Person:Simon Bensley (1)

Simon Bensley
bur.11 Feb 1595/96 Ranworth, Norfolk, England
  • HSimon BensleyAbt 1543 - 1595/96
  • WAlice ParkerAbt 1545 - 1622
m. 22 Sep 1566
  1. Elizabeth Benslye1570 - 1605/06
Facts and Events
Name Simon Bensley
Gender Male
Birth[1] Abt 1543 East Carlton, Norfolk, England (or nearby)
Marriage 22 Sep 1566 Mulbarton, Norfolk, Englandto Alice Parker
Burial? 11 Feb 1595/96 Ranworth, Norfolk, England

Simon Bensley was named as a grandchild in the will of Thomas Bensley, yeoman of Dunstan, Norfolk. Based on extant wills and naming patterns, it appers his father's name was likely Thomas, and that he died before his father made his will. Also based on naming patterns, his mother's name was likely Joan and his grandmother likely Agnes.

References
  1. Bush, Richard L. "English Ancestry of Michael and Sarah (Elwyn) Metcalf of Dedham, Massachusetts", in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society)
    Vol. 164:38.