Brigadier General Henry L. Benning's son, Seaborn Jones Benning, served as his Assistant Adjutant General - both were at Gettysburg.

Seaborn was named after Henry L. Benning's father-in-law, Seaborn Jones, Jr.

Seaborn Jones, Jr. had a son named John Augustus Jones, who served as Colonel of the 20th Georgia regiment until he was killed at Gettysburg. The 20th Georgia was part of Henry L. Benning's brigade.