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Corston Bence's

carolanderson33 — 2009-03-18 21:52:08Z

I am sure my Great grandad was Frederick Thomas Bence born about 1835/6 I think in Corston, Somerset.He moved to Scotland and married Catherine Pettigrew. They had a few children one being Alfred Bence (my grandad)
Has anyone any information asto Frederick's parents & grand parents. Can anyone tell me why he moved upto Scotland? Was it to find work?

Re: GREAT GRANDPARENTS

carolanderson33 — 2009-03-18 17:44:46Z

Thank you Anne, I will give them a go.regards Carol.

Re: GREAT GRANDPARENTS

AnneRutherford77 — 2009-03-18 12:55:21Z

Hi Carol, Try www.ScotlandsPeople.gov.uk £6.00 for 30 credits.
and/or www.Familysearch.org (advanced search) Free site.

Good Luck.

Anne - Scotland

Re: GREAT GRANDPARENTS

carolanderson33 — 2009-03-18 08:26:24Z

Catherine,thank you so much for that information.I have been searching for this side of my family for ages.It is my mums side,and she hasn't many details at all,except for the fact her mums family were supposed to be from Scotland.I kept hitting brick walls,there are so many with the same or similar names,it does get confusing at times.My mums mum died when she was in her forties,and my mum doesn't remember many relations being mentioned.
I have been up to Scotland each ear for the last 7 years,but not had time to look for ancesters whilst there.Thanks again.Carol

Re: GREAT GRANDPARENTS

grammalarsen — 2009-03-18 01:51:42Z

Hi Carol
I had a couple of spare credits so I looked up your great grandparents marriage. Here are the details

Married 17th February 1893 at 4 Shieldswood Parish of Dalziel by William Hood (Free Church)
Alfred Bence age 18 Puddler
Christina McLintock age 17

Grooms's parents Frederick Bence (Puddler) and Catherine Pettigrew
Bride's parents Robert McLintock (Iron Puddler) and Mary Dickson.
The marriage is misindexed as Bruce instead of Bence so you might want to inform Scotlands People of this.
Hope this helps
Catherine

GREAT GRANDPARENTS

carolanderson33 — 2009-03-17 21:25:40Z

I AM TRYING TO TRACE MY GREAT GRAND PARENTS .i DO NOT HAVE MUCH INFORMATION EXCEPT i AM SURE THEY WERE ALFRED BENCE born about 1874 in Lanarkshire. Possibly Dalzeil area.He married Christina Sommerville Mclintock.Unsure of year and area.I thinkAlfreds parents were :-Frederick Thomas Bence & Catherine Pettigrew.
Alfred & Christina moved to YORKSHIRE sometime around 1900.
Children included:-MARGARET,CHRISSIE,WILLIAM,ARTHUR,JENNY,MARY S D,& GRACIE

Re: Alice and Lemuel Newman

bpaterson179 — 2008-12-06 05:39:03Z

Friday, December 5, 2008

Attention Alice and Lemuel Newman

Hi my name is Blair Paterson and I am writing from Nanaimo, British Columbia. I hope this message gets to you as it is about nine years after your posted date. On March 10, 1918, my mother, Nora Newman, was born in Winnipeg Manitoba. Shortly after her father, Charles Richmond Newman, died in Winnipeg (West Kildonan)in about 1917 or 1918, she was adopted out. On the adoption papers the mother's name was Emma Newman. My mother is now ninety years old and I am just surfing the net here tonight and I have come upon your information. This really is a shot in the dark but who knows and so I am sending this query. If this query is of any interest to you please give me a reply. Thank you. Blair Paterson

Re: Alice and Lemuel Newman

bpaterson179 — 2008-12-06 05:38:07Z

Re: researching bence/manner clan ind. co. pa.

