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Elizabeth Charlotte Benson 1656–1718

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Benson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 11 Sep 1656 · Ulverston, Lancashire, England
Died 04 Oct 1718 · Lancashire, England
Father William Henry Benson
Mother Elizabeth Banks Mckenna
Spouse Anthony Stephenson
Children John Christopher Stephenson Sr

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Benson 1656–1718

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Biography

Elizabeth Charlotte Benson was born in 1656 in Ulverston, Lancashire, England, the child of william henry benson and elizabeth banks mckenna. Elizabeth Charlotte Benson married anthony stephenson, and had children including john christopher stephenson sr. Elizabeth Charlotte Benson passed away in 1718 in Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Elizabeth Charlotte Benson in Ulverston, Lancashire, England
Birth
1718
Death of Elizabeth Charlotte Benson in Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Benson

This ancestor line traces from Dalton In Furness,Lancashire,England (1593) to Ulverston, Lancashire, England (1656) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Benson (1656–1718) was born in Ulverston, Lancashire, England and died in Lancashire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Elizabeth Benson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Charlotte Benson PTP
1656–1718
Ulverston, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Benson's Descendants

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Elizabeth Charlotte Benson PTP 1656–1718