John BENISTON James BENISTON Eliza CHAMBERS Ann ALTON Mini tree diagram

William BENISTON

about 1819 - 16th May 1891

Circular hand

Life History

about 1819

Born in Heanor  Derbyshire.

1840

Occupation Stockinger.

11th Jun 1840

Married Eliza CHAMBERS in Denby Parish Church Derbyshire.

1851

Occupation Framework knitter gloves silk.

1851

Resident in 172 North Street Basford Nottingham.

1853

Occupation Framework knitter.

1853

Resident in Nelson Street Basford  Nottingham.

1861

Resident in Extension Street Ilkeston Derbyshire.

12th Jun 1863

Birth of son James BENISTON in Ilkeston,  Derbyshire.

1871

Occupation Circular hand.

1871

Resident in 1 Albert Street Ilkeston Derbyshire.

23rd Apr 1885

Death of Eliza CHAMBERS in 29 Willersley Street  Nottingham.

1891

Resident in 35 Chapel Street Ilkeston Derbyshire.

16th May 1891

Died in Ilkeston  Derbyshire.

20th May 1891

Buried in Stanton Road Cemetery Ilkeston Derbyshire grave no 262.1

Other facts

 

The  bride in signed by her mark.

 

The groom in signed by his mark.

 

Witness1 in David Stanton signed.

 

Witness 2 in no mention on copy certificate.

Notes

  • In 1871 census return the name was spelt Benistone.  In 1881 census return William was at his nephew William Holmes`s house in Heanor speltBenniston.
    Baptismal dates for the first five children extracted from parish records St Leodegarius Basford.

    He and his wife Eliza were interred in Stanton Road cemetery Ilkestongrave no 262.
    Large upright stone memorial reads `In loving memory of Eliza Beniston who died April 23rd 1885 aged 63 years.  Return unto your rest O mysoul for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with Thee.  William Benistonhusband of the above who died May 16th 1891 aged 72 years.  The Lord delighteth in mercy.`
    Right bottom corner of stone engraved `Millar Chapel St`. (1901 census John Millar age 46 monumental mason).

    Details of the now closed Stanton Road cemetery appear in booklet `STANTON ROAD CEMETERY - Ilkeston` published
    by Ilkeston and District Local History Society`  1999.

    Copy of marriage certificate.  William + Eliza signed by their marks.  Witnesses Henry Middleton + David Stenson.
    Copy of death certificate.

Sources

  • 1. Stanton Road cemetery records Derbyshire Archives

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