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Rebecca Major 1806–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Oct 1806

Birth Location: Burton Fleming, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 8 JUL 1890

Death Location: Bridlington, Yorkshire East Riding

Father: John Major

Mother: Mary Atkinson

Spouse(s): Stephen Bennison

Children(s): Mary Bennison

The story of Rebecca Major began in 1806 in Burton Fleming, Yorkshire, England. Rebecca Major married Stephen Bennison, and had children including Mary Ann Bennison. Rebecca Major passed away in 1890 in Bridlington, Yorkshire East Riding.

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Biography

  • The story of Rebecca Major began in 1806 in Burton Fleming, Yorkshire, England.
  • Rebecca Major married Stephen Bennison, and had children including Mary Ann Bennison.
  • Rebecca Major passed away in 1890 in Bridlington, Yorkshire East Riding.

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Rebecca Major's Ancestors

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Rebecca Major
1806–1890
Birth Place: Burton Fleming, Yorkshire, England
Parents
John Major
1780–1852
Easton, Yorkshire, England
Mary Atkinson
1781–1827
Burton Fleming, Yorkshire, England
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Rebecca Major's Descendants

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Rebecca Major (5 Oct 1806–8 JUL 1890) m. Stephen Bennison (12 May 1799–23 Nov 1832)
  1. 1. Mary (Ann) Bennison 1828–1917 m. George Watson 1824–1890
    1. 1. Rebecca Watson 1852–1921 m. Charles (Edmond) Phillimore 1860–1902
      1. 1. Edith (Mary) Phillimore 1892– m. John (Harrison) Welch 1882–
        1. 1. Brian (Grant) Welch 1920–1989

Rebecca Major's Timeline

2 Records

1806
5 Oct 1806
Birth of Rebecca Major in Burton Fleming, Yorkshire, England
Burton Fleming, Yorkshire, England
1890
8 JUL 1890
Age 84
Death of Rebecca Major in Bridlington, Yorkshire East Riding
Bridlington, Yorkshire East Riding

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1806
    Event Place: Burton Fleming, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 JUL 1890
    Event Place: Bridlington, Yorkshire East Riding

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