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Sign up freeSir William Benson 1657–1696
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Birth Date: June 11, 1657
Birth Location: Whitby, Yorkshire, England
Death Date: August 1, 1696
Death Location: Whicham, Cumberland, England
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Sir William Benson was born in 1657 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England, the child of Hugh Benson And Elizabeth Hugh Or Barwise. Sir William Benson married Eleanor Elinor Nee, Eleanor Earle, and had children including William Thomas Benson. Sir William Benson passed away in 1696 in Whicham, Cumberland, England.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
Immediate Family
No immediate family data available.
Biography
Early Life
Sir William Benson was born in 1657 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England, the child of Hugh Benson And Elizabeth Hugh Or Barwise.
Family
Sir William Benson married Eleanor Elinor Nee, Eleanor Earle, and had children including William Thomas Benson.
Later Years
Sir William Benson passed away in 1696 in Whicham, Cumberland, England.
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Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812
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