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Elizabeth Thompson Benson 1919 – 1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1919

Birth Location: Belfast

Death Date: 3 May 1978

Death Location: Belfast

Father: John Benson

Mother: Matilda Barclay

Spouse(s): John Lister

Children(s): John Lister, Elizabeth Bingham, Dawn Harvey, Robert Lister, Laurie Lister, Isabelle Lamont, Glen Lister, Kim McQuillan, James Lister, Albert Lister

The story of Elizabeth Thompson Benson began in 1919 in Belfast. Elizabeth Thompson Benson married John Edward Lister, and had children including John Edward Lister, Elizabeth Mary (Shirley) Bingham, Dawn Harvey, Robert Lister, Laurie Lister, Isabelle Lamont, Glen Lister, Kim McQuillan, James Lister, Albert Edward Lister. Elizabeth Thompson Benson passed away in 1978 in Belfast.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Thompson Benson began in 1919 in Belfast.
  • Elizabeth Thompson Benson married John Edward Lister, and had children including John Edward Lister, Elizabeth Mary (Shirley) Bingham, Dawn Harvey, Robert Lister, Laurie Lister, Isabelle Lamont, Glen Lister, Kim McQuillan, James Lister, Albert Edward Lister.
  • Elizabeth Thompson Benson passed away in 1978 in Belfast.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Benson's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Benson
1919 – 1978
Birth Place: Belfast
Parents
John Thomas Benson
1889 – 1953
39 Clonallon Street, Belfast
Matilda ((Tillie)) Barclay
1872 – 1960
Grandparents
Thomas Benson
1853 –
Co Armagh
Isabella Grimison
1858 – 1915
Co Armagh
William Barclay
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Benson's Descendants

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Elizabeth (Thompson) Benson (23 Feb 1919 – 3 May 1978) m. John (Edward) Lister (1917 – 12 Mar 1982)
  1. 1. John (Edward) Lister (14 Nov 1940 – 16 Jul 2024) m. Hannah (Jane) Lister (1941 – )
    1. 1. Timothy Lister (29 Nov 1962 – )
      1. 1. Tejay Lister
    2. 2. Lynn Williamson (1966 – ) m. Trevor Williamson
      1. 1. Hannah Williamson (1986 – )
      2. 2. Rachael Williamson
      3. 3. Lois Williamson
    3. 3. Nichola McGuicken (26 Jul 1971 – ) m. Mark McGuicken
      1. 1. Joel McGuicken
      2. 2. Rebekah McGuicken
      3. 3. Jessica McGuicken
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Mary (Shirley)) Bingham (27 Aug 1950 – 28 May 1985) m. Alec Bingham
    1. 1. Marnie Bingham
    2. 2. Darren Bingham
    3. 3. Karla Bingham
  3. 3. Dawn Harvey m. Ellis Harvey
    1. 1. Ryan Harvey
    2. 2. Scott Harvey
    3. 3. Craig Harvey
  4. 4. Robert Lister m. Marie Lister
    1. 1. Suzanne Lister
    2. 2. Mark Lister
    3. 3. Terry Lister
    4. 4. Stephen Lister
  5. 5. Laurie Lister m. Carol Lister
    1. 1. Gail Lister
    2. 2. Colin Lister
    3. 3. Karen Lister
  6. 6. Isabelle Lamont m. Noel Lamont
    1. 1. Sharon Lamont
    2. 2. Darren Lamont
    3. 3. Noel Lamont
    4. 4. Gary Lamont
  7. 7. Glen Lister m. Lillian Lister
    1. 1. Kelly Lister
    2. 2. Jamie Lister
  8. 8. Kim McQuillan m. David McQuillan
    1. 1. Stacey McQuillan
    2. 2. Gemma McQuillan
    3. 3. David McQuillan
  9. 9. James Lister
  10. 10. Albert (Edward) Lister

Elizabeth Benson's Timeline

3 Records

1919
23 Feb 1919
Birth of Elizabeth Thompson Benson in Belfast
Belfast
1978
3 May 1978
Age 59
Death of Elizabeth Thompson Benson in Belfast
Belfast
1978
5 May 1978
Age 59
Burial of Elizabeth Thompson Benson in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast, Northern Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1919
    Event Place: Belfast
    Record Source: Web: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Burial Indexes, 1869-2011, Belfast City Council; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Burial Indexes:

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1978
    Event Place: Belfast
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] Web: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Burial Indexes, 1869-2011, Belfast City Council; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Burial Indexes:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 May 1978
    Event Place: Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] Web: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Burial Indexes, 1869-2011, Belfast City Council; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Burial Indexes:

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