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Benjamin William Easey

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Benjamin William Easey was born in Mar 1920 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1920 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England (son of Benjamin Leonard Easey and Agnes Waddelow); and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 5D71AD8646DF490B830D4706141FB2FF3B18
    • Residence: 2004-2010, 7 Cross Lane, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

    Notes:

    Attended Downham Oxlode & Pymoor Mixed Infant School20/4/1924-6/8/1925

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Benjamin Leonard Easey was born in 1891 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1911 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England (son of William Easey and Julia Horsley); died on 12 Feb 1954 in Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Benjamin Leonard Easey
    • _UID: 5A844E499A3E4520B8BBFBF6617BC5C279D7
    • Residence: 1891, 174 Qua Fen Common, Soham, Cambs
    • Residence: 1901, 2 Boundary St, Bracebridge, Lincolnshire, England
    • Occupation: 2 Apr 1911; farm labourer
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, Cophall, Downham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1930, Cophall, Downham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Occupation: 1939; farmer & green grocer
    • Residence: 1939, The Hithe, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Occupation: 20 Mar 1949; farmer
    • Residence: 12 Feb 1954, 35 Lynn Road, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

    Notes:

    1914-18 Served with the Suffolk Regiment in France & Belgium
    Most of his life farmed at The Bungalow, Cross Lane, Little Downham.
    ERDC Valuation List - lists property at Hithe, Little Downham. Also Byal Fen owned by Mark H. Easey
    1946-52 Served on Ely Rural District Council, Later served on DownhamParish Council.
    Member of Little & Downham District Commissioners & the FeoffeesCharity.
    Member of British Legion, Bowls Club & City Club
    Probate: Benjamin Easey of 35 Lynn Road, Isle of Ely died 12 February1954 at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. Probate: Peterborough 19May to Barclays Bank Ltd. Effects 5,752 18s 2d.

    Believed to be buried Little Downham, Cemetery, 17 Feb 1954

    Benjamin married Agnes Waddelow in 1919 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England. Agnes (daughter of William Waddelow and Sarah Ann Constable) was born in 1892 in Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1892 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; died on 20 Mar 1949 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried in 1949 in Downham, Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Agnes Waddelow was born in 1892 in Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1892 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England (daughter of William Waddelow and Sarah Ann Constable); died on 20 Mar 1949 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried in 1949 in Downham, Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B972D8DA50E7459BBC5A5ABAB8AEFC64E44C
    • Residence: 1901, Lawn Lane, Downham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1939, The Hithe, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 20 Mar 1949, The Bungalow, Cross Lane, Downham, Cambridgeshire, England

    Notes:

    Benefactor on the probate record of Agnew Waddelow was her husband Benjamin Easey

    Children:
    1. 1. Benjamin William Easey was born in Mar 1920 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1920 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.
    2. Hubert George Easey was born on 2 Mar 1923 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England; died on 26 Mar 2007 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried in 2007 in Wesleyan Methodist Chapelyard, Coveney, Cambridgeshire, England.
    3. Albert Edward Easey was born on 15 Oct 1924 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1924 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; died on 29 May 2009 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried in 2009 in CIty of Ely Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, England.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Easey was born in Mar 1865 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1870 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England (son of Jonathan Easey and Ann Pleasance); died on 16 Sep 1934 in Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried in 1934 in Downham, Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 8B7502746A9D4F65AA83C49C93BAFFA6B08C
    • Residence: 1871, Crofts, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Occupation: 1881; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1881, Mereside, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1886, The Piece, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Occupation: 1891; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1891, 174 Qua Fen Common, Soham, Cambs
    • Occupation: 1901; Stonemason
    • Residence: 1901, 2 Boundary St, Bracebridge, Lincolnshire, England
    • Occupation: 1909, Copthall, Little Downham, Cambs; Labourer
    • Occupation: 2 Apr 1911; farm labourer
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, Cophall, Downham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1918, Cophall, Downham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1930, Landfloods, Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 16 Sep 1934, Floodlands, Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, England

    Notes:

