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John Thomas Benson 1889 – 1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Mar 1889

Birth Location: 39 Clonallon Street, Belfast

Death Date: 21 Jun 1953

Death Location: Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Father: Thomas Benson

Mother: Isabella Grimison

Spouse(s): Matilda Barclay

Children(s): Thomas Benson, Elizabeth Benson, Ernest Benson, Isabelle Benson, Robert Benson

In 1889, John Thomas Benson entered the world in 39 Clonallon Street, Belfast, born to Thomas Benson and Isabella Grimison. In 1901, John Thomas Benson resided in Bright Street, Pottinger, Down, Ireland. In 1914, John Thomas Benson established residence. John Thomas Benson married Matilda (Tillie) Barclay, and had children including Thomas John Benson, Elizabeth Thompson Benson, Ernest Benson, Isabelle Benson, Robert Benson. John Thomas Benson passed away in 1953 in Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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Biography

  • In 1889, John Thomas Benson entered the world in 39 Clonallon Street, Belfast, born to Thomas Benson and Isabella Grimison.
  • In 1901, John Thomas Benson resided in Bright Street, Pottinger, Down, Ireland.
  • In 1914, John Thomas Benson established residence.
  • John Thomas Benson married Matilda (Tillie) Barclay, and had children including Thomas John Benson, Elizabeth Thompson Benson, Ernest Benson, Isabelle Benson, Robert Benson.
  • John Thomas Benson passed away in 1953 in Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Benson's Ancestors

Self
John Benson
1889 – 1953
Birth Place: 39 Clonallon Street, Belfast
Parents
Thomas Benson
1853 –
Co Armagh
Isabella Grimison
1858 – 1915
Co Armagh
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Benson's Descendants

1.
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John (Thomas) Benson (12 Mar 1889 – 21 Jun 1953) m. Matilda ((Tillie)) Barclay (1872 – 9 Nov 1960)
  1. 1. Thomas (John) Benson (25 Apr 1914 – )
  2. 2. 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
  3. 3. Ernest Benson (23/5/1923 – 26 February 1973) m. Elizabeth (Patton) Benson (abt 1927 – 8 September 1989)
  4. 4. Isabelle Benson
  5. 5. Robert Benson

John Benson's Timeline

5 Records

1889
12 Mar 1889
Birth of John Thomas Benson in 39 Clonallon Street, Belfast
39 Clonallon Street, Belfast
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 12
John Thomas Benson resided here in Bright Street, Pottinger, Down, Ireland
Bright Street, Pottinger, Down, Ireland
1914
1914
Age 25
John Thomas Benson resided here
None
1915
1915
Age 26
John Thomas Benson resided here in 110 Island Street, Penfast
110 Island Street, Penfast
1953
21 Jun 1953
Age 64
Death of John Thomas Benson in Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1889
    Event Place: 39 Clonallon Street, Belfast
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, British Army World War I Pension Records 1914-1920
    [2] UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office: Soldiers’ Documents, First World War Wo363
    [3] Web: Ireland, Census, 1901, Class: RG14

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Bright Street, Pottinger, Down, Ireland
    Record Source: Web: Ireland, Census, 1901, Class: RG14

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Record Source: UK, British Army World War I Pension Records 1914-1920

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: 110 Island Street, Penfast
    Record Source: UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office: Soldiers’ Documents, First World War Wo363

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1953
    Event Place: Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

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