Who was Fred Benjamin?

Fred Benjamin (1861–1915) 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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Fred Owen Benjamin 1861–1915

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

Born 7 Dec 1861 · Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 11 Jan 1915 · Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father Gordon Benjamin

Mother Eunice Catherine Davidson

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

Records

1891 Census of Canada

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gordon Benjamin

Eunice Catherine Davidson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1861, Fred Owen Benjamin entered the world in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to gordon benjamin and eunice catherine davidson. In 1891, Fred Owen Benjamin resided in Grand Pré, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Fred Owen Benjamin passed away in 1915 in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sources

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Census 1891 Census of Canada

Life Timeline

1861

Birth of Fred Owen Benjamin in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada

Birth

1891

Fred Owen Benjamin resided here in Grand Pré, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Residence

1915

Death of Fred Owen Benjamin in Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Fred Benjamin

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Black River, Nova Scotia, Canada (1861) across 27 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Fred Benjamin (1861–1915) 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 Fred 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.
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