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After long connection with the financial interests of Bridgeport as a well-known figure in banking circles Frank N. Benham is now living retired. He is a representative of a family long connected with the history of this city, its development, upbuilding and improvement. His father, Junius N. Benham, was a twin brother of Julius H. Benham, and, entering business circles under the name of Benham Brothers on the 8th of July, 1838, they became actively and prominently connected with contracting and building operations in Bridgeport. They erected a number of the finest edifices of the city, including the South Congregational church and the Baptist and Presbyterian churches. They also built many of the finest business blocks of Bridgeport and added much to the architectural beauty and adornment of the city. Their operations as builders constituted the initial step toward their activity in the real estate field, in which they gradually concentrated their efforts. They purchased tracts of land which they developed, thereon engaging in speculative building. The business proved most prosperous, for the houses which they erected found a ready sale and they amassed a substantial fortune. In the public life of the city they were also keenly interested and were recognized leaders in the ranks of the republican party, their opinions carrying much weight in its local councils. On the 18th of May, 1843, Junius N. Benham was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Ann Curtis, of Derby, Connecticut, a daughter of Captain Kneeland Curtis, and to them were born four children.

Frank N. Benham, a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, was born in Derby, Connecticut, December 18, 1846, and during his active career occupied a prominent place in financial circles of his city and state. Ability brought him to the front in this connection and for many years he was cashier of the Bridgeport National Bank. He became associated with many other banking institutions and his judgment on all matters relating thereto was regarded as especially sound, for his discrimination is keen and his sagacity marked. At length he retired from business to enjoy the fruits of well-directed activity.

Mr. Benham was united in marriage to Miss Annie Lord and they have had two children.