Gideon H. Benjamin 1866–1942
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon Benjamin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 30 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1866, Gideon H. Benjamin entered the world in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to michael leander benjamin and annie elizabeth schofield. In 1871, Gideon H. Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1881, Gideon H. Benjamin resided in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Gideon H. Benjamin married christina mcgilvery, and had children including adelbert h benjamin, annie margaret benjamin, arthur brean benjamin, george leon benjamin, john leander benjamin, kenneth eugene benjamin, mary a h benjamin, murdick alroy benjamin, william h benjamin. Gideon H. Benjamin passed away in 1942 in Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA.
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1Census 1871 Census of Canada
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2Census 1881 Census of Canada
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3Census 1891 Census of Canada
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4Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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5Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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6Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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7Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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8Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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9City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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10Death Records New Hampshire, Death and Burial Records Index
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11Record U.S. City Directories (Beta)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Gideon Benjamin
This ancestor line traces from Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden (1001) to Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada (1866) across 30 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Gideon Benjamin (1866–1942) was born in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon 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 30 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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Gideon Benjamin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record