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Benjamin Middleton 1824–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jul 1824

Birth Location: Hillside, Thurlstone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 25 Feb 1900

Death Location: Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Father: Benjn Middleton

Mother: Rachel Moorhouse

Spouse(s): Ann Brooke, Sarah Robey

Children(s): Matthew Middleton, Brook Middleton, Ben Middleton, Sweet Middleton

In 1824, Benjamin Middleton entered the world in Hillside, Thurlstone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, born to Benjn Middleton And Rachel Moorhouse. In 1841, Benjamin Middleton resided in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Benjamin Middleton married Ann Brooke, Sarah Ellen Robey, and had children including Ben Middleton, Brook Middleton, Matthew Henry Middleton, Sweet William Middleton. Benjamin Middleton passed away in 1900 in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Benjamin Middleton entered the world in Hillside, Thurlstone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, born to Benjn Middleton And Rachel Moorhouse.
  • In 1841, Benjamin Middleton resided in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
  • Benjamin Middleton married Ann Brooke, Sarah Ellen Robey, and had children including Ben Middleton, Brook Middleton, Matthew Henry Middleton, Sweet William Middleton.
  • Benjamin Middleton passed away in 1900 in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjn Middleton
1788–1860
Birth Location: Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Rachel Moorhouse
1798–1833
Birth Location: Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)

Ann Brooke
1824–1864
Birth Location: Cartworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Sarah Robey
1830–1905
Birth Location: Loudoun, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Matthew Middleton
1847–1935
Birth Location: Scholes, Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Brook Middleton
1856–1925
Birth Location: Scholes, Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Ben Middleton
1862–1935
Birth Location: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Sweet Middleton
1846–1909
Birth Location: 884 Paris, Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Benjamin Middleton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Middleton
1824–1900
Birth Place: Hillside, Thurlstone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Benjn Middleton
1788–1860
Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Rachel Moorhouse
1798–1833
Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Robert Middleton
1745–
Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hannah Turner
1749–1832
Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Benn Moorhouse
1752–1807
Hepworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Martha Heap
1757–1807
Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John Middleton
1720–
John Middleton
1720–
Richard Turner
1718–
Anne Matthewman
–1760
Joseph Heap
1718–1777
Ellen Heap
1735–1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Midleton
1678–1743
Marya Roberts
1688–
John Heap
1689–1738
Martha Firth
1688–1751

Benjamin Middleton's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Middleton (16 Jul 1824–25 Feb 1900) m. Ann Brooke (04 Jan 1824–20 Mar 1864) m. Sarah (Ellen) Robey (10 Apr 1830–after 10 April 1905)
  1. 1. Matthew (Henry) Middleton 1847–1935 m. Emma Middleton 1848–1922
    1. 1. Ben Middleton 1872–1950 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Bradley 1875–
      1. 1. Harry (Matthew) Middleton 1899–1977 m. Eunice (M) Middleton 1898–
      2. 2. Rebecca (Alice) Middleton 1906–1995
    2. 2. Annie (Virginia) Middleton 1877–1943 m. William (Brogden) Jr 1866–1947
    3. 3. Minnie (H) Ellmore 1879–1974 m. William (Henry) Ellmore 1876–1935
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Ellmore 1906–2003
      2. 2. Doc Ellmore 1916–2002 m. Mildred Ellmore 1921–2005
      3. 3. Emma (Virginia) Ellmore 1908–2001
    4. 4. Anne Middleton 1874–1874
    5. 5. Hatty Middleton 1881–1881
  2. 2. Brook Middleton 1856–1925 m. Mary (Jane) Little 1852–1927
    1. 1. Ann (Gertrude) Middleton 1883–1973 m. John (Graham) Carson 1877–1955 m. Duncan Orrison 1875–
      1. 1. Della (E) Orrison 1919–
    2. 2. Polly Middleton 1885–1970 m. Lacy (Daniel) Nalls 1874–1927
    3. 3. Rachel Middleton 1887–1980
    4. 4. Ben Middleton 1889–1956 m. Sadie (Elizabeth) Erwin 1898–1984
      1. 1. Donald (Matthew) Middleton 1932–2012
      2. 2. Annie (Jane) Middleton 1927–2001 m. Andrew (William) Foster 1916–
      3. 3. Dorcas Middleton 1932–2012
    5. 5. Emma (Jane) Middleton 1891–1971 m. John (E.) Grimes 1894–1962
      1. 1. Paul Grimes 1924–1998
      2. 2. Dixie (L) Grimes 1922–1983 m. Albert (Thomas) McIntosh 1927–1967
      3. 3. John Brimer 1916–1995 m. Helen (Elizabeth) Grimes 1916–1977
      4. 4. Guy (Alfred Grimes) Sr. 1931–1995
      5. 5. Jennie (E) Lambert 1923–2007 m. James (Walter) Lambert 1914–2002
      6. 6. Mary (Anna) Addison 1920–2002 m. John (Henry) Addison 1919–1957
      7. 7. Thomas (B) Grimes 1919–1992 m. Ruby (Mae) Pangle 1919–2009
        1. 1. Ruby (JoAnne) Grimes 1946–1946
        2. 2. Patricia (May) Grimes 1947–1977
      8. 8. Benjamin (Howard) Grimes 1925–1987 m. Gladys (Cecelia) Hagenbush 1928–2007
    6. 6. Bessie Middleton 1893–1922 m. John (Amos) Erwin 1899–1933
  3. 3. Ben Middleton 1862–1935 m. Hannah Detwiler 1862–1936
    1. 1. Helen Peck 1891–1974 m. Frank (Elbert) Peck 1887–1957
      1. 1. Hilda (Middleton) Peck 1914–1992
      2. 2. Mary (Rebecca) Peck 1917–
      3. 3. Howard (Benjamin) Peck 1920–2014
      4. 4. John (Dwight) Peck 1916–2000 m. Virginia (Louise) Cockerill 1920–2007
      5. 5. Mary (Rebecca) Jeter 1917–2009 m. Mason (Francis Smith) Jr 1914–1988
    2. 2. Edna Middleton 1893–1981
    3. 3. John Middleton 1897–1987 m. Elizebeth (A) Midtlen 1908–1994
    4. 4. William (Detwiler) Middleton 1904–1983 m. Sarah Middleton 1907–1958
      1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Middleton 1931–2006
        1. 1. William (Ben) Burton 1951–2009
      2. 2. Ben (Patton) Middleton 1935–2015 m. Betty (Jean) Kerns 1935–2000
  4. 4. Sweet (William) Middleton 1846–1909 m. Martha (Ann) Middleton 1846–1926
    1. 1. Brook Middleton 1878–1927
    2. 2. Ann Middleton 1869–1889
    3. 3. Benjamin Middleton 1873–1955 m. Sarah (Jane) Middleton 1868–1952
      1. 1. Mary Haigh 1900–1991 m. Arnold Haigh 1895–1974
        1. 1. Joan Haigh 1924–1925
        2. 2. Betty Wilkinson 1927–2014 m. Thomas (Hampson) Jr 1927–2017 m. David Wilkinson 1926–1966
        3. 3. Kenneth Haigh 1933–2022
      2. 2. James Middleton 1897–1978 m. Ellen Middleton 1897–1989 m. Ada Carter 1914–1981
        1. 1. Derek Middleton 1923–1999 m. Cora Taylor 1925–2020
        2. 2. Ronald Middleton 1920–2008 m. Audrey Fenwick 1938–2008 m. Hilda Middleton 1922–2008
    4. 4. Alfred (Ervin) Middleton 1881–1960 m. Grace (Ellen) Dickinson 1882–
      1. 1. Clifford (Kenneth) Middleton 1911–1914
    5. 5. Clara Patterson 1871–1956 m. Arthur (L) Patterson 1869–1930
      1. 1. Hilda Patterson 1894–1940 m. Arthur Watts 1889–
      2. 2. Albert Patterson 1897–1972 m. Edith Patterson 1895–1970
        1. 1. Eric Patterson 1923–
    6. 6. Matthew (Henry) Middleton 1885–1963 m. Martha (Anne) Booth 1884–1938 m. Mabel (Viola) Jackson 1921–1970
      1. 1. Fred Miggleton 1909–1983 m. Lilian Middleton 1908–1987
        1. 1. Marie Middleton 1933–2021 m. Alan Sykes 1934–2010
      2. 2. Wm (A) Middleton 1913–1977 m. Eliza (Ann) Middleton 1911–1987
      3. 3. Willis Middleton 1908–
      4. 4. Frank Middleton 1911–1972
      5. 5. Thomas (Booth) Middleton 1918–1981 m. Elsie Hollas 1919–2000
      6. 6. Sydney (Arthur) Middleton 1922–1924

Benjamin Middleton's Timeline

8 Records

1824
16 Jul 1824
Birth of Benjamin Middleton in Hillside, Thurlstone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hillside, Thurlstone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1825
8 May 1825
Age 1
Benjamin Middleton was christened in St John the Baptist, Penistone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
St John the Baptist, Penistone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1841
1841
Age 17
Benjamin Middleton resided here in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1851
30 Mar 1851
Age 27
Benjamin Middleton resided here in New Croft, Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
New Croft, Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1861
7 Apr 1861
Age 37
Benjamin Middleton resided here in Gledholt, Mill Moor Rd, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Gledholt, Mill Moor Rd, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1880
1 Jun 1880
Age 56
Benjamin Middleton resided here in Dranesville, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Dranesville, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
1900
22 Feb 1900
Age 76
Death of Benjamin Middleton in Floris, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Floris, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
1900
25 Feb 1900
Age 76
Burial of Benjamin Middleton in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1824
    Event Place: Hillside, Thurlstone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Births and Baptisms, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; Old Reference Number: D282; New Reference Number: WDP28112
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dranesville, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: 1364; Family History Film: 1255364; Page: 388D; Enumeration District: 039
    [3] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1870
    [4] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3246; Folio: 70; Page: 32; GSU roll: 543101
    [5] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2292; Folio: 521; Page: 58; GSU roll: 87486-87487
    [6] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1277; Book: 13; Civil Parish: Kirk Burton; County: Yorkshire; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 48; Page: 12; Line: 1; GSU roll: 464246
    [7] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 8 May 1825
    Event Place: St John the Baptist, Penistone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Kirkburton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1277; Book: 13; Civil Parish: Kirk Burton; County: Yorkshire; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 48; Page: 12; Line: 1; GSU roll: 464246

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1851
    Event Place: New Croft, Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2292; Folio: 521; Page: 58; GSU roll: 87486-87487

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1861
    Event Place: Gledholt, Mill Moor Rd, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3246; Folio: 70; Page: 32; GSU roll: 543101

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1870
    Event Place: New York, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1870

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Dranesville, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dranesville, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: 1364; Family History Film: 1255364; Page: 388D; Enumeration District: 039

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1870

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1900
    Event Place: Floris, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1900
    Event Place: Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012
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