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We remember Sidney Joseph Benstead
We remember Sidney Joseph Benstead
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
William Benstead
Source:8531840
1882
1886
sibling
Alfred E Benstead
Source:8531840
1886
1887
sibling
Albert J Benstead
Source:8531840
1887
1887
sibling
George H Benstead
Source:8531840
1887
1890
1890
sibling
Florence L Benstead
Source:8531840
1890
1892
sibling
Ellen Benstead
Source:8531842
1892
1899
sibling
Arthur Benstead
Source:8531842
1899
1917
service
Other Empire Force
Munition Worker
Brunner Mond Chemical Works
Source:8540631
23rd January 1917
service
Other Empire Force
Civilian war death
Source:8531839
1917
death
Civilian war death
Killed in the Silvertown explosion
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8531839
1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney Joseph |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Benstead |
| Source | 8531836 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Civilian war death | ||||
| Other Empire Force | Brunner Mond Chemical Works | Munition Worker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Benstead | mother | ||
| William Benstead | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Benstead | brother | 1882 | |
| Albert J Benstead | brother | 1887 | |
| Alfred E Benstead | brother | 1886 | |
| George H Benstead | brother | 1887 | |
| Florence L Benstead | sister | 1890 | |
| Ellen Benstead | sister | 1892 | |
| Arthur Benstead | brother | 1899 |
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Communities
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The Silvertown explosion - 19 January 1917More about The Silvertown explosion - 19 January 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Silvertown Explosion - A Guernsey Connection By Liz Walton | Kristen1288 | |
| Munition Explosion Death Roll Up To Last Night 71 | Kristen1288 |
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We remember Sidney Joseph Benstead
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