    1910 Cophall, Little Downham. Owner: M. Saberton.
    9 Jul 1915 : Article in Ely Standard says has three sons serving in the army.
    ERD Valuation List: ownership of three properties, Floodlands,Copthall, Crown Lane. Also renting land at Guild Acre, Byal Fen belonging to C. Golding. Transferred to Mrs. J. Horsley.
    1934 Probate . Estate valued at 806.18s.10d. Floodlands, Little Downham, Cambs to Julia Easey widow, and Frederick george Easey farmer

    William married Julia Horsley in Oct 1886 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England. Julia (daughter of William Horsley and Hannah) was born on 21 Aug 1867 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1867 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died on 16 Feb 1953 in Tower House Hospital, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Julia Horsley was born on 21 Aug 1867 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1867 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England (daughter of William Horsley and Hannah); died on 16 Feb 1953 in Tower House Hospital, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 051183CC638940758B9FD22C238C1009F6CB
    • Residence: 1871, Qua Fen Common, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1881, Bushel Lane, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1891, 174 Qua Fen Common, Soham, Cambs
    • Occupation: 1901; Confectionery baker
    • Residence: 1901, 2 Boundary St, Bracebridge, Lincolnshire, England
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, Cophall, Downham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 29 Sep 1939, Main Street, Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 16 Feb 1953, 1 Main St, Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, England

    Notes:

    Believed to be buried in Little Downham Cemetery

    Children:
    1. Ernest William Easey was born in Oct 1887 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1887 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died in Jun 1959 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.
    2. 2. Benjamin Leonard Easey was born in 1891 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1911 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; died on 12 Feb 1954 in Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.
    3. Daisy Elizabeth Easey was born on 6 Jul 1892 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1892 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died in 1982 in Thanet, Kent, England.
    4. Frederick George Easey was born on 29 Jul 1894 in Bracebridge, Lincolnshire, England; died on 6 Dec 1958 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.
    5. Edith Alice Easey was born in 1896 in Bracebridge, Lincolnshire, England; died in 1961 in Huntingdon, England.
    6. Albert Horsley Easey was born in 1898 in Bracebridge, Lincolnshire, England; died on 9 Sep 1923 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried in 1923 in Downham, Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, England.
    7. Bessie Winifred Easey was born on 16 Sep 1901 in 2 Boundary St, Bracebridge, Lincolnshire, England; died in Aug 1980 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

  3. 6.  William Waddelow was born about 1866 in Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: A4DE5D737FF543F197D6ABDDAF47028D74C8
    • Occupation: 1901; Labourer Tool Works
    • Residence: 1901, Lawn Lane, Downham, Cambridgeshire, England

    William married Sarah Ann Constable. Sarah was born in 1869 in Stretham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Sarah Ann Constable was born in 1869 in Stretham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 72D50B9D7B5442E392CD05FC51F4F29E18F4
    • Residence: 1901, Lawn Lane, Downham, Cambridgeshire, England

    Children:
    1. 3. Agnes Waddelow was born in 1892 in Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1892 in Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; died on 20 Mar 1949 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried in 1949 in Downham, Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, England.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jonathan Easey was born in 1827 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened on 10 Jun 1827 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England (son of Jonathan Easey and Elizabeth); died in 1909 in Soham, Cambridge, England; was buried on 13 Oct 1909 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: EDC16BBB157A4222B091340247ED1E2CBC7C
    • Residence: 1841, Mereside, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Occupation: 1851; Agricultiral Labourer
    • Residence: 1851, Mereside, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Occupation: 1861; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1861, Mereside, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1868, Mereside, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1870, Mereside, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Occupation: 1871; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Crofts, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Occupation: 1891; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1891, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Occupation: 1901; Oridnary Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1901, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

    Notes:

    1851 Census 22 Meer Sides Soham
    1861 Census
    24 Meer Sides Soham, Cambs

    Jonathan Easey Head Mar 33 Ag Lab Cambs, Soham
    Ann Easey Wife Mar 33 Cambs, Soham
    Ann E Easey Daur 8 Scholar Cambs, Soham
    Benjamin Easey Son 6 Scholar Cambs, Soham
    Jonathan Easey Son 3 Scholar Cambs, Soham
    Eliza Easey Daur 1 Cambs, Soham

    Jonathan married Ann Pleasance on 13 Oct 1848 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England. Ann (daughter of William Pleasance and Elizabeth Aymes) was born in 1828 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened on 25 Dec 1828 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died in 1894 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried on 4 Jan 1894 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Ann Pleasance was born in 1828 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened on 25 Dec 1828 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England (daughter of William Pleasance and Elizabeth Aymes); died in 1894 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried on 4 Jan 1894 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 57CA9339454740C9BF57A5EE411372D3C4E0
    • Residence: 1841, Mill Corner, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1851, Mereside, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1861, Mereside, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1871, Crofts, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1881, Mereside, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1891, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England

    Notes:


    1861 Census
    24 Meer Sides Soham, Cambs

    Jonathan Easey Head Mar 33 Ag Lab Cambs, Soham
    Ann Easey Wife Mar 33 Cambs, Soham
    Ann E Easey Daur 8 Scholar Cambs, Soham
    Benjamin Easey Son 6 Scholar Cambs, Soham
    Jonathan Easey Son 3 Scholar Cambs, Soham
    Eliza Easey Daur 1 Cambs, Soham

    1881 Census

    Dwelling: Mere Side
    Census Place: Soham, Cambridge, England
    Source: FHL Film 1341401 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1680 Folio 94 Page 3
    Marr Age Sex Birthplace
    Ann EASEY M 52 F Soham, Cambridge, England
    Rel: Head
    William EASEY 14 M Soham, Cambridge, England
    Rel: Son
    Occ: Ag Lab
    Lucy EASEY 12 F Soham, Cambridge, England
    Rel: Daur
    Occ: Scholar
    George EASEY 10 M Soham, Cambridge, England
    Rel: Son
    Occ: Scholar

    Children:
    1. Eliza Easey was born in 1849 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died in 1853 in Soham, Cambridge, England; was buried on 12 Nov 1853 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
    2. Benjamin Easey was born in 1850 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died in 1853 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried on 4 Nov 1853 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
    3. Ann Elizabeth Easey was born on 24 Dec 1852 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened on 23 Nov 1862 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.
    4. Benjamin Easey was born in 1855 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened on 20 Nov 1861 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died in 1874 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried on 2 Apr 1874 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
    5. Jonathan Easey was born in 1858 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened on 20 Nov 1861 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.
    6. Rebecca Easey was christened on 15 Nov 1858 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.
    7. Eliza Easey was born in 1860 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened on 23 Nov 1862 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.
    8. Matthew Easey was born on 23 Nov 1862 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died on 6 Jul 1943 in Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried on 10 Jul 1943 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
    9. Henry Easey was born in 1863 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.
    10. 4. William Easey was born in Mar 1865 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1870 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died on 16 Sep 1934 in Little Downham, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried in 1934 in Downham, Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, England.
    11. Harriett Easey was born in 1868; was christened on 25 Dec 1870 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died in 1872 in Soham, Cambridge, England; was buried on 18 Mar 1872 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
    12. Lucy Easey was born in 1870 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened on 25 Dec 1870 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died in 1943 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried on 5 Feb 1943 in St Andrew's, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
    13. George Easey was born in 1871 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.

  3. 10.  William Horsley was born in 1835 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: AE38C0E35FDE44C792ED860235ED7377E405
    • Occupation: 1871; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Qua Fen Common, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Occupation: 1881; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1881, Bushel Lane, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England

    William married Hannah. Hannah was born in 1837 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Hannah was born in 1837 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 523E932AE3FD4E40B333BA59D1DE433EE475
    • Residence: 1871, Qua Fen Common, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England
    • Residence: 1881, Bushel Lane, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England

    Children:
    1. 5. Julia Horsley was born on 21 Aug 1867 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened in 1867 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England; died on 16 Feb 1953 in Tower House Hospital, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.