mjadmin — 2008-10-18 23:38:48Z

Interested in your communication with Frank Bence a few years ago about Patrick Henry Bence. Frank has since passed away. I have found that Patrick Henry Bence is my husband's gg-grandfather. Anything you remember would be appreciated. -MJ

Re: JAMES BENCE 1765 England

blackwood130et08 — 2008-09-30 17:30:15Z

Earlier this year I traced John Bence's birth place to Kelston (4 miles from Bitton) where there is a family grave with several of his relatives. I have transcribed the baptism register which is now available on FreeReg. It appears that the information concerning James and Martha on the LDS site was not based on fact but was pure speculation based on the names of the children. Please email me and I can send you details of earlier Bence generations from Kelston, West Kington, Castle Coombe and Hawkesbury.

Patrick Henry Bence

mjadmin — 2008-03-09 18:14:19Z

Does anyone have info on the parantage of Patrick Henry "P.H." Bence (1838-1895) who lived, died and is buried in Three Springs, Huntingdon County, PA? I have been looking with no success.

In 1860, he married Margaret Jane Drake (1840-1863) of Saltillo, PA.
In 1862, they had a daughter, Anna Mary Bence Keffer (1862-1941).
In 1863, Margaret J. Drake Bence died and is buried in the Saltillo Cemetery, PA.
In 1864, PH joined the Union Army. He mustered out in Aug. 1865.

In 1866, he married Frances Ellen Heeter (1846-1913) of Three Springs. By this time PH was fully settled in Three Springs, PA, was the cabinet maker for the area and was active in the community, church and school. PH & Frances had 3 children: Vida Elizabeth Bence (1867-1868), Margaret Jane Bence Bawden (1868-abt 1945) & Bruce Talmaze (1874-1968).

In 1895, PH died (Jan 3, 1895) following a couple years of illness. He is buried in the Three Springs Cemetery with his wife (Frances), daughter (Vida) and daughter-in-law, Alice Barber Bence (Bruce's 1st wife). His obituary in the Huntingdon Journal refered to him as "Henry" rather than "PH" or "Patrick" as in other references found.

In 2003, a message board posting mentioned that Patrick Henry Bence's grandson, Frank Patrick Bence (Bruce's son), responded that PH may have been orphaned and was possibly from Indiana, PA (where many other Bence families reside). Not of this has been substantiated to date.

Anna Mary Bence Keffer is my husband's g-grandmother. So, if you have info that might help, it would be most apprciated.

Re: Where are the Bences in wiltshire?

Dredge27 — 2008-01-26 15:25:08Z

Dorothy

Can you tell me when George went to Australia and was he married already. I don't think we are related but my grandmothers family Sumsions were from Colerne, I have lots of information Colerne records etc, so if there is anything you want looked up please just ask.

Irene

Re: Where are the Bences in wiltshire?

debbiebean58 — 2007-11-23 09:32:52Z

Hi Dorothy,

I can not find a george, but on the 1871 census, james bence born 1829 in biddestone, married to elizabeth nee gibbons,b. 1831 in london, had the following children, catherine,b colerne,albert j. b 1857 colerne, john h, maria, francis, emily, selina. e. joesph, also my great.grandfather fredrick b 1867, he married maragret mcjannet b scotland 1874, whose children were frederick j bence,b southampton 1899, the family have been told he died in the first world war, but the story in the family is my grandmother isabella,remembers her father having a very heated row with a young man just after the war in the family home, her father was a stonemason and freds name was craved into the stone tablet by the church door right at the bottom, not where it should of been as the surname started with a B, Isabella was sure that it was her brother fred that night, but none of the family saw him ever again, it may have been wishful thinking on her part as he was much loved, Isabella had asister catherine and another brother robert, he was raised in scotland by his mothers family the mcjannets.

In box wiltshire, the bences were quite well known, they owned property, and shops, but they came from a long line of stonemasons.

Please let me know if this has been any help to you

Regards,

Debbie.

Re: Where are the Bences in wiltshire?

