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Benjamin Giles 1848–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jan 1848

Birth Location: Ansford, Somerset, England

Death Date: Feb 1913

Death Location: Eyreton St Thomas' Anglican Cemetery, Swannanoa, Waimakariri District, Canterbury, New Zealand

Father: Launcelot Giles

Mother: Rachel Clothier

Spouse(s): Mary Bailey

Children(s): Robert Giles

In 1848, Benjamin Giles entered the world in Ansford, Somerset, England, born to Launcelot Giles And Rachel Clothier. In 1851, Benjamin Giles resided in Ansford, Somerset, England. In 1913, Benjamin Giles resided in Kaiapoi, New Zealand. Benjamin Giles married Mary Ann Bailey, and had children including Robert Benjamin Giles. Benjamin Giles passed away in 1913 in Eyreton St Thomas' Anglican Cemetery, Swannanoa, Waimakariri District, Canterbury, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Benjamin Giles entered the world in Ansford, Somerset, England, born to Launcelot Giles And Rachel Clothier.
  • In 1851, Benjamin Giles resided in Ansford, Somerset, England.
  • In 1913, Benjamin Giles resided in Kaiapoi, New Zealand.
  • Benjamin Giles married Mary Ann Bailey, and had children including Robert Benjamin Giles.
  • Benjamin Giles passed away in 1913 in Eyreton St Thomas' Anglican Cemetery, Swannanoa, Waimakariri District, Canterbury, New Zealand.

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Benjamin Giles's Ancestors

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Benjamin Giles
1848–1913
Birth Place: Ansford, Somerset, England
Parents
Launcelot Giles
1818–1900
Evercreach, Somerset, England
Rachel Clothier
1821–1879
Castle Cary, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Benjamin Giles
1784–1864
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Mary Taylor
1788–1869
Batcombe, Somerset, England
Edward Clothier
1799–1881
Castle Cary, Somerset, England
Jane ((Jean)) Hooper
1797–1848
Castle Cary, Somerset, England
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Benjamin Giles's Descendants

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Benjamin Giles (13 Jan 1848–Feb 1913) m. Mary (Ann) Bailey (Apr 1857–May 1929)
  1. 1. Robert (Benjamin) Giles 1882–1954 m. Bessie (Eliza) Smith 1883–1990
    1. 1. Lloyd (Merivale George) Giles 1921–2000 m. June (Lillian) Laird 1923–2016

Benjamin Giles's Timeline

5 Records

1848
13 Jan 1848
Birth of Benjamin Giles in Ansford, Somerset, England
Ansford, Somerset, England
1851
1851
Age 3
Benjamin Giles resided here in Ansford, Somerset, England
Ansford, Somerset, England
1913
5 Feb 1913
Age 65
Benjamin Giles resided here in Kaiapoi, New Zealand
Kaiapoi, New Zealand
1913
5 Feb 1913
Age 65
Death of Benjamin Giles in Omihi, Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand
Omihi, Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand
1913
Feb 1913
Age 65
Burial of Benjamin Giles in Eyreton St Thomas' Anglican Cemetery, Swannanoa, Waimakariri District, Canterbury, New Zealand
Eyreton St Thomas' Anglican Cemetery, Swannanoa, Waimakariri District, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1848
    Event Place: Ansford, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Ansford, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1931; Folio: 132; Page: 9; GSU roll: 221088-221089

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1913
    Event Place: Kaiapoi, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Notices of Deceased Estates

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1913
    Event Place: Omihi, Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Feb 1913
    Event Place: Eyreton St Thomas' Anglican Cemetery, Swannanoa, Waimakariri District, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

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