Who was Edward Benjamin?

Edward Benjamin (1864–1933) was born in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 27 generations of this lineage.

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Edward G. Benjamin 1864–1933

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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 10 Jul 1864 · Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 24 Jan 1933 · Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father Gordon Benjamin

Mother Eunice Catherine Davidson

Spouse Bessie May Mcinnis

Children Spurgeon Benjamin

Siblings Fred Owen Benjamin, Irene L Benjamin, Julia A Benjamin, Lillian Pearle Benjamin, Martha Delight Benjamin, Mary E Benjamin, Obed H Benjamin, Sarah R Benjamin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gordon Benjamin

Eunice Catherine Davidson

Spouse(s)

Bessie May Mcinnis

Children

Spurgeon Benjamin

Biography

The story of Edward G. Benjamin began in 1864 in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada. Edward G. Benjamin married bessie may mcinnis, and had children including spurgeon benjamin. Edward G. Benjamin passed away in 1933 in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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1864

Birth of Edward G. Benjamin in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada

Birth

1933

Death of Edward G. Benjamin in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Benjamin

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada (1864) across 27 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Benjamin (1864–1933) was born in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Black River, Nova Scotia, 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 Edward 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 27 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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