DorothyGarner60 — 2007-11-23 03:56:08Z

Also looking for Bences. George immigrated Australia married to Mary, Daughter Eliza from around Colerne. Any tie up to yours
Dorothy

Where are the Bences in wiltshire?

debbiebean58 — 2007-11-23 00:32:46Z

I have heard news that a man was asking questions in corsham wiltshire about the bence family, the person they were talking to did not asked their name, fredrick bence who was killed in the first world war was known to them, please contact me if you can help me in this matter.

thanks

Re: JAMES BENCE 1765 England

bencebjb — 2007-10-12 18:24:20Z

I have recently started researching my family history and find that my great great great grandfather was John Bence of Bitton b 1791. Have you been able to make any further progress on research since your message was posted in Feb 2005?

Re: Needing Bence Family Info

robertafreeze1953 — 2007-09-08 15:00:05Z

Toni
Robert Homer Bence was my great uncle.
His brother, Andy Carl, was my grandfather.
I remember Buddy, he was a very handsome young man. I only saw him once or twice. Had dark, if not black, hair, and the most beautiful blue eyes.

I have some Bence family background and am searching for others, hopefully, to have a family reunion.

My contact info right now is by email only at freeze2@sbcglobal.net
Thank you
Roberta

Re: Bence family, Coles Co. Il

mac19761 — 2007-08-07 05:44:44Z

Hello, I hope you still check this board. A friend of mine is researching his BENCE family in Coles County and needs some help. If you could email me directly, I could pass this on to him. hmac1976@consolidated.net

His great grandmother was a BENCE, Dorothy BENCE. She married a HURST.

Francis & Barbary in Croghan, Lewis, NY 1800-1900

2006-11-11 14:26:02Z

this is from the 1850 US Census....I'm trying to track down a Peter Bence who lives in Watertown, NY, born about April 1850..... a young Peter is living with Gridley Bence....no wife.....many Bence's in the area....probably related.

Francis Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1774
Barbary Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1795

Barbary Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1832
Catharine Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1820
Francis Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1815 Germany

Mary Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1844
Michael Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1789
Michael Bence Lowville, Lewis, NY abt 1820 New York
Nancy Bence Lowville, Lewis, NY abt 1836 Germany
Nicholas Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1846

Gridly Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1816 Germany
Peter Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1847

Bence

2006-02-10 00:24:54Z

Hi Toni, my name is Stacy and I am also looking for my family line. My grandmother was Minnie Mae Bence, her parents were Dr. Frank and Susanne Crull Bence from Ohio. They moved to Oklahoma. Here is what I have as listed on the 1910 Census from Pottowatomie Oklahoma.
Frank Bence male-white-age 55-he owned a drug store.
Susanne Bence wife-white-female-age 48
Walter Bence son-white male-age 21-clerk at drug store
Vernon Bence son-white-male-age 12
Bertha V. Bence daughter-white-female-age 10.
They also had Leta born in 1890, Lula Pearl born in 1893 and Minnie born March 1883. I hope that this might help you a little. Minnie married William Slate and one of their son's Cecil E. Slate and he is my daddy. I will try and help you with anything I can. My sister Patricia might also be able to help you. Here is her e-mail address. patriciaslate@yahoo.com. Stacy

Bence

2006-02-08 05:41:00Z

I am looking for my greatgrandfathers family all I know is the last name is Bence. My ggrandfather's name was Frank Bence born in 1856. I would be greatful for any help. Thank you Stacy

Re: BENCE GENEALOGY

2005-03-24 05:56:07Z

My maiden name is Bence. My father was Robert Eugene Bence. Gfather was Andy Carl Bence, son of John Bence you mentioned.

Blumer Bence was my uncle. Verna Mae Milner Bence was his wife and 1st cousin. Only living son of Verna Mae and Blummer lives in OKC, name is Verlon Bence.

