1880 Census, McNeil Island, Pierce, Washington, page 452
Hill, Benjamin A, 63, farmer, Tennessee, Tenn, Tenn
Jane, 56, wife, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio
Shoemaker, Benjamin F, 33, son in law, farmer (formerly), Illinois, Illinois, Illinois
Eliza, 24, daughter, Illinois, Tenn, Ohio
Frank, 6, grandson, Dakota, Illinois, Illinois
William, 3, grandson, "
Shoemaker, Joseph, 76, boarder, farmer (formerly), Ohio, Ohio, Ohio
Amelia, 74, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio

1860 Census, Florence, Will, Illinois, page 273
Joseph Shoemaker, 56, Farmer, Ohio
Amelia, 54, Ohio
Nancy, 22, milliner, Illinois
Wm, 15, "
Hamilton, 13, "
Franklin, 13, "

1890 Census, Hood River, Wasco, Oregon
Private, Co. G, 138th Illinois Inf - 18 May 1864 to 18 Dec 1864
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The Hood River Glacier, October 20, 1910
B. F. Shoemaker was brought home last week from Portland, where he had been in the hospital. Mr. Shoemaker, whose malady is cancer, is still in a serious condition.
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The Hood River News, January 25, 1911
DIED
Benjamin F. Shoemaker
Benjamin F. Shoemaker, a resident of Hood River for 24 years, died at his residence in this city Saturday morning after a long and painful illness. Mr. Shoemaker had been confined to his home since September and his death was not unexpected.
The deceased was born in Will county, Illinois, January 19, 1847. In 1878 he came to Salem, Ore., where he resided for three years and then removed to Pendleton, Ore., where he engaged in the implement business in partnership with his brother, J. H. Shoemaker. In 1887 he came to Hood River and engaged in agricultural pursuits on a large tract of land in the Barrett district. About four years ago he sold his holdings and bought property in town and had since retired from active life.
In addition to his wife Mr. Shoemaker is survived by three sons, Fred, Howard and Kent. Also by his brother, J. H. Shoemaker, who lives at Hood River. His son Fred, who was in Texas at the time his father's condition became critical, came on and was here at the time of his death.
The funeral, which was very largely attended, was held at his late residence on the heights Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. H. A. MacDonald of the Unitarian church. Interment was in Idlewild cemetery. The pall bearers were C. H. Stranahan, J. J. Gibbons, G. R. Castner, Joseph Dobson, S. F. Blythe and J. L. Blount.
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The Hood River Glacier, January 26, 1911
Barrett
After a lingering illness B. F. Shoemaker quietly passed away on Friday night, January 20, at midnight. Services were held at the late home of the deceased, interment at Idlewild Cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved wife and family.
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The Hood River Glacier, January 26, 1911, page 10
Death of Pioneer
After a prolonged illness, B. F. Shoemaker passed away here last Saturday. The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, at the residence, by Rev. McDonald of the Unitarian church, of which Mr. Shoemaker was member. The remains were laid to rest in the Idlewild Cemetery.
Mr. Shoemaker has lived in Oregon for 30 years. He is a native of Illinois. He was borne, January 19, 1847, near Joliet. He later moved to the Dakotas, where in 1873 he and Miss Alida Hill were married. Six children resulted from this union, three of whom survive. Howard and Kent are residents of Hood River. The other son, Fred, lives in Seattle. The deceased was a member of a family of ten children, two of whom, a brother and sister, survive him. J. H. Sheomaker, a twin brother, is a resident of this county. The surviving sister is Mrs. Curtis, of Seattle, whom many will remember by her visit here last Thanksgiving. Mrs. Curtis is now in California.