The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Washington Township, page 750
Benjamin Sanders, deceased, was a native of Ohio, born May 11, 1815, a son of Isaac and Mariam Sanders, early settlers of Hendricks County. His youth was passed on a farm, and after attaining manhood he followed agricultural pursuits. He located in Washington Township, where his widow still lives, the farm containing eighty acres of good land, with a pleasant residence and substantial farm buildings. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and served as Class Leader several years. He was married March 1, 1837, to Lucinda McCreery, daughter of Daniel and Sarah McCreery. To them were born eleven children--Mariam, born July 3, 1838, died April 2, 1872; Daniel, born Aug. 3, 1840; Amanda J., born Nov. 3, 1842; Sarah, born June 2, 1845, died July 29, 1876; John, born Aug. 9, 1847, died Nov. 12, 1871; Isaac, born Nov. 17, 1851, died Aug. 9, 1852; Martha A., born Nov. 24, 1853; Hannah, born Sept. 16, 1856, died Oct. 15, 1883; and Rachel, born March 29, 1859, died Aug. 11, 1884. Mr. Sanders died March 8, 1860. Mrs. Sanders lives on the old homestead, loved and esteemed by all who know her. She is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Her parents had a family of eleven children, five of whom are living--Melinda, Andrew, John, James and Mrs. Sanders.