va., 1865; Escaped from surrendering with Gen. Lee's army, Apr. 10, 1865, and after the surrender of Gen. Johnson's army, Apr. 26, took the oath of allegiance to the United States, in Farmville, Va., May, 1865;

Hampden-Sidney College, Va., 1873; Union Theological Seminary, Va., 1876; Licensed, Apr. 1876, by the Presbytery of Roanoke; Ordained, Aug., 1876, by the Presbytery of East Hanover; Pastor of the Powhatan and Stated Supply of the Willis churches, Va., 1876-83; Evangelist of the Presbytery of Western District, Tenn., 1883-84; Pastor of the Second church, St. Joseph, Mo., 1884-86, of Carrollton, Mo., 1886-88, of Higginsville, Mo., 1888-93; Pastor Elect of Waxahachie, Tex., 1894; Pastor of Water Valley, Miss., 1894-98; Stated Supply of Marion, Ky., 1900-01, and of Big Spring and Bloomfield, Ky., 1902-03; Pastor of Davibs, W. Va., 1904-06, and of Beverly, W. Va., 1906; While without a regular charge, 1898-99, supplied the Prytania Street church; of New Orleans, La., the Central church, of Knoxville, Tenn., and the Second and Alabama St. Churches of Memphis, Tenn. ;

The following minute was made by the Second church of Memphis, and published in the church papers: "Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 24, 1899. In the absence of Dr. N. M.. Woods for the last six weeks, the Rev. B. H. Dupuy has been our Pastor. As he leaves us, we as a Session make record of the eminently satisfactory manner in which he has served our church. He has preached the Word in its simplicity and power. He has preached Christ and Him crucified as the sinner's only hope, with loving earnestness and effectiveness. He has preached to Christians, the pure Gospel, faithfully, affectionately and fearlessly. He is a pleasing speaker. He uses no notes in his discourses. He is a logical reasoner, a man of sound sense, thoroughly evangelical and consecrated to the Master's service. Simple, grave, sincere, fervent and impressive in prayer; he illustrates by a Holy walk his discipleship with the Lord Jesus. The Session by unanimous vote hereby thank him for his efficient work and Christian example while with us; and we return thanks to God that He sent us this humble and devoted minister. We take great pleasure in commending our brother to the favorable consideration of any church in need of a good Pastor and able Preacher"; (Written by Judge C. W. Heiskell, and signed by twelve other elders) ;

A frequent writer for the Church papers and author of this volume; b., in Prince Edward Co., Va., May 11, 1845; m., in Cumberland Co., Va., Nov. 30, 1876, Lelia Morton Blanton, b., in Cumberland Co., Va., Apr. 27, 1859; [Daughter of Dr. Hugh Lawrence and Frances Camilla (Blanton, daughter of Joseph and Susan (Walker) Blanton), Blanton ; Son of Lawrence and Gillie (Colley) Blanton].

Tombstone Inscription:

b. Va -Confederate Soldier 1863- presbyterian Minister 1976- They That Turn Many To Righteousness Shall Sine As The Stars Forever And Ever

He was married to Lelia Morton Blanton (daughter of Hugh Lawrence Blanton and Francis Camilla) on 30 Nov 1876 in Cumberland County, Virginia. Lelia Morton Blanton was born on 27 Apr 1859 in Cumberland County, Virginia. She died on 7 Jun 1915 in Lake County, Florida. She was buried in Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Lake County, Florida.
Tombstone Inscription:

b. Va - w/o Rev. B H DupuyBlessed Are The Dead Which Die In The Lord


Benjamin Hunter Dupuy and Lelia Morton Blanton had the following children:

+1404 i. Blanton Hugo Dupuy.
+1405 ii. Susanna Lavillon Dupuy.
+1406 iii. Benjamin Hunter Dupuy.
+1407 iv. Joseph Lawrence Dupuy.
+1408 v. Lelia Morton Dupuy.
1409 vi. John Davis Dupuy was born on 3 Sep 1886 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He died on 22 Nov 1886 in Cumberland County, Virginia. He was buried in Brown's Presyterian Church, Cumberland County, Virginia.
+1410 vii. Henrietta Camilla Dupuy.
1411 viii. Paul Bartholomew Dupuy was born on 7 Apr 1891 in Higginsville, Missouri. ⁽⁸¹⁴⁾ He died on 7 Oct 1918 in France. He was buried in Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Lake County, Florida.
From West Virginia List of Deceased Soldiers from World War 1

Dupuy, Paul B., Pvt., died Oct. 7-18, Curtin, Hq Co 158 Inf

Tombstone Inscription:

b. Mo-s/o Rev B H & L M Va WW Soldier- Hq Co 58th Inf-Killed Meuse-Argonne Offensive -He Bravely Died For The Cause of Humanity Be Thou Faithful Unto Death And I Will Give Thee A Crown of Life.
1412 ix. Elvira May Dupuy (Private).
1413 x. James Lindsay Dupuy⁽⁸¹⁵⁾ was born on 15 Jul 1895 in Water Valley, Yalobusha County, Mississippi. ⁽⁸¹⁶⁾ He died on 12 Apr 1924. He was buried in Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Lake County, Florida.
Tombstone Inscription:

b. Miss-s/o Rev B H & L M VA Afflicted Here Now Glorying For Our Affliction Worketh For Us A Fr More Exceeding And Eternal Weight Of Glory. When The Lord Lovewth He Chasteneth



+1414 xi. John William Dupuy.