Benwell - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Benwells from Watlington, Oxfordshire, Englnd

markedes — 2012-05-05 18:42:12Z

Hello, i am researching the benwells aslo as i am a Benwell too. How are you related? Private message me if you like. Liz

John Benwell, author of ''An Englishman's travels in America -Life and Manners in the Free and Slave States' (1853, 1857)

murraysd — 2011-09-12 00:04:11Z

I am trying to find out about the above John Benwell, and whether he is one of my Benwell family of Bristol, many of whom were Quakers.

There are some John Benwells listed in the Biography and Geneaolgy Master Index, but as this seems to be American, I don't have access on my membership.

It is possible that John Benwell, who wrote 'An Englishman's Travels in America...' (first published 1853, then 1857) could be the John Benwell (b. 21 Mar 1814 London), whose family were based in the Bristol area, parents Joseph Benwell (1783-1864) and Charlotte (nee White, 1791-1866). Brother to artist/illustrator Joseph Austin Benwell(1816-1886). Grandson of John Benwell (1749-1824) Quaker schoolmaster/founder of Sidcot School and writer/diarist.

Pointers that are making me think there is a pssibility this could be the same John Benwell are:

1. Dates/ages are about right -born 1814, travelled and wrote in the 1850s (and possibly late 1840s).

2. Family background - this John Benwell was from a Quaker/Society of Friends background (also mentioned in the book). The book is anti-slavery and Quakers were the first corporate body to condemn slavery.

3. John's grandfather John Benwell (1749) was a man of strong religious beliefs, founder of a Quaker school and also a writer- 'Extracts from A Diary kept by the late John Benwell of Sidcot....' (posthumously 1825).

4. John Benwell author of 'An Englishman's Travels.....' left from the port of Bristol on ship the Cosmo for New York, and spent 4 years in the USA, probably early 1850s. My Benwell family were living in the Bristol area.

5. Our John Benwell's children were in various census records listed as living with their grandparents Joseph and Charlotte, also an aunt/uncle. This could be indicative of a man who travelled and wasn't around a lot. John's wife Harriett died in 1859. So far I have not found a death record for John.

The book is available online-
http://books.google.com/books?id=K8m4-jfVBRcC&printsec=f...

If anyone has any biographical information on John Benwell the author of 1853/57, and whether he could be the son of Joseph and Charlotte and grandson of John Benwell senior (of Bristol/ Somerset), please let me know. I may be barking up the wrong tree altogether!, but there seem to be indications he could be.

Re: Benwells of Whitley Park, St GIles, Reading, Berkshire

JaniceWebb44 — 2010-02-07 06:22:38Z

Hi Maree,

Trust you are keeping well!

Am I correct in the assumption that the line of Greenwoods descending from Elizabeth Cleverly Benwell (Burridge) and Robert Greenwood died out? The only line I have not followed is that of Jane Greenwood and Jacob Hagen. However, I lost track of Herbert after the 1871 Census - so I don't know whether he died or migrated.

Regards,
Janice

Re: William A. Benwill

rvanderjagt — 2009-11-03 01:51:37Z

Hello, So sorry for taking so long to respond. I found this on familysearch.org so I was wondering if anyone else had something different.
I am a descendant of Alexander & Marjorie who were from the Gaspe Penninsula. They are both buried in Forest Home Cemetery (Luce Co.) MI. William A.(says he's a son of Alexander & Marjorie) born in Gardiner, Maine married Margaret Angell in Munising in 1910. My GGrandfather was James Benwill who married Mary Margaret Cyr.James was born in New Brunswick & Mary in New Richmond. I haven't seen William A. before this & with the economic state,haven't been able to continue on just yet, but this is what I have. Interesting that your wife has a James Benwill also. Please keep in touch. Thank You.

Re: William A. Benwill

senatorjack — 2009-10-21 18:39:27Z

My wife's grandfather was a James Benwell born 1883 in Port Daniel Quebec to a Peter Benwell. His grandparents were James Benwell and Sarah McKeown. Their known children were Peter 1822, James, Nancy Anastasia 1826 and Henry 1827 James and Sarah were supposedly from Ireland arriving in Gaspe in the 1820's, but I'm raally wondering whether they were actually from southern England Hampshire and Berkshire.

You mentioned Alexander Benwell born 1855 and Marjory Gray 1849. The children that I have are Joseph 1880, James 1882, Annie 1884, Peter 1886, Millie 1889 and Malvina 1898. I don't have William A Benwell in our tree. What is his birth and marriage information. Did Alexander have other children? When did he emigrate from Gaspe. Looking forward hearing from you.

Re: Benwells of Whitley Park, St GIles, Reading, Berkshire

Maree4 — 2009-08-17 02:37:45Z

Hi, I have emailed you at the address you gave so I hope it is right.
Cheers
Maree

Re: Benwells of Whitley Park, St GIles, Reading, Berkshire

cremorne — 2009-08-14 23:32:59Z

Hello Maree,

I have done heaps of research on the Cleverley/Horsnaill line, (some of which came from you via my cousin Janice Webb). I have checked the registers from St Margarets and St Nicholas both of Rochester and extracted related names. Also done the same for the Quaker records from Rochester. I have recorded witness names where applicable. Also have a number of related wills. Would you like to contact me off line on dasha_brandt ISP is tpg.com.au.

Re: Benwells of Whitley Park, St GIles, Reading, Berkshire

Maree4 — 2009-08-14 14:57:04Z

Hi Dasha,
I have Elizabeth GREENWOOD married to Robert GREENWOOD, I don't have their actual marriage date but I do have their kids if you are interested.
Cheers
Maree

Re: Benwells of Whitley Park, St GIles, Reading, Berkshire

Maree4 — 2009-08-14 14:54:41Z

I was very interested to read your articles about the HORSNAILL and CLEVERLEY names, also GREENWOOD and WESTON. The HORSNAILL line is one of my main family lines, which ties into CLEVERLEY and GREENWOOD. I am wondering what sort of info you have in relation to them being witnesses,etc, that you would be willing to share.

Best wishes
Maree

Re: Benwells of Whitley Park, St GIles, Reading, Berkshire

cremorne — 2009-07-05 09:10:49Z

Hi there,

Just realised that in my previous message, I mentioned "his daughter Elizabeth Greenwood". The sentence is unclear, Elizabeth is the daughter of Thomas Benwell, and I beleive she is married to Richard Greenwood, although it does not explicitly say so in the will.

Good luck with the research,
Dasha

Re: Benwells of Whitley Park, St GIles, Reading, Berkshire

murraysd — 2009-07-03 08:17:14Z

Many thanks for this information. I was aware of Thomas Benwell (later of Dover) and Elizabeth Burridge, but not of the first record (Henry Benwell). Thomas was married first to Elizabeth Gilkes, who died in 1809 in Dover- they had several children.

Since my post in November, I have established (at least from what I have found so far and believe to be correct) via online TNA (PCC) wills, IGI and Quaker records the line:
John Benwell b. Whitley Park Farm, nr Reading (1749-1824);
his father Henry Benwell of Whitley Park, (c1714-1770);
his father Thomas Benwell of Whitley Park(c1656-1723);
his father Henry Benwell christened Rotherfield Peppard, Oxon 3 Oct 1620;
his father William Benwell christened 3 May 1581 (RP);
his father Henry Benwell (no date).

The earliest will I have a copy of is Thomas Benwell's(1723), which has provided quite a bit of family information. An earlier one still is that of a Henry Benwell of South Stoke, Oxon(d. 1658) although he is a kinsman I am not quite sure yet where he fits in. I will look at the names mentioned in the will of Thomas Benwell of Dover.

Re: Benwells of Whitley Park, St GIles, Reading, Berkshire

cremorne — 2009-06-30 03:01:37Z

Hello,

I have just extracted some marriage details from the LDS film #812234, which relates to Quaker Marriages 1776-1795 Society of Friends, Rochester Monthly Meeting (England)

There are two records there which I think you may find of interest -

Henry BENWELL of Wallingford, Berkshire, Chemist, son of Thomas Benwell of Whitchurch, Hampshire, Surgeon & Elizabeth his wife, married Magdalen COWPER daughter of William Cowper of Rochester, Surgeon and Mary his wife, at Rochester on 8 November 1797. Witnesses were: Robert Horsnaill, Shipwright of Rochester, William Rickman, School master of Rochester & Mary Barwick.

