Benjamin Bateman was the son of Edward Bateman and Hannah Lavender.

Benjamin was born around 1685.

He was christened on Saturday 29 September 1685 at Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire.

Benjamin married Catherine Challenger on Thursday 23 January 1716 in Kinlet, Shropshire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Catherine Challenger:

- Edward Bateman	born around 1718.
- Mary Bateman	born around 1722.

Details of Benjamin's occupation are not known.

Details of Benjamin's death are not known.