YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Benjamin (George?) Bliss 1853–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1853

Birth Location: Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England

Death Date: Jun 1924

Death Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, England

Father: Joseph 🤵

Mother: Betsy Howard

Spouse(s): Emily 👰

Children(s): Bertie Bliss, Alice Bliss, Edith Bliss

The story of Benjamin (George?) Bliss began in 1853 in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England. In 1861, Benjamin (George?) Bliss resided in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England. In 1871, Benjamin (George?) Bliss resided in Bedfordshire, England. Benjamin (George?) Bliss married Emily Cockle, and had children including Alice Maud Bliss, Bertie Bliss, Edith May Bliss. Benjamin (George?) Bliss passed away in 1924 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.

Find more search results for Benjamin Bliss
BB

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 (George?) Bliss began in 1853 in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England.
  • In 1861, Benjamin (George?) Bliss resided in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England.
  • In 1871, Benjamin (George?) Bliss resided in Bedfordshire, England.
  • Benjamin (George?) Bliss married Emily Cockle, and had children including Alice Maud Bliss, Bertie Bliss, Edith May Bliss.
  • Benjamin (George?) Bliss passed away in 1924 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph 🤵
1829–1897
Birth Location: Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, England
J🤵
Betsy Howard
1831–1877
Birth Location: Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
BH

Spouses(s)

Emily 👰
1852–1920
Birth Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
E👰

Children(s)

Bertie Bliss
1884–1935
Birth Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
BB
Alice Bliss
1879–1931
Birth Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
AB
Edith Bliss
1887–1975
Birth Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
EB

Benjamin Bliss's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Bliss
1853–1924
Birth Place: Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Parents
Joseph Bliss 🤵
1829–1897
Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, England
Betsy Howard
1831–1877
Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Grandparents
James (Howard) 🤵
1811–1889
Northall, Buckinghamshire, England
Ann Fountain
1813–1875
Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Fountain
1785–1850
Elizabeth 👰
1786–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Fountain
1758–1839
Ann Gayton
1755–1839

Benjamin Bliss's Descendants

1.
BB
Benjamin ((George?)) Bliss (1853–Jun 1924) m. Emily (Cockle) 👰 (Jan 1852–Dec 1920)
  1. 1. Bertie Bliss 1884–1935
  2. 2. Alice (Maud) Bliss 1879–1931
  3. 3. Edith (May) Bliss 1887–1975 m. Graham (Reuben Lines) 🤵 1889–1986
    1. 1. Graham (Keith) Lines 1923–2004 m. Hazel (M G Smith) 👰 1926–

Benjamin Bliss's Timeline

8 Records

1853
1853
Birth of Benjamin (George?) Bliss in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
1861
1861
Age 8
Benjamin (George?) Bliss resided here in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
1871
1871
Age 18
Benjamin (George?) Bliss resided here in Bedfordshire, England
Bedfordshire, England
1881
1881
Age 28
Benjamin (George?) Bliss resided here in Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Luton, Bedfordshire, England
1891
1891
Age 38
Benjamin (George?) Bliss resided here in Luton, St Matthew, Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Luton, St Matthew, Luton, Bedfordshire, England
1901
1901
Age 48
Benjamin (George?) Bliss resided here in Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Luton, Bedfordshire, England
1911
1911
Age 58
Benjamin (George?) Bliss resided here in Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Luton, Bedfordshire, England
1924
Jun 1924
Age 71
Death of Benjamin (George?) Bliss in Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Luton, Bedfordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, 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] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1271; Folio: 163; Page: 14; GSU roll: 6096381
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1649; Folio: 104; Page: 31; GSU roll: 1341394
    [4] General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 3b; Page: 408
    [5] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1561; Folio: 37; Page: 2; GSU roll: 829796
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1518; Folio: 91; Page: 29
    [7] 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Bedfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1561; Folio: 37; Page: 2; GSU roll: 829796

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1649; Folio: 104; Page: 31; GSU roll: 1341394

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Luton, St Matthew, Luton, Bedfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1271; Folio: 163; Page: 14; GSU roll: 6096381

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1518; Folio: 91; Page: 29

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Luton, Bedfordshire, 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 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1924
    Event Place: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
    Record Source: General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 3b; Page: 408
Find more search results for Benjamin Bliss

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