Thomas BENWELL, Surgeon of Dover, Kent, son of Henry Benwell of Whitley Park, Berkshire, Yeoman & Hannah his wife, both decd, married Elizabeth BURRIDGE, widow of John BURRIDGE, daughter of William Cleverly of Gravesend, Ship Builder and Elizabeth his wife, at Rochester on 27 March 1811. Witnesses were: Richard Fleet of Rochester, Shopkeeper, William Rickman of Rochester, Richard Weston of Chatham, Grocer.

There were no children recorded on that film for the Henry Benwell/Magdalen Cowper marriage.

I know for a fact that there was no issue from the Thomas Benwell/Elizabeth Burridge marriage, although Elizabeth had two children by her previous marriage.

Elizabeth Benwell died at Rochester on 22 November 1826 aged 68, widow of Thomas Benwell, and was buried at Rochester on 3 December 1826.

I have the will of Thomas Benwell of Dover, surgeon, dated 27 June 1812, in which he mentions Henry Benwell of London, Druggist, John Benwell of London, Medical Practitioner, Richard Greenwood Jnr of Chelmsford, Ironmonger, and his daughter Elizabeth Greenwood of Chelmsford. Probate on the will was granted on 15 August 1812

Benwells of Whitley Park, St GIles, Reading, Berkshire

murraysd — 2008-11-29 09:24:09Z

My ancestor was John Benwell b. 1749 at Whittly or Whitley Park, St Giles Reading; he was a Quaker and later went on to found Sidcot School in Somerset. His parents were Henry Benwell and Hannah (Smith), also of Reading, who were yeoman farmers amd landowners in the area. Henry Benwell died in 1770, and his wife Hannah died in 1785.

I am trying to trace Henry Benwell's parents. Many of the family were born at Whitley Park, Reading, and I have a copy of the Will of a Thomas Benwell of Whitley Park (Thomas Benwell the Elder), dated 1723. He refers to his wife Mary and a number of children, including Henry and William Benwell, who were younger sons (also Thomas Benwell the Younger). I think that possibly this Henry Benwell was 'my' Benwell, who was the father of John, but am looking for proof. So far I have not found any birth records, although this Henry would likely have been born around the early 1700s as he was around 21 at the time of the will (brother William was yet to attain the age of 'one and twenty', and there were four younger daughters Maria, Lydia, Bathsha? and Susanna). From the Will, it appears that Thomas Benwell also owned land at Rotherfield Peppard and Rotherfield Greys in Oxfordshire as well as at Whitley Park in Berkshire.

Thomas Benwell the Younger married Sarah Clinton in 1723 with Archbishop's licence. His father Thomas Benwell the Elder may have been married before he married Mary - he appears to have had an 'older' family- daughter Elizabeth Benwell married a John Larkin in 1695, Mary Benwell married a John Ffrowin?, Grace Benwell married a Daniel Loundy in 1685, Ann Benwell married a William Bennet in 1707. All are mentioned in his Will, as well as his 6 younger children.

If anyone has any information, particularly on Henry Benwell and Thomas Benwell, please let me know.

William A. Benwill

rvanderjagt — 2008-03-08 12:07:20Z

Looking for info on William A. Benwill (parents: Alexander & Marjorie Gray) and his marriage to Margaret Angell. My "Benwill's" are from the Gaspe Peninsula and migrated to the U.S through St.Ignace, MI.
Thank You.
~Ronda

Re: Tracing family tree

rvanderjagt — 2007-07-19 14:59:42Z

Hi Paul, I'm starting to research my Benwell(Benwill) line & they are also from Quebec,St. Johns,New Brunswick,New Richmond & Gaspe Peninsula region. Do you know anything about the Saint Michaels Arch Hospital in Quebec? Any help would be greatfully appreciated. If preferred, you can email me directly. Thanks ~ Ronda

Benwells from Hampstead England.

richardhadfield_1 — 2007-04-21 20:21:21Z

Hi I'm tracing the Benwell line that goes through John Benwell c.1811-c1846 who appears in the 1841 census married to Elizabeth living in Hampstead, Middlesex.

I'm trying to find John's parents with little success. I'm also unable to get Elizabeth's surname. Is anybody able to help.

Thanks.

