Benton Cahill, a farmer, was born in Claibourne Township, Union County. Ohio, March 16, 1854; he is a son of J. E. and Hannah (Brisben) Cahill.  His father was a carpenter by trade, and followed that occupation in early life.  He came to Claibourne Township September 16, 1839, and, improving a farm, engaged in farming, which he followed with more than ordinary success until his death, which occurred February 3, 1874.  He also dealt largely in stock. buying, selling and trading, and at his death owned 841 acres of land, which he had accumulated during a life of industry and thrift.  He was twice married, having by his first wife, who only lived two years after marriage, one child, that died young.  By his second wife he had eight children, six of them now living and all, with one exception, residents of this county. Our subject, the youngest child, was raised on the farm and has followed the occupation of a farmer during the whole of his life, now owning 185 acres of land in this township.  He was married, in 1874, to Lavina Howland, a native of Kentucky, and a daughter of J. Howland.  By this union three children were born, viz., Sylvia Belle, Laura J. and Emery Uriah.  Mr. Cahill is a Democrat in politics, as was his father, the latter at one time having been nominated for Representative by his party in this county.