Benjamin Gervais 1805–1874
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Gervais in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
Benjamin Gervais was born in 1805 in Sault Aux Recollet, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the child of francois gervais and marie charlotte mongeon. Benjamin Gervais passed away in 1874 in Notre Dame, Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Gervais
This ancestor line traces from Honfleur, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France (1430) to Sault Aux Recollet, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1805) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Gervais (1805–1874) was born in Sault Aux Recollet, Montreal, Quebec, Canada and died in Notre Dame, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Benjamin Gervais's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record