YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benjamin Whitley 1865–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1865

Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 11 Mar 1947

Death Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Father: George Whitley

Mother: Jane Broomhead

Spouse(s): Phoebe Armitage

Children(s): Arthur Whitley

In 1865, Benjamin Whitley entered the world in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, born to George Whitley And Jane Broomhead. In 1871, Benjamin Whitley resided in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Benjamin Whitley married Phoebe Jane Armitage, and had children including Arthur Whitley. Benjamin Whitley passed away in 1947 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

Find more search results for Benjamin Whitley
BW

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:
A
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

  • In 1865, Benjamin Whitley entered the world in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, born to George Whitley And Jane Broomhead.
  • In 1871, Benjamin Whitley resided in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.
  • Benjamin Whitley married Phoebe Jane Armitage, and had children including Arthur Whitley.
  • Benjamin Whitley passed away in 1947 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Whitley's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Whitley
1865–1947
Birth Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Parents
George Whitley
1822–1898
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Jane Broomhead
1830–1907
Outwood, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
William Whitley
1798–1878
Woodhouse (near Leeds), Yorkshire, England
Frances Colley
1793–1828
Sykehouse, Yorkshire, England
John Broomhead
1800–1837
Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Mary Steel
1803–1860
Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Whiteley
1765–1837
Sarah Atha
1773–1850
George Colley
1763–
Susanna Colley
1754–1830
Joseph Broomhead
1781–
Richard Steel
1755–1813
Mary Copley
1761–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Atha
1741–1792
John Colley
–1765

Benjamin Whitley's Descendants

1.
BW
Benjamin Whitley (21 Aug 1865–11 Mar 1947) m. Phoebe (Jane) Armitage (23 Aug 1865–7 Apr 1951)
  1. 1. Arthur Whitley 1891–1969 m. Harriett (Amelia) Watson 1896–

Benjamin Whitley's Timeline

12 Records

1865
21 Aug 1865
Birth of Benjamin Whitley in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1865
10 Sep 1865
Benjamin Whitley was baptized in Woodhouse (near Leeds), Yorkshire, England
Woodhouse (near Leeds), Yorkshire, England
1871
1871
Age 6
Benjamin Whitley resided here in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1881
1881
Age 16
Benjamin Whitley resided here in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1891
1891
Age 26
Benjamin Whitley resided here in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1893
1893
Age 28
Benjamin Whitley resided here in Woodhouse (near Leeds), Yorkshire, England
Woodhouse (near Leeds), Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 36
Benjamin Whitley resided here in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1911
1911
Age 46
Benjamin Whitley resided here in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1921
1921
Age 56
Benjamin Whitley resided here in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1939
1939
Age 74
Benjamin Whitley resided here in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1947
11 Mar 1947
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Whitley in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1947
10 Oct 1947
Age 82
Benjamin Whitley - Probate in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Wakefield, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1865
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1910, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP1082
    [2] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1813-1935, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Leeds, Yorkshire, England; Reference Number: RDP11221
    [3] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [4] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3703; Folio: 15; Page: 24; GSU roll: 6098813
    [5] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4528; Folio: 58; Page: 29; GSU roll: 1342088
    [6] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 2c; Page: 270
    [7] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4561; Folio: 65; Page: 17; GSU roll: 847140
    [8] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4235; Folio: 55; Page: 9
    [9] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [10] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 1013459j
    [11] 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1865
    Event Place: Woodhouse (near Leeds), Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1910, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP1082

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4561; Folio: 65; Page: 17; GSU roll: 847140

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4528; Folio: 58; Page: 29; GSU roll: 1342088

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, 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: 3703; Folio: 15; Page: 24; GSU roll: 6098813

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1893
    Event Place: Woodhouse (near Leeds), Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, UK, City and County Directories, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4235; Folio: 55; Page: 9

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, 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 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 1013459j

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 2c; Page: 270

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1947
    Event Place: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England

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