Love to hear more info on John Henry C. Bence.
Roberta

WILLIAM & RAY BENCE pictures from 1942 Boswell Yearbook

2005-02-09 18:56:48Z

Pictures for both Ray and Bill exist in 1942 Yearbook from Pennsylvania

Re: JAMES BENCE 1765 England

2005-02-06 16:04:33Z

I have traced my family back to John Bence (Bitton) 1790 whose parents were James and Martha but I have no dates for James & Martha.

Bence's in New England and New York

2004-12-12 23:47:25Z

Hello, I too, am Margaret Bence, I was born in 1930 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. I have researched this family and would be hppy to share any information that I may have. Margaret

Re: JAMES BENCE 1765 England

2004-12-07 19:11:22Z

I currently live 3 miles from Bitton and spent my childhood a mile outside Bitton . I can trace my great grandfather John Bence 1828 - 1870 to Bridgeyate, 3 miles from Bitton and believe his father was also called John but have no details of him.There are many gravestones in Bitton church for the Bence family but unfortunately are badly weathered so few clues there.Drop me your email address. I have recently retired and can now research more. Regards.Michael Bence

William BENCE 1907 NY

2004-10-02 13:07:11Z

From copies of partial records of the St. Francis Solanus Church in Harrisville, Lewis Co., NY is the record of a marriage between William C. BENCE and Inez WHEELER on 26 Sept 1907. Witnesses: Joannes (?) and N. (?) WHEELER. These records are handwritten and poss. in Latin.

Re: researching bence/manner clan ind. co. pa.

2004-08-07 12:49:56Z

Phil, thanks for letting me know about the broken link. The new and correct link is as follows: http://home.comcast.net/~abence/genealogy.html

Re: Beginning my Bence Search

2004-08-07 05:02:30Z

Did you ever find info on your great grandfather Harry E. Bence? He was a brother of my great grandfather James Bence, a son of Samuel Bence mentioned frequently in this stream of conversation.

Phil Bence
kpbence@netzero.net

Re: researching bence/manner clan ind. co. pa.

2004-08-07 04:49:15Z

Arthur,
I tried to access the website you listed, but received an error message. Can you send me an updated URL? I too am a great-great grandson of Samuel Bence (d 1915). I have a cousin who still lives in the house Samuel's son James Bence (d 1924) built near Dixonville, PA.
Phil Bence kpbence@netzero.net

Re: researching bence/manner clan ind. co. pa.

2004-08-07 04:35:55Z

I am a great great grandson of Samuel Bence of Rayne Township, PA (1820-1915). I notice that he is one of your ancestors.

I am not much into family genealogy, but I am having fun websurfing this evening. Did you ever find info on our uncle George? I found a message where you were looking for Samuel's brother George.

Phil Bence

Re: John Maria Bence Family-WV, IND, OH, ILL

2004-05-03 22:57:04Z

Carol. I haven't heard from you. Maybe you changed your e-mail address. I would love any info on the John Maria Bence family. I am particularly interested in John's father and where they came into the country. THANKS Joan

Re: Peter Bence, Watertown NY 1850-1930+

2004-02-01 03:08:14Z

Thanks! Right now I have two Bence young adults in ROME NY circa 1870:

1870 US Census: New York, ONEIDA, Rome, 5th Ward. Roll 1059 Book 1, Page 679a
Age 25, single, working as a laborer. Born in France.
1870 US Census Both names misspelled? Same Ward? Different houses, yes. My GUESS is they are Brothers.
Frank Bense 25 1844 France White Rome Ward 5, Oneida, NY Male
Peter Bense 19 1850 New York White Rome Ward 5, Oneida, NY Male

Peter marries Mary Elizabeth Mizer...eventually they end up in Watertown.

