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Joseph Benson 1876–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1876

Birth Location: Parton, Cumberland, England

Death Date: 26 Oct 1915

Death Location: France and Flanders

Father: William Benson

Mother: Ann Dixon

Spouse(s): Ruth McKee

Children(s): Jane Mckee, Mary Benson, Robert Benson, William Benson, Florence Benson, Lenora Benson, May BENSON, Joseph BENSON, Ruth Benson

The story of Joseph Benson began in 1876 in Parton, Cumberland, England. In 1881, Joseph Benson resided in Parton, Cumberland, England. In 1891, Joseph Benson resided in Moresby, Cumberland, England. Joseph Benson married Ruth Mckee, and had children including Florence Adalaide Benson, Jane Anne Mckee, Joseph Benson, Lenora Maud Benson, Mary Isabella Benson, May Benson, Robert Benson, Ruth Lloyd Benson, William Benson. Joseph Benson passed away in 1915 in France and Flanders.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Benson began in 1876 in Parton, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1881, Joseph Benson resided in Parton, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1891, Joseph Benson resided in Moresby, Cumberland, England.
  • Joseph Benson married Ruth Mckee, and had children including Florence Adalaide Benson, Jane Anne Mckee, Joseph Benson, Lenora Maud Benson, Mary Isabella Benson, May Benson, Robert Benson, Ruth Lloyd Benson, William Benson.
  • Joseph Benson passed away in 1915 in France and Flanders.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Benson's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Benson
1876–1915
Birth Place: Parton, Cumberland, England
Parents
William Benson
1842–1913
Whitehaven, Cumberland, England
Ann Dixon
1844–
Whitehaven, Cumberland, England
Grandparents
Thomas Benson
1807–1849
Cumberland, England
Sarah Atkinson
1812–1879
Whitehaven, Cumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Benson
1780–
Jenney Benson
1785–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Benson's Descendants

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Joseph Benson (15 Jun 1876–26 Oct 1915) m. Ruth McKee (7 Apr 1874–21 Apr 1959)
  1. 1. Jane (Anne) Mckee 1902–1987 m. Josiah Tomlinson 1907–1983
    1. 1. Mary (Margaret) Tomlinson 1938–2006
    2. 2. Peter Tomlinson 1932–1995
    3. 3. Norah (Veronica) Tomlinson 1936–2005
  2. 2. Mary (Isabella) Benson 1897–1937
  3. 3. Robert Benson 1902–1989
  4. 4. William Benson 1903–1982
  5. 5. Florence (Adalaide) Benson 1905–1987
  6. 6. Lenora (Maud) Benson 1907–1998
  7. 7. May BENSON 1898–1903
  8. 8. Joseph BENSON 1899–1900
  9. 9. Ruth (Lloyd) Benson 1913–1988

Joseph Benson's Timeline

6 Records

1876
15 Jun 1876
Birth of Joseph Benson in Parton, Cumberland, England
Parton, Cumberland, England
1881
1881
Age 5
Joseph Benson resided here in Parton, Cumberland, England
Parton, Cumberland, England
1891
1891
Age 15
Joseph Benson resided here in Moresby, Cumberland, England
Moresby, Cumberland, England
1901
1901
Age 25
Joseph Benson resided here in Parton, Cumberland, England
Parton, Cumberland, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 35
Joseph Benson resided here in Parton, Cumberland, England
Parton, Cumberland, England
1915
26 Oct 1915
Age 39
Death of Joseph Benson in France and Flanders
France and Flanders

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1876
    Event Place: Parton, Cumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [2] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 31491
    [3] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 4312; Folio: 170; Page: 37
    [4] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5184; Folio: 116; Page: 37; GSU roll: 1342251
    [5] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4890; Folio: 133; Page: 40
    [6] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Parton, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5184; Folio: 116; Page: 37; GSU roll: 1342251

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Moresby, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 4312; Folio: 170; Page: 37

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Parton, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4890; Folio: 133; Page: 40

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Parton, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 31491

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whitehaven, Cumberland
    Record Source: UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1915
    Event Place: France and Flanders
    Record Source: UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War

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