Harriet May Benjamin 1903–1982
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Harriet Benjamin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 31 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Harriet May Benjamin began in 1903 in Acona, Holmes, Mississippi, USA. In 1930, Harriet May Benjamin resided in Selma, Dallas, Alabama. In 1940, Harriet May Benjamin resided in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States. Harriet May Benjamin married john fontaine egger, and had children including frances egger, john f egger. Harriet May Benjamin passed away in 1982 in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA.
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1Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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3Record Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Harriet Benjamin
This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Acona, Holmes, Mississippi, USA (1903) across 31 generations.
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- Harriet Benjamin (1903–1982) was born in Acona, Holmes, Mississippi, USA and died in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, 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.
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Harriet Benjamin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record