This summary tree is also available in graphical format, showing one of:
For the twigs, branches and root stock, consult the detailed family tree, which also includes supporting documentary evidence. For other information, see the pages linked from the family-tree home page.
Great-grandparents, grandparents and parents:
Gt grandparents Grandparents Parents Us Kids
--------------- ------------ ------- -- ----
Arthur Benn -| |- Chris - Paul
1859, Loughb. |- Frederick Benn -| |
| 1897, Loughb. | |
Elizabeth James -| (draughtsman) | |- Carol - Shona
1863, Loughb. | | - Douglas
|- Roger Benn -| | - David
James Tierney -| | Cheadle Hulme | | - Ian
1852, Carlisle |- Mary Tierney -| | |
| 1895, Levesnh. | |
Eliza Powell -| (nurse) |-|
1861, Chirbury | |- Stephen - Joseph
| | - Charlie
Alfred J Strain -| | | - Lucia
1864, B'ham |- Arthur Strain -| | | - Edward
| 1903, B'ham | | |
Emily Jane Came -| (insur. agent) | | |
1866, B'ham |- Gillian Strain -| |
| W. Bridgford |
Thomas Robinson -| | |- Belinda - Joe
1878, B'ham |- Doro. Robinson -|
| 1900, Handsw'th
Sarah Ann York -| (teacher)
1876, Walsall
Great-great-great, great-great and great grandparents:
Gt gt gt grandparents Gt gt grandparents Gt grandparents
--------------------- ------------------ ---------------
(repeated from above left)
Joseph Benn -|
1809, Leics. |- John Benn -|
(sinker maker) | 1833, Leicester |
Christiana Lewin -| (factory overseer) |
1804, Billesden |- Arthur Benn
| 1859, Loughborough
Thomas Hallam? -| | (builder)
(cordwainer) |- Ann Hallam -|
| 1831, Leicester
Elizabeth? -|
1800, Lutterworth
xxxx James -|
|- Thomas James? -|
| 1819, Leicester |
xxxx -| (stone mason) |
|- Elizabeth James
| 1863, Loughborough
Thomas? Burton? -| |
1801, Leics. |- Mary Burton? -|
(grazier) | 1830, Slawsted?
Elizabeth xxxx? -|
1801, Leics.
xxxx Tierney -|
|- James Tierney -|
| 1825, Carlisle |
xxxx -| (iron worker) |
|- James Tierney
| 1852, Carlisle
Stephen Giles -| | (watchmaker)
1781, not Cumberland |- Alice Giles -|
(weaver) | 1818, Carlsile
Elizabeth xxxx -|
1786, not Cumberland
Jeremiah Powell -|
1789, Chirbury |- Edward Powell -|
(farmer) | 1829, Chirbury |
Mary xxxx -| (farmer) |
1796, Church Stoke |- Eliza Powell
| 1861, Chirbury
William Macklin -| |
1794, Discout, Radn. |- Eliza Makelin -|
(farmer) | 1832, Clun
Anne xxxx -|
1796, Clun
John Strain? -|
1779, Alcester |- Joseph Strain -|
(bricklayer) | 1822, Alcester |
Sarah xxxx? -| (baker) |
1781, Alcester |- Alfred J Strain
| 1864, Birmingham
Thomas Handy -| | (jeweller)
1799, Warwick |- Harriet Handy -|
(painter) | 1826, Birmingham
Sarah xxxx ? -|
1798, Birmingham
William Came -|
1791, H'pill |- Charles Came -|
(farm labourer) | 1834, Huntspill |
Sarah xxxx -| (railwayman) |
1796, Chilton Polden |- Emily Jane Came
| 1866, Birmingham
Joseph Southall -| |
1809, Dudley |- Emily Southall -|
(glass blower) | 1842, Birmingham
Maria Corbett -|
1808, Bracknell
xxxx Robinson -|
|- Charles Robinson -|
| 1843, Birmigham |
xxxx -| (brass founder) |
|- Thomas Robinson
| 1878, Birmingham
xxxx Whitehouse -| | (boot-maker)
|- Mary Whitehouse -|
| 1844, Birmingham
xxxx -|
Henry York -|
1823, Bilston |- John York -|
(colliery deputy) | 1850, Bloxwich |
Frances xxxx -| (iron worker) |
1827, Bilston |- Sarah Ann York
| 1876, Walsall
William Fisher -| |
1817, Dudley |- Comfort Fisher -|
(labourer) | 1856, Darlaston
Ann xxxx -|
1822, Walsall
The Benn, Came and Powell lines have been traced further back, see the detailed family tree.
Chris Benn
(crb@ing.iac.es)
Last updated 31 Jan 2009
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