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Wilhelmenia Matilda (Harris) Benness 1832 - 1869

Wilhelmina Matilda (Harris) Benness of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in April 1832 in Islington, Greater London County, England United Kingdom. She was married to Peter John Benness, and had children Francis William Benness, Matilda Caroline Benness, Margaret Evelyn Benness, Oscar Angelo Benness, Albert Andrew Benness, Lewis Thomas Benness, Matilda Caroline Benness, and Alfred Antonio Benness. Wilhelmina Benness died at age 37 years old on October 8, 1869 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia.
Wilhelmina Matilda (Harris) Benness
Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia
April 1832
Islington, Greater London County, England, United Kingdom
October 8, 1869
Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC, Australia
Female
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Wilhelmina Matilda (Harris) Benness' History: 1832 - 1869

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  • 04/dd
    1832

    Birthday

    April 1832
    Birthdate
    Islington, Greater London County, England United Kingdom
    Birthplace
  • Nationality & Locations

    Melbourne, Australia Ballarat, Australia Australia
  • 10/8
    1869

    Death

    October 8, 1869
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia
    Death location
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    Wilhelmenia Matilda (Harris) Benness lived 34 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 37.
    The average age of a Harris family member is 71.
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In 1832, in the year that Wilhelmenia Matilda (Harris) Benness was born, on August 2nd, the Bad Axe Massacre ended the last major Native American rebellion east of the Mississippi River. The Massacre was the last battle of the war between white settlers and militia in Illinois and Michigan Territory and the Sauk and Fox tribes. 400 - 500 of the Native American warriors were killed outright. Some escaped but were soon killed by Sioux, who were working with the US soldiers.
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In 1845, Wilhelmina was merely 13 years old when on December 29th, Texas was admitted as the 28th state. Formerly part of Mexico, then an independent Republic, Texas consisted mainly of American settlers - English speaking - in the north and former Mexican citizens - Spanish speaking - in the south and west when admitted to the Union.
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