John Benson (abt. 1813 - bef. 1881)

Born about 1813 in Kendal, Westmorland, England, United Kingdom.

Husband of Caroline Leigh (Matthews) Benson — married 4 Jul 1840 in St Marylebone, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom.

Descendants

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1840. From a certified copy of an entry of Marriage from the UK General Register Office.
1840. Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of St. Marylebone in the County of Middlesex.
Number 96. When Married - 4th July 1840.
John Benson, of Full age, Bachelor, Rank or Profession - Builder, Residence - St Marylebone, Father - Thomas Benson, Rank or profession of Father - Maltster deceased.
Caroline Leigh Matthews, of Full age, Spinster, Residence - St Marylebone, Father - Thomas Matthews, Rank or Profession of Father - Gent'n (Gentleman?) deceased.
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me, Bryant Burgess, Curate.
This Marriage was solemnized between us:-
(signed) John Benson.
(signed) Caroline Leigh Matthews.
In the Presence of us:-
(signed) Ellen Matthews.
(signed) Tobias Benson.
Link to Tobias Benson.

1840. From the Civil Registration of Marriages 1837 - 2005 on The Genealogist website.
Marriage of John Benson to Caroline Leigh Matthews registered in the District of Marylebone in the quarter July to September 1840.

1841. From the 1841 census of England and Wales. Taken night of Sunday 6th June 1841.
In London (Geographically Middlesex).
Borough of Finsbury, Parish of St. George, Bloomsbury.
At Museum Street.
John Benson, age 25, occupation Carpenter, not born in same County.
Caroline Benson, age 25, not born in same County.
Ellen Benson, age 7 weeks, born in same County.
Patience Benson, age 40, not born in same County.
Link to Patience Benson

From the 1851 census. Night of 30th March 1851.
In the County of London (Geographically Middlesex). Parish or Township of Bloombury, Borough of Finsbury,.
At 11 Museum Street.
John Benson, Head, Married, age 37, occupation Carpenter Employing 1 Man, born Kendal, Westmorland.
Caroline Benson, Wife, Married, age 39, born W. Cowes, Isle of Wight.
John S. Benson, Nephew, age 12, occupation Scholar, born St George, Bloomsbury.
Ellen Benson, Daughter, age 9, occupation Scholar, born St George, Bloomsbury.
Mary Benson, Daughter, age 4, born St George, Bloomsbury.
Emma Benson, Daughter, age 2, born St George, Bloomsbury.
Link to John S. Benson (Nephew)

From the 1861 census. Night of 7th April 1861.
In the County of London (Geographically Middlesex). The undermentioned Houses are situate within the Boundaries of the Parish or Township of St Giles, Parliamentary Borough of Finsbury, Town of London, Ecclesiastical District of London.
At 187 High Holborn.
John Benson, Head, Widower, age 43, occupation Carpenter, born Kendal, Westmorland.
Ellen Benson, Daughter, Unmarried, age 19, born Kendal, Westmorland. (Actually marked as Ditto from the above line).
Mary Benson, Daughter, Unmarried, age 13, occupation Nurse Maid, born Kendal, Westmorland. (Actually marked as Ditto from the above line).

From the 1871 census. Night of 2nd April 1871.
In the County of London (Geographically Middlesex). The undermentioned Houses are situate within the Boundaries of the Civil Parish or Township of St. Andrew, Holborn, City or Municipal Borough of Finsbury, Parliamentary Borough of Finsbury, Local Board or Improvement Commissioners District of Holborn, Ecclesiastical District of Trinity.
At 24 Red Lion Street.
John Benson, Head, Married, age 55, occupation Carpenter, born Kendal, Westmorland.
Harriet Benson, Wife, Married, age 41, born Kenlworth(sic), Warwickshire.
Emily Benson, Daughter, age 10, occupation Scholar, born London.

From the 1881 census. Wife Harriet is a widow in the 1881 census.

Sources

• 1840. Certified copy of an entry of Marriage purchased from the UK General Register Office by Matthew Mace and held by him.
• 1840 Registration of Marriage. From the Civil Registration, 1837-2005 index available on the subscription website TheGenealogist. Certificate available from England and Wales General Register Office England and Wales General Register Office website. Reference: 1840, S Quarter, in MARYLEBONE, Volume 1, Page 0199.
• 1841 England and Wales Census. Transcribed by Matthew Mace from the image available on the subscription website TheGenealogist. Original data held by the UK National Archives "HO107 1841/1851 Census Returns" Image reference - HO107 PN:0672 BN:1 FN:? Page:23.
• 1851 UK census.
• 1861 UK census.
• 1871 UK census.
• 1881 UK census.