YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Benson 1849–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jan 1849

Birth Location: Wrightington, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 23 Nov 1926

Death Location: Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA

Father: Nathan Benson

Mother: Ann Baybutt

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1849, John Benson entered the world in Wrightington, Lancashire, England, born to Nathan Benson And Ann Baybutt. In 1861, John Benson resided in Heskin, Lancashire, England. In 1870, John Benson resided in District 7 Parowan, Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory,. John Benson passed away in 1926 in Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA.

Find more search results for John Benson
JB

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 1849, John Benson entered the world in Wrightington, Lancashire, England, born to Nathan Benson And Ann Baybutt.
  • In 1861, John Benson resided in Heskin, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1870, John Benson resided in District 7 Parowan, Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory,.
  • John Benson passed away in 1926 in Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Benson's Ancestors

Self
John Benson
1849–1926
Birth Place: Wrightington, Lancashire, England
Parents
Nathan Benson
1826–1916
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England
Ann Baybutt
1823–1889
Burscough Bridge, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Thomas (Benson) Sr
1776–1843
Wrightington, Lancashire, England
Margaret Benson
1780–1846
Eccleston, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Benson
1749–1813
Elizabeth Benson
1754–1814
Lawrence Marsden
1756–
Nancy Marsden
1756–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Benson
1721–
Ann Taborner
1723–
Thomas Cross
1706–1779
Bridget Whittle
1723–

John Benson's Timeline

5 Records

1849
27 Jan 1849
Birth of John Benson in Wrightington, Lancashire, England
Wrightington, Lancashire, England
1861
1861
Age 12
John Benson resided here in Heskin, Lancashire, England
Heskin, Lancashire, England
1870
1870
Age 21
John Benson resided here in District 7 Parowan, Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory, USA
District 7 Parowan, Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory, USA
1880
1880
Age 31
John Benson resided here in Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA
Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA
1926
23 Nov 1926
Age 77
Death of John Benson in Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA
Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1849
    Event Place: Wrightington, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Heskin, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 7 Parowan, Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1926
    Event Place: Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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