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 Matthew Metcalf 1865 – 1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Apr 1865

Birth Location: NORWICH Norfolk England

Death Date: Jan 1946

Death Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England

Father: Benjamin Metcalf

Mother: Mary Metcalf

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Metcalf

Children(s): Muriel Metcalf, Zoe Metcalf

The story of Benjamin Matthew Metcalf began in 1865 in NORWICH Norfolk England. In 1871, Benjamin Matthew Metcalf resided in St Benedict, Norfolk, England. Benjamin Matthew Metcalf married Elizabeth Metcalf, and had children including Muriel Frances Metcalf, Zoe Maud Metcalf. Benjamin Matthew Metcalf passed away in 1946 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.

Find more search results for Benjamin Metcalf
BM

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:
B
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 Matthew Metcalf began in 1865 in NORWICH Norfolk England.
  • In 1871, Benjamin Matthew Metcalf resided in St Benedict, Norfolk, England.
  • Benjamin Matthew Metcalf married Elizabeth Metcalf, and had children including Muriel Frances Metcalf, Zoe Maud Metcalf.
  • Benjamin Matthew Metcalf passed away in 1946 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Metcalf
1837 – 1888
Birth Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
BM
Mary Metcalf
1838 – 1907
Birth Location: Laumes, Norfolk, England
MM

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Metcalf
1865 – 1950
Birth Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England
EM

Children(s)

Muriel Metcalf
1899 – 1942
Birth Location: Norwich, Norfolk
MM
Zoe Metcalf
1906 – 1966
Birth Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England
ZM

Benjamin Metcalf's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Metcalf
1865 – 1946
Birth Place: NORWICH Norfolk England
Parents
Benjamin Durrant Metcalf
1837 – 1888
Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
Mary (Ann) Metcalf
1838 – 1907
Laumes, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
William Metcalf
– 1880
Norwich
Great-Grandparents
Francis Metcalf
1767 – 1841
Anne Johnson
1773 – 1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Metcalf's Descendants

1.
BM
Benjamin (Matthew) Metcalf (28 Apr 1865 – Jan 1946) m. Elizabeth Metcalf (1 Oct 1865 – Apr 1950)
  1. 1. Muriel (Frances) Metcalf (9 Nov 1899 – 11 Aug 1942) m. Claude (Eric S) Fox (January 1902 – Apr 1979)
    1. 1. Eric (Frederick Matthew) Fox (24 Mar 1925 – Jan 1993) m. Lilias (Jean) Jackson (29 Apr 1930 – ) m. Marie Howell (6 Sep 1932 – 11 Sep 2009)
      1. 1. Paul (Andrew John) Fox (20th October 1950 – )
      2. 2. Kirsten (Marie) Fox (Apr 1970 – ) m. Mark (Vincent) Matthews (03/03/1967 – )
        1. 1. Holly (Marie) Matthews (30 Nov 2004 – )
        2. 2. Samuel (John) Matthews (4 Dec 2007 – )
      3. 3. Gillian (Claire) Fox (15 Jun 1971 – )
  2. 2. Zoe (Maud) Metcalf (30 Apr 1906 – Apr 1966)

Benjamin Metcalf's Timeline

9 Records

1865
28 Apr 1865
Birth of Benjamin Matthew Metcalf in NORWICH Norfolk England
NORWICH Norfolk England
1867
16 Jan 1867
Age 2
Benjamin Matthew Metcalf was baptized in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1871
1871
Age 6
Benjamin Matthew Metcalf resided here in St Benedict, Norfolk, England
St Benedict, Norfolk, England
1881
1881
Age 16
Benjamin Matthew Metcalf resided here in Heigham, Norfolk, England
Heigham, Norfolk, England
1891
1891
Age 26
Benjamin Matthew Metcalf resided here in Heigham, Norfolk, England
Heigham, Norfolk, England
1901
1901
Age 36
Benjamin Matthew Metcalf resided here in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 46
Benjamin Matthew Metcalf resided here in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
1939
1939
Age 74
Benjamin Matthew Metcalf resided here in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1946
Jan 1946
Age 81
Death of Benjamin Matthew Metcalf in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1865
    Event Place: NORWICH Norfolk England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 11299; Schedule Number: 439
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1531; Folio: 77; Page: 10; GSU roll: 6096641
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1952; Folio: 55; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341470
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 4b; Page: 174
    [5] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1819; Folio: 20; Page: 33; GSU roll: 830839
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1844; Folio: 132; Page: 43
    [7] England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
    [8] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/6503g

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1867
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: St Benedict, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1819; Folio: 20; Page: 33; GSU roll: 830839

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Heigham, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1952; Folio: 55; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341470

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Heigham, Norfolk, 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: 1531; Folio: 77; Page: 10; GSU roll: 6096641

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Norwich, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1844; Folio: 132; Page: 43

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Norwich, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 11299; Schedule Number: 439

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/6503g

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1946
    Event Place: Norwich, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 4b; Page: 174
Find more search results for Benjamin Metcalf

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