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Richard Dexter (Father of Lottie) was born in Bennington c1855, on marriage his Father was Thomas Dexter (Labourer) born c 1835 and he married Lydia Smith in Dec qtr 1850. If anyone could find me the census for them I would be grateful.
Regards Teresa.

Where exactly is Bennington?

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/ancestors/thread/1352355

(above relates)

Chris :)

parents marriage:-

Marriages Dec 1850 (>99%)
Bishop George Ashby de la Z 15 9 Scan available - click to view
Dexter Thomas Ashby de la Z 15 9 Scan available - click to view
HILL Ann Ashby de la Z 15 9 Scan available - click to view
Smith Lydia Ashby de la Zouch 15 9 Scan available - click to view
Storer Mary Ashby de la Z 15 9 Scan available - click to view
Wright William Ashby de la Z 15 9

The district Ashby de la Z is an alternative name for Ashby de la Zouch and it spans the boundaries of the counties of Derbyshire and Leicestershire




Name: Richard Dexter
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
Relation: Son (Child)
Mother's name: Lydia Dexter
Gender: Male
Where born: Bennington, Nottinghamshire, England
Civil Parish: East Markham
Ecclesiastical parish: East Markham St John the Baptist
Town: East Markham
County/Island: Nottinghamshire
Country: England
Registration district: East Retford
Sub-registration district: Tuxford
ED, institution, or vessel: 3
Household schedule number: 60(a)
Piece: 3456
Folio: 37
Page Number: 11
Household Members:
Name Age
Lydia Dexter 36 born: Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire,
Richard Dexter 15
James Dexter 11
William Dexter 7
Mary A Dexter 3

Hi, sorry it didn't say where, just had a look in road atlas and there is one in Lincs and one in Herts!! Both spelled Benington.
Teresa.
:-S

I have the 1871 census for Lydia 36 born Sutton in Asfield, Richard 15 Bennington,James 11 Retford, William 6 Laxton and Mary A 3 Elston Derby. Says above that Bennington is in Notts, can't find it on map!!

possible death of father?

Deaths Mar 1864 (>99%)
Dexter Thomas East Retford 7b 11

hi
its in lincolnshire found this census 1891 for richard


Richard Dexter
England and Wales Census, 1891
Name: Richard Dexter
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1891
County: Nottinghamshire
Parish: EAST RETFORD
Ecclesiastical Parish: EAST RETFORD
Sub-District: EAST RETFORD
Registration District: EAST RETFORD
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Billington, Lincolnshire

So its Billington in Lincs now!! How can they mix that up with Bennington in Notts!!
Can you give me the rest of the family on the census please?
Teresa

could have gone abroad

Thomas Dexter
New York, Passenger Lists
Name: Thomas Dexter
Event Type: Immigration
Event Date: 1866
Event Place: New York City, New York, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Birth Year (Estimated): 1835
Birthplace: England
Ship Name: Calhoun

1871 census states that Lydia is widowed, but she may have lied of course.

Not having much luck with 1851/61 census yet. :-S

sorry i dont have a subcription to veiw but some one will have i wonder if in the 1871 census that lydia is a widow or thomas as left her

Oh my this just gets better. I wondered why the 1871 didn't show Lydia as being a widow.

Thank-you, I am very grateful to you all that are looking for me. It is a little confusing I have to say.

could be richards death

Deaths Mar 1902 (>99%)
Dexter Richard 46 E. Retford 7b 4

That would mean that he came back from America at some point?