Re: Benwell-England-Watlington

C_Benwell — 2007-03-05 14:06:56Z

Hey June, I am assuming you are my June who has been so helpful to me over the years. I just sent you an email, so please let me know if you get it.
Carrie

Re: Benwell-England-Watlington

junebenwell1 — 2007-03-04 06:56:31Z

The father of Henry Benwell b. in England was Walter Benwell from London. A banker I believe.

Re: Benwell-England-Watlington

CarolEdwards56 — 2007-03-04 03:09:39Z

I am related to Benwells from Watlington, Oxfordshire who eventually moved up to London. Is anyone else looking for these Benwells?

Re: Benwell-England

sueanddoug8 — 2006-03-19 16:19:11Z

you might try a search in the london area and oxfordshire / berkshire area lot of benwells in both

Henry R. Benwell, Essex, NJ

Osstarr — 2006-01-09 16:39:55Z

Would like to know if anyone related to this line. Would like to know if daughter of Henry R. and Elizabeth Benwell, Florence M. , b. 1865 has middle name of Myra. She had brothers Henry J and Arthur G..

Re: looking for benwells from the croydon area

2005-08-15 17:56:17Z

Amanda

if you want to contact me on the above e-mail address ok

neelix1961@hotmail.co.uk

thanks

Re: looking for benwells from the croydon area

2005-08-14 18:48:32Z

Hi amanda

long time no hear from >>>

yes i am still doing the family tree looking in the USA now
tracing one of our lot how have you been doing . and weymouth is great good for the kids

Re: looking for benwells from the croydon area

2005-08-04 09:17:59Z

Hi Mark,

Long time no email - sorry, how's the south coast. Boston Road rings a bell (I think) let me look and I'll let you know

Maddy

Re: Mrs. Emily (Lundy) Benwell, Syracuse and Utica

qntara — 2005-07-05 22:07:14Z

More info just found on this (obituary for Mrs. Emily Lundy Benwell) Sept 12, 1955:

Syracuse | Syracuse Herald Journal | 1955-09-13

BENWELL -- Sept. 12, 1955.

Mrs. Emily Lundy Benwell of 309 Yale Avenue. Survived by three brothers, Thomas C.; Frederick H. and Albert E. Lundy; one sister, Mrs. Jacquelyn Eager of Long Branch, N.J.; two grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Cody & James Funeral Home, 118 South Wilbur Avenue; Thursday at 1:30 P.M. and in St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 2 P.M. Friends invited and may call Tuesday, 7 to 9 P.M; Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Burial in Morningside Cemetery.

MRS. EMILY L. BENWELL
309 Yale Ave.

Mrs. Emily Lundy Benwell of 309 Yale Ave., a native Syracusan, died today at her home. A registered nurse, Mrs. Benwell formerly was employed in New York City. Surviving are three brothers, Thomas C., Frederick H. and Albert E. Lundy; a sister, Mrs. Jacqueline Eager of Long Branch, NJ and two grandchildren. Services will be conducted in the Cody & James FUneral Home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and at 2 p.m. in St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.
today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

So, now who was Mr. Benwell, and who were her children? They are not listed, but mentions two un-named grandchildren. Were they her children with Mr. Benwell or possibly his children from a previous marriage. Anyone who can help me? Please post to the message boards.
Thanks!

Mrs. Emily (Lundy) Benwell, Syracuse and Utica

qntara — 2005-07-05 21:17:31Z

Hi,

I am looking for a Mrs. Emily Benwell or any family of hers to exchange genealogical data and/or update my family records.

The Emily Benwell I am looking for was born Emily Lundy and had 5 brothers and at least two sisters, Rose and another unknown sister.

The Lundy's were in the Syracuse and Onondaga areas and later some of them moved to Michigan. Mrs. Emily
Benwell was living in Utica at the time of her brother, Charles W. Lundy's death in 1951 as per the following obituary:

Syracuse | Syracuse Herald Journal | 1951-03-16
C.W. Lundy Dies Unexpectedly
Charles W. Lundy. 65. a native of,Sheffield. England, and a retired'employe of thc Sanderson Steel works, died unexpectedly ye<terdayat his home iin Onondaga rd. He was a hammer man at the Sanderson works where he had been employed 53 years starting as a youngster. He retired six months ago. He was a member -of Masonic lodge 501.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary F.Lundy: a son, Charles A. Lundy of -Indianapolis. Ind.: four brothers Frederick H. and George W. Lundy of Syracuse. Albert of Pittsburgh .
Pa., and Thomas C of Brewerton:; two sisters:
Mrs. Charles Eager of Long Branch, N J., and Mrs. Emily
Benwell of Utica.
The funeral will be at 2 p. m.Monday at the rooms of Fairchild
Beech, the Rev. Dr. John H. Willis officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood.

Thanks to anyone with information on this family.

Re: Benwell Avice

2005-06-05 19:42:22Z

My Grandmother Marjorie Spittle (nee Rumbold) loved to visit Ecchenswell as a child which would have been at the very end of the 19th Centuary. Passed down through the family we have a sampler made by Avice Benwell. We have never known who she was but seeing her name on this website as being married to Thomas Tanner, I think we may have an answer. Can you tell me, was she also known as Mrs Long Sixpence? One of my ancesters was known to the family by that name. Seeing the link to Thomas Tanner I think she may be that missing person.

Ro Jackson

Benwells from Watlington, Oxfordshire, Englnd

CarolEdwards56 — 2005-05-11 01:07:26Z

I cn't see any of my Benwells mentioned on the messages. If anyone knows of a Watlington benwell please contact me. This is a small town in Oxfordshire and I appear to be related somehow to them all!!

Re: looking for benwells from the croydon area

C_Benwell — 2005-05-02 15:31:14Z

John A. Benwell and Mollie Mays

grammadigsroots — 2005-05-02 15:11:38Z

I am researching this line, any descendants please feel free to contact me to share information.

James & Mary (Cyr) Benwill or(Benwell) from Canada to U.P.

rvanderjagt — 2005-02-24 12:01:20Z

Looking for any info including census on James (b.1881New Brunswick, Canada d.1950 Manistique, MI) & wife Mary Cyr (b.1883or1884 New Richmond Canada d.1919or1920 New Richmond Canada). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

WILLIAM GEORGE BENWELL NYC

lkgeogirl — 2005-02-22 16:04:56Z

Wm. George Benwell's last known address was 410 W 58th St, NYC in 1942/43.
He was born abt 1894.
Any information about Wm. George or any Benwell's in NYC would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Jackie

Re: John A. Benwell and Mollie Mays

m_benwell — 2005-01-11 16:04:44Z

hi

did you try to contact me? a message came up but it would not open was this you ??

thanks

mark

looking for benwells from the croydon area

m_benwell — 2005-01-11 15:59:56Z

Hi

I am looking for any of the seven sept brothers of stanley george benwell son of george benwell late of boston road croydon trying to see if anyone is still alive and can share info on the family can you help ?

Re: benwell

2004-10-21 07:35:40Z

Hi Amanda, Have we been in touch before? I am researching the relatives of John Benwell born Feb. 1870 in Croydon, Surrey UK. If you can help please contact me again.

Re: Benwells in Canada, US, and England

2003-10-31 15:47:56Z

Hello, I'm called Paul Benwell and live in England. Sadly iv'e never had the chance to live abroad but would be delighted to holiday in Canada once my car dealership is off the ground. Do you know any other Paul Benwells? do they own Saturn dealerships? It's been an absolute joy to communicate with my 'family' thank you for your time and i hope one day we can all meet up and share a bucket of chicken and a Dr Pepper, Must go as i have a customer.

Re: Tracing family tree

2003-10-31 15:34:35Z

Hello Paul, My name is also Paul Benwell! A fact i'm sure you will find incredible. How long have you been called Paul? Iv'e been called Paul all my life (21 years) isn't that CRAZY! anyway ive got to go now Paul as i'm rushed off my feet with my saturn dealership.

Re: Benwell-England

junebenwell — 2003-08-19 16:52:40Z

Thank you for your reply.
I have found out that Henry Benwell was the son of
George W. Benwell and Mary Ann Gilligan.
This is unverified. I do not know what part of England yet.
Thanks again.

Benwell Avice

JudithWagner69 — 2003-08-10 11:18:39Z

My direct line is Tanner . Avice Benwell was married to my 4xgg Thomas Tanner b 1813 Ecchenswell m 12 Nov 1838.

Re: help

2003-08-04 17:02:17Z

Dont know, my name is Thomas Hardy Benwell son of Stell Hardy Benwell from Oregon state. Dont know of any other Benwells.

