Who was Benjamin Nash?

Benjamin Nash (1857–1921) was born in Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, USA and died in Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin William Nash 1857–1921

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 1 Oct 1857 · Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Died 2 Aug 1921 · Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Father Joseph E Nash

Mother Matilda Cole

Spouse Rose Rosie Alba Ensor

Children Reverdy Joseph Nash, Watson Giddings Nash, Willie Anna Nash

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph E Nash

Matilda Cole

Spouse(s)

Rose Rosie Alba Ensor

Children

Reverdy Joseph Nash

Watson Giddings Nash

Willie Anna Nash

Biography

Benjamin William Nash was born in 1857 in Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, the child of joseph e nash and matilda cole. Benjamin William Nash married rose rosie alba ensor, and had children including reverdy joseph nash, watson giddings nash, willie anna nash. Benjamin William Nash passed away in 1921 in Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

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Life Timeline

1857

Birth of Benjamin William Nash in Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Birth

1921

Death of Benjamin William Nash in Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Nash

This ancestor line traces from Deer Creek, Baltimore, Maryland, United States (1749) to Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, USA (1857) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Nash (1857–1921) was born in Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, USA and died in Parkton, Baltimore, Maryland, 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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