I am searching for any living descendants of John Walker Benson (ca. 1811 - 1905) and Jane Irvine (1828 - 1901). John's father was Richard Benson of Carrowcanon. Jane's father was Rev. David Irvine, who was rector at St. Anne's Killut for a time. Rev. David is my 5th Great Uncle. He had several children after Jane, but when he died in 1851 they were left destitute and I have not been able to account for them. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Susan
sadonegan
Sunday 2nd Apr 2023, 12:34AMMessage Board Replies
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https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FGNM-7HH
18/12/1845 Marriage of John Benson and Jane Irvine (Irwine) Tullaghobegley, Donegal, Record shows John Walker Benson was born 1813 Donegal and died 22nd November 1905 Tullacghobegley, Donegal
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7/8/1861 Birth of Fanny Benson , christening at All Saints North Street, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
17/7/1864 Birth of Mary Benson christening at Saint James, Whitehaven, Cumberland, England
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https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/sources/MH2C-963 Mary Jane Benson 1901 census Carrowcannon, Cross Roads, Donegal, Ireland. Also on this record David Benson birth year 24/1/1849-31/1/1908
Eileen
Sunday 2nd Apr 2023, 05:11PM -
Thank you Eileen - I did not know that the two youngest children were born in England, so that is wonderful to learn. Still hoping there is a living relative out there somewhere that I might connect with.
Susan
sadonegan
Thursday 6th Apr 2023, 05:34PM