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Benjamin Welsh 1860–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1860

Birth Location: Monkwearmouth, Durham, England

Death Date: 5 May 1947

Death Location: Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England

Father: Thomas Welsh

Mother: Margaret Welsh

Spouse(s): Mary None, Mary Haworth

Children(s): Jane Welsh, John Welsh, Edward Welsh, Robert Welsh, Olive Welsh, Evaline Wilkinson, Thomas Welsh, James Welsh

In 1860, Benjamin Welsh entered the world in Monkwearmouth, Durham, England, born to Thomas Welsh And Margaret Welsh. In 1881, Benjamin Welsh resided in Monkwearmouth Shore, Durham, England. In 1901, Benjamin Welsh resided in Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England. Benjamin Welsh married Mary, Mary Haworth, and had children including Edward Welsh, Evaline Wilkinson, James W Welsh, Jane Ann Welsh, John Joseph Welsh, Olive Terrace Welsh, Robert Welsh, Thomas Henry Welsh. Benjamin Welsh passed away in 1947 in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1860, Benjamin Welsh entered the world in Monkwearmouth, Durham, England, born to Thomas Welsh And Margaret Welsh.
  • In 1881, Benjamin Welsh resided in Monkwearmouth Shore, Durham, England.
  • In 1901, Benjamin Welsh resided in Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England.
  • Benjamin Welsh married Mary, Mary Haworth, and had children including Edward Welsh, Evaline Wilkinson, James W Welsh, Jane Ann Welsh, John Joseph Welsh, Olive Terrace Welsh, Robert Welsh, Thomas Henry Welsh.
  • Benjamin Welsh passed away in 1947 in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Welsh's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Welsh
1860–1947
Birth Place: Monkwearmouth, Durham, England
Parents
Thomas Welsh
1837–
Sunderland, Durham, England
Margaret Welsh
1841–
Brukin Hill, Durham, England
Grandparents
John (Robson) WELCH
1806–1863
Monkwearmouth , Sunderland , County Durham , England
Mary (Ann) SMITH
1796–1857
Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England
Robert Hamilton
1812–1883
Chester Le St or Fatfield, Durham, England
Margaret FORSTER
1813–1896
Fatfield, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, England
Great-Grandparents
Pattison Welch
1768–1812
Mary Robson
1775–1835
Thomas Smith
1769–1855
Mary Dickinson
1766–
William Hamilton
1782–1866
Elizabeth Tate
1784–1823
John Forster\Foster
1786–
Elizabeth Guy
1781–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William WELCH
1740–1811
Mary Weelands
1741–1787
John Robson
1738–1777
Elizabeth smith
1742–
John Smith
1741–1789
Elizabeth Smith
1750–1823
Richard Dickinson
1739–1793
Mary
1738–1775
Robert Hamilton
1757–1832
Mary Pearson
1757–1848
John Tate
1748–1802
Barbara Hoult
1752–1805
Robt. Foster
1760–
Margery West
1757–1835
Henry Guy
1755–1837
Elizabeth GARDENER
1759–1848

Benjamin Welsh's Descendants

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Benjamin Welsh (abt 1860–5 May 1947) m. Mary (6/02/1862–15/05/1943) m. Mary Haworth (1860–6 Feb 1932)
  1. 1. Jane (Ann) Welsh 1892–1974 m. Alfred Adams 1889–1919 m. Thomas (Claxton) DAVISON 1891–1943
    1. 1. Hugh Adams 1917–1998 m. Freda (Adams) Fowler 1919–1982
    2. 2. mary Adams 1921–
    3. 3. nora Adams 1909–
    4. 4. Edna (M) ADAMS 1915–1919
    5. 5. George Lamb 1917–1968
  2. 2. John (Joseph) Welsh 1890–1951
  3. 3. Edward Welsh 1895–1980
  4. 4. Robert Welsh 1900–1982
  5. 5. Olive (Terrace) Welsh 1904–1993
  6. 6. Evaline Wilkinson 1898–1976
  7. 7. Thomas (Henry) Welsh 1884–1965 m. Frances (Isabel) Robinson 1890–1969
    1. 1. Elsie Welsh 1910–1999
    2. 2. Thomas (Edward) Welsh 1913–1990
    3. 3. Norman Welsh 1915–1976
  8. 8. James (W) Welsh 1897–1905

Benjamin Welsh's Timeline

5 Records

1860
abt 1860
Birth of Benjamin Welsh in Monkwearmouth, Durham, England
Monkwearmouth, Durham, England
1881
1881
Age 21
Benjamin Welsh resided here in Monkwearmouth Shore, Durham, England
Monkwearmouth Shore, Durham, England
1901
1901
Age 41
Benjamin Welsh resided here in Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England
Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England
1911
1911
Age 51
Benjamin Welsh resided here in Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England
Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England
1947
5 May 1947
Age 87
Death of Benjamin Welsh in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England
Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1860
    Event Place: Monkwearmouth, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] 1881 England Census
    [3] 1901 England Census
    [4] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Monkwearmouth Shore, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1947
    Event Place: Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

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