Brief Life History of Robert
When Robert Benham was born on 15 February 1799, his father, William Benham, was 27 and his mother, Jeanne Dolbel, was 28. He married Esther Elizabeth Barrow on 20 March 1820, in Saint Helier, Jersey. They were the parents of at least 11 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Saint Helier, Jersey in 1851. He died in 1865, at the age of 66.
Photos and Memories (1)
Do you know Robert? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (1)
- Robert Benham, "England and Wales Census, 1851"
Spouse and Children
1799–1865 Male
1803–1873 Female
Children (12)
1820–1821 Male
1821– Male
1823–1881 Male
1825– Male
1826– Male
+7 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1772–1829 Male
1772–1828 Female
Siblings (3)
1796–1799 Female
1799–1865 Male
1802–1803 Female
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.
Story Highlight
Robert Benham Family conversion and immigration
Robert Benham 15 February 1799 – from 1861 to 1871 • KWJ6-2LC Robert Benham was born in 1799 in Jersey, Channel Islands. He married Esther Elizabeth Barrow in 1820 in Jersey. They are listed in …
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