Almyra(Myra) A Benwell and William C Calender/Callendar

survivor17th — 2003-04-03 21:01:17Z

Almyra(Myra) A Benwell and William C Calender/Callendar are my great-grandparents. Myra and her parents were born in Missouri. William was born in Missouri. His parents were born in Kentucky. That much I learned from the 1900 census. I AM TRYING TO FIND THE NAMES OF THEIR PARENTS. Their name was spelled Calender on the census, but my grandmother said it was Callendar. My grandmother was Leona Ida Callendar. Her siblings were Alfred M, Alvin E, Francis W, Irene M and Velmay M. Can you help?

searching for benwells

2003-02-25 16:58:13Z

would like to know of any with the same name as mine...
janet benwell...born in montreal quebec...daughter of opal gilker of maria...quebec and randolph benwell of port daniel quebec......

Re: Benwells in Port Daniel

susansylke1 — 2003-01-21 21:29:55Z

There is Peter Benwell & Catherine Kaine of POrt Daniel
I have his parents as James Benwell and Sarah Mckeown or McEwan

The youngest daughter Lucy Jane Benwell b 4 Jul 1874 d 6 Feb 1956 m William Huntington 8 Sep 1897

John Benwell b 10 Dec 1872 m Elizabeth McGuire
Other children to Peter Benwell & Catheirne Kaine
Mary b c 1851
Bridget b c 1854 m 8 Oct 1881 AGeorge James Charleson or Charleston
James b c 1855
Lawrence b 1856
Samuel Edwin or Edward b 6 Mar 1863 m Margaret Jane Fitzgerald

Re: Benwell-England

2002-12-09 01:55:03Z

Here are some English Benwells.

Emily Benwell--born in Bristol, 1820, died 1846; daughter of Joseph and Charlotte Benwell.

Eva Kate Benwell--born in Bristol; daughter of John Benwell and Harriett Clark. Married Hugh Spence.

Henry Linney Benwell

John Benwell--schoolmaster; son of Hy. and Hannah Benwell, of Reading; born 1749

Mary Benwell

Sarah Augusta Benwell born 1824, daughter of Joseph and Charlotte Benwell.

William Benwell--son of William Benwell

BENWELL RELATED?

2002-07-24 16:48:31Z

Grace Lillian Benwell was my Grandmother & she was born on July 3/1897 d. Oct: 12/1960. She was married to my Grandfather Clifford Huntington b. March 3/1893 d. Sept: 8/1966. Grace Lillian Benwell's parents were Samuel Edwin Benwell & Margaret Jane Fitzgerald. I have more information on this lineage of Benwells, but am still searching for more information, so if you think that you may be related or have a connection, please be in touch! Maybe we can exchange some information & learn more about our heritage together. Thankyou & good luck in your own research. Hope to hear from someone. Bye for now. Joan

help

2002-01-02 19:06:58Z

looking for contacts of other benwells related to me from the croydon area of england can any one help

Re: benwell

davidbenwell — 2001-10-02 18:45:14Z

I live in Plymouth England. Have traced grandmother to Eastry in Kent. Great grandmother to Bristol. Details are:
Ernest Joseph Benwell 21.09.1907 m. Rosa May Spicer at Eastry in 1925. Ernest's mother was Alice Benwell unmarried at his birth of Clifton Bristol. She was born in 1886, Don't know if this is of interest.
Cheers Helen

John Benwell

junebenwell1 — 2001-07-24 22:54:31Z

Ammendment to prior message.
He changed his name form Levy to Benwell (which was his mother's maiden name)
Ina N. Benwell
I think I got it right this time.

Benwell-England

junebenwell1 — 2001-07-24 22:54:31Z

I have traced my Benwell name back to Henry M. Benwell who was born in England. He came to St. Clair Co. Illinois and married on Nov. 6, 1841 to Sarah Arthur. They had three children. Charlotte, John H. and George W.
Henry M. Benwell died in St. Clair Co., Illinois at age 35 (from AIS Mortality Schedule 1850) I have not traced his English
ancestry yet. Do you have any information re this family? How would I begin the English search? Any information would be appreciated.
juneben@earthlink.net

benwell

2001-07-20 13:53:16Z

searching for any/ all benwells in the south of england