Who was James BENJAMIN?

James BENJAMIN (1883–1964) was born in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Nova Scotia, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Edward BENJAMIN 1883–1964

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

Born 26 Apr 1883 · Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 17 Jul 1964 · Nova Scotia, Canada

Father Edward Harris Benjamin

Mother Sarah Sadie Sherman

Spouse Mary Inez Corkum

Children James Carson Benjamin

Siblings Wylie Allen Benjamin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Harris Benjamin

Sarah Sadie Sherman

Spouse(s)

Mary Inez Corkum

Children

James Carson Benjamin

Biography

In 1883, James Edward BENJAMIN entered the world in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to edward harris benjamin and sarah sadie sherman. James Edward BENJAMIN married mary inez corkum, and had children including james carson benjamin. James Edward BENJAMIN passed away in 1964 in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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1883

Birth of James Edward BENJAMIN in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

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1964

Death of James Edward BENJAMIN in Nova Scotia, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James BENJAMIN

This ancestor line traces from Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden (1001) to Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada (1883) across 30 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James BENJAMIN (1883–1964) was born in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in 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 James 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.
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