Ann Benham

Brief Life History of Ann

When Ann Benham was born on 27 September 1846, in Barton Stacey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, her father, Henry Benham, was 40 and her mother, Mrs. Jane Benham, was 40. She married Henry Elkins on 26 July 1871, in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 5 daughters.

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Family Time Line

Henry Elkins
1848–
Ann Benham
1846–
Marriage: 26 July 1871
William Elkins
1874–
Kathleen "Kate" Elkins
1878–
Ethel Elkins
1880–1956
Annie Elkins
1883–
Alice Elkins
1884–
Lily Elkins
1886–
Samuel Elkins
1891–

Sources (8)

  • Ann Benham in household of Henry Benham, "England and Wales Census, 1851"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Ann Benham - Church record: Birth record or certificate: birth: 27 September 1846; Barton Stacey, Hampshire, England
  • Ann Benham in household of Henry Benham, "England and Wales Census, 1871"

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World Events (7)

1854 · The Crimean War

The Crimean War was fought between Russia and an alliance of Britain, France, Sardinia and Turkey on the Crimean Peninsula. Russia had put pressure on Turkey which threatened British interests in the Middle East.

1880 · School Attendance Becomes Mandatory for Children

School attendance became compulsory from ages five to ten on August 2, 1880.

1884

Art Nouveau Period (Art and Antiques).

Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Beenham, and perhaps also from Marsh Benham and Hoe Benham (all in Berkshire), or from Benhams in Horsham in Sussex.

History: John Benham was one of the free planters who assented to the ‘Fundamental Agreement’ of the New Haven Colony on June 4, 1639.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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