YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Benjamin Rake Arthur 1843 – 1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1843

Birth Location: Deptford, Kent, England

Death Date: 31 Mar 1924

Death Location: Deptford Greenwich Hospital, Greater London, England

Father: William Arthur

Mother: Jane Field

Spouse(s): Eliza Seabrook

Children(s): Lauretta Arthur

The story of Benjamin Rake Arthur began in 1843 in Deptford, Kent, England. In 1871, Benjamin Rake Arthur resided in Deptford, St Paul Deptford, London, England. Benjamin Rake Arthur married Eliza Sarah Seabrook, and had children including Lauretta Seabrook Holder Arthur. Benjamin Rake Arthur passed away in 1924 in Deptford Greenwich Hospital, Greater London, England.

Find more search results for Benjamin Arthur
BA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Rake Arthur began in 1843 in Deptford, Kent, England.
  • In 1871, Benjamin Rake Arthur resided in Deptford, St Paul Deptford, London, England.
  • Benjamin Rake Arthur married Eliza Sarah Seabrook, and had children including Lauretta Seabrook Holder Arthur.
  • Benjamin Rake Arthur passed away in 1924 in Deptford Greenwich Hospital, Greater London, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Arthur
1816 – 1860
Birth Location: Deptford, Lewisham, Kent, England
WA
Jane Field
1814 – 1897
Birth Location: Datchet, Buckinghamshire, England
JF

Spouses(s)

Eliza Seabrook
1824 – 1900
Birth Location: Deptford, Kent, England
ES

Children(s)

Lauretta Arthur
1870 – 1954
Birth Location: Deptford Kent England
LA

Benjamin Arthur's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Arthur
1843 – 1924
Birth Place: Deptford, Kent, England
Parents
William Thomas Arthur
1816 – 1860
Deptford, Lewisham, Kent, England
Jane Field
1814 – 1897
Datchet, Buckinghamshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Arthur's Descendants

1.
BA
Benjamin (Rake) Arthur (1843 – 31 Mar 1924) m. Eliza (Sarah) Seabrook (8 Aug 1824 – May 1900)
  1. 1. Lauretta (Seabrook Holder) Arthur (29 Jan 1870 – Jul 1954) m. James (Albert) Matthews (14 Apr 1859 – 22 Mar 1946)
    1. 1. James (Albert) Matthews (29 Nov 1887 – 28 Aug 1958) m. Martha (Emily Louise) Wall (19 Oct 1890 – )
      1. 1. James (Albert Alexander) Matthews (21 Feb 1913 – Oct 2002) m. Vera (J) Webb (Jan 1923 – )
        1. 1. Eileen (Ann) Matthews (10 Sep 1950 – 30 Jun 2018) m. William (George) Cox (1950 – 25 Jun 2019)
        2. 2. Matthews
        3. 3. Matthews
        4. 4. Matthews
      2. 2. Marjorie (Eileen) Matthews (22 Mar 1915 – ) m. Ralph (Gilbert) West (1 Jul 1906 – Dec 1979)
    2. 2. William (Leslie) Matthews (29 Aug 1889 – 30 Jun 1940)
    3. 3. Marguerite (Lauretta) Matthews (5 Jun 1892 – 4 Jan 1955)
    4. 4. Eileen (Alexander) Matthews (Jul 1907 – )

Benjamin Arthur's Timeline

8 Records

1842
12 Jun 1842
Benjamin Rake Arthur was baptized in St. Paul, Deptford, Kent, England
St. Paul, Deptford, Kent, England
1843
1843
Birth of Benjamin Rake Arthur in Deptford, Kent, England
Deptford, Kent, England
1871
1871
Age 28
Benjamin Rake Arthur resided here in Deptford, St Paul Deptford, London, England
Deptford, St Paul Deptford, London, England
1881
1881
Age 38
Benjamin Rake Arthur resided here in Deptford St Paul, London, England
Deptford St Paul, London, England
1911
1911
Age 68
Benjamin Rake Arthur resided here in Deptford St Paul, London, England
Deptford St Paul, London, England
1924
31 Mar 1924
Age 81
Death of Benjamin Rake Arthur in Deptford Greenwich Hospital, Greater London, England
Deptford Greenwich Hospital, Greater London, England
1924
4 Apr 1924
Age 81
Burial of Benjamin Rake Arthur in Lewisham, London, England
Lewisham, London, England
1924
2 May 1924
Age 81
Benjamin Rake Arthur - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1843
    Event Place: Deptford, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1881 England Census
    [3] 1871 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1842
    Event Place: St. Paul, Deptford, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Deptford, St Paul Deptford, London, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Deptford St Paul, London, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Deptford St Paul, London, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1924
    Event Place: Deptford Greenwich Hospital, Greater London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
    [2] Web: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, 1576-2014, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1924
    Event Place: Lewisham, London, England
    Record Source: Web: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, 1576-2014, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 May 1924
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
Find more search results for Benjamin Arthur

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE