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Benjamin Middleton 1873–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Sep 1873

Birth Location: Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 07 Mar 1955

Death Location: St James, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Father: Sweet Middleton

Mother: Martha Middleton

Spouse(s): Sarah Middleton

Children(s): Mary Haigh, James Middleton

The story of Benjamin Middleton began in 1873 in Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. In 1873, Benjamin Middleton resided in Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United . Benjamin Middleton married Sarah Jane Middleton, and had children including James Middleton, Mary Haigh. Benjamin Middleton passed away in 1955 in St James, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Middleton began in 1873 in Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
  • In 1873, Benjamin Middleton resided in Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United .
  • Benjamin Middleton married Sarah Jane Middleton, and had children including James Middleton, Mary Haigh.
  • Benjamin Middleton passed away in 1955 in St James, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sweet Middleton
1846–1909
Birth Location: 884 Paris, Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Martha Middleton
1846–1926
Birth Location: Lane Head, Shepley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Middleton
1868–1952
Birth Location: Harley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
SM

Children(s)

Mary Haigh
1900–1991
Birth Location: Thick Hollins Rd, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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James Middleton
1897–1978
Birth Location: Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Benjamin Middleton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Middleton
1873–1955
Birth Place: Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Sweet William Middleton
1846–1909
884 Paris, Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Martha (Ann) Middleton
1846–1926
Lane Head, Shepley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Benjamin Middleton
1824–1900
Hillside, Thurlstone, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Ann Brooke
1824–1864
Cartworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
George Goddard
1813–1892
Townend, Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Mary Geddard
1819–
New Mill, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Benjn Middleton
1788–1860
Rachel Moorhouse
1798–1833
Amor Brook
1795–1849
Lydia Heap
1800–1878
Nancy Lockwood
1781–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Middleton
1745–
Hannah Turner
1749–1832
Benn Moorhouse
1752–1807
Martha Heap
1757–1807
James Brooke
1772–1820
Ruth Bray
1766–1820
John Heap
1760–
Mally Bray
1767–1800

Benjamin Middleton's Descendants

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Benjamin Middleton (02 Sep 1873–07 Mar 1955) m. Sarah (Jane) Middleton (01 Aug 1868–16 Jul 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

Benjamin Middleton's Timeline

22 Records

1873
02 Sep 1873
Birth of Benjamin Middleton in Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1873
5 Oct 1873
Benjamin Middleton was christened in St Mary, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
St Mary, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1873
2 Sep 1873–1896
Benjamin Middleton resided here in Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1881
03 Apr 1881
Age 8
Benjamin Middleton resided here in Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1891
1891
Age 18
Benjamin Middleton was employed in Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1891
05 Apr 1891
Age 18
Benjamin Middleton resided here in Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1896
1896
Age 23
Benjamin Middleton resided here in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1900
1900
Age 27
Benjamin Middleton resided here in The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1901
1901–1911
Age 28
Benjamin Middleton was employed in The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1901
1901-1910
Age 28
Benjamin Middleton resided here in The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 28
Benjamin Middleton resided here in The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1911
2 Apr 1911
Age 38
Benjamin Middleton resided here in The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1921
19 Jun 1921
Age 48
Benjamin Middleton resided here in The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1926
1926-1927
Age 53
Benjamin Middleton resided here in The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1928
1928-1933
Age 55
Benjamin Middleton resided here in 78 Holmfirth Rd, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
78 Holmfirth Rd, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1934
1934-1939
Age 61
Benjamin Middleton resided here in 4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1939
1939
Age 66
Benjamin Middleton was employed
None
1939
29 Sep 1939
Age 66
Benjamin Middleton resided here in 4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1948
1948-1955
Age 75
Benjamin Middleton resided here in 4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1955
04 Mar 1955
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Middleton in 4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1955
07 Mar 1955
Age 82
Burial of Benjamin Middleton in St James, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
St James, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1955
17 May 1955
Age 82
Benjamin Middleton - Probate in Probate Registry, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Probate Registry, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Sep 1873
    Event Place: Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 26207
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3556; Folio: 19; Page: 32; GSU roll: 6098666
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4368; Folio: 117; Page: 34; GSU roll: 1342043
    [4] England & Wales, Death Index
    [5] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4094; Folio: 10; Page: 11
    [6] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [7] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013679I
    [8] 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1873
    Event Place: St Mary, Wilshaw, 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: D1711; New Reference Number: WDP1711
    [2] West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: WDP1711

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1901–1911
    Event Place: The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Occupation note, From census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Sep 1873–1896
    Event Place: Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Births and Baptisms, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; Old Reference Number: D1711; New Reference Number: WDP1711

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 03 Apr 1881
    Event Place: Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4368; Folio: 117; Page: 34; GSU roll: 1342043

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 05 Apr 1891
    Event Place: Heady Fields, Wilshaw, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3556; Folio: 19; Page: 32; GSU roll: 6098666

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901-1910
    Event Place: The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4094; Folio: 10; Page: 11

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1911
    Event Place: The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 26207

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1921
    Event Place: The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926-1927
    Event Place: The Lodge, Convalescent Home, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928-1933
    Event Place: 78 Holmfirth Rd, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934-1939
    Event Place: 4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1939

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1939
    Event Place: 4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/3679I

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948-1955
    Event Place: 4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1955
    Event Place: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1955
    Event Place: 4 Green Lane, Meltham, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index
    [3] Newspapers.com - Huddersfield Daily Examiner - 4 Mar 1955 - Page 11, Death Notice - Ben Middleton 4 Mar 1955

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 07 Mar 1955
    Event Place: St James, Meltham Mills, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Huddersfield Daily Examiner - 4 Mar 1955 - Page 11, Death Notice - Ben Middleton 4 Mar 1955

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 May 1955
    Event Place: Probate Registry, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
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