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Re: Ernest C Benn - Liverpool
« Reply #18 on: Thursday 05 July 12 21:43 BST (UK) »
Ok, so I noticed something else... here's the full inscription from Toxteth Cemetery:

In loving memory of / our dear mother / Elizabeth BENN, / died 6th Jan. 1927, aged 72 years. / Also Ernest BENN, / who was lost at sea 20th March 1918, / aged 28 years. / Also Margaret BENN, / died 26th Dec. 1911, aged 28 years. / *Peace, perfect peace.* / In loving memory of / my dear husband / Harry BENN, / died 18th April 1931, aged 44 years. / *He giveth His beloved sleep.*

Checking up BMD records I found that Harry Benn was actually christened Henry Benn. He was married in 1910, became a widower in 1911 (Margaret on the headstone) and remarried in 1918 (signing both Harry and Henry on the certificate) then died in 1931.

So, simplest answer seems to be that both brothers were in the Mercantile Marine and there was a mix up when Ernest died on the Olympic.

Any thoughts?

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Re: Ernest C Benn - Liverpool
« Reply #19 on: Thursday 05 July 12 21:54 BST (UK) »
Have you downloaded the RNVR record? If so what does it say?

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Re: Ernest C Benn - Liverpool
« Reply #20 on: Friday 06 July 12 13:28 BST (UK) »
Hi Ady, you mean the one for Ernest Christopher Benn? There is someone of that name in the BMDrecords who lived 1899-1981 so I presume that's him... I've reached my limit for paying for speculative records for a while!

The Ernest P Benn in the MM Medal list didn't have any other info, but there was a Harry Benn, quartermaster on the same page - when 'our' Harry remarried in 1918 his occupation was quartermaster so that could be him.... doesn't really help though.

I would contact Barbara on GenesReunited - she has Ernest Benn b1888 Liverpool - but Idon't have a subscription...



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Re: Ernest C Benn - Liverpool
« Reply #21 on: Friday 06 July 12 14:07 BST (UK) »
I sent Barbara a message this morning.  I wouldn't hold your breath as I have a high failure rate in seeking a response from GR members! Dormant members are fairly common on GR.

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Re: Ernest C Benn - Liverpool
« Reply #22 on: Friday 06 July 12 21:44 BST (UK) »
Thanks Imber, I appreciate it  :)

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Re: Ernest C Benn - Liverpool
« Reply #23 on: Monday 09 July 12 22:59 BST (UK) »
Hello. I was messaged via GR on Friday by 2 people. Sorry, only just got chance to look at my tree - haven't done anything for over 2 years.
Blimey!!
I don't know anything about Ernest Charles Benn b 1888 in Liverpool, except he was on census records in 1901. The GR census records had incorrectly transcribed surname as BERRN. Why do you want to know about Ernest? What is your relationship with him?
Ernest was brother to my mum's granddad Harry/ Henry Benn (B 1886 D 1931). My great granddad died just before my mum was born. As a small child, I met Ernest's sisters Mabel and Nellie. They both appear on mum's wedding pictures! I don't ever remember any talk about that Ernest B1886. Mum's granddad re-married after being widowed and the first son to his second wife was also named Ernest - he was born in 1919. (That may explain why he named his second son Ernest if his brother had been lost in the war??). Mum had a younger brother now about 72 - he is also named Ernest Benn and still living in Liverpool. I could try to ask him but he is quite frail now and may not know the answer. Sadly mum died about 18 months ago, so I can't ask her. Hope this helps!

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Re: Ernest C Benn - Liverpool
« Reply #24 on: Monday 09 July 12 23:07 BST (UK) »
Sorry, I spell checked my posting and Blimey was translated to "Blimey" !!!

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Re: Ernest C Benn - Liverpool
« Reply #25 on: Tuesday 10 July 12 08:29 BST (UK) »
Hi Barb Bee

 thanks so much for getting in touch... this post went on so long that I'll send you a pm instead.

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