YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Ernest Maxwell Bedford 1890–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jan 1890

Birth Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 4 Oct 1957

Death Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Father: Henry Bedford

Mother: Margaret Maxwell

Spouse(s): Fanny DNA

Children(s): Leslie DNA

Ernest Maxwell Bedford was born in 1890 in Wigan, Lancashire, England, the child of Henry Bedford And Margaret Maxwell. In 1891, Ernest Maxwell Bedford resided in Wigan, St Catherine, Wigan, Lancashire, England. In 1901, Ernest Maxwell Bedford resided in Wigan, Lancashire, England. Ernest Maxwell Bedford married Fanny Aspden Dna, and had children including Leslie Harrison Bedford Dna. Ernest Maxwell Bedford passed away in 1957 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Find more search results for Ernest Bedford
EB

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

  • Ernest Maxwell Bedford was born in 1890 in Wigan, Lancashire, England, the child of Henry Bedford And Margaret Maxwell.
  • In 1891, Ernest Maxwell Bedford resided in Wigan, St Catherine, Wigan, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1901, Ernest Maxwell Bedford resided in Wigan, Lancashire, England.
  • Ernest Maxwell Bedford married Fanny Aspden Dna, and had children including Leslie Harrison Bedford Dna.
  • Ernest Maxwell Bedford passed away in 1957 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ernest Bedford's Ancestors

Self
Ernest Bedford
1890–1957
Birth Place: Wigan, Lancashire, England
Parents
Henry Bedford
1847–1931
Chiddingstone, Kent, England
Margaret Maxwell
1849–1917
Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
William Bedford
1811–1873
St Michal Basishaw, London, England
Sarah Padgham
1810–
Fletching, Sussex, England
William Maxwell
1805–1887
Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland
Janet Braid
1819–
Forgan, Fife, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Francis Bedford
1781–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bedford
1748–1798
Sarah Bennett
1750–1803

Ernest Bedford's Descendants

1.
EB
Ernest (Maxwell) Bedford (21 Jan 1890–4 Oct 1957) m. Fanny (Aspden) DNA (Abt 1892–10 Nov 1949)
  1. 1. Leslie (Harrison Bedford) DNA 1931–2009 m. Mavis (Joyce) Langley 1928–1996

Ernest Bedford's Timeline

6 Records

1890
21 Jan 1890
Birth of Ernest Maxwell Bedford in Wigan, Lancashire, England
Wigan, Lancashire, England
1891
1891
Age 1
Ernest Maxwell Bedford resided here in Wigan, St Catherine, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Wigan, St Catherine, Wigan, Lancashire, England
1901
1901
Age 11
Ernest Maxwell Bedford resided here in Wigan, Lancashire, England
Wigan, Lancashire, England
1911
1911
Age 21
Ernest Maxwell Bedford resided here in 10A Hardybutts WiganWigan, Lancashire, England
10A Hardybutts WiganWigan, Lancashire, England
1916
1916
Age 26
Ernest Maxwell Bedford resided here in Tokomaru Bay, Poverty Bay, New Zealand
Tokomaru Bay, Poverty Bay, New Zealand
1957
4 Oct 1957
Age 67
Death of Ernest Maxwell Bedford in Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1890
    Event Place: Wigan, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3052; Folio: 8; Page: 8; GSU roll: 6098162
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3554; Folio: 107; Page: 39
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records
    [6] New Zealand, World War i Service Records, Archives New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand; Series Number: 18805
    [7] New Zealand, CIVIL Registration Death Index, Department of Internal Affairs; New Zealand; New Zealand, Civil Registration Death Index, 1840-2021

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Wigan, St Catherine, Wigan, Lancashire, 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: 3052; Folio: 8; Page: 8; GSU roll: 6098162

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Wigan, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3554; Folio: 107; Page: 39

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 10A Hardybutts WiganWigan, Lancashire, 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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Tokomaru Bay, Poverty Bay, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, World War I Army Reserve Rolls, 1916-1917

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1957
    Event Place: Auckland, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966, New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records
    [3] New Zealand, CIVIL Registration Death Index, Department of Internal Affairs; New Zealand; New Zealand, Civil Registration Death Index, 1840-2021

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Auckland, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

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