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Agnes Hodgson 1815–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 December 1815

Birth Location: Landgrig, Gt. Musgrave, Westmorland, England

Death Date: 6 February 1891

Death Location: Whitby, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Father: William Hodgson

Mother: Isabella Collinson

Spouse(s): George Benness

Children(s): Jane Benness, Isabelle Benness, Thomas Benness, John Benness, Elizabeth Bennes, Albert Benness, Fannie Benness, Mary Benness, William Benness, George Benness

The story of Agnes Hodgson began in 1815 in Landgrig, Gt. Musgrave, Westmorland, England. In 1871, Agnes Hodgson resided in Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario. Agnes Hodgson married George Benness, and had children including Albert Benness, Elizabeth Anne Bennes, Fannie Aletha Benness, George Benness, Isabelle Benness, Jane Benness, John Benness, Mary Benness, Thomas Brant Benness, William Richard Benness. Agnes Hodgson passed away in 1891 in Whitby, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Agnes Hodgson began in 1815 in Landgrig, Gt. Musgrave, Westmorland, England.
  • In 1871, Agnes Hodgson resided in Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario.
  • Agnes Hodgson married George Benness, and had children including Albert Benness, Elizabeth Anne Bennes, Fannie Aletha Benness, George Benness, Isabelle Benness, Jane Benness, John Benness, Mary Benness, Thomas Brant Benness, William Richard Benness.
  • Agnes Hodgson passed away in 1891 in Whitby, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Agnes Hodgson's Ancestors

Self
Agnes Hodgson
1815–1891
Birth Place: Landgrig, Gt. Musgrave, Westmorland, England
Parents
William Hodgson
1786–1821
st. michaels (bongate), appleby, Westmorland, England
Isabella ((Isabellow)) Collinson
1791–1847
Great Musgrave Westmorland, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Thomas Hodgson
1746–
Westmorland, Cumberland, England
Ann Sumner
1751–
Westmorland, Cumberland, England
William Collinson
1728–1812
Langwathby, Cumberland, England
Elizabeth Robinson
1745–1818
possibly Great Musgrave, Westmorland, UK
Great-Grandparents
John Hodgson
1722–1792
Mary Bell
1722–1801
Joseph Collinson
1698–1772
Agnes Middleton
1700–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Agnes Hodgson's Descendants

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Agnes Hodgson (17 December 1815–6 February 1891) m. George Benness (14 May 1818–4 Apr 1881)
  1. 1. Jane Benness 1845–
  2. 2. Isabelle Benness 1851–1926 m. Alexander Cameron 1853–1933
    1. 1. John (Albert) Cameron 1891–1979 m. Bessie (Amanda) Gifford 1895–1979
      1. 1. Helen (Alma) Cameron
      2. 2. Jack (Alexander) Cameron
      3. 3. Doris (Isibell Leta) Cameron 1924–2008
      4. 4. William (Blair) Cameron –2007
    2. 2. Arthur Cameron 1879–
    3. 3. Lillie (V) Cameron 1882–1908
    4. 4. Alma (May) Cameron 1880–1966
    5. 5. Hector (Alexander) Cameron 1884–
  3. 3. Thomas (Brant) Benness 1859–1946
  4. 4. John Benness 1849–
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Anne) Bennes 1847–
  6. 6. Albert Benness 1862–1942
  7. 7. Fannie (Aletha) Benness 1865–
  8. 8. Mary Benness 1843–1934
  9. 9. William (Richard) Benness 1837– m. Harriet (E) Pascoe 1845–
  10. 10. George Benness 1840–

Agnes Hodgson's Timeline

6 Records

1815
17 December 1815
Birth of Agnes Hodgson in Landgrig, Gt. Musgrave, Westmorland, England
Landgrig, Gt. Musgrave, Westmorland, England
1818
23 Feb 1818
Age 3
Agnes Hodgson was baptized in Great Musgrave,Westmorland,England
Great Musgrave,Westmorland,England
1871
abt 1871
Age 56
Agnes Hodgson resided here in Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario
Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario
1881
1881
Age 66
Agnes Hodgson resided here in Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario, Canada
Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario, Canada
1885
1885
Age 70
Agnes Hodgson resided here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1891
6 February 1891
Age 76
Death of Agnes Hodgson in Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 December 1815
    Event Place: Landgrig, Gt. Musgrave, Westmorland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario; Roll: C_13244; Page: 42; Family No: 208
    [2] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario; Roll: C-9974; Page: 38
    [3] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1818
    Event Place: Great Musgrave,Westmorland,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario; Roll: C-9974; Page: 38

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Whitby West, Ontario South, Ontario; Roll: C_13244; Page: 42; Family No: 208

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, City and Area Directories

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 February 1891
    Event Place: Toronto, Ontario
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whitby, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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