I know you originally posted over a decade ago, but I just came across this. James Benton was my great-great grandfather. His son John Benton Pyeatt was my great-grandfather. I am new to genealogy so I am just finding things out myself.
James Benton was born to Jacob and Olivia Pyeatt. Here is a website that may help you with more information. I believe my grandfather's sister Jonnie (Garnett) made the page, but she is now deceased. mie
http://www.angelfire.com/ar/pyeatt/JBP.html Id love to hear how you are related to James Benton and the Pyeatts!