Historical Overview

The Bennion Family Association of Utah was created in 1922 to strengthen family ties between the descendants of the two Bennion brothers, Samuel and John, who emigrated to Utah in the 1840's with their young families. This Bennion Family Association of Utah conducted annual family reunions for many years, and published several books relating to the histories of Samuel and John and their first generation descendants.

1. Changed the name to "Bennion Family Association" in recognition of the worldwide spread of Bennion descendants.
2. Widened its scope to include the descendants of Samuel and John's sisters, Mary Bennion Williams and Elizabeth Bennion Davies.
3. Adopted a new constitution containing revised objectives:
   • promote genealogical research on our Bennion/Roberts ancestors;
   • encourage LDS temple work for our Bennion ancestors and their families;
   • compile and make available personal histories of our Bennion ancestors and their families;
   • encourage and coordinate the formation of smaller (more manageable) Bennion family organizations at lower levels on the family tree (e.g. grandchildren of Elizabeth, Samuel, John, Mary);
   • provide a forum for interaction among all living descendants of John Bennion (1786-1846) in order to promote the accomplishment of the above objectives.

Over the past few years it has become increasingly impractical to maintain direct contact with the ever-expanding Bennion family. In 1999 the BFA Executive Committee decided that a website would be the most practical means for accomplishing the Bennion Family Association objectives. We hope that future communications among family members can take advantage of internet and e-mail technology.

So, welcome to the Bennion Family website!

Membership information

All descendants of John Bennion (1786-1846) and Elizabeth Roberts (1790-1830) are automatically members of this Bennion Family Association. No membership dues are required, but voluntary contributions are gladly accepted!! $5 per family per year is suggested.

Checks should be made payable to the "Bennion Family Association" and mailed to the Treasurer:
    David R. Sharp
    BFA Treasurer
    80 South Redwood Road, Suite 215
    North Salt Lake, Utah 84054 USA

The Bennion Family Association is an official non-profit organization, so any donations are tax-deductible under the USA tax code.

Bennion Family Executive Committee

The Bennion Family Executive Committee is composed of interested members who are willing to donate some of their time to supervising the activities of the Bennion Family Association, including managing this website, overseeing projects funded by the Bennion Family Association, and providing financial controls. Current members are: