Benjamin George Harris (1891 - 1960)

Born 16 Apr 1891 in Northfleet, Kent, England

Ancestors

Husband of Annie Amelia (Wallis) Harris — married Dec 1920 in Marylebone, Middlesex

Descendants

Died 6 Apr 1960 at age 68 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England

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Biography

Ben Harris was born in Kent, England.

Benjamin George Groves Harris was born in 1891 to George Thomas Harris and Ursula Elizabeth Wood.^[1]

Benjamin was baptised on 9 Mar 1893 at St Botolph, Northfleet, Kent, England. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

His sister Dora Clara Harris was born on 12 Feb 1893 in Northfleet, Kent, England.

In the 31 Mar 1901 Census, Ben was living at 12 Effingham Road, Lee, Good Shepherd, Lewisham, London, Middlesex, England. ^[6]

In the 02 Apr 1911 Census Ben is living at 124 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, England. ^[7]

Ben served in WW1, and is listed as SS/5272 Private in R.A.S.C. ^[8] He signed up 12 March 1915. He served in France. He was discharged 21 Feb 1919 from Para 392 (xvi) K.R's. He received the Victory Medal (RASC/101 B243 page 25055), the British Medal with the same reference and the 15 Star (RASC/6B10 page 4977). SWB List (RASC/3542) ^[9]

Ben married Annie Amelia Wallis in Q4 1920 in Marylebone, Middlesex, England. ^[10]

Annie and Benjamin had a son Benjamin (Harry) Harris on 27 Apr 1921. ^[11]

Annie and Benjamin had a daughter Yvonne (Eve) Harris on 8 Oct 1926 ^[12]

In the 1939 Register Ben was living at 167 Kensington Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex, England. ^[13]

Ben's father George Thomas Groves Harris died 7 Mar 1949 at 124 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, England

Ben's mother Ursula Elizabeth Harris died 21 Dec 1947 in Worcester, England.

Ben's wife Annie passed away aged 68 on 23 Feb 1953 at Rochford General Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, England. ^[14]

Probate was granted 28 Mar 1953 at London, England. The entry states 'HARRIS, Annie Amelia of 167 Kensington Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex (wife of Benjamin George Groves Harris) died 23 February 1953 at the General Hospital Rochford Essex, Probate London 28 March to the said Benjamin George Groves Harris retired fancy goods dealer. Effects £249 13s 11d'. ^[15]

Ben passed away aged 68 on 6 Apr 1960 in Southend of Sea, Essex, England. ^[16]

According to probate records, he was living at 77 South Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. Died 06 Apr 1960, and listed him as leaving £1691 5s 6d to his son, Benjamin Groves Harris who is listed as a production engineer. ^{[17] [18]}

Sources

1. ↑ Benjamin George Groves Harris Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 29 May 2022)
   Harris, Benjamin George (Mother's maiden name: Wood).
   GRO Reference: 1891 Apr-May-Jun in Strood Volume 02A Page 552.
2. ↑ Benjamin George Groves Harris Baptism: Northfleet : St Botolph : : "Parish Register" database, FreeREG (https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5900fa88f493fda098dae6a6 : viewed 28 Dec 2020) baptism Benjamin George Groves Harris 09 Mar 1893
3. ↑ Benjamin George Groves Harris Baptism: St Botolph 1871-1900 baptisms -[1]
4. ↑ Source: Record set: Kent Baptisms; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: England, United Kingdom; REF https://search.findmypast.com/record?id=GBPRS/B/82663018/1
5. ↑ Benjamin George Groves Harris Baptism: Source: St.Botolph 1871-1900 baptisms; Record set: Kent Baptisms; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: England, United Kingdom; REF https://search.findmypast.com/record?id=GBPRS/B/962178387/1
6. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: 547; Folio: 65; Page: 14; Schedule: 92
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 29 May 2022)
   Benjamin G G Harris (9) son in household of George Thos Harris (36) at 12, Effingham Road, Lee in Lewisham registration district in England. Born in England.
7. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 Census For England & Wales"
   Series: RG14; Piece number: 3827; Schedule: 70
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 29 May 2022)
   Benjamin George Grover Harris (19), single son, Shorthand clerk, in household of Ursula Elizabeth Harris (47) at 124 Windmill Street Gravesend in Gravesend registration district in Kent, England. Born in Kent Northfleet.
8. ↑ Military: "UK, British Army World War I Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920"
   Army Medal Office (In the Care of the Western Front Association Website); London, England; Wwi Medal Index Cards
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1262 #1859060 (accessed 29 May 2022)
   Name: B G G Harris [Benjamin Harris]; Military Date: 1914-1920; Military Place: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, United Kingdom; Regiment or Corps: Army Service Corps; Regimental Number: Ss/5272.
9. ↑ Military Medals: "UK, World War I Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920"
   The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War. WO329; Ref: 2044
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5119 #1308455 (accessed 29 May 2022)
   Name: Benjamin George Groves Harris; Military Year: 1914-1920; Rank: Private; Company: WO 329; Regiment or Corps: Royal Army Service Corps; Regiment Number: SS/5272; Medal Awarded: British War Medal and Victory Medal.
10. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
    Citing 1920, quarter 4, vol. 1A, p. 1628, Marylebone, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
    FamilySearch Record: 26G3-MBJ (accessed 29 May 2022)
    Annie A Wallis marriage to Benjamin G O Harris Oct-Nov-Dec 1920 in Marylebone.
11. ↑ Benjamin Harris Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 28 May 2022)
    Harris, Benjamin (Mother's maiden name: Wallis).
    GRO Reference: 1921 Apr-May-Jun in Hampstead Volume 01A Page 1000.
12. ↑ Yvonne Ursula Groves Harris Birth Registration: FreeBMD Surname: Harris, Given Name: Yvonne U, Mother's Maiden Name: Wallis, District, Rochford, Volume: 4a, Page 1121 https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=pHXyknQA4mqAponjsTn6UA&scan=1
13. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 Register"
    Reference: RG101/1468J/013/31; Piece number: 1468J; Schedule: 164
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 29 May 2022)
    Benjamin G Harris (born 1891), married, Civil Service Clerk, at 167 Kensington Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-on-Sea C.B., Essex, England.
14. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 29 May 2022)
    Harris, Annie Amelia (Age at death: 68).
    GRO Reference: 1953 Jan-Feb-Mar in Rochford Volume 04A Page 896.
15. ↑ Probate: "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995"
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1904 #17649971 (accessed 29 May 2022)
    Annie Amelia Harris probate on 28 Mar 1953 in London, England. Died 23 Feb 1953 in Essex, England.
16. ↑ Benjamin G G Harris Death Registration: "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
    Citing UK General Register Office. Volume: 4A; Page: 669;
    FamilySearch Record: QVCL-X463 (accessed 29 May 2022)
    Name: Benjamin G G Harris; Death Date: 1960; Death Place: Essex, England, United Kingdom; Birth Date: 1892; Age: 68.
17. ↑ Benjamin G G Harris Probate: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBOR/GOVPROBATE/C/1960-1960/00092517
18. ↑ Source: Record set: England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United Kingdom, England; REF https://search.findmypast.com/record?id=GBOR/GOVPROBATE/C/1960-1960/00092517

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