Who was Benjamin Brokaw?

Benjamin Brokaw (1807–1895) was born in Ohio City, Clermont, Ohio, USA and died in Glen Elder, Mitchell, Kansas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Brokaw 1807–1895

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Jan 1807 · Ohio City, Clermont, Ohio, USA

Died 10 Mar 1895 · Glen Elder, Mitchell, Kansas, USA

Father Benjamin Brokaw

Mother Catherine Mcmillan

Siblings Jane Brokaw, John Brokaw, Margaret Brokaw, William Benjamin Brokaw

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Benjamin Brokaw

Catherine Mcmillan

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Biography

The story of Benjamin Brokaw began in 1807 in Ohio City, Clermont, Ohio, USA. Benjamin Brokaw passed away in 1895 in Glen Elder, Mitchell, Kansas, USA.

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Birth of Benjamin Brokaw in Ohio City, Clermont, Ohio, USA

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Death of Benjamin Brokaw in Glen Elder, Mitchell, Kansas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Brokaw

This ancestor line traces from Belgium (1620) to Ohio City, Clermont, Ohio, USA (1807) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Brokaw (1807–1895) was born in Ohio City, Clermont, Ohio, USA and died in Glen Elder, Mitchell, Kansas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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