Here are the GRAVE MARKERS:
Glenwood Cemetary (Catholic), Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA: Grave Markers:
Bence Agnes E
Bence Estella H
Bence Frank C
Bence Frederick J
Bence George
Bence Kathrerine F
Bence Mary
Bence Mary J Mrs
Bence Michael
Bence Peter

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PETER BENCE was ostensibly born in NY in 1850....but I can't find him in 1860 census to locate a father (from Germany or France....Alsace Lorraine?).

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So my guess, based on your post, is that the Bence's are all related, even though the earlier lines have now branched over a couple....

RJ Samp

Re: John Maria Bence Family-WV, IND, OH, ILL

2004-01-18 00:20:36Z

I'd love your info, Carol. My e-mail is tojo653@nycap.rr.com. Let me know if I did not send what info you wanted from me. I was so busy with therapies from last Jan to June and seems like I lost all track of my research. Joan

Re: John Maria Bence Family-WV, IND, OH, ILL

2004-01-18 00:18:30Z

Carol. Did I ever send you the information you wanted from me? I'm confused as to what I was to send and whether i sent it. That was in the middle of my knee and back "thing" Let me know if you need info on the family of John Bence 17May 1807.

Wish I could find this John Bence's ancestors. We NEED A BREAK in this search.

If you need something sent, give me your e-mail. Mine is tojo653@nycap.rr.com

Re: John Maria Bence Family-WV, IND, OH, ILL

2004-01-18 00:08:10Z

Julie. Did you know my father, Clifford Bence, who was the official photographer for the MHS yearbook. He was my father and took most of the yearbook photos from early 40s to late 50s.

Just wondering. Joan

Dorothy Arline Bence b 1925

nudels — 2004-10-27 02:58:40Z

Looking for family of Dorothy "Dot" Bence. Per marriage cert, born in Jacksonville FL. She married James Gullion 12/24/1948 in Princeton WV. Any help appreciated.
glenda19@aol.com
Glenda Lawson Wehage

Re: Peter Bence, Watertown NY 1850-1930+

SHARONLEE — 2004-01-31 22:10:19Z

Hi Robert! Your post interests me. Yes, there are a lot of Bences in the Watertown area. The early ones are descended from Francis and Sarah (Mosher) Bence. Their oldest son Nicholas moved west to the watertown area from the Palatine area of NY. However, the info you posted from the censuses is a problem. Francis Bence came to this country around 1777 from either France or Germany, depending on the record. Nicholas was born in NY. Neither of these men could be Peter's father. This leads me to believe that Peter is not in direct line of descent of Francis.
I have a cousin directly descended from Nicholas who has done considerable research. If you don't mind, I will send him a copy of your message and see if he minds if I send you his email address. Perhaps he will remember a Peter in his work.

Re: JAMES BENCE 1765 England

gbence — 2005-07-23 08:24:35Z

I have the same trouble. Are you interested in the Australian, American and New Zealand Sides?

Re: Bence's in New England and New York

mkmccoy75 — 2005-06-18 19:41:04Z

Margaret,

Jordan Peaster is my gggrandfather. I have letters and photographs of Hiram and Sarah Peaster Smith's children, which I would love to share.

Mary Palmer McCoy

Why was a Ren(t)fro child named after a Bence?

lrtyndall — 2006-10-26 17:35:22Z

Does anyone know why Robert Ren(t)fro and Catherine Goodwin (Goodwin may be maiden or married, unsure) named a child John Bence Rentfro in 1824? They were living on Cherokee land in northern Alabama at the time, moved to McMinn county Tennessee in 1826. Another son of theirs also named one of his children John Bence. Does anyone have any idea if there's any relation or if they just thought enough of a Bence to name a child after him? Robert was born in either TN, KY, or VA, Catherine in NC.

2nd Lt John W. (Jack) Bence, USAAF

WolfWillowPress — 2006-11-19 22:37:18Z

Author looking for information, possible family contact, for 2nd Lt John W. Bence (Jack) died in flight accident March 1943 in northern Canada. He was test flying a lend-lease aircraft from a remote airstrip. He would have been born about 1920 +- 5 yrs. Home town Wayne County.

