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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Yorkshire (North Riding) => Topic started by: shopbooth on Saturday 03 September 11 07:41 BST (UK)
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Hello
I'm searching for the burial place for John Musgrave Benson.
He was a wealthy man (his probate is on ancestry) who died 1932 in Oswladkirk Hall, Oswaldkirk near Helmsely in North Yorkshire.
He was an important person and character within the village who self-styled himself as 'Colonel Benson, head of the village. He certainly served in the Boer War 1901-2 and reached the rank of Hon Major. Another of my posts is gathering info about his military career.
However, there is no record of his burial place. I was hoping that Rootschat members might have some idea of how and where this knowledge could be found! So far I have reached a dead end (no pun intended!)
Any pointers appreciated. Thanks
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As he was 'an important man and character within the village' have you looked at local newspapers for details of his death/funeral
Rosie
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The Times, May 20, 1932
DEATHS
BENSON - On May 18, 1932 at Oswaldkirk Hall, Lieut Col John Musgrave Benson, late of the 3rd West Yorkshire Regiment. Internment Moorallerton, Leeds, tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.15pm preceded by a service at Oswaldkirk Church at 12 noon
regards
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Brilliant - thank you so much
That makes sense because he was born in Potternewton nearby to Leeds and christened at Moorallerton - so might have returned to his family tomb.
We shall make the journey to Moorallerton to see if we can find the Benson Family tomb - and check the Malton Gazette for any further story.
Thanks again
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Just to round this one off - my wife's parents visited St. John's Church, Moorallerton which rosie99's post pointed to and found the impressive Benson Family tomb with various family names recorded - John Musgrave was not one of them.
We are in the process of contacting the parish to locate any records of burials from 1932 to confirm the internment. Also awaiting reply from the offices of the Malton Gazette.
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Have you checked the cemetery burial records as he my have been buried somewhere else in the cemetery if the family tomb was full, just a thought.
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Hi there,
I know some time has passed but if are still interested in Colonel Benson my father has a lot of information about him and I have his war service medals.
Regards
Greg