SEVENTH GENERATION

347. Edith Worrin BLYTH was born about 1863 in Downham, Essex. She was baptized on 11 Oct 1863 in Downham, Essex. 1871 Census: Edith, 7, was living with her parents at Fremnells, Downham.
1881 Census: Edith, 17, single, was living with her parents at Frenmells, Downham.
1901 Census: Edith, 37, was living with her husband and 3 daughters at The Hall Farm, West Hanningfield.

She was married to Charles James Corpus BENSON (son of Charles BENSON) on 10 Sep 1887 in Stanford le Hope, Essex. Charles, 26, was from South Hanningfield, Edith, 24, was from Stanford le Hope. They both signed the register. The witnesses were Tho. W. Blyth and Thomas H. Benson. Charles James Corpus BENSON was born about 1861. He was a Farmer in Sep 1887 in South Hanningfield, Essex. 1901 Census: Charles was farming Hall Farm. He is shown as an employer. 1901 Census: Charles, 40, was living with his wife and 3 daughters at The Hall Farm, West Hanningfield. They had a governess with them. Edith Worrin BLYTH and Charles James Corpus BENSON had the following children:

546 i. Dorothy Constance BENSON (Private).
547 ii. Gladys Mary BENSON (Private).
548 iii. Barbara Edith Phyllis BENSON (Private).