Tombstone for: James Lee Bence (1922-1925)

cem_lady — 2005-06-30 15:53:49Z

I photographed this stone at Clermont Cemetery. The cemetery is located approximately 3400 Tansel Rd Clermont, IN (Marion Co.)

No relation to the deceased.

Tombstone for: Lee (1883-1954) & Naomi (1888-1977) Bence

cem_lady — 2005-06-30 15:52:58Z

I photographed this stone at Clermont Cemetery. The cemetery is located approximately 3400 Tansel Rd Clermont, IN (Marion Co.)

No relation to the deceased.

Re: JAMES BENCE 1765 England

petersonlf1 — 2006-02-17 00:53:49Z

I have also traced my family back to John Bence (Bitton) 1790 whose parents were James and Martha! Have you found any new information since you posted this on the message board? My great, great grandmother is Clarissa Bence who is a sister to your great grandfather John Bence.

Re: researching bence/manner clan ind. co. pa.

sneveux — 2004-09-17 15:05:21Z

Arthur - I found your website interesting. I am also a Bence descendant - different family of Bences, but my ancestors were from Europe also. About 5 years ago I corresponded with a Frank Bence whose ancestor was Patrick Henry Bence, from the area of Indiana Co. PA. When I visited you website, I wondered if he could have been the estranged brother you mentioned. Frank seemed to think Patrick Henry had been orphaned.

Re: researching bence/manner clan ind. co. pa.

bweand1 — 2004-08-03 01:45:21Z

My direct ancestral line includes George Bence (b1818, d1895), who was married to Fannie Stahl. The entire clan resided near Dixonville, PA. I have to recheck my records but I believe George immigrated from Scotland/Wales in the mid-Century.

Fredrick Bence born Allegheny Pennsylvania 1900 father born Scotland

bence46 — 2005-07-27 23:19:51Z

Looking for any families that maybe related to Fredrick Bence born to Joseph (born Glasgow) Scotland and Catherine born (Wales) they were living in Allegheny Pennsylvania in the 1820 census family Fredrick Thomas: Catherine: Robert: Annie: Alice E: Florence: and Clara Ann. My father-in-law Samuel Bence age 95 is alive and living in Scotland Fredrick would be his cousin. Although they had never met if there are anyone from this ancestry or anyone with any knowledge of this family and can help l would like to here from them.
Fredrick Thomas father Joseph born Scotland immigrated to USA 1886 ancestry stems from England and I have some information going back another 2 generations From sunny Scotland. George Whitelaw.

Re: Bence of Ind.Co, PA

johnrichardcope1 — 2007-04-24 17:51:24Z

Below is what I have on their son William bence Stahl...

Mary Jane Brandon, born 07/27/1859, Rayne Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania; died 02/05/1944, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. She was married 03/31/1886, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania to William Bence Stahl, son Samuel Stahl and Elizabeth Bence. He was born 10/25/1846, Rayne Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania; died 04/30/1937, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. They are buried in the Oakland Cemetery, Indiana, White Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. William served in the U.S. Civil War.

William Bence Stahl and Mary Jane Brandon had three daughters in their union:

NAME BIRTH DEATH MARRAIGE

1. Florence Nightengale Stahl 02/26/2887 06/23/1971 Howard Weston Tomb

2. Mabel Irene Stahl 03/11/1890 __/__/____ James Bailey

3. Hazel Marion Stahl 05/30/1896 02/19/1900 never married

Do you by hcange have the date of death for Mabel Irene Stah?

John R. Cope

Re: JAMES BENCE 1765 Glouc,England

debbieahooper — 2005-12-27 11:06:37Z

can you give me any info on my great great granparents george quarman and elizabeth oldland both born c.1844 in bitton, glos.
many thanks and happy new year
debbie