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Benjamin Goldsmith 1885 – 1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Aug 1885

Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Death Date: 24 Jan 1966

Death Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Father: Samuel Goldsmith

Mother: Emily Ralph

Spouse(s): Jane Lane

Children(s): Winifred Lane, Thomas Lane, Rupert Goldsmith, Henry Goldsmith, Benjamin Goldsmith

The story of Benjamin Goldsmith began in 1885 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England. In 1891, Benjamin Goldsmith resided in 20 Sandwich Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Benjamin Goldsmith married Jane Lane, and had children including Winifred Mary Lane, Thomas George Goldsmith Lane, Rupert Goldsmith, Henry William Goldsmith, Benjamin Goldsmith. Benjamin Goldsmith passed away in 1966 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Goldsmith began in 1885 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
  • In 1891, Benjamin Goldsmith resided in 20 Sandwich Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
  • Benjamin Goldsmith married Jane Lane, and had children including Winifred Mary Lane, Thomas George Goldsmith Lane, Rupert Goldsmith, Henry William Goldsmith, Benjamin Goldsmith.
  • Benjamin Goldsmith passed away in 1966 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Goldsmith
1847 – 1896
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Emily Ralph
1859 – 1941
Birth Location: Waldron, Sussex, England
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Spouses(s)

Jane Lane
1876 – 1957
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Children(s)

Winifred Lane
1904 – 1934
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Thomas Lane
1908 – 1992
Birth Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
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Rupert Goldsmith
1910 – 1944
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Henry Goldsmith
1913 – 1982
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Benjamin Goldsmith
1915 – 1974
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Benjamin Goldsmith's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Goldsmith
1885 – 1966
Birth Place: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Parents
Samuel Ambrose Goldsmith
1847 – 1896
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Emily (Mary) Ralph
1859 – 1941
Waldron, Sussex, England
Grandparents
Benjamin Goldsmith
1800 – 1877
Hellingly, Sussex, England
Aves Gutsell
1804 – 1867
Arlington, Sussex, England
Henry (Heather) Durrant
1810 – 1871
Brighton, Sussex, England
Mary (Ann) Ralph
1829 –
Waldron, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Goldsmith
1762 – 1826
Hannah Richardson
1768 – 1839
Richard Gutsell
1766 – 1844
Mary Allen
1766 – 1839
Heather
Priscilla Durrant
1778 – 1859
William Relf
1804 – 1872
Mary Haffenden
1809 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Goldsmith
1726 –
Elizabeth Cleaver
1731 – 1817
Mathew Richardson
1734 –
Elizabeth Fox
1740 –
William Gutsell
1728 –
Anne Saunders
1732 –
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Edward Durrant
1754 – 1808
Hetty Eldridge
1756 – 1836
John Relf
1772 – 1844
Emmy Russell
1781 – 1844
Robert Haffenden
1783 – 1848
Mary Fox
1784 –

Benjamin Goldsmith's Descendants

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Benjamin Goldsmith (23 Aug 1885 – 24 Jan 1966) m. Jane Lane (3 Jan 1876 – 17 Sep 1957)
  1. 1. Winifred (Mary) Lane (1904 – Mar 1934) m. Edward (Adams) Cox (13 Aug 1902 – )
  2. 2. Thomas (George Goldsmith) Lane (29 Jan 1908 – 14 Aug 1992) m. Hilda (Ruth) Taylor (9 Mar 1910 – 23 Sep 2000)
    1. 1. Hilda (Miriam Ruth) Goldsmith (28 Dec 1931 – 7 Jun 2017) m. Peter (Rex) Baker (Abt. 1931 – ) m. Patrick (Michael) Flaherty (24 May 1923 – 1993)
    2. 2. Thomas (George) Goldsmith (17 Feb 1933 – 25 Jan 2020) m. Molly (Elizabeth) Gurr (3 Feb 1934 – 13 Oct 2009)
      1. 1. Ruth (Elizabeth) Goldsmith (8 Feb 1956 – ) m. Richard (Leonard) Perkins (26 Apr 1951 – )
        1. 1. Rebeca (Luise) Perkins (8 Feb 1993 – )
      2. 2. Linda (A) Goldsmith (27 Jun 1957 – ) m. Andrew Walshaw
        1. 1. Simon Walshaw (16 Oct 1980 – ) m. Tasmin Wyman
        2. 2. Sarah (Louise) Walshaw (22 May 1983 – )
      3. 3. David (Thomas) Goldsmith (28 Apr 1961 – ) m. Karen (R) Lobb (1965 – )
        1. 1. Jay (Axl) Goldsmith (18 Dec 1992 – )
    3. 3. Winifred (M) Goldsmith (1937 – 1937)
  3. 3. Rupert Goldsmith (22 Jan 1910 – 26 Nov 1944) m. Hilda (Patience) Rowsell (6 Dec 1915 – 1986)
    1. 1. Roy (Frank) Goldsmith (Jan 1938 – Mar 1938)
    2. 2. Peter (J) Goldsmith (1939 – 1963) m. Ivy (M) Back (1935 – )
    3. 3. David Goldsmith (1942 – 25 Sep 2012) m. Susan (Elizabeth) Brown (6 Sep 1946 – 24 May 1999)
      1. 1. Ian (David) Goldsmith (1970 – )
      2. 2. Andrew (David) Goldsmith (1975 – ) m. Pamela (A) Cain
        1. 1. Megan (Elizabeth) Goldsmith (2005 – )
  4. 4. Henry (William) Goldsmith (3 Jan 1913 – 1 Feb 1982) m. Freda (Margaret) Berry (22 Nov 1917 – 10 Jul 1944) m. Ivy Ince (26 Mar 1913 – 2001)
    1. 1. Alan (Michael) Goldsmith (10 Jun 1937 – 8 Jun 2024) m. Brenda (D) Wright (1943 – )
      1. 1. Steven (M) Goldsmith (1965 – ) m. Hazel Wells (1968 – )
      2. 2. Mark (Anthony) Goldsmith (1967 – ) m. Denise (A) Berger
        1. 1. Samantha (Joyanne) Goldsmith (1995 – )
        2. 2. Goldsmith
  5. 5. Benjamin Goldsmith (28 Sep 1915 – 17 Feb 1974)

Benjamin Goldsmith's Timeline

7 Records

1885
23 Aug 1885
Birth of Benjamin Goldsmith in Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1885
15 Nov 1885
Benjamin Goldsmith was baptized in Eastbourne Christ Church, Sussex, England
Eastbourne Christ Church, Sussex, England
1891
1891
Age 6
Benjamin Goldsmith resided here in 20 Sandwich Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
20 Sandwich Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1911
1911
Age 26
Benjamin Goldsmith resided here in Lewis Cottage, Gilbert Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Lewis Cottage, Gilbert Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1921
1921
Age 36
Benjamin Goldsmith resided here in 39 Dennis Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
39 Dennis Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1939
1939
Age 54
Benjamin Goldsmith resided here in 39 Dennis Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
39 Dennis Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1966
24 Jan 1966
Age 81
Death of Benjamin Goldsmith in Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1885
    Event Place: Eastbourne, Sussex, 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: 775; Folio: 17; Page: 35; GSU roll: 6095885
    [3] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/2466c
    [4] 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1885
    Event Place: Eastbourne Christ Church, Sussex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] East Sussex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920, East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR 312/1/2/3
    [2] East Sussex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920, East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 20 Sandwich Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, 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: 775; Folio: 17; Page: 35; GSU roll: 6095885

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Lewis Cottage, Gilbert Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, 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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: 39 Dennis Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: 39 Dennis Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/2466c

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1966
    Event Place: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 5h; Page: 317
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