Benjamin
Backshall
Born in Ardingly, Sussex, England
Ancestors 
Son of Henry Bagshall
and Jane (Budgen) Bagshall
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Kesia (Noakes) Backshall
— married
2 Apr 1807 in Ardingly, Sussex, England
Descendants 
Died
at age 72
in Hapstead, Ardingly, Sussex, England
Profile last modified
| Created 8 Feb 2011
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Biography
Benjamin Backshall was born on 18 May 1787 in Ardingly, Sussex, England, son of Henry Bagshall (1757 - 1840) and Jane (Budgen) Bagshall (~1762 - 1845). Benjamin, son of Henry & Jane, was baptised on 24 June 1787 in Ardingly, Sussex, England.[1]
In the 1851 census Benjamin (age 63) was the married head of household in Ardingly, Sussex, England. His occupation was 'labourer on the parish road'.[2]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Benjamin Backshell | Head | Married | M | 63 | Labourer On The Parish Road | Ardingly, Sussex |
| Keziah | Wife | F | 61 | Bishopston, Sussex |
Benjamin married Kesia Noakes ( - 1860) on 2 Apr 1807 in Ardingly[3].
Research Notes
The info on the profile suggests Benjamin died on 20 Mar 1860 in Hapstead, Ardingly, Sussex aged 72, however no source has yet been found to support this.
There is a source that states that aBenjamin (age 69) was buried on 2 May 1859 in St Margaret's Church, West Hoathly, Sussex, England. Is this him?[4]
Sources
- ↑
Baptism:
"England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910"
FamilySearch Record: QJD6-Y5QR (accessed 31 May 2022)
Benjamin Bagshall baptism on 24 Jun 1787, son of Henry & Jane, in Ardingly, Sussex, England. - ↑
1851 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1851"
Citing Ardingly, Sussex, England, p. 16; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
FamilySearch Record: SGJF-VFC (accessed 31 May 2022)
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Benjamin Backshell (63), married head of household in Ardingly in Cuckfield registration district in Sussex, England. Born in Ardingly, Sussex. - ↑
Marriage:
"England Marriages, 1538–1973"
FamilySearch Record: NKB3-Y4N (accessed 31 May 2022)
Benjamin Backshall marriage to Keziah Noakes on 2 Apr 1807 in Ardingly, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. - ↑
Burial:
"England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910"
Citing Burial, St Margaret's Church, West Hoathly, Sussex, England, 00460, The Keep, East Sussex Record Office; West Sussex County Record Office, Chichester.
FamilySearch Record: Q2Q7-JJFG (accessed 31 May 2022)
Benjamin Backshell burial (died age 69) on 2 May 1859 in St Margaret's Church, West Hoathly, Sussex, England.
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