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Benjamin Bruce 1785–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Heckmonds, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: October 1856

Death Location: Dewsbury, Yorkshire West Riding, England

Father: Thomas Bruce

Mother: Rebecca Kitson

Spouse(s): Sarah Exley

Children(s): Joshua Exley

Benjamin Bruce was born in 1785 in Heckmonds, Yorkshire, England, the child of Thomas Bruce And Rebecca Kitson. In 1851, Benjamin Bruce resided in Batley, Yorkshire, England. Benjamin Bruce married Sarah Exley, and had children including Joshua Exley. Benjamin Bruce passed away in 1856 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire West Riding, England.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Bruce was born in 1785 in Heckmonds, Yorkshire, England, the child of Thomas Bruce And Rebecca Kitson.
  • In 1851, Benjamin Bruce resided in Batley, Yorkshire, England.
  • Benjamin Bruce married Sarah Exley, and had children including Joshua Exley.
  • Benjamin Bruce passed away in 1856 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire West Riding, England.

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Benjamin Bruce's Ancestors

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Benjamin Bruce
1785–1856
Birth Place: Heckmonds, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Thomas Bruce
1745–1828
Heckmondwike, Yorkshire, England
Rebecca Kitson
1753–1859
Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Bruce's Descendants

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Benjamin Bruce (1785–October 1856) m. Sarah Exley (1794–July 1860)
  1. 1. Joshua Exley 1816–1875 m. Ellen (Jenkins) Harrill 1833–1870 m. Mary Ellis 1815–1853 m. Rose (Mary) Rendell 1819–1856
    1. 1. Emily Exley 1851– m. George (Fisher) widow 1850–1909
      1. 1. Edwin (William) Fisher 1881–1971 m. Lillie Norman 1876–
      2. 2. Alfred (E) Fisher 1883–
      3. 3. Emily Fisher 1892–
      4. 4. Arthur Fisher 1877–
    2. 2. Joseph (E) Exley 1838–1913
    3. 3. Benjamin (Bruce) Exley 1839–
    4. 4. Ann Exley 1843–
    5. 5. Edmund Exley 1850–1912
    6. 6. Rose (Mary Rendell) Exley 1856– m. Thomas (George) Hopes 1862–
    7. 7. Fredick (W E) Exley 1858–
    8. 8. Ellen (Bruce) Exley 1859–
    9. 9. Sarah (Bruce) Exley 1862–1952 m. Cuthbert (Edgar) Reeks 1862–1941
      1. 1. Kathleen (Agnes) Reeks 1895–1971
      2. 2. Percy (Edgar) Reeks 1896–1980
      3. 3. Frederick (Cuthbert) Reeks 1899–1980
      4. 4. Miriam (Aline) Reeks 1889–1981
    10. 10. Joshua (Bruce) Exley 1865–
    11. 11. Arthur (Bruce) Exley 1868–

Benjamin Bruce's Timeline

3 Records

1785
1785
Birth of Benjamin Bruce in Heckmonds, Yorkshire, England
Heckmonds, Yorkshire, England
1851
1851
Age 66
Benjamin Bruce resided here in Batley, Yorkshire, England
Batley, Yorkshire, England
1856
October 1856
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Bruce in Dewsbury, Yorkshire West Riding, England
Dewsbury, Yorkshire West Riding, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Heckmonds, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Batley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2322; Folio: 269; Page: 6; GSU roll: 87553-87554

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Batley, Yorkshire
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: October 1856
    Event Place: Dewsbury, Yorkshire